Blaupunkt DAB retrofit replacing concert 2

Theres a series of them all look same, but different features heres the back of the barcelona one with DAb for sure..
 
and the front
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web says...It is also possible to connect an amplifier or an active subwoofer via the pre-amplifier output to further enhance your in car audio experience
 
CrispyEdd said:
web says...It is also possible to connect an amplifier or an active subwoofer via the pre-amplifier output to further enhance your in car audio experience
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These would go to the A2's rear amp, so when buying an aftermarket radio, for an A2 (and many other VAG cars, inc Mk1 TT), rear line out, controlled by the radio's front rear fader, is an essential.
Also essential that the adaptor cable has rear line outputs. Often termed "half amplied" as only half of the car, the rear, is fed from a separate amp. The front speakers being fed from the radio itself.
Mac.
 
PlasticMac said:
These would go to the A2's rear amp, so when buying an aftermarket radio, for an A2 (and many other VAG cars, inc Mk1 TT), rear line out, controlled by the radio's front rear fader, is an essential.
Also essential that the adaptor cable has rear line outputs. Often termed "half amplied" as only half of the car, the rear, is fed from a separate amp. The front speakers being fed from the radio itself.
Mac.
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Ah yes, this is correct. The rear needs to be fed via the RCA outputs and therefore you will need an adapter harness. I think you may also need an adapter for the aerial to feed 12v to the diversity unit as I dont believe these head units supply 12v through the aerial.
Both are commonly available via Autoleads.
 
Those are for concert 1. There may be differences for concert 2? Either way, you will need to pick up a 12V ignition source, I have used the large white cable behind the climate control before, and you will need to pick up an illumination cable from the ashtray light. The reason for this is that both signals are picked up through CAN with the OEM units, but the Blaupankt will not be compatible with the Audi CAN.


I believe you then just need a converter/adapter for the two plugs and the aerial power as mentioned before.

Ian
 
Kleynie said:
Those are for concert 1. There may be differences for concert 2? Either way, you will need to pick up a 12V ignition source, I have used the large white cable behind the climate control before, and you will need to pick up an illumination cable from the ashtray light. The reason for this is that both signals are picked up through CAN with the OEM units, but the Blaupankt will not be compatible with the Audi CAN.


I believe you then just need a converter/adapter for the two plugs and the aerial power as mentioned before.

Ian
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This is the aerial phantom power you need:

www.dynamicsounds.co.uk

Autoleads PC5-90 Audi A2, A3, A4, A6, A8, TT ISO-DIN Aerial Adapter

Audi PC5-90 Autoleads PC5-90 Audi A2, A3, A4, A6, A8, TT ISO-DIN Aerial Adapter - PC5-90 ISO to Din converts car specific antenna connector to a universal aftermarket connector.
www.dynamicsounds.co.uk www.dynamicsounds.co.uk

I'm still looking for the ISO adapter
 
This should do it:

www.halfords.com

Audi ISO Harness Adaptor - CT20AU10 | Halfords UK

Shop the latest Audi ISO Harness Adaptor - CT20AU10 at Halfords UK
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However, you will need to attach the blue wire from the aerial adapter and blue wire of the ISO harness to the auto antenna output from the Blauplunkt. This way when the head unit is switched on it will power the rear amp and the phantom 12V to the diversity unit.

And remember you still need to add illumination and ignition power by splicing into the ISO adapter.

Clear as mud?

Ian
 
Kleynie said:
This should do it:

www.halfords.com

Audi ISO Harness Adaptor - CT20AU10 | Halfords UK

Shop the latest Audi ISO Harness Adaptor - CT20AU10 at Halfords UK
www.halfords.com www.halfords.com

However, you will need to attach the blue wire from the aerial adapter and blue wire of the ISO harness to the auto antenna output from the Blauplunkt. This way when the head unit is switched on it will power the rear amp and the phantom 12V to the diversity unit.

And remember you still need to add illumination and ignition power by splicing into the ISO adapter.

Clear as mud?

Ia
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So if i've understood correctly the conclusion is
1. the Connects 2 adaptor doesn't actually prevent you from having to splice some wires for the 12V supply ?
2. a phantom live is required for the original aerial and rear amp ?

As i'm mid way through the install and have disconnected my Concert 2 I won't be able to get that going again unless I know the PIN code for it
 
The connects 2 May work, I guess that may give you and ignition source. But my experience is that they do not work on the A2.
The Concert 2 will still work without the code if it’s in the original car.
 
Raymie said:
As i'm mid way through the install and have disconnected my Concert 2 I won't be able to get that going again unless I know the PIN code for it
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Ian @Kleynie just beat me to this. As long as you put your Concert back in the same car, it'll fire up quite happily. It's actually the car that remembers the radio once the PIN is initially entered, not the other way round.
 
Thanks Guys,
Failed on the aftermarket HU install.
I've got a 2 hr drive back to the house so will be nice to have some music on even if it is with the original radio !
 
Proghound said:
Ian @Kleynie just beat me to this. As long as you put your Concert back in the same car, it'll fire up quite happily. It's actually the car that remembers the radio once the PIN is initially entered, not the other way round.
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Can anyone direct me to a guide on getting the a pillar panel off ?
I need to direct the DAB aerial leads along there
 
Raymie said:
Can anyone direct me to a guide on getting the a pillar panel off ?
I need to direct the DAB aerial leads along there
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I would guess its brave work with a pry tool. Can you say what head unit your fitting please and if you make it work let me know what you did?
 
I don't know of a guide but from the one brief encounter I had with it, the whole pillar trim has to be moved upwards before it comes away. It's not easy, that's for sure.
 
Kleynie said:
The connects 2 May work, I guess that may give you and ignition source. But my experience is that they do not work on the A2.
The Concert 2 will still work without the code if it’s in the original car.
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Well I put it all back to standard Concert 2 after abandoning the install.

Did learn a few things along the way however :-
1. The C2 AU09 adaptor didn’t power up the pioneer HU.
2. finding a route for the DAB aerial lead looks like it will take some fiddling behind the dash and along the A pillar
3. if not in possession of an Audi removal tool a jubilee clip can be used instead !

I‘ve got in contact with @timmus to enquire if he can do it for me .


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The rear of the A pillar trim is not secured and is easily pulled away from the door rubber seal to allow cables etc to be run up the pillar.

The microphone cable for my hands free exits the right of the dash and goes up inside the A pillar trim, likewise the light sensor for the auto headlights takes the same route.
 
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