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Overview - Radio, MMI Radio (I8E), From My 2017 — 2015 Audi A3 Prestige, 2D Convertible Service Manual

Overview - Radio, MMI Radio (I8E), From My 2017

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I8E - MMI Radio 

  • Information Electronics Control Module 1 -J794- with integrated CD player/SD card reader in the glove compartment
  • The Radio -R- is integrated in the Information Electronics Control Module 1 -J794-
  • Multimedia System Control Head -E380- in the center console
  • Front Information Display Control Head -J685- (7 inch display) in center of the instrument panel
  • External Audio Source Connection -R199- (AUX IN jack) in the center console storage compartment, UE3
  • Basic plus sound system, 8RM
  • Video input for camera systems
  • Bluetooth interface, 9ZX

Optional 

  • Digital Radio -R147- integrated in the Information Electronics Control Module 1 -J794-, QV3
  • Radio System, Satellite -R146- integrated in the Information Electronics Control Module 1 -J794-, only North America and QV3
  • Digital Sound System Control Module -J525- under the left front seat, 9VS
  • External Audio Source Connection -R199- (AUX IN jack and USB charging port) in the center console storage compartment, UE4
  • Audi music interface (AUX IN jack and two USB ports with charging and data transfer function) in the center console storage compartment, UE7
  • Audi Sound System 9VD
  • Bang & Olufsen Sound System, 9VS
  • Audi phone box, 9ZE
  • Multifunction Steering Wheel
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  1. Roof Antenna -R216-
    • Not for the convertible
  2. Front Information Display Control Head -J685- in Center of the Instrument Panel
  3. Rear Window Antennas (3-door and 5-door, sedan)/Front and Rear Window Antennas Plus Antennas in the Side Trim Panels (Convertible)
  4. Information Electronics Control Module 1 -J794- in the Glove Compartment
  5. Multimedia System Control Head -E380- in the Center Console
  6. Sound Systems
  7. MOST Bus
  8. Digital Sound System Control Module -J525- under the Left Front Seat
  9. Microphone Unit in Front Roof Module -R164- (Telephone Microphone -R38-) in the Front Interior Lamp -W1-
  10. External Audio Source Connection -R199- in the Center Console Storage Compartment

The data exchange to the Bang & Olufsen sound system (9VS) occurs through the MOST bus.

The connection to other vehicle systems is established through the CAN bus (Infotainment) and the Data Bus on Board Diagnostic Interface -J533-.

Fault Finding is performed using the "Guided Fault Finding" on Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

Notes on MOST bus

The optical data bus "MOST bus" is used in addition to the CAN bus.

A fiber-optic cable is used as a "connecting cable". Fiber optic cables are routed inside corrugated tubes for protection.

Replace the complete fiber-optic cable if possible.

The front surface of the connectors must not be contaminated.

If disconnecting the connectors: Attach the :VAS6223/9  .

Fig 1: Fiber-Optic Conductor Repair Set VAS 6223A
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When routing fiber-optic cables, make sure not to go below the minimum bending radius of 25 mm. Do not crush or kink fiber optic cables.

Repairing fiber-optic cables. Refer to FIBER-OPTIC CABLES, REPAIRING .