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Overview - Radio, MMI Radio Plus, 8DP

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8DP - MMI Radio plus, RMC Radio plus 

Optional 

Fig 1: Identifying MMI Radio Plus, 8DP
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  1. Antenna -R11- /Radio Antenna 2 -R93- in the rear window
  2. Front Information Display Control Head -J685- in center of the instrument panel
  3. Multimedia System Control Head -E380- in the center console
  4. Information Electronics Control Module 1 -J794- inside the instrument panel
  5. External Audio Source Connection -R199- in the center console storage compartment
  6. Data Bus On Board Diagnostic Interface -J533- under the rear bench seat
  7. MOST bus
  8. Digital Sound System Control Module -J525- (BOSE Sound System) behind the left luggage compartment trim panel
  9. CD Changer -R41- in glove compartment
  10. Standard/BOSE Sound Systems
  11. Antenna amplifier inside the rear lid

Fault finding is performed via "Guided Fault Finding" on the 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 complete fiber optic cable if possible.

The front surface of the connectors must not be dirty.

If disconnecting the connectors: Attach Fiber-Optic Repair Set - Connector Protective Caps VAS 6223/9.

Fig 2: Fiber Optic Plier Repair Set VAS 6223
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When installing 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 CABLE .