homelink for the 2015 s3's

[949]

so you don't have your car yet or are you talking about the homelink unit?

[six.machete]

Well, the HomeLink module from Europrice just came in the mail today.

Here are some pictures: https://goo.gl/photos/BJf3EfkScev7ahwi9

I will probably try to do the install over the weekend. One thing I noticed so far is that the cable comes with two connectors for hooking up the homelink module to the car but per the label on the cable you are only supposed to use one or the other but the information on the label is vague. It reads "USE THIS SIDE WITH "HIGH" VERSION OF OVERHEAD CONSOLE". What the heck does "HIGH" mean?

[JonnyQ]

Typically 'high' will refer to highline. Are there 2 types of overhead consoles in A3s, one having more features than another?

I am actually interested in this for a Golf R as it also does not have Homelink available either. Would you be able to post some dimensions of the button unit? And also a pic of the back of the button unit? So I could see how I may fit it? Can the buttons be separated from bezel?

It looks almost like the Brandmotion unit..perhaps Audi licenses it. The Audi buttons look nicer though IMO

Well, the HomeLink module from Europrice just came in the mail today.

I don't know how to insert pictures. The best I can do is to share a link to my google photos: https://goo.gl/photos/WcsFLYZn1ngAj7jSA

I will probably try to do the install over the weekend. One thing I noticed so far is that the cable comes with two connectors for hooking up the homelink module to the car but per the label on the cable you are only supposed to use one or the other but the information on the label is vague. It reads "USE THIS SIDE WITH "HIGH" VERSION OF OVERHEAD CONSOLE". What the heck does "HIGH" mean?

[949]

thanks for the pics guys.
i hope you guys can teach us the main hard part. how to cut the overhead properly.
also when i tested it by taking out the overhead panel i couldnt figure out how to take out the white section. i was only able to pop out the black section.

[six.machete]

Typically 'high' will refer to highline. Are there 2 types of overhead consoles in A3s, one having more features than another?

I am actually interested in this for a Golf R as it also does not have Homelink available either. Would you be able to post some dimensions of the button unit? And also a pic of the back of the button unit? So I could see how I may fit it? Can the buttons be separated from bezel?

It looks almost like the Brandmotion unit..perhaps Audi licenses it. The Audi buttons look nicer though IMO

I added a few more pics to the above link with a ruler as background.

[OneOfOne]

Well, the HomeLink module from Europrice just came in the mail today.

I don't know how to insert pictures. The best I can do is to share a link to my google photos: https://goo.gl/photos/WcsFLYZn1ngAj7jSA

I will probably try to do the install over the weekend. One thing I noticed so far is that the cable comes with two connectors for hooking up the homelink module to the car but per the label on the cable you are only supposed to use one or the other but the information on the label is vague. It reads "USE THIS SIDE WITH "HIGH" VERSION OF OVERHEAD CONSOLE". What the heck does "HIGH" mean?

mine is on the way too. I will probably find an audi specialist to install mine. but I am curious to see your result and whether its very difficult to do.

[ECP]

I'm curious what the harness plugs into. Assuming somewhere with in the over head light area

[949]

I'm curious what the harness plugs into. Assuming somewhere with in the over head light area

the t-harness plugs between the overhead light harness and the power. I would like to see the step by step installation too.

[949]

I got another quote from another dealership and they wanted:

homelink part = $350
labor = 610

total = $960

I'm thinking the tool should be about $500.

[ECP]

I got another quote from another dealership and they wanted:

homelink part = $350
labor = 610

total = $960

I'm thinking the tool should be about $500.

What tool is needed?

[949]

the cutting tool. you will need to do a clean cut in the headliner up top next to the the buttons for the light. it keeps the hole your making straight and lined up so that it doesn't make the cut look like you did it free hand.

this tool has been mentioned before in this thread.

[ECP]

the cutting tool. you will need to do a clean cut in the headliner up top next to the the buttons for the light. it keeps the hole your making straight and lined up so that it doesn't make the cut look like you did it free hand.

this tool has been mentioned before in this thread.

Thank you for the info. Curious what took looks like now

[ECP]

Any pics, part number for this tool? I have a buddy who works at Audi and will look into this if I can find out some more info

[velodb]

My concern would be the headliner sagging after a few years around the cut if you don't know what you are doing. VAG cars have crap glue and tend to sag anyways over time.

[markn1689]

yeah but can't you tell that they really, really, REALLY, REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLY want a homelink?

at this point these guys are willing to sacrifice their first born child to the Homelink gods...

[949]

Any pics, part number for this tool? I have a buddy who works at Audi and will look into this if I can find out some more info

oh wow. I cant even get the tool number. I called around town and also audi usa. no one is willing to help.

tell your friend the tool can bee seen on their installation online manual. from there he will need to help us out as everyone at audi here doesn't know and doesn't care to help out. they have the tool but wont help find it for me to buy one.

[ECP]

oh wow. I cant even get the tool number. I called around town and also audi usa. no one is willing to help.

tell your friend the tool can bee seen on their installation online manual. from there he will need to help us out as everyone at audi here doesn't know and doesn't care to help out. they have the tool but wont help find it for me to buy one.

Thanks, on it

[S3in15]

If you only use the homelink to open your garage doors, you may want to consider an option like this. This mini-remote is $23.00 on Amazon. When the armrest is slid forward (as I prefer it anyhow), the buttons fall readily to my index finger and are easily distinguishable by shape and position. It's actually much easier than lifting your arm and peering at homelink buttons up in the headliner.

[OneOfOne]

Well, the HomeLink module from Europrice just came in the mail today.

I don't know how to insert pictures. The best I can do is to share a link to my google photos: https://goo.gl/photos/WcsFLYZn1ngAj7jSA

I will probably try to do the install over the weekend. One thing I noticed so far is that the cable comes with two connectors for hooking up the homelink module to the car but per the label on the cable you are only supposed to use one or the other but the information on the label is vague. It reads "USE THIS SIDE WITH "HIGH" VERSION OF OVERHEAD CONSOLE". What the heck does "HIGH" mean?

odd or funny, dont know which, read the documentation or what I could see of it in your pics and its by.... gentex, the same company that makes homelink units for other audi/vw cars.

[afdavey]

bump to the thread... any of you guys complete your install - waiting patiently... :-)

[ECP]

A buddy cut it free handed and came out perfect! Let me know if anyone in the NJ area is looking for someone to install.







What was used for reference to remove the overhead pieces

[949]

it looks great.

did you guys take pics of the work and make a diy to help us on here?
especially the cutting process.

[ECP]

it looks great.

did you guys take pics of the work and make a diy to help us on here?
especially the cutting process.

Sadly I did not, I walked away. I couldn't watch him cut it. I do know that once the over head assembly is removed, the inner locking piece literally just sits in one spot. He took a pen and made the outline then made the cut. It was done and over with in mins. We also installed power folding mirrors so I was busy working on the drivers door trim

[gaogi]

Interested in learning more about the power folding mirror install. How complicated was the retrofit?


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[949]

when dropping the overhead, are there any screws to take out?

[ECP]

Interested in learning more about the power folding mirror install. How complicated was the retrofit?


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Procedure is straight forward. Remove door panel, remove speaker and reach up to remove the 2 clips for the mirror harness then unbolt mirror. Swap over the outer cover and glass then reverse procedure for install. You'll need vcds to code, over all it was an hr max for the mirror swapping.

when dropping the overhead, are there any screws to take out?

No screws, all clips

[949]

how many clips are there and where are the locations?

thanks

[gaogi]

ECS has a good guide. You don't need to separate the outer panel though, it can come of add one piece.

http://bd8ba3c866c8cbc330ab-7b26c6f3...ghting_Kit.pdf

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[ECP]

how many clips are there and where are the locations?

thanks

One big clip towards the windshield. Just need to get a good grab of the panel and give it a good tug

Here's some close up pics

[OneOfOne]

so the audi oem unit is a straight plug and play install aside from the headliner cut? my salesman thought the power was coming from a panel near the steering wheel. I told him the power comes from the overhead that feeds the mirror so I would like confirmation.

[ECP]

so the audi oem unit is a straight plug and play install aside from the headliner cut? my salesman thought the power was coming from a panel near the steering wheel. I told him the power comes from the overhead that feeds the mirror so I would like confirmation.

Straight plug and play. Seems the dealers aren't educated on homelink, at least the ones around me.

Order it and install yourself

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so the audi oem unit is a straight plug and play install aside from the headliner cut? my salesman thought the power was coming from a panel near the steering wheel. I told him the power comes from the overhead that feeds the mirror so I would like confirmation.

Power comes from the overhead lighting console.

Straight plug and play. Seems the dealers aren't educated on homelink, at least the ones around me.

Order it and install yourself

I've spoken to a few dealerships/service dept's to see who was familiar with the installation, nobody has a clue from what I've seen. The installation isn't hard if you are willing to free-hand cut the headliner.

Cheers,

[ECP]

Power comes from the overhead lighting console.



I've spoken to a few dealerships/service dept's to see who was familiar with the installation, nobody has a clue from what I've seen. The installation isn't hard if you are willing to free-hand cut the headliner.

Cheers,

Thank you for your service during my purchase, absolutely amazing to deal with.

[six.machete]

I finally had some time to install the Homelink module, well sorta...

Here are some photos: https://goo.gl/photos/BJf3EfkScev7ahwi9

Tools:
1. Exacto knife or similar and replacement blades.
2. Small flat screwdriver to unlock some of the connectors inside the overhead console.
3. Small plastic tool or similar to remove the black part of the overhead console.
4. A file folder and some scotch tape to make a template of the homelink.
5. Patience.
6. Beer (optional)

Steps:
1. Remove the overhead console (the black part)
This one is easy, just pull from the back gently. I used a plastic tool but you could probably use your fingers.

2. Remove the white section of the overhead console.
This took me some time to figure out because it is firmly attached so I was looking for screws but it is only secured with 3 metal clips. I just pulled straight down by sticking my fingers in the openings on each side of the sunroof switch. The clips are holding the back of the console. The front is held by two tongues. Once the back comes down the front slides out.

3. Then I proceeded to disconnect the white part from all the connectors. Most of them you can remove with just your fingers. At least one you need a small screwdriver to push the pin in to pull it out.

4. From a file folder, I made a template of the faceplate of the homelink so I could present it and determine where I needed to cut. I used the photos from the internet as a reference. Although it appears you have some room to move left or right (closer or away from the windshield) you definitely do not have much room to play. the thickness of the homelink module prevents you from installing it any closer to the windshield. Mine ended up like 1/8" from touching the inside of the roof.

5. I taped the template onto the headliner and went at it using the exacto knife. I made a small hole thinking I could work my way towards the final opening, this was a mistake. The headliner is made out of fiberglass and the blade got dull in no time, furthermore making a hole in the center just removes rigidity to the whole thing making further cuts more difficult. Oh well, live and learn. After a few tries the faceplate went in with no problems.

6. I thought the order of installation was, faceplate in, then install bracket to secure the faceplate, then install the module, well nope. There is no room to install the module with the faceplate installed; the roof is right there. So you have to present the bracket in the hole from the inside along with the module, then push the faceplate in, BUT BUT first make sure the right connector is plugged in the module (you have one labeled "high" and my console says "high" on the inside). I thought I had done this but I plugged in the wrong cable into the module and there's almost no room to unplug it and once the homelink module is installed there's no way you can remove it. So this is where I'm stuck. I did not dare to power up the whole thing to see if it would work on the fear that I would fry the whole thing. So I will try unplugging the connector using a paper clip and a telescopic mirror and some patiente.

11/4/15: After an hour or so, I managed to disconnect the wrong cable (the non-high) from the homelink module using an "Oral Care Kit", yeap you heard that right. Using the hook and the mirror from the kit I managed to unclip the connector, pull it out and guide the new connector into the module until it clicked. Put everything back together, programmed the buttons and it worked the first time.

Tip: After I reinstalled the white section of the console I noticed how the metal clips on the sides were holding the console in place. I suggest being careful when removing the white section as these clips could bend outwards instead of flexing inwards when pulling down on the console.

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Thank you for your service during my purchase, absolutely amazing to deal with.

Thank you for your kind words.

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Cheers,

[OneOfOne]

my car is at the dealership. it arrived wedneday. I am going to send the pics to the salesman to give to the tech along with the written instructions. hopefully they can install it in time for my pickup on monday. thanks a lot contributors!

[OneOfOne]

SUCCESS! the install went without a hitch. it works like a charm. thanks europrice.

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SUCCESS! the install went without a hitch. it works like a charm. thanks europrice.

Glad to hear! You're welcome and if you need anything else just let me know any time.

Cheers,

[Boopie]

Hey what happened to your photos???

[Boopie]

Hey, what happened to the photo link for installation?