MMI RMC CarlinKit CarPlay Retrofit Solution Box installation in Audi Q3 (8U)

Installation of the Carplay Box solution from CarlinKit in #Audi Q3 (8U). This vehicle was made in 2012 and was equipped with basic Audi #RMC system. At that time there was no CarPlay option and no factory upgrade to get CarPlay onto the navigation display. Today I'm installing aftermarket solution that brings wireless #CarPlay, AndroidAuto, USB playback, and more to the factory screen.

🛒 Audi Q3 RMC CarplayBox by CarlinKit: https://www.carlinkit.store/products/...
🔗 Different AliExpress Link: https://ali4cars.com/product/audi-q3-...
🛒 Other Carplay solutions by CarlinKit: https://www.carlinkit.store/collectio...

ℹ️ Installation requires to disassemble few interior elements. Audi RMC Main unit, Climatronic control panel, and glovebox need to be removed to guide wiring harness. Additionally since RMC unit as an all-in-one device with control panel and the main board, it was necessary to open up the unit to add small circuit board that will intercept button presses from the front control panel.

ℹ️ Wiring harness is ready to be installed. It's longer than required which makes it easier to connect, but harder to hide under the dashboard at the end. Box is using factory microphone. There's no coding required. Installation is plug&play.

ℹ️ This installation was specific to Audi Q3 or Audi A1. There are versions and options for other factory systems (MMI 2G, MMI 3G, BMW-CIC...) and vehicles (Audi Q7, Audi A6, Audi A3, Audi Q2, BMW, Mini...) Check CarlinKit website for details and full list of supported vehicles.

ℹ️ Stay tuned for full review in few days, after I'm done playing with this system.

🛠 Tech Specs
Wireless CarPlay
Android Auto
AirPlay screen mirroring
USB media playback
2x parking camera input (back + front)
HDMI video input
Full intergration with factory display and controls

0:00 Audi Q3 (8U) with RMC system
0:15 CarlinKit CarPlay Box
1:02 Installation plan
2:28 Audi Q3 interior disassembly
2:53 Disassembly details
4:55 Main unit modification
7:06 Wiring plan
8:28 System bootup
10:15 Wireless CarPlay connection
11:10 Google maps test
11:45 Microphone and Siri test
12:46 Interior almost assembled
14:21 Stay tuned for full review

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