[Drfatz]

Okay so I am looking to install a Pioneer AVIC-D2 nav system..BUT I am told that our sharkfin GPS antenna will not work with these units. Is this REALLY true??? If so are there other aftermarket systems that will work with the stock antenna? The absolute last thing I will ever do to this car is put another antenna on it. Any help would be much appreciated.

-Graham

 

[AudiA4B6US]

I would get a FAKRA extension cable and try to get a plug that fits the Pioneer head unit. It's worth a try.

 

[Drfatz]

The problem is if I buy the $1500 unit and it doesn’t work I'm sort of screwed :?

 

[AudiA4B6US]

Since many of us have the GPS antenna under the dashboard behind the instrument cluster, you shuld always have a backup path to go. What GPS antenna does the Pioneer come with?

 

[NSX JR]

The pioneer systems use a very tiny magnetic GPS antenna. The thing is, it uses a reverse FAKRA plug... meaning the nav unit has the female plug and the antenna has the male plug. In order to connect this to your Audi antenna, you would need a FAKRA extension cable with a female end to connect to your Audi antenna, and a male end to connect to the pioneer.

 

[Drfatz]

So in theory then...I can buy some connectors and splice them together and make the Pioneer system work with the stock antenna? (BTW you guys are being a great help )

 

[AudiA4B6US]

So in theory then...I can buy some connectors and splice them together and make the Pioneer system work with the stock antenna? (BTW you guys are being a great help )

No guarantees but that should work.

 

[ejc2008]

yeah it does - dude at my gym has it done

although i personally think the pioneer headunit is fugly

 

[Drfatz]

I agree that it is not the most beautiful thing...but when all is said and done its less money.