MMI 2g Basic

[Rankers]

Hi All, 

Apologies for what may be a tired and repeated thread... but here goes - so read and confused myself somewhat on this MMI topic.

I have a red screened MMI 2G Basic system in my 2007 Q7. As such i believe there is no aux. input for me to connect a Bluetooth receiver for my phone or other devices.

I have read that to replace this I would need to change the screen, head unit, cd player, amp and possibly controller (did I miss something on that?)

which sounds daunting but is something I considered as the basic screen is a bit lame and I have seen an android screen for the dash that looks awesone - but hey money, and age of car.

Also seen some denison units that allegedly will work somehow to add a channel to the 2g - it works by emulating the CD changer I believe - but is this possible with what I have?

Presently I have a £10 Amazon FM transmitter powered by cigarette lighter and parrot handsfree - but this is a bit home brew for me and dont like the permanent 12v feed to fm transmitter so pondering a switched relay. - but if Im doing that I may take a view on some eBay units to uplift the MMI.

 

so questions are:

1. has anyone ever upgraded the components to uplift MMI - if so can they list the bits Id need - professionally done it would be cheaper to buy another car I reckon.

2. has anyone used the Denison (or alternative) kit to provide an interface, if so was it with the basic 2g mmi?

3. will I need to visit audi to code anything or can others do this etc... any other inspiration?

thanks in advance for what may be a well trodden and discussed road..

D.

[Steve Q]

To be honest to have it fixed professionally it'll probably not be financially viable  You need to figure out want 3G options you want fitted, as there are 6 different versions of the main Audi Multimedia unit, radio module with and without DAB, you will need a new bose amp if bose if fitted, you will also need a new screen. Best place to buy parts would be eBay. 

to upgrade it to mmi 3g you need: 

Mmi 3g high resolution screen approx £70

New radio/AMP module with DAB. Audi no longer have a separate AMP for cars without Bose/B&O it's now part of the radio. Cost £160

Audi Multimedia this replaces the old control head/Nav/BT and AMI modules. The unit I picked up was a hard disk based version, but does not have the sim card slot. Cost of this was £170

Final module was a new CD-Changer with the 3G setup cost approx £80

Aerial Amplifiers DAB/TV
Digital TV module
AMI Cable
Multimedia to screen cable
V2 climate controls

You also need to get the can-gateway software updated, for MMI 3G you need software version 0071 or 0080. 

hope I've helped.

cheers

Steve

 

 

 

[Rankers]

Hi Steve, thanks for this you certainly have.

most important is bluetooth connectivity for streaming audio and handsfree along with something better than the red screen.

Ive been speaking to a guy about 15 miles away who regularly claims to  break Q7s so he sounds promising for getting me the parts - reasonable.

hoping when he does get one he will let me help strip it so I can see how its 'built'/installed.

Will the current loom be of use or does all that need replacing also?

will the speakers / sub need replacing also? 

Do you know of any vids or tutorials of anyone doing this?

Ive attached what I believe constitutes the current config.

[Steve Q]

It's handy if you know someone who breaks them. In terms of the speakers and sub I think they're the same unless the car was fitted with B&O sound system. 

I would imagine you'll need the loom for all the extra bits you'll be adding on. 

I do t know of any videos, but YouTube might help. 

Cheers

Steve

[Amaan]

Hi, does anyone know if they make the 10inch android unit upgrades for the 2g mmi basic with red display for my 2007 Audi Q7. 

Thanks