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Overview - Radio, MMI Radio, 8DN

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8DN -MMI Radio, RMC Radio basic 

Optional 

Fig 1: Overview Of Radio
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  1. Antenna -R11- /Radio Antenna 2 -R93- in the rear window
  2. Front Information Display Control Head -J685- in the instrument panel
  3. Information Electronics Control Module 1 -J794- inside the instrument panel
  4. Multimedia System Control Head -E380- in the center console
  5. Data Bus On Board Diagnostic Interface -J533- under the rear bench seat
  6. MOST bus
  7. CD Changer -R41- in glove compartment
  8. Sound systems: Basic/Standard
  9. 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 .