Replacing A Complete Antenna Wire
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- -1- Adapter wire, for connection to radio; length: approximately 30 cm
- -2- Connecting wire, available in various lengths
- -3- Adapter wire, for connection to antenna; length: approximately 30 cm
A repair procedure has been developed for replacing antenna wires. Instead of a complete antenna wire, connecting wires of different lengths and various adapter leads are now available as replacement parts.
Replacement parts. Refer to Parts Information. .
Do not repair antenna wires. Replace them using connector and adapter wires available as original replacement parts.
These original replacement parts are suitable for all antenna wires and wire cross sections that need to be replaced.
The wires are now to be used for all Audi models for all the antenna wire cross sections fitted.
All adapter leads and connecting wires are suitable for various transmission and reception signals.
The repair concept can also be used as a testing or retrofitting solution.
Procedure
Example: antenna wire from the radio to the antenna is faulty.
-- Separate the connectors of the faulty antenna wiring from their components.
-- Determine the path of the faulty antenna wire in the vehicle and measure the total length of antenna wire to be replaced.
- The entire length of the antenna wire consists of the length of the required adapter leads -1 and 3- as well as the connecting wire -2-.
-- Subtract 60 cm from the total length of antenna wire measured, to receive the length of connecting wire required.
-- Obtain the correct length of the required adapter wires and connecting wires as an original replacement part. Refer to the Parts Information.
-- Cut the connectors off of the faulty antenna wiring.
- Leave the rest of the defective antenna wire in the vehicle.
-- Connect the adapter wires to the devices in the vehicle.
-- Provide harness connectors with piece of foam hose to avoid rattle.
-- Route and secure the connecting wire parallel to the old antenna wire.
Antenna wires must not be kinked or excessively bent! The bending radius must not be less than 50 mm.
-- Connect the connecting wire with the adapter leads.
-- To prevent rattling noise, provide antenna connectors with a suitable section of foam sheathing.
-- Perform a function test.