Audi Q3 2011-2018 Radio Upgrade | Android Head Unit with Navigation, CarPlay, and DAB

Aftermarket GPS Navigation Head Unit is specially designed to upgrade the Audi Q3 radio system. It has the same plug and harness as the original radio, plug, and play. This product only replaces the original LCD screen unit and retains the factory FM/CD unit, so ALL the original Audi car computers/CD/FM/AM/Sirius/XM will still work as before.

Compatibility:

 Audi Q3 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

Note above year range is for your reference only. Send a photo of the dashboard(radio system) of your vehicle to info@sigmacarstereo.com to verify the compatibility if you are not sure about compatibility.

 Android Version: 12.0 (genuine specs). 

Attention:
1. If your car has the AUX(External audio input) audio option, then you don't need the AMI-AUX cord.
2. If your car has the AMI audio option instead of the AUX(External audio input) audio option, then you need the Audi AMI-AUX adapter cord. Please contact us before buying.

How to find the Audi MMI version check (2G 3G 3G+ RMC high low basic) click here.

Factory standard radio(NON-NAVI) FYI:

Installation photo:

                                                      Installation instruction   Backup camera wiring diagram

Frequently asked questions:

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 totally plug-and-play, it has the same plugs and harness as the original Audi system. You do not need to program your car when installing. 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 Android system to the original Audi interface?
Answer: Please tap the “Original” icon on the home screen to switch to the original Audi interface.

How do I switch the original Audi interface to the new Android system?
Answer: Please tap the screen.

Why it shows “No signal” when tapping “Original” 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 Android 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 Android screen. You should be able to hear sound.

Why does it not power off when I shut down the car?
Answer: Please ensure the CANBUS connector is connected behind the climate control panel as shown below.

Why do the Sirius/XM radio, original car computer info, and factory camera not display?
Answer: Please check the green fiber optics plug, you need to move it from the original connector to the new connector we provided.