I finally received my AVIC-Z110BT head unit and XM add-on the other day for my Audi A4. As it turns out it seems that I need a CANBUS adapter to provide ACC, VSS, Reverse and Illumination to the Pioneer HU. After speaking to multiple shops and searching the Internet I'm left rather confused as to what I need (or if I need it) to complete my install. None of the shops I talked to knew, they said very few people add aftermarket HU to Audi's.

My Car is a 2003 B6 Audi A4 1.8T non-Bose with the Symphony II head unit currently installed.

I have the following things for my Installation:

Pioneer AVIC-Z110BT HU

Pioneer GEX-P920XM Add-On

Pioneer iPod Adapter

Audi Power Antenna adapter

Audi Double Din Faceplate Kit

Scosche Harness Adapter

This is what I think I need still:

CANBUS Adapter: http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/produc ... /8075.html

Anyone have any experience? I just want to know if this is need on my car and if this is the correct adapter.

Thanks for any help!

Why not just get it directly from Pioneer ?

http://www.pioneer.eu/files/eur/Interface_2008_november_internetupdate.pdf

Why not just get it directly from Pioneer ?

 

http://www.pioneer.eu/files/eur/Interface_2008_november_internetupdate.pdf

Only problem seems to be that this won't provide ACC and Illumination. From what I understand without the ACC the radio won't turn off with the car and without the illumination wire the unit won't know to switch into night mode when the headlights are switched on. Still very interesting that Pioneer makes a CANBUS adapter, had no clue.

Why not just get it directly from Pioneer ?

 

http://www.pioneer.eu/files/eur/Interface_2008_november_internetupdate.pdf

 

Only problem seems to be that this won't provide ACC and Illumination. From what I understand without the ACC the radio won't turn off with the car and without the illumination wire the unit won't know to switch into night mode when the headlights are switched on. Still very interesting that Pioneer makes a CANBUS adapter, had no clue.

Here's the manual :

http://www.pioneer.be/files/eur/car_acc_db/CA-R-PI015_R10526-08.pdf

Seems to provide the illumination signal.

I'm sure you can get the switched +12 from elsewhere in the car, one of often used places is the cigarette lighter

edit: Actually, it also seems to supply the acc

Why not just get it directly from Pioneer ?

 

http://www.pioneer.eu/files/eur/Interface_2008_november_internetupdate.pdf

 

Only problem seems to be that this won't provide ACC and Illumination. From what I understand without the ACC the radio won't turn off with the car and without the illumination wire the unit won't know to switch into night mode when the headlights are switched on. Still very interesting that Pioneer makes a CANBUS adapter, had no clue.

 

Here's the manual :

http://www.pioneer.be/files/eur/car_acc_db/CA-R-PI015_R10526-08.pdf

 

Seems to provide the illumination signal.

I'm sure you can get the switched +12 from elsewhere in the car, one of often used places is the cigarette lighter

 

edit: Actually, it also seems to supply the acc

Does anyone know were I can buy the CA-R-PI015 in North America? I'm located in Canada so there's no chance of obtaining it here. I'll even order from a place in Europe if need be. Anyone recommend any online retailers?

Thanks for all the replies so far, been a huge help!

Google is your friend. It only appears to be available in Europe.

As mentioned above, try a search for " CA-R-PI.015 "

example:

http://www.online-caraudio.co.uk/shop/pioneer-steering-interfaces/audi/ca-r-pi-015-steering-interface-535555.html

As mentioned above, try a search for " CA-R-PI.015 "

 

example:

http://www.online-caraudio.co.uk/shop/pioneer-steering-interfaces/audi/ca-r-pi-015-steering-interface-535555.html

None of the places I found online will ship this item to North America. Does anyone know of any other places to pick this up or know of another product that will provide the same ACC, Illumination, Reverse and VSS wires? Perhaps PAC product?

This is what I'm using to install my Z110BT into my B7.

http://enfigcarstereo.com/shopsite_sc/s ... AD003.html

If you have RNS-E then you need this one.

http://enfigcarstereo.com/shopsite_sc/s ... AD002.html

You will also need this for both o them,

http://enfigcarstereo.com/shopsite_sc/s ... RLEAD.html

I'm doing my install next week. This adaptor will allow you to keep stereo controls also....that's the main reason...but as stated on the website...this adaptor will get you

"Audi steering wheel control interface with switched +12V, illumination, Speed Pulse, Parking Brake & Reverse Wire."

I hope this helps with your install....

quick question for you guys....this company told me that I'll need to by the cage for it as well...is this true?...or does the z110bt already come with the cage and trim?...I should be receiving mine by monday....YAY

Joshua