iPHONE 5 Connecting to 2008 Audi A4

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iPHONE 5 Connecting to 2008 Audi A4

Just bought a 2008 Audi 3.2L cabrio and was thrilled to learn it had the iPHONE interface in the glove compartment. Had no issues with the Bluetooth connectivity yet when I attempted to attached the 30-pin to the Lightening - nada.

The phone was not only not being 'charged' by the Audi system but it completely failed to recognize the iPHONE.

Ideally, I would like to use the phone to play music and - best case scenario - Pandora through the Audi sound system.

Any and all counsel would be appreciated...

Thank you!

iPhone 5, iOS 7.0.4

Posted on Feb 20, 2014 3:25 PM

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Aug 18, 2017 12:16 AM in response to Harleybear

Had the same problem with you @Harleybear but thanks to @Karina-tune, i just bought Viseeowma3000a for my 14 Audi R8 from viseeo USA, the nicest bluetooth adapter i ever have, I can stream music without any hassle.

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wegras

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Feb 21, 2014 6:53 AM in response to Harleybear

2008 Audi sound technology

2013 Apple iPhone comms technology

Check to see if there is an firmware for Audi sound system

The adapter IS a genuine Apple product ? or a copy

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Harleybear Author

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Mar 14, 2014 2:29 AM in response to wegras

The adapter is Apple. No firmware uypdate for Audi. Need to go aftermarket adapter systems.

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KAcowboy

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Mar 25, 2014 9:19 AM in response to Harleybear

I have a 2008 A6 and 2014 A5 both with the 30 pin in the dash and both cars wont talk to the 5S. I have tried to use Audi USB cable, after market 30pin> lightening but nothing will recognize the Iphone. Did you by chance find a solution that works?

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Harleybear Author

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Mar 28, 2014 2:19 AM in response to KAcowboy

I did!

The only way to do this is to use an aftermarket system and Enfig is THE place for this. Call them for a consultation. They ROCK! For less than $450.they are going to install a completely adaptive system that intergrates all iPHONE 5s features to the Audi - including Pandora! A lot less expesnive than Sattlelite radio!

http://www.enfigcarstereo.com/

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Oct 9, 2015 8:24 AM in response to Harleybear

Apple changed the 30 pin configuration since 2008. I've had luck first with this "passPort" converter from the old to new 30 pin setup, then a 30 pin to lightning connector.

http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B001HN6CVA

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Jul 23, 2017 6:57 PM in response to Harleybear

I am using ViseeO 1000 in my 2008 Audi A4 and I am so happy with it, music play without interruptions.

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