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Biff has the phonebox7/3/2023 ![]() ![]() Mind you, once you have done all that you are then in a position to also get the Virtual Cockpit, although this will probably add an extra 2K to the bill and has a few restrictions versus a factory fitted one.ĭid you really go through the costs and hassle of replacing all these components on your car, or was another method used? I understand a much cheaper option is to buy a 3rd party Qi charging module and to use a cigarette lighter connection to power it and then try to find internal space to mount it within the armrest. Basically, you need to replace the Phone Box + antenna/charging module, the AMI, replace the MIB v1 with a v2 (which as a bonus will give you CarPlay and Android Auto + a few other features) and I think also upgrade the 7" screen if you want to benefit from the higher resolution + 3D capabilites of the new MIB. So far on my side after lots of research I concluded that although it is technically feasible, it is not worth doing on a PFL S3 as I estimate the costs to be around 2-3K if you go the OEM way. Thanks for your reply and very interesting to know that you have actually done it, but would you mind giving us more details regarding the modifications that were made? ![]() I added some pictures to illustrate the differences: The post 2017 container requires a large AMI module inserted and attached from the inside, while the Qi/aerial module is inserted and attached from the top into a deep internal slot and the connecting cable has 6 pins + aerial.The pre 2017 container requires a small AMI module inserted and attached from the outside, while the aerial module is inserted and attached from underneath and the connecting cable has 4 pins + aerial. ![]() The connecting cable needs to be modified.The Qi/aerial module needs to be swapped.The Phone Box "container" needs to be swapped.I found this article (in Spanish) from a user who is in the process of doing it on his Seat Leon: īased on everything I have been reading so far: Having done further research on the Internet, it looks like retrofitting a Qi charger is feasible, but it is not plug and play. I understand an alternative is to plug a 3rd party Qi charger into the USB socket inside the armrest, but if not prohibitely expensive I would prefer having the smartphone laying flat on the rubber mat of the Phone Box itself, rather than rocking about on top of a small separate Qi charger.Īs a bonus - and not sure whether this is linked to wireless charging or bluetooth connectivity - I would also love to find a way to enable the feature from the recent Audis providing a voice reminder to pick your phone up when you switch the engine off - as I have already forgotten it a couple of times under the armrest Since I have a smartphone that can be charged wirelessly, I would like to upgrade the Phone Box to the more recent model with built-in Qi.ĭoes somebody happen to know whether this is possible? In theory I guess I would have to swap the "container" under the armrest and deliver power to the built-in Qi charging mat? It's the version without the built-in Qi wireless charging. ![]() It came with the Technology Pack + Phone Box. I want a UFO to come build me a bigger, buffer bod.I just bought a second hand S3 cabriolet (8V). ![]()
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