AUDI A3 8V 2013 - Install Subwoofer

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In this video i show you how to install an OEM subwoofer on an Audi A3 8V 2013...
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[@danyaalhussain7101]

Really helpful video, one thing I’m struggling with is wiring the sub to the quad lock. I’m doing it to a Leon mk3 the 2 ports for the sub already have wires going in. Is there a way of connecting it without tapping into those so the changes are easy to reverse?

[@djmit2638]

Hey, How long was the wheel screw that you needed. Stock is 107mm. thanks

[@efficientlyyou5372]

Hey mate. Once you plug sub in does it work straight away? Any tuning required?

[@jamessmith5503]

Hi mate, whats that small white box you are connected into with the plug?

[@rmellul]

hi saw your post and it looks quite straightforward. will do this to my upcoming A3. in the video you mentioned that u needed to do the car coding is this to remove faults or programming the mmi? secondly what is the part number for the extended screw you mentioned?

[@TimWilliamsHD]

YES you need someone with VCP not VCDS to do the parameters on the MMI. VAG CAR CODING are who does my coding if i can't do it on VCDS. I didn't get screw in the end as i didn't feel the need for it.

[@vag1988]

Hello Tim do I have to know witch cable is + or - or it doesn't matter?

[@stistus]

Hi. Do you know the spec for what kind of amp I need to use this sub on another branded car make

[@KMLWSN-gw2ps]

Thanks mate, I follow your video and everything is done. If you do not want to make new wires, you can also buy ready wires harness like i did for 35 pounds for subwoofer and central speaker

[@richardwilliamson795]

Where do you buy the wiring harness from. Can’t find them anywhere

[@garethsilver]

Hey, great video, ive got everything in place, wires are there, need to pop in the vag code.... my only issue is the spare wheel cavity in my 2015 sportback is too small to hold the speaker, looks like I'd need a 220mm plastic screw to clamp it in place, or i would need to go without the tyre... any advice on this? Cheers

[@channy2800]

Hi, awesome video! Just wanted to know what gauge wire you used as your extension cable? Do you know how thick the yellow wires and the wires that connect to the back of the quadlock are?

[@TimWilliamsHD]

Don't know the thickness but i assume they need to be super thin to mix in with the wires that are there... best bet is to go with the official audi wires... i used standard halfords speaker wire to extend so don't know the thickness mate.. Thanks for watching! Please like and subscribe! TW

[@iordee90]

Hi, Any idea or picture of how to pass the positive battery cable to the amplifier? Thanks

[@ardaatasever9347]

Hi . Do you have a any external amfi ? Or plug and play ??

[@callumbutcher6088]

How does it sound because if the subwoofer wasnt a factory fit you don't get the subwoofer volume on the mmi

[@cosminbudur5754]

Hy , i have a3 8v sportback 2015, connector is there for subwoofer …but sparewheel missing and subwoofer to..if i buy the subwoofer will work ? Or need to do like in video without wiring, thx

[@inbloom9083]

do you have a new speerate control like the treble and bass for the sub level on the mmi now?

[@TimWilliamsHD]

Yes mate, VCDS cannot bring that control up.. vag can pro is needed which is an expensive software.. my car was coding by my mate Alix @ vagcarcoding... the best of the best.

[@inbloom9083]

cheers mate, i tried getting in touch with Vagcarcoding but no response yet. Im based north London would you be willing to install the sub and front speaker for me if i was to pay, iv only just got my a3 and feel a bit worried taking panels off

[@jakegaunt439]

Hi mate. Where did u get all the plugs and connectors from also what cables ??

[@TimWilliamsHD]

All from TPS mate, ring up and ask for sub or connectors for sub and they’ll tell you all you need Like and sub please! TW

[@NOTORiOUSNAYY]

Hey great video! So you are saying that no amp or anything needs to be connected?

[@TimWilliamsHD]

No amp needed mate. This upgrade uses the amp built into the MMI in the glovebox! Thanks for watching! Please like and subscribe! TW

[@jeroenvandenbroeke6901]

Hi, thx for the video, it helped me a lot! Do you happen to know if my MMI, the 8V0 035 864 B (CQ-XA13F1AE) can drive sub and center speaker? Connector pins are there on the quadlock, I installed everything but my Audi garage is having trouble coding the headunit...

[@joebould2186]

Hello mate , any chance you could put up a video to show the subs performance

[@TimWilliamsHD]

Hi mate, What do you mean? Cant really show now that it has been installed...maybe could have done one before... If you haven't done it, id highly recommend it! Massive difference! Thanks for watching! Please like and subscribe! TW

[@davidb7358]

@@TimWilliamsHD I think he's asking to hear how the new sub sounds. I know I would.

[@cw205mi16]

Hi Tim, I got a subwoofer same as this but it doesn't fit "inside" the sparewheel, it sits more on top. The part number 8V0035382D which I believe is correct for 8v subwoofer , wonder if there are smaller spare wheels in some a3s?

[@thabomthunzi6654]

You need an 17inch spare wheel.

[@danielmihai300]

Hello again Tim, please bring some light on this install, does the factory audio system have subwoofer pre’out build in or amplified sub out that is not active? Unfortunately I can’t find anyone who can bring some light on the issue in my area, I mean, I know that lots of my car option are there but their inactive, but to install an amp with deactivated ports sounds odd!!!....So like I said, can you please bring some light on this matter? Thanks a lot mate, great diy video’s.

[@TimWilliamsHD]

Hi Daniel, Hopefully I can be of some help... From what I learnt and saw during my install, the ports on the MMI are not active. The base MMI unit is what I had and I connected the sub to it as seen (I did bodge it up a bit) and it didn't work, as soon as the ports were activated, the bass came in straight away...there are 3 systems... standard (which its what I had), ASS = Audi Sound System which has the sub and centre install and Bang and Olufsen which has everything...

[@danielmihai300]

Ok, so from what I understand, you connected the pins to sub’out on the plug, activate it with vcds, and no additional amp was required, correct me if I’m wrong, so how do you control the sub level, after activating the sub/center channel, the MMI unit shows sub’ volume menu?By the way, I have the exact MMI unit as you do. And another question if you have any clue, I want to replace all the speakers in the car, the stock speakers are very low quality, but now I stumbled on another issue, I don’t know if you notice, as you crank up the volume the bass goes down, and because the MMI doesn’t have pre’amp outputs I have to connect the amp to the speaker wires, but from what I’ve read on the web, the bass roll down will affect the amp also, do you have any idea if there’s a way to bypass the bass roll down with VCDS? Thank you for answering.

[@danielmihai300]

Also to draw a line, basically all 3 versions that comes on the audi have the same hardware, the only differences being active or inactive ports and some software tweaks?

[@TimWilliamsHD]

I wouldn't go as far as that .. maybe someone else can clear it up but id say the first two versions should be the same...

[@TimWilliamsHD]

activated with vag can pro.. VCDS alone cannot do it...I didn't code it too...that was done by Alix at VagCarCoding...The auto volume is built into MMI and if I recall all versions do it...cannot be coded out...I heard only way is to buy an amp and crank up all speakers so when it does turn down, it is still loud...dont know much about car audio so best bet from there would be car audio specialist...sorry I can't be of more help matey.. Subscribe and like please! TW

[@samgazzard4361]

Hi, really good video, bought all the kit but bought the wrong connectors for the MMI. All the speakers are installed I just haven't connected it up to the MMI. Took the loom off the MMI put it all back and now comes up with a system fault whenever I start the car, allows me to start and drive and everything. Don't suppose you or anyone else had this problem? Cheers

[@samgazzard4361]

Update: The warning light is for when the airbag was disconnected through the glove box, this is going to be sorted when I go to VAG car coding which will clear the warning light. The connectors which connect the speaker wire to the MMI unit are a rip off. If you go on RS.Online the stock number is 7181070 and you get a pack of 10 for £4, just connect these straight to your speaker wire or get some smaller wire and join them together, took me 5 minutes to do all four for the centre speaker and subwoofer. Really good tutorial though, wouldn't have done it if I hadn't found this video!

[@TimWilliamsHD]

Glad its all sorted mate! VAG CAR CODING is the way forward! He's quality! Thanks for watching Please like and subscribe TW

[@johnmulla3925]

Hi mate just wondering if it made a difference as I’m goin to collect one tonight wondering if it’s worth it also did it need coding in

[@TimWilliamsHD]

Yes added base and yes it did need coding

[@juvke_fifafriendsgaming6507]

Hi. Great video! Will it work on all MMI's? I'm getting my A3 8v (saloon) delivered next week (2nd hand) and want to perform this update. So no need for an amp, or only with certain MMI's? Tnx in advance!

[@TimWilliamsHD]

Thanks mate! No need for an amp in any case as far as you use the correct parts! Subscribe and like! TW

[@nachomuselli4898]

That 2 wires are audio positive and negative (like a normal speaker) or 12v and ground?. I want to put one of these in a subaru, so i want to know if it could work. thanks :)

[@TimWilliamsHD]

yes mate, neg and positive as usual! Subscribe and like please! Also hit the notification button too! TW

[@robinkarlsson8830]

Do you know what rms that is on m8?

[@ruainsleydjaoen6566]

Hey i did everything the way you did it and it worked. But i have many warnings lights on airbag, traction control, power steering, tire pressure sensor on how can i fix this

[@kamilwiszniewski2552]

On the central speaker positive is on the left but on the suboofer on the right?

[@piperoddick9]

Hi! Nice video! Is the subwoofer fit in 16" spare wheel or must be an 18"?

[@TimWilliamsHD]

Hi Felipe, Don't think it will fit in a 16 as it fits in the 18 and its a perfect fit. Thanks for watching, please like and subscribe! TW

[@MaestrroMusic]

Tim, how do I get in touch with VAG CAR CODING?

[@TimWilliamsHD]

Hi Daniel, Here’s his website, contact information is on there too! www.vagcarcoding.com/ Please like and subscribe! Hit the notification button so you don’t miss out on the new videos! God bless TW

[@asanppiah]

can you pls tell me the part number for the longer screw? thanks

[@jakegaunt439]

Does the sub make much difference mate

[@TimWilliamsHD]

Probably around 30% increases in bass! Please like and sub TW

[@Tracks777]

Good! Keep it up!

[@TimWilliamsHD]

Thanks for watching Please like and subscribe TW

[@jefflittle8872]

What size is the space saver. Sub woofer won't go in the one I've got

[@joe6759]

Does the sub work with the B&O sound system

[@TimWilliamsHD]

B&O system comes with the sub on the A3 8V's

[@joe6759]

Are you sure as mine does not have one in the wheel well ? Has something under the parcel shelf though.

[@TimWilliamsHD]

depends what shape of the a3 you have mate.. Thanks for watching Please like and subscribe TW

[@luketellah5947]

Where do I buy the subwoofer and what do I need to do afterwards? Thanks

[@TimWilliamsHD]

Hi Luke, Used or new on ebay or TPS for new parts! Then follow video and get someone with vag can pro to code it all in...cant be done with VCDS... Thanks for watching! Please like and Subscribe! TW

[@user-ko2dn9hu2s]

If I have an original 4-wire cable In your video you showed a connection of 2 wires How can I connect the 4?

[@nikola75018]

Hello, are you really superb I have an audi a3 limousine tdi 150 and I buy the subwoofer that lands in the wheel of emergency you just plug it or I need an amp? thank you

[@TimWilliamsHD]

should not need an amp mate...just do what i did in the video... Thanks for watching Please like and subscribe TW

[@cattelanigianluca]

👍😉

[@TimWilliamsHD]

Glad to help! Please like and subscribe! Hit the notification button so you don’t miss out on the new videos! TW

[@cattelanigianluca]

@@TimWilliamsHD, thanks to your video, I managed to install the subwoofer on my A3 8v without problems and without Vag encodings ... 😉

[@09cheew1]

@@cattelanigianluca How did you do it without Vag encodings? did you just take a high level signal from a door speaker ?

[@guillaumevischioni2534]

Hello, I would like to add the subwoofer in the boot of my Audi 3A 8V also. you just have to reproduce what you made on your video or you have to activate options with a VaG CoM and have a specific options? cordially

[@TimWilliamsHD]

Hello, you need someone with vag can pro to activate subwoofer. id recommend vag car coding! best prices and best service in my opinion! Thanks for watching, please like and subscribe :) TW

[@guillaumevischioni2534]

Vag car coding in London😢😢... I live in France (Marseille)

[@guillaumevischioni2534]

TW Randomz I made contact with vag car coding I wait to see if eventually they can do it remotely. In France nobody has found a solution for the moment. and coming to londre to activate the subwoofer will return me very dear lol

[@TimWilliamsHD]

sorry mate...google around and seee ??

[@guillaumevischioni2534]

TW Randomz it's been almost 1 month that I search on Google ... I start to give up, the only ones able to make me the modification are in London .. know you on which component was made the modification I ask them if it was I can wait for their reply

[@chaddonal4331]

Where did you get this cylindrical subwoofer, and what are the specs and make?

[@TimWilliamsHD]

Order from tps mate. Don’t know specs etc it’s tw subwoofer that comes with Audi A3 8v model if the car has the tier 2 Audio package

[@kariewilliams9470]

Where can I get a sub woofer for a A3 saloon ?

[@TimWilliamsHD]

Hi Katie, ebay or gumtree are your best friends for that...good luck! Subscribe and like please! Also hit the notification button too! TW

[@shaheenms5790]

I noticed that Your MMI Model is: ZR-stdNav-MOST 8V0 035 864 A But mine is ZR-stdplus-MOST 8V0 035 840 B What you think Does it suitable for my system?

[@TimWilliamsHD]

Hi, Not too sure to be honest, you’d be better off asking some like Alix from VagCarCoding.com .. I learnt nearly everything from him! Please like and subscribe! Hit the notification button so you don’t miss out on the new videos! TW

[@shaheenms5790]

Tim Williams Noted. After upgrading this,How much percentage you feel the difference? Because I want to know this updation really worth 4 money?

[@TimWilliamsHD]

You can definitely notice a difference can’t really say in terms of percentage but there is a definite base increase

[@Lukas-ow4uu]

Hi man, i have same model of a car, where is an amplifier location please? thanks

[@TimWilliamsHD]

Hi Lukas, Unfortunately I didn't have one in my car, I believe that the location is under the passenger seat?? Please like and subscribe! Hit the notification button so you don’t miss out on the new videos every Monday! TW

[@anthonyshackleton6178]

This look good but far to compacted for someone like me anyone know anyone in Leeds who can do things like this please let me know I would pay to have this done to my a3 2014

[@TimWilliamsHD]

Look on audi forum for someone called NHN I know he does retro fits..

[@dulainamics6766]

Where was your amp turn on

[@AlishaHoward98]

I have the sub in my car, however it doesn't seem to work. What should i do?

[@tiloalo]

Ask Audi?

[@m.z3919]

Someone managed to encode and everything works fine? After installation, the speakers on my left side stopped working

[@shaheenms5790]

Dear Friend, I do have an Audi A3 8v base model comes with 4 speakers and 2 tweeters. 1)This subwoofer does work in my system WAUZGF8V0FY702185

[@martinatokarova5368]

no amplifier is needed ????

[@tr4x4]

Can I do with Vcds?

[@TimWilliamsHD]

Nope you need vag can pro too mates

[@MrMorgana2]

@@TimWilliamsHD Nonsense! Off course original VCDS can be used for coding the MIB unit. It is even better to use than VCP because of its built in Long Coding Helper!

[@iordee90]

Hi, Any idea or picture of how to pass the positive battery cable to the amplifier? Thanks