Audi A4 (B8) repairs. Episode 7. MMI screen replacement.
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- čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
- Just recently I have noticed the Multi Media Interface screen in the dashboard of my 2008 Audi A4 has got darker and is at the highest brightness setting.
It would seem that the back light bulb is failing so it time to swap the unit.
I sourced the new screen for only £25 and as you will see its a fairly straightforward job to swap them.
Enjoy the video and hopefully it will give you the information to swap yours if it has become faulty.
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Take care,
Dave.
Disclaimer.
This video shows how I did the job. It is your responsibility to keep yourself safe if you choose to tackle this job. If you dont think you can safely complete the job then please contact a professional.
I cannot be held responsible for any damage you cause to yourself, your car or anybody else.
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Wow, I thought this would be extremely difficult. Mine is so dim I can barely see anything so definitely replacing. Thanks for video.
Its surprisingly straight forward, just make sure you dont turn on the ignition when the hazard warning button is disconnected as that will log an airbag fault that needs cleared with a scanner.
Hardest thing was getting off the plastic trim, glad I had my plastic trim tools.
Thank you
thank you,,a great video,,very helpful
This was easy to do! Thanks for the video!
Where did you buy the new screen ? Struggling to find it . Thanks
Im pretty sure I got mine off Ebay or Amazon. I dont remember searching for too long but it was a few years ago now so supply might be drying up.
@@AstonishingGlasgow I’ve gone with OE from Audi 👍
Is it also possible to replace the mono-chrom screen of an old audi a4 (2008) with a color screen or are there different configurations ?
I'm afraid I wouldn't know. I suppose it would all be down to the software running the screen.
i ask if you could replace the screen only ; because the module it self seems normal.
i have the same MMI screen (it was damaged) i disasembnle it the mother board was perfect; i searched for the LCD replacement i didn't find it.
Hi, I did open mine and I was able to remove the failed back light but I found that there were no spares available and in the end it was less than £30 to replace the full unit so easier just to do that. I'm sure if you look long enough you will find a screen that could be made to fit.
@@AstonishingGlasgow tnx brother
i have 2009 A4 B8 same problem with a display lighting is low when is sunny you can’t see it , need to replace it, does it work any model 2009 or need to be specific model for every audi 2009 ? great video tho thanks ..
I'm sure it will be exactly the same process on all A4 B8's. The only difference may be in the screen functions but I'm sure that would be controlled by the head unit. The thing you MUST remember is DO NOT turn on the ignition with the hazard switch and airbag light disconnected or you will need vcds to clear the airbag fault code.
Mines the same I don't suppose you have a a link of where I can get one from
If I remember rightly I got mine for less than £30 from eBay.
Is it possible to replace the screen with one with a better resolution? From 400x240px to 800x480, mmi 3g basic.
I am afraid I wouldnt know as I have never tried to. The graphics are not exactly spectacular so I dont know if they would be any better in a higher resolution.
Hey - recently got a bad jump from a buddy and looks like the MMI display and the radio controls took the hit (no power to radio and display is black). I ordered a replacement display but is there anything else that needs replacement? I really don't want to take it to a dealership and get whacked :(
Have you checked through all your fuses? No power to the stereo would suggest the fuse blew. Has anything else stopped working? Check through the fuses at the end of the dash and the fuses in the boot. I had a non functioning 12v socket on my centre console and it was a fuse in the boot panel.
Check your fuses if not you blew the mmi system
@@kushalagarwal6271 my mmi screen just has lines and sometimes just turns on when it wants to?
will it work the same way for a 2009 audi a4? my screen just is always black with vertical lines and the display will turn on when ever it wants
It would be a good place to start. Perhaps try removing the screen and checking that the plug is connected properly and not showing any sign of damage/corrosion. If that dosnt fix it then try a new screen unit but remember not to try it with the airbag light and hazard warning button disconnected.
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Hi, great video, I Have the same model as yours , the screen part no is 8TO 919 603 A, Was yours the same? could provide a link for where you purchased your screen from.
Hi, I dont have the part number of the old unit anymore. I managed to source a new one from Ebay and although it was not an OEM part and the plug was in a slightly different place it worked absolutely fine as can be seen in the video.
Do you know if there is a difference between the parts? "8T0919603G" and "8T0919603A"?
Sorry, I dont know what specifically is different. There are 2 configurations of connector so make sure the one you get is compatible and the same size. I ordered mine by the age and chassis number of the car and what arrived fit fine even though it is not an OEM part.
@@AstonishingGlasgow Where did you order it from please?
I got mine from Ebay.
@@AstonishingGlasgow ok thanks
Hey man, do you know how I can get bluetooth installed on a concert radio without NAV? Im seeing that you have bluetooth but you also have Concert radio. How did you do it?
My radio came with bluetooth and I think it is because it has a hands free phone set up. Behind the dash panel above my right knee I found a non factory black box wired in while I was fitting a dash cam via the fuse box. I assume this is whats giving me bluetooth.
@@AstonishingGlasgow i also have telephone option, but I cant connect the phone. There is no way to pair it, Im not sure how it have telephone option but no bluetooth to pair it. Thanks for your answer! I subbed great content.
I wish I could remember how I paired mine but it was over a year ago. I remember it not being straight forward and it taking a few attempts. I will have a look at mine tomorrow and see if I can come up with anything to help you.
I had a look today and I dont know if this will help or not but on your radio, press TEL then SETUP. Top of the menu is TELEPHONE SETTINGS and in that menu you can add your phones pin. All being well that will help.
Is this a TDI or TFSI?
Tdi
Number lcd ? 8T0919603 or 8T0919604 and year ?
Dont know the number and its a 2008.
Hello bro , does your car have navi ?
It does not. As it would now be nearly 15 years old it would be so out of date by this point I would be using my gaming anyway. Process of changing the screen should be the same with or without sat navigation.
@@AstonishingGlasgow thanks for replying me , im thinking to buy same exact car with same exact interior , but in really confused about all those MMI systems . Can you tell me what type of MMI is that ?
I would need to double check but I'm sure the the unit in my car is the Symphony stereo. Sound is great and it takes a 2gb SD card so loads of my tunes are available. I'm sure there is a lower spec version and the higher spec version has sat nav and the controls are in the centre consul behind the gear stick.
@@AstonishingGlasgow thank you so much, i appreciate your help ❤
My screen won't come on at all ?
Have you tried swapping it for a new unit?
@@AstonishingGlasgow I'm about to
Which unit do I need for a 09 audi a4
Should just be the same unit you see me changine here. Mine came from Ebay so not the original factory part and not quite the same build quality but as you can see it works. I have the old unit and if I ever find out where to buy the light unit I will do a video replacing that as I have already opened it up.
How much is the price of display?
I think I paid around £25 for mine. Its not OEM but works fine.
@@AstonishingGlasgow Can you send me link please
Pretty sure I got it from an ebay seller.
@@AstonishingGlasgow From Chine is it okay ? :D
I have had no problems with mine.
After replacement, airbag light came to dashboard
Did you turn on your ignition while the hazard warning switch and SRS light were disconnected?
I completed the job without disconnecting the battery. The problem comes if you put the key in while the passenger airbag light is unplugged and it creates a fault code.
@@AstonishingGlasgow no, the key was removed from the lock and everything was disconnected, but i think it's a small problem, i'll run diagnostics tomorrow and clear the error