MMI questions

[meatalking]

I have a few questions that I'm sure some one can awnser if I'm at ver 3360 is worth it to update my mmi also do I need version 5 map disk to do the update and lastly dension vs ami

[Kevin1]

The improvements in the MMI after 33.6 are very marginal. Personally I would just stick with the MMi version you have. However, if you are still using version 5 of the nav software then it is 10 years out of date and you should update that software.

[sun_dance]

I have a few questions that I'm sure some one can awnser if I'm at ver 3360 is worth it to update my mmi also do I need version 5 map disk to do the update and lastly dension vs ami

Good advice by Kevin. But as he stated, if you are running that old maps, you should really look at new ones.

Also, the latest mmi is 4610 and the jump from where you are to the latest isn't that difficult.

As for your last question, well I have a Dension 500 installed and like it due to having the ability to leverage USB and other connector type at the same time. But I think they're both relatively equal.

[meatalking]

thanks for the help another question i had was with vcds i s it worth the investment for the mmi setting changes cause i have no hidden menu or battery meter im new to the mmi stuff appreciate the help

[sun_dance]

thanks for the help another question i had was with vcds i s it worth the investment for the mmi setting changes cause i have no hidden menu or battery meter im new to the mmi stuff appreciate the help

YES...the VCDS is a great tool and something any and all Audi owners should have, imho.

You can get different option vs. the 'best' - RossTech VCDS. There is a much lower cost option offered via Carista OBD2 which only requires a cheap ELM327 Bluetooth adapters to work

[meatalking]

i have a elm scan device but is carista just a app or program cause i have obdwiz but vcds makes it so i can mess with mmi right ?
sorry the last audi had was 99 a4 also is 399 too much for an AMI most again thank you im gonna buy that disk soon for the maps

[MainlandMig]

Unless u r like me n want the latest OS with lates bug fixes, safety, refinements etc. even if it's close to trivial.
But then again would they do an update if it was trivial?

As for the VCDS. U r likely to get back 80% of sale price when it comes time to sell it.

[meatalking]

Thanks I'm on the hunt for the ami or dension at a good price

[meatalking]

Any ideas if I can change my trunk lid and tail light in my o5 to like a 08

[FormulaElement]

Yes you can retrofit the facelift end, but it's quite a bit of money and work. Needs new trunk lid and maybe bumper? Don't know for sure. There's a thread of some guy from Spain who did it. Will let you know if I find it.

[meatalking]

Kool I just wanted the the new lights or different ones than factory

[meatalking]

anyone know ware to find an ami i cant find one in the us to save my life i need a aux input i cant keep making cds

[meatalking]

I believe this thread is dead but if anyone happens to know ware I can get a ami

[SlickMachine]

I'm with you.. I'm over the cds. I've been looking at the Denison Gateway 500 again after forgetting about it for a year. Looks like there are some improvements on it. Any thoughts on using that? It's much less expensive then the AMI retrofit.
Maybe you know more about it than I do- does the gateway offer the ability to steam music over Bluetooth? I've looked at their product page and I don't see a definitive and clear answer to that..

[sun_dance]

I'm with you.. I'm over the cds. I've been looking at the Denison Gateway 500 again after forgetting about it for a year. Looks like there are some improvements on it. Any thoughts on using that? It's much less expensive then the AMI retrofit.
Maybe you know more about it than I do- does the gateway offer the ability to steam music over Bluetooth? I've looked at their product page and I don't see a definitive and clear answer to that..

I've got a Dension 500 unit in my vehicle and use a tune2air for A2DP BT streaming of music, via the Dension unit. It works great and seamlessly with all the other MMI and BT functions of the vehicle.

[meatalking]

I just can't bring my self to spending 500 bux for a aux in

[c@@kieMonsta]

I just can't bring my self to spending 500 bux for a aux in

Me neither. With my B7, it was as easy as enabling "aux" with a Vag-Com and buying like $10 worth of wires and an aux jack and connecting it all up to the rear of the head unit. Too bad it's not as easy here. :(

[meatalking]

i wanted the ami cause its factory i cannot find any wrecked newer audi's ive looked online but junk yards have no clue what im looking for honestly i dont know what year and model has it to even ask

[skylinrcr01]

Watch eBay. I paid 220 for my AMI module. If you look through my post history I outlined exactly what you need at some point.

[meatalking]

I just don't know what cars to look for that may have them at junk yards

[skylinrcr01]

A6 or A8. You need one with the MOST fiber optic connection. The Q7 may have had it too. Look here for more info http://a6retrofit.com/ami-retrofit-a...sic-interface/
The part you need is 4E0 035 785 X with X being a letter, doesn't matter what it is, it's just a revision number.

[meatalking]

Thanks any idea what year ami was standard

[skylinrcr01]

I don't think it was ever standard. Not the one you need anyways.

[meatalking]

well then any idea what year it was an option

[skylinrcr01]

google.com

[ichi d]

09+

[meatalking]

Thanks

[SinCityA6]

well then any idea what year it was an option

Actually, AMI was an option starting in 2006. 2005 MY could not be retro fitted with AMI. I had a 2005 C6 and wanted to add the iPod and the Denison Gateway 500 was my only option.

[skylinrcr01]

My car is A 05 and I was able to do it. You just need to make sure mmi is up to date. :)

[meatalking]

I'm one behind refuse to go to the latest but in the hidden menu I have ami adjustments