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Would that cause any problem if I simply replace my 1996 B5's H/U with a aftermarket one?

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Old Oct 29, 2006 | 09:24 PM
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Default Would that cause any problem if I simply replace my 1996 B5's H/U with a aftermarket one?

I somehow suspected the radio/tape H/U comes with the car is connected to the car computer... am I correct.

Its just a stock B5 2.6 A4 (1996). No VAG/any mod whatsoever.

If I just find someone to install a aftermarket H/U for me, would that cause any problem to the car? Error code or some sort?? Unable to start the car?? Annoying alerts or somthing?

Thanks in advance.
 
Old Oct 30, 2006 | 12:31 AM
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Please help.... I got someone already offered me to do it for a good price but I am not too sure the car computer part.

I've been look thru what I can found on this site but nothing I cover so far has discussion about it.
 
Old Oct 30, 2006 | 12:59 AM
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i stuck a clarion mp3 player in no problems with anything i have a 98 a4
 
Old Oct 30, 2006 | 01:02 AM
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with a 96 it should be fine. 97 and newer is where the problems can occur. heres an article about it http://www.gendan.co.uk/article_12.html
 
Old Oct 30, 2006 | 01:25 AM
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i hope they hooked mine up right...another downfall of used cars
 
Old Oct 30, 2006 | 01:42 AM
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lol ya thats why i just kept mine stock. i actually prefer it to an aftermarket one cuz it matches better
 
Old Oct 30, 2006 | 02:00 AM
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Default RE: Would that cause any problem if I simply replace my 1996 B5's H/U with a aftermarket one?

Thanks for the response. I can go ahead to get someone do it with peace of mind now.

Thanks again
 
Old Oct 30, 2006 | 02:08 AM
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no problem. it what im here for
 
Old Oct 30, 2006 | 03:36 AM
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im all paranoid now . guess ive got some checks to make b4 i brake something expensive
 
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