Installing Aftermarket Head Unit in Audi A3

Installing Aftermarket Head Unit in Audi A3
Detialing steps on how to remove OEM head unit and replace with aftermarket Andriod head unit.
Head Unit:
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High to Low Impedence Converter:
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Audi Removal Tool:
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Compatible for bellow Audi Models:
Audi A3 Model: A3 2003, A3 2004, A3 2005, A3 2006, A3 2007, A3 2008, A3 2009, A3 2010, A3 2011, A3 2012, A3 2013
Audi S3 2 Model: S3 2006, S3 2007, S3 2008, S3 2009, S3 2010, S3 2011, S3 2012,
Audi RS3 1 Model: RS3 2011, RS3 2012

[@gribarry6087]

Great vid, i have the same auto

[@jdmimportsaus]

Thanks! Appreciate the support

[@MichaelGibbins-hw5jg]

Thank you looking at a Ekiy for my Audi TT with Bose. Great help.

[@jdmimportsaus]

Glad it helped!

[@joserm6271]

Do you have the link of the adapter with the impedance converters? I have a similar Android radio, but I can't have sound in the rear speakers.

[@jdmimportsaus]

Hi @joserm6271 link for adapter with the impedance converters is: tanjungarage.com/harnessadapter

[@alessandroortu6575]

Stesso problema. Come hai risolto?

[@Frostadamus]

Hey do you have a video about how to install a bose audio system adaptor? Seems like the rear end audio does not work after fitting a similar unit.

[@jdmimportsaus]

The Bose audio system adapter is the high to low impedance converter from the description. Shown at 0:57. It is installed at 2:00

[@cropp3667]

With that adapter, does the quality of sound system remains the same?

[@brwabossking7373]

Bro I need factory settings password

[@xxbadwolfxx1540]

i have an question? once head unit has been fitted, how would u remove the head work to carry work out on other units

[@jdmimportsaus]

The head unit is secured with plastic tabs. To remove it, apply pressure from one side to compress the tabs slightly. Then it can be pulled out

[@hugom1120]

Hi ! Does the headunit show original parking sensors information ? Thanks !

[@jdmimportsaus]

Hi! Can’t say for sure, from memory my model didn’t have parking sensor information. But if it was an option might be in “Factory Settings”. All these EKIY units have default passcode of 3368

[@hugom1120]

@@jdmimportsaus Thanks, just wondered if the canbus box supported it, I already tried 2 different models on my headunit and none shows that information 😅

[@cropp3667]

What about car having Bose sound system (with subwoofer in trunk? Does it effect the sound quality?

[@jdmimportsaus]

I’m unsure as my car didn’t have subwoofer in the trunk

[@abdulk5847]

Does it have apple car play?

[@jdmimportsaus]

Yes it has wireless and wired Apple CarPlay and android auto

[@igeorgios81]

Hello.Thanks for the video.How Many inches is the aftermarket one?

[@jdmimportsaus]

Hi, thanks for watching. Aftermarket one is 9inches

[@alessandroortu6575]

I followed your steps. same wires. but the speakers in the back don't work. how do I solve it?

[@jdmimportsaus]

If everything is connected and you installed the high to low impedance converter. Then your model might not have a rear amp. In which case if you remove the impedance converter, the rear speakers should work

[@MericSeker-py9ux]

Will the red and white cables at the other adapter not connected?

[@jdmimportsaus]

Only the cables connected in the video needed to be connected for this model Audi A3. The adapter that connects to the android head unit is fairly generic and has lot of additional cables

[@MericSeker-py9ux]

Thanks for your reply. Rear speakers are working right?

[@jdmimportsaus]

No worries. Yes rear speakers working

[@spencerclason4351]

Thanks for the walkthrough. Looking at getting this unit - what are your thoughts after having used it for a few months?

[@jdmimportsaus]

Overall, really great value for money. Headunit is pretty much an andriod tablet, but I primarily just use the Apple Carplay feature. Only 2 coins are: Sometimes when you are displaying Google Maps with the Apple Carplay, it can go sort of fuzzy but if you toggle in and out of it, it goes back to normal. And the bluetooth connection can sometimes have issues with connecting, so I would forget the device and reconnect. So found it was more consistent to just plug in with a cable.

[@adnamrso1008]

How do I know that my A3 have back amp and that I need high to low impedance coverter. I think I have a non Bose

[@jdmimportsaus]

I couldn’t find an easy way to check. So I just installed the head unit. In my case the rear speakers didn’t work after installing the new head unit. So I assumed I had the Bose system and ordered the high to low impedance converter. And voila the rear speakers now worked again after. Hope this helps

[@adnamrso1008]

@@jdmimportsaus Do you possibly know how to connect high to low converter to the harness I already have because that harness with integrated high to low converter is a bit pricey. Btw I watched some other video and people use that converter with non bose too.

[@kaufmannlivet]

Hi mate - Nice vid. I have just installer another Android screen. My Audi A3 (2012) already had a Audi UHV Bluetooth connection with an excellent microphone for speaking. Now after indtaling the new Android screen, I can’t ude the factory integrated microphone in the car. Is it possible to Connect the integrated mic and disconnect the shitty liv in the new screen?

[@jdmimportsaus]

Hi, thanks for watching! Unsure as I don’t know what head unit you installed. But on most of the android head units. You can install an external microphone which is better quality. Just be sure to toggle from front mic to external mic in the head unit setting if it doesn’t automatically toggle.

[@cricketlanecandle]

how do you pull out the new headunit if there are no slots for the key removal

[@jdmimportsaus]

Depends on model. Would recommend watching a few other videos, follow one that has OEM same head unit as yours

[@vrdubb0221]

I know how to remove the OEM one. I am referring to the aftermarket one. Your aftermarket doesn’t have the little slots for the keys.

[@jdmimportsaus]

Aftermarket one is locked in with plastic tabs. To remove I pushed to one side and pulled simultaneously

[@clownontop3868]

does every a3 have rear amp?

[@jdmimportsaus]

Not every A3 has it. Believe it was factory option

[@alexasquith6640]

Did this just slot straight in or did you have to order a facia

[@jdmimportsaus]

This one that I installed comes with facia. Which has inbuilt plastic tabs that slot straight in

[@michaeltermini4639]

what’s the link to the unit?

[@jdmimportsaus]

The head unit is no longer available from the Ali Express supplier I purchased from. I’m not able to recommend any other suppliers as I haven’t personally used them. If purchasing from Ali express be sure to read through the reviews

[@TheCommanderOfMusac]

Cool headunit, but i don't like the way it sticks out like that.

[@jdmimportsaus]

Hi, looked better in person. In my opinion was worth the trade off to have the larger screen. But everyone entitled to their opinion ✌🏽

[@brwabossking7373]

Bro I need factory settings password

[@jdmimportsaus]

The factory setting password for EKIY head unit it 3368

[@giedeltafares972]

Gmorning, what’s the name of the head unit and the size please?