Just purchased an 2007 A4 2.0 and had a question about satellite radio. Not really wanted to spend the $500 plus labor to get Sirius in my car, I was wondering about the part numbers for the receiver modules to see if I could find it cheaper and install it myself. I looked at the DIY Satellite Radio install, andthe list of part numbers:

Satellite receiver module for this car (North American parts only):
8E0 035 593/8E0 057 593 Sirius without RNS-E and without tire pressure monitoring system
8E0 035 593 A/8E0 057 593 A XM without RNS-E and without tire pressure monitoring system
8E0 035 593 D/8E0 057 593 D Sirius for RNS-E and/or with tire pressure monitoring system, works with Concert/Symphony as well
8E0 035 593 E/8E0 057 593 E XM for RNS-E and/or with tire pressure monitoring system, works with Concert/Symphony as well

When I called the dealership parts department, they said I needed:
8E0 057 593 F - Sirius
8E0 057 593 G - XM

Now is this correct? I didn't see anything on the DIY about F and G. Any input would be great. $500 for the module and about $150 to install seems a bit much...

 

Install is really easy look on the FS section to see if any one is selling it

 

Layout of communication system with SDARS



1-
Satellite radio -R146- behind luggage compartment side trim (left-side)



2-
Radio, telephone and navigation system aerial -R52- (Ter./SAT/GPS/GSM), roof aerial



3-
Aerial filter (GPS) -R110- (Avant) behind side trim on left of luggage compartment



4-
Navigation aerial -R50- (Saloon) behind roof end trim



5-
Navigation system with CD drive control unit -J401- behind luggage compartment side trim (left-side)



6-
Radio aerials



7-
Aerial selection control unit -J515- / aerial module, left -R108-



8-
Loudspeaker systems



9-
Radio -R- in centre console (top)



10-
CAN bus (infotainment)



11-
CD changer -R41- in glove box



12-
Telephone transmitter and receiver unit -R36- and telephone and telematics control unit -J526- in electronics box beneath passenger's seat







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Satellite radio -R146-









Connectors



A-
Connector, 8-pin



B-
Connector, 8-pin



C-
Connection Ter. (brown) from radio, telephone and navigation system aerial -R52-



D-
Connection SAT (green) from radio, telephone and navigation system aerial -R52-
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Contacts which are not listed are unassigned.









Connector A, 8-pin



1-
CAN Bus High (Infotainment)



2-
CAN Bus Low (Infotainment)



3-
CD-IN L from CD changer -R41-



4-
CD-IN R from CD changer -R41-



5-
Signal earth to radio -R- / navigation system with CD drive control unit -J401-



6-
Signal (left) to radio -R- / navigation system with CD drive control unit -J401-



7-
Signal (right) to radio -R- / navigation system with CD drive control unit -J401-



8-
CD earth from CD changer -R41-









Connector B, 8-pin



1-
Terminal 30



2-
Terminal 31

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Enabling the satellite radio -R146-



When the satellite radio -R146- is first put into operation or is renewed, it must be enabled/activated by the provider (XM or Sirius).



The subscription and application for activation can coincide if the callcenter of the provider has already received all the required details (US postal address, credit card no., radio ID (XM) or SID (Sirius).



Only applies to Sirius:



Within the first hour after activation has been applied for Sirius will transmit the activation sequence 6 times. If activation is not successful within this time limit the Sirius callcenter must be applied to once more in order to re-transmit the activation sequence.



Requirements:



t
Customer has a subscription to XM or Sirius



t
Satellite radio -R146- is installed and connected



t
Radio -R- has been adapted/encoded accordingly



t
Ignition is switched on



Procedure



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Switch on the radio -R- and select the reception range for the satellite radio -R146-.



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Try to receive “free-to-air” channels on the XM (e.g. Channel1) or Sirius band (only Channel184).



–
If necessary drive to a different location.



If the “free-to-air” channels have a good reception quality, you will also be able to receive the activation information sent by the provider (XM or Sirius) without difficulty.



Bad reception, however, may prevent you from receiving the activation signals sent by the provider. In this case, please drive to a different location (the activation signals can be received while the vehicle is moving). Avoid e.g. factory buildings, parking garages, filling stations with big roof surfaces and all other locations which could cause impaired reception.



In built-up areas with terrestrial broadcasting coverage (so-called terrestrial repeaters) and in urban areas it may be possible to carry out activation via a repeater instead of via satellite.

 

hope this helps









Removing and installing satellite radio -R146- (Saloon)



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When renewing satellite radio -R146-, select “Replacement” function for appropriate control unit in “Guided Fault Finding”.



To do so, use the vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -VAS5051-.



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Switch off all electrical equipment.



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Remove ignition key.



Removing



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Remove base retainer:









Adapter plate -2- with satellite radio -R146--1- is inserted and engaged on reverse side of base retainer (top) -3-.



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Unplug connectors on satellite radio -R146-.



You do not have to remove the adapter plate.



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Push the two tabs on adapter plate -2- downwards in direction of the arrows and detach satellite radio -R146--1- from adapter plate -2-.



Installing



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Installation is performed in reverse sequence

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