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.