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Audi UK itself spent time and energy nurturing this wagon - here's why you should too Audi occasionally gets a bad rap when it comes to handling, but the truth is a lot of the modern ones handle very ably: with a nice neutral balance and a good EPAS steering tune that plugs you into all four contact patches rather well. I find it's a setup that allows me to jump in and drive the wheels off them with that satisfying sixth sense that lets you know what grip is available before a corner, rather than after it, when you're parked, unintentionally, in a field. This wasn't always the case, though. Back in the day, Audis rarely appealed over a Mercedes or BMW. I never like their fundaments: an engine poking out the front grille just seemed so wrong, and making matters worse, it would be driving the front wheels or all four. This, to my mind, made them boring - even the fabled Audi Quattro. However, I've always been partial to an Audi 100 Avant. You see, limit handling doesn't really matter to me when the car's a big wagon. And back in the 80s this big wagon looked so, so futuristic that I would always stare longingly whenever I saw one flash by in the flesh. Or on the silver screen. Everyone remembers the 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder in Ferris Bueller's Day Off, but when I think of that great film, I also think of the red Audi 100 saloon driven by Mr. Bueller Snr. Albeit it, it was called an Audi 5000 in the States - but it was just as smooth. There wasn't anything else like the 100. It looked so space age, with its aerospace flush-fitting glass and, in Avant form, a fastback rear end with an angled rear screen split by a spoiler. When you look at it now, with those aircraft-carrier overhangs front and rear, you could argue they're a styling no-no. But no, no, not to me. I still think it looks just as smart as it always did. I want to own one, even though I know it would drive like a big bread and butter pudding. And who remembers the procon-ten safety advert? The one where the man with a handful of books and funny hair crashes into a woman with big hair and even bigger shoulder pads while walking down the street, because some accidents "are simply unavoidable." And then they decide to have the same crash while sitting in two Audis and, because of the procon-ten safety system fitted to each - with its interconnecting cables that you see in slow motion pulling the steering wheel away from the occupants - they both get out alive. Not only were they alive but their hair was too, and the man still has all his books. It was a miracle. They just smirked at each other and walked away like it's nothing. Which it wasn't, because afterwards the cars magically unfolded back to their un-crashed state. This made even the adverts during episodes of Knight Rider or The A-Team exciting. And it didn't matter that the steering wheel was only being pulled out of harm's way by the rearward movement of the engine and transmission, which was torpedoing into the footwell and your fleshy and breakable legs. This was the 1980s. Health and safety hadn't been invented yet. Instead we had something much better: Vorsprung durch Technik ­- or as my friend used to call it, 'Four sprung duck technique.' I loved Ian. I could go on, of course, so I will. The interior was just as ultra-modern and minimalist as the exterior, with clean lines and classy back-lit dials that appealed to smart, professional people like architects. Also, because the engine was so ridiculously far forward that they didn't have room for the radiator to sit in front of it, the Audi 100 had more interior space than Battersea Power Station. And speaking of power stations, this one has a five-pot motor, which has warbled away for just 47,000 miles. As you'd expect, then, it's immaculate, and looks as good as it can in elegant Quartz Grey metallic. Indeed, if the advert is to be believed, it's come from Audi's heritage fleet (come to think of it, I have a feeling I've seen one like it knocking around), it even has a great provenance that explains its condition. Come on - it's a cracker, right? https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-spottedykywt/former-press-fleet-audi-100-avant-for-sale/45583

This article has just been published in the last 9 hours: https://carbuzz.com/news/audi-reveals-big-changes-to-2023-model-range Here's the bit about the e-tron: Finally, we'll round off this massive list of changes with a few of Audi's EVs, starting with the e-tron and e-tron Sportback. The optional black headliner from last year is now standard, so no more mismatched headliners and material colors. Audi has also made the 22-inch wheels you see below standard on the Sportback, along with those killer orange calipers. There are some safety enhancements too, with new rear side airbags and illuminated seat belt buckles, including those Matrix headlights. Audi's Black Optic pack has also been rolled in with the Sportback's Prestige trim. Audi's sportier e-tron S and Sportback S models get a hair lighter with carbon fiber interior inlays, and the LED interior package is now standard for both body styles. The S model changes finish off with now-standard Matrix headlights. Last but not certainly not least, Audi has some changes for the Porsche Taycan-based Audi e-tron GT and its small-and-sporty Audi TT. The e-tron GT most notably now has a new body-color grille, along with a second charge port on the passenger side of the car. Happily, locking lug nuts are now standard, with all-season tires. While we're on the subject, the e-tron GT's Performance pack now has summer tires. 21-inch 10-spoke wheels in black now replace the previous year's grey ones, with the RS model adding carbon-ceramic brakes and 21-inch wheels. Also included is a toll module in the rearview mirror. Inside, all e-tron GTs now have Bang & Olufsen's 3D sound system, along with the RS getting new carbon inlays. All models also get new LED interior lighting fixtures and available heated seats via the Executive package.

From the TT to the RS e-tron GT, just about every Audi model is getting updated for 2023. Recently, Audi rolled out a release specifying all of the upcoming changes for its lineup in 2023. The point is to show us all that Audi deserves a place in the luxury segment at every level, from entry-level luxury cars like the Audi Q3 and A3, to much larger and more stately vehicles like the A8 and Q8. We thought it fitting to work through the massive list of changes to Audi's equally massive lineup. Changes include everything from paint colors to interior updates that customers will be able to see or feel as soon as 2023 model year vehicles begin rolling off the Audi production line in Ingolstadt. The A3's 2023 Updates Make It More Luxe Most of the Audi A3's 2023 updates are centered around making the car just a little nicer to be in. However, there are some more meaningful aesthetic changes as well. The latter means that the A3 now comes standard with LED headlights, door armrests in leatherette, and a wireless charger for purchasers of the Convenience pack on both the A3 and S3. Audi's Premium Plus trim also brings an LED lighting package and new birch wood inlays. Buyers of the Premium trim level can now also purchase adaptive cruise control as a standalone option for 2023. Finally, Audi has added a new 18-inch 5-spoke wheel for cars optioned with the Black Optic package. Audi's A4 & A5 Get Plenty Of New Goodies For the A4, 2023 changes mean an update to the A4's Premium Plus trim level. It'll now see the addition of a Bang & Olufsen 3D sound system as standard. From there, the A4 Allroad, and the A4 40 and 45 models now get standard LED headlights and DRLs while Audi's Black Optic pack is now available on Premium Plus and Prestige trims on the Allroad. Also available is the brand's Manhattan gray paint, and 18-inch 5-spoke wheels. The sportier A4 45's Black Optic pack now blacks out the exhaust tips and rear lip spoiler. Don't go thinking the high-performance Audi S4 is left out either. In addition to adding adaptive cruise control to the A4 family's Convenience Package, the S4 gets a new Black Optic Plus update that includes black rocker sill blades, rear lip spoiler, exhaust tips, and Audi badges. Audi's 18-inch wheels are now 19-inchers with standard summer tires (all seasons are still available), and there's a new Audi Sport pack that includes black interior surfaces with red stitching and carbon inlays. Some paint changes have been made to the A4 and A5 lineup. Audi has replaced Quantum gray with Chronos gray, and District green is now available for the whole A4/5 lineup. Unfortunately, Audi's Turbo blue is no more, joining Terra gray in the paint shop in the sky. Also gone is the Audi RS5's Sonoma green, which has been replaced with Ascari blue. The larger Audi A5 has a similarly long list of changes. Like the A4, LED headlights are here for the entire lineup, along with a Bang & Olufsen system (but only on the Premium Plus trim). The lineup will also now benefit from adaptive cruise in the Convenience package, while a new 18-inch, 5-spoke wheel is now available on the A5's coupe, sportback, and cabriolet body styles. The A5 Cabriolet also gets S line exterior changes, illuminated door sills, new grey oak wood inlays, and sportier front seats. Again, like the A4, the A5's Black Optic pack now covers the exhaust tips and rear lip spoiler. The Audi S5 Sportback and coupe also get the S4's Black Optic Plus pack and Audi Sport interior. Audi's Luxurious A6, A7, and A8 Get Their Share Too Premium trim Audi S6, A6, A7, and S7 models now benefit from the brand's adaptive cruise and lane-keep software, for starters. Speaking of assists, Prestige models now get Audi's remote parking software. Audi has also updated some interior furnishings for the lineup, too. The S6 and S7 now have an Audi Sport pack with black leather and red stitching throughout, including red-edged seatbelts. Audi's big S-branded saloons also benefit from LED interior lighting, heated rear seats, and an extended leather upgrade with all of Audi's driver-assist software for the Premium Plus trim level. Finally, the RS6 and RS7 both get a new microfiber headliner, which makes its way into Prestige trim A6 Allroads too. The Audi A8's list of changes is decidedly less comprehensive. For 2023, remote park assist plus has been added to the A8 Executive package, as well as the S8. HD Matrix-design LED headlights are available as part of the Comfort plus package. Finally, Audi S8 now has a new Valcona leather interior option. Audi's Most Popular SUVs Aren't Left Out First, the Audi Q3. Full LED headlights and DRLs are standard for all Q3 models and trims, which is something of a theme. Audi is adding that feature to many of its models. The Q3's dated phone box is now gone, replaced with a more modern wireless charging pad. Additionally, Q3 40 models get a new 18-inch, 5-spoke wheel, and optional 19-inch V-spoke wheels, the latter of which is part of a new Black Optic package for premium trims. That adds a black rear lip spoiler and exhaust tips to existing black bits on the car. Finally, the Q3 45 gets new 20-inch wheels with summer tires as an option, but only if you grab the aforementioned Black Optic pack. The Audi Q5's list of changes for 2023 is somewhat more succinct, despite it being Audi's top-selling product. Unlike other Audi models, you won't need the Convenience Package to get adaptive cruise control. Instead, it's now standard on both Q5 and SQ5 models. Speaking of packages and trims, the Premium Plus trim level now gets a Bang & Olufsen 3D sound system, something carried over to other models in the range. Audi also swapped Quantum gray for Chronos gray on Q5 45, Q5 55, and SQ5 models. The Audi Q7 Has A New Engine Audi has added its much-loved and much-used turbocharged four-cylinder to the Q7, which now makes 13 more horsepower than last year's model, at 261 hp. Again, Audi's Matrix LED headlights can be found in the Premium Plus trim, with those same lights coming as standard in the Q7 55 trim. Speaking of trims, both the Q7 and SQ7 now have remote park assist for the Prestige trim, with adaptive cruise and lane-keep again found in the 7's Convenience Package. Audi has also extended leather and leatherette surfaces on both the standard and Premium Plus models. For 2023, the SQ7 should be getting a little more quiet thanks to new dual-pane glass, but new 22-inch wheels could mitigate that effect due to road noise. We'll have to wait and see. Those 22-inch wheels will come in two different styles, in either a matte metal look or black, fitting with Audi's Black Optic pack. Each of those will be shod in summer tires from the factory. There's some paint changes as well for the Q7 lineup, with the addition of Waitomo blue, Tamarite brown, and Satellite silver now replacing 2022's blue, silver, and brown colors. Audi's Q8 Has Similar Changes Like the Audi Q7, the Q8 drops its silver, blue, and brown colors in favor of new ones, identical to those found on the Q7. And, like so many other models in the range, adaptive cruise control and lane-keep are now part of the brand's Convenience package. Since Audi's LED Matrix lights are standard for the Q8, Audi has also decided to include headlight washers and the brand's signature coming/leaving home dance on the model. Like the Q7, the Q8 also now has the extended leather and leatherette options discussed above, including the extended leather found in the Premium Plus trim. A little luxury has been added to the sporty RS Q8 with electric sunshades now found on the rear doors, and a now-standard Nappa leather package. Finally, Audi's remote park program is now part of the RS Q8's executive package. Finally, we'll round off this massive list of changes with a few of Audi's EVs, starting with the e-tron and e-tron Sportback. The optional black headliner from last year is now standard, so no more mismatched headliners and material colors. Audi has also made the 22-inch wheels you see below standard on the Sportback, along with those killer orange calipers. There are some safety enhancements too, with new rear side airbags and illuminated seat belt buckles, including those Matrix headlights. Audi's Black Optic pack has also been rolled in with the Sportback's Prestige trim. Audi's sportier e-tron S and Sportback S models get a hair lighter with carbon fiber interior inlays, and the LED interior package is now standard for both body styles. The S model changes finish off with now-standard Matrix headlights. Last but not certainly not least, Audi has some changes for the Porsche Taycan-based Audi e-tron GT and its small-and-sporty Audi TT. The e-tron GT most notably now has a new body-color grille, along with a second charge port on the passenger side of the car. Happily, locking lug nuts are now standard, with all-season tires. While we're on the subject, the e-tron GT's Performance pack now has summer tires. 21-inch 10-spoke wheels in black now replace the previous year's grey ones, with the RS model adding carbon-ceramic brakes and 21-inch wheels. Also included is a toll module in the rearview mirror. Inside, all e-tron GTs now have Bang & Olufsen's 3D sound system, along with the RS getting new carbon inlays. All models also get new LED interior lighting fixtures and available heated seats via the Executive package. To top it all off, Ingolstadt has added new 18-inch wheels to the Audi TT Coupe and Roadster. That's it; the TTS is unchanged. Audi had previously pronounced the TT RS dead beyond 2022, and that seems to be true. We suspect that the changed stance is a result of production backlogs, while news on the R8 supercar will likely follow in a separate announcement. Yes, an anti-climatic end to this massive list of 2023 model year changes for the Audi lineup, but an end nonetheless. Thankfully, all of these changes will be real, tactile changes customers will be able to notice as soon as they see a 2023 Audi. Supposing the supply chain doesn't have anything to say about it. https://carbuzz.com/news/audi-reveals-big-changes-to-2023-model-range

Six former winners headline Audi Sport’s two-car lineup for German endurance classic. http://johndagys-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/ss365-1.png Sportscar365 NÜRBURGRING ENDURANCE Audi Sets Factory Driver Roster for N24 Six former winners headline Audi Sport’s two-car lineup for German endurance classic.. by Davey Euwema April 20, 2022 Photo: Audi Audi will field two cars with a full factory driver roster at next month’s Nürburgring 24, with cars from Car Collection and Phoenix Racing supported by multiple privateer entries. The German manufacturer last won the Eifel classic in 2019 and will go into this year’s edition looking for its sixth overall victory. It finished off the overall podium last year, with its best-placed car ending the race in fifth. Audi Sport Team Phoenix, which was responsible for Audi’s last victory in the twice-around-the-clock enduro, will enter a single Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo II with a lineup consisting of three former winners. Dries Vanthoor and Frédéric Vervisch, winners in 2019, will partner with 2017 winner Kelvin van der Linde. Their squad is completed by reigning FIA World Endurance LMP2 champion Robin Frijns. Audi Sport Team Car Collection, meanwhile, will field a team consisting of Christopher Haase, Nico Mueller, Patric Niederhauser and René Rast. Haase is a two-time winner in the event (2012 and 2014), while Mueller and Rast won the race in 2015 and 2014 respectively. In addition to the two factory entries, Scherer Sport by Phoenix and Lionspeed by Car Collection Motorsport will both field two-car entries. They will be supported by a roster of five factory drivers consisting of Mattia Drudi, Ricardo Feller, Christopher Mies, Frank Stippler and Markus Winkelhock. “We’re well prepared for the anniversary of the classic race in the Eifel,” said Head of Audi Sport Customer Racing Chris Reinke. “At the 50th edition, we’re facing the sporting competition for victory with strong driver combinations, two Audi Sport customer racing cars and additional private R8 LMS cars. “We want to expand our position as the most successful manufacturer of the GT3 era in the world’s biggest race.” https://sportscar365.com/other-series/n24/audi-sets-factory-driver-roster-for-n24/

Plus ironically they wouldn't allow me to display my Audi as it's not performance version according to the website. That kinda makes it more difficult as the main club events guy with club banner and stuff.

I've had a look online and there doesn't seem that much out there. If it were me I'd speak to your local vag retrofitting company. Or alternatively your local car Audi upgrading company as there's various companies out there.

I've had a look online and can't see anything. Might be worth you contacting Audi digital services. Also heres a hack, if you change your region to Germany you can get more/different features. You'll have to do some translating though.

I think eBay is your best bet, especially for international sellers.

Nope as we found out about the event too late. We are attending Jap Vs german though on the 8th may.

Yep it can be repaired. My advice would be to Google Audi pixel repair to find various companies. I personally can't recommend one though.

Hi there, unfortunately we won't have a club display as we only found out about the event a week or so ago. But we are attending Jap Vs german on the 8th may.

I suspect you'll need a 3.2 transfer box due to the gear ratios which will differ from the 4 cylinders.

No probs at all, glad I could help. If you contact your Audi dealer they should be able to provide you with information on the work that's been done at any Audi garage.

No need to apologise you've got good English 🙂 I wonder if the mechanic changes oil and filters then does it again in around 1000km to see if it's black again. Do you know when it was last changed prior to your mechanic doing it? It could be the clutches or the oil.cooler maybe especially if it's doing it when hot.

The modules can fail a d I suspect that'll be cheaper than a new gearbox.

Or try a gearbox specialist.

Does the gearbox have an oil cooler? If so could that be the problem? When was the gearbox oil last changed?

Unfortunately most of these warranties aren't worth the paper they're written on. My advice would be to source s second hand gearbox or get a second opinion.

35mm should be fine. Go for a springs and shocks package not just lowering strings. Bilstein kits are supposed to be very good (b12 pro)

If you are having trouble with your indicators or hazard lights it could be due to a failing indicator relay which is part of the hazard warning light. Audi part no. 4b0941509DB98. Cost £22.78 from Audi. Here's a guide on how to remove the old and replace it with the new. So here goes: Use a small thin screwdriver to gently prize off the dash surround around the hazard warning light switch and cupholder. Then use a flat screwdiver to prize out the hazard warning switch towards you away from the dash. Unplug the din adapter at the back and replace with the new. refit the dash surround. Simple job and took about about a minute. Hope this helps if any of you come across this fault.

Mention a clay bar to most non-car folk, and they will probably stare back at you blankly. A staple for detailing shops and enthusiasts alike, it is quite literally a piece of malleable clay that removes contaminants picked from everyday driving like bits of brake dust and road tar. It’s a great idea to do this before waxing because it will ensure the paint is smooth and clean before applying a protective coating. Below is an easy step-by-step guide on how to properly clay bar your ride. Give your vehicle a thorough wash and dry before starting to remove loose dirt and grime. Your clay bar kit (like this one, from Mothers) should come with a big rectangular chunk of clay. Rip off a piece big enough to fit in your hand and reseal the rest in a Ziploc bag. Warm up the clay by kneading it in your hands, and then generously spray the supplied lubricant onto the panel of the car you’d like to start with. Take the clay and gently glide it back and forth on the lubricated panel. It should slide effortlessly, there’s no need to apply too much pressure. If the clay starts to stick, spray on more lubricant. Wipe the area dry with a soft, clean towel afterwards and run the back of your hand along the paint, which should feel like glass. If not, start over again. Examine your piece of clay — it’s likely looking a little dirty. When it looks a lot dirty, fold it in half and massage it until you have a clean side to work with. Repeat this step for each section of the car. I like to start with the roof and work my way down, from front to back because the bottom part of the car tends to be the filthiest. Hatchbacks and wagons also tend to accumulate a lot of grit on the lift gate so you’ll want to spend some more time there. After you’ve gone over the entire vehicle, it’s time to seal in the shine. Grab a bottle or can of your favourite wax and finish the job. See How to wax your car in three easy steps. https://openroadaudi.com/blog/using-clay-bar-detail-your-car-step-step-guide

Alex Rogers: Mr12Volt Adapter Retro Fit; My goal was to get aux/usb/bluetooth integrated with the OEM audio system. A friend recommended the Mr12Volt module so got one ordered. Fitted it today and wanted to write a guide for anyone interested. Firstly, the kit comes with everything you need. You can even buy a power cable adapter so it truly is plug and play. I didn't get that so I'll show you what wires to tap into. Photos 1&2; With the supplied keys, remove the CD changer. Push the keys in as shown in photo 2, they should click into place about 15mm deep. Then gently pull outwards and towards yourself. Photos 3&4; You'll be greeted by 2 plugs. One is your power supply and the other is fibre optic data stuff. On the power cable, you'll see 2 brown wires. 1 coming from the loom and another looped through 2 pins. I chose to cut the loop and join our black, ground wire for the module. The red/blue wire is your power. This gets connected to the red wire of the module. In the module kit, you'll have an orange adapter loom. Unplug the fibre optic cable from the module and plug the adapter loom in respectively. Use the long part of the adapter to loop round above the glovebox shown next. Pics 5&6; Next to the CD changer slot, I had a storage compartment. This just pulls forward and can be removed for now. Looking into the slot the CD changer sits in, pic 5, I routed the cables behind the glovebox and fed them round the back into the other slot, pic 6. This allows the cables to sit out the way without making new holes. Pic 7; This is the back of the removed storage compartment. I had to open up ones of the holes to allow the fibre optic adapter to come through. I used a dremel, but a step drill bit would also work. Now you can feed the wires through and slot the storage compartment back into place. Pic 8; Installation finished. In the kit, you are given 2 pieces of 3M tape. I stuck the module to the storage compartment, then pulled the excess cable back through to the CD changer side. You can then slot the CD changer back into place and you're done here. Extra info; There is a microphone in the kit, I haven't routed this yet but it plugs into the back of the module for bluetooth calls. To use the module, select CD/TV under the Radio button on the car. I believe some buttons say CD/Aux. Turn the bluetooth on on your phone, and connect to the module. Then play away! I am seriously impressed with this kit and couldn't be happier. Simple to use and simple to fit. Thanks!

Oh of course it hasn't! I was thinking of the 1.8T for some reason lol.

To all those looking to install a new radio into their b6. Here is a little guide for you. Firstly you will need to remove your radio to find out which system you have. There are two main configurations. Half amplified (rear) and fully amplified. Whether it is Bose or not doesn't really make any difference with wiring up. If your car has a brown plug with four holes used then you have a half amplified system. If you have no brown plug then it is fully amplified. Don't be confused with the amount of harnesses available. There are only actually two. But different manufacturers and options make it seem like there are loads. Basically if you have a half amplified system you will need Autoleads PC9-401/ PC9-404 or Connects2 CT20AU09/CT20AU10 If you use either of the second options you will need to make sure your new radio has a set of pre outs (RCA connections) If you have a fully amplified system then you will need Autoleads PC9-410 or Connects2 CT20AU11. If you have a fully amplified system you will need a radio that has 2 sets of pre outs (RCA connections) on the back of it. The main problems people come across when fitting their new radio are the radio not powering up. Poor radio reception and no sound. Audi didn't make it that straight forward to install an aftermarket radio. Basically there is only a single permanent feed to the radio and then the radio senses when the ignition is on and switches internally. When you add an aftermarket radio you have to put in a new ignition feed so that the radio turns on and off with the key. This can be done two ways 1. by using a piggyback/add a fuse (see pictures) or 2. an online fuse (see pictures) Option 1 is the easiest. You can get a piggyback fuse from Amazon/eBay/Halfords. You will need one for a mini fuse. Basically it replaces the existing fuse and adds a line out for another accessory. In the case of the b6, fuse number 19 (front fog lights) is an ignition feed. Take that fuse out and put it into the piggyback fuse on the closest space to the silver folks. Then put a 10amp fuse in the other space on the piggyback and place piggyback into the fuse box as shown in picture. Option 2 is to connect a inline fuse to the feed to the back of the light switch but you have to solder it in so option 1 is easier. You will then need a about a meter of electrical wire rated somewhere between 12 and 20 amps. Connect one end to the piggyback and then run it through the dash and out of the radio hole in the centre console. Audi's have 2 aerials, both in the rear windows. There are two connectors on the radio one is a Fakra connector and the other is a standard aerial connector. (See pictures) Both aerials run through a booster in the car. When you fit an aftermarket radio the booster no longer works so you have to buy an aerial adaptor that is powered. You can either use a Fakra one or standard one. I used a standard one which is Autoleads PC5-90 for a Fakra one it would be PC5-137. With regards to no sound, this is because you need to send a signal to the factory amp to turn on. The new harness will have a blue wire coming from it. This needs to be connected to the blue and white wire of the new radio harness. On the new radio harness you will have a red wire and a yellow wire. Red is ignition and yellow is permanent feed. The Audi wiring has the permanent feed in the wrong place so you need to swap the wires over but only the yellow wire coming from the radio to the red wire coming from the car. The red wire coming from the new radio then needs to be connected to the new wire that has been run from the fusebox. The aerial booster and amplifier blue wires need to be connected together and then connected to the blue and white wire coming from the new radio. This should then allow your new radio to work once everything is connected up. The only thing that may be annoying is the radio will turn off as soon as you stop the engine and not when you take the key out like the standard one does. There is a steering wheel module you can use that will create an ignition feed for you. It may also keep the turn off when key removed feature but not too sure on that. If you are happy to spend the extra money the connector is Connects2 CTSAD001.2 this is a plug and play harness. I have attached pictures to help you all and hopefully I have covered the installation process enough. Matthew Hellard.

Good luck, please keep us posted on how you get on 🙂