Audi A8 4H 2002-2017 Aftermarket Radio Upgrade and Enhanced Car Stereo












- Availability: In Stock
- Model Number: AD-1284
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It's a piece of tech that connects your phone to the head unit in your car so that you will see a simplified version of your phone screen on the infotainment display. You can watch the video below that explains carplay features
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ek7iiqwiXuw
Note: Apple carplay is wireless as well as wired. Android Auto is also wireless as well as wired. We highly recommend adding this option.
DAB radio is not available in America. It’s only available in some of the E.U counties and Australa. Here is the list
https://www.worlddab.org/countries
OBD2 is a vehicle diagnostic tool that can be connected to the OBD port of the car under the steering wheel. It displays fault codes via an app on the head unit’s screen. The link to the product is here
https://www.sigmacarstereo.com/obd-ii-diagnosis-adapter
It’s a recording camera that will record the road ahead. It records and saves videos on a MicroSD card. It records in a loop so the old one will be automatically deleted and the new one will be saved. The link to the product is here
https://www.sigmacarstereo.com/car-front-in-dash-camera-via-usb
Introducing our latest aftermarket GPS navigation head unit, designed specifically to replace the factory LCD screen unit in the Audi A8(D3/D4) from 2002-2017. With the same plug-and-play connector and wiring harness as the original radio, installation is quick and easy. This product replaces only the original Audi A8(D3/D4) LCD screen unit while retaining the original factory FM/CD unit, so the factory Audi computer/CD/FM/AM/Sirius/XM will continue to function normally.
With the same wiring and connector as the original radio, installation is as simple as plug-and-play. Once installed, you'll have a smart entertainment system with touch screen/navigation/FM/AM/USB/Wi-Fi/AUX-IN/Bluetooth phone/Bluetooth music/rearview camera/Apple CarPlay/Android Auto/TV (tuner optional)/OBD (device optional)/Google Play, and more.
Upgrade your Audi A8(D3/D4) with our GPS navigation head unit and enjoy a new level of entertainment and convenience while driving. Don't miss out on this opportunity to transform your driving experience.
Compatible vehicles:
AUDI A8 D3(2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009)
AUDI A8 D4(2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017)
Note the screen is fixed. It does not flip down like the original Audi A8 display screen.
How to Remove Display from 2004 Audi A8 D3(2002-2009) Video: https://youtu.be/ZdRsLShCsUA
Audi A8(D3/D4) 2002-2017 Aftermarket Radio Upgrade Installation Guide Video: https://youtu.be/ZcTDxXxeFVo
Audi A8(D3/D4) 2002-2017 Aftermarket Radio Upgrade Operation Video: https://youtu.be/IYnq9FbYPhs
Audi A8(D3/D4) 2002-2017 Aftermarket Radio Upgrade Introduction Video: https://youtu.be/wXCGHidPWqQ
Audi A8(D3/D4) 2002-2017 Aftermarket Radio Upgrade Demo Video: https://youtu.be/D_B8-Vh6qyo
Audi A8 D3 with AMI Connection Map: Click here
Before placing the order, you need to know the following items about your car:
1. What is the current radio system on my car?
Send a photo of the dashboard(radio system) to info@sigmacarstereo.com if you are not sure about fitness.
2. If your car has the MMI 3G system, then you can use the original joystick and touchscreen to operate the new Android screen.
You can still use the original joystick to operate the original Audi screen. The touchscreen does not operate the original Audi screen.
3. Please press the MEDIA button on the radio panel and check the audio source options.
If your car has the AUX(External audio input) or AMI option, then you can install our product. If it does not have AUX nor AMI option, then you can not install our product, there will be no audio after installing our product.
Factory radio system
Installation Photo
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Is this product plug-and-play? Do I need to program or code my Audi? Do I need to buy an external GPS antenna? Can I still check the car info on the OEM screen?
Answer: Yes, it is plug-and-play, it has the same plugs and harness as the original Audi system. You do not need to program your car. All necessary accessories are included in the package. You do not need to buy anything else to make it work. You can still check the original Audi car info as before.
How do I switch the new upgrade system to the original Audi interface?
Answer: Please tap the "MMI" icon on the home screen to switch to the original Audi interface.
How do I switch the original Audi interface to the new upgrade system?
Answer: Please tap the screen.
Why it shows a black screen with no signal when tapping “MMI” to switch back to the original Audi interface?
Answer: Please check the CAR-LVDS port. Make sure you connect the LVDS plug (removed from the OEM screen) to the new screen.
Why there is no audio from the new upgrade system?
Answer:
1. Please press the MEDIA button on the radio panel and check the audio source options. Make sure the External Audio input(AUX) is activated.
Note if your car has the AMI option instead of AUX, then you need to plug the Audi AMI-AUX cord(this cord is sold separately) into the AMI port in the glove box on the passenger side. After plugging this cord, the AMI will change to AUX on the screen.
2. Then tap the screen to access the new upgrade system. You should be able to hear sound.
Why does it not power off when I shut down the car?
Answer: Please make sure the CANBUS connector is connected behind the climate control panel as shown below.