Problem with VAG-COM & Sound controller (56)

octavia-rider · 04-03-2005, 09:19

Hello friends,
Can anyone tell me why vag-com software does not recognize my sound system (radio system 56) controller at all? My car is oct 1,6 with a secondhand symphony audio system from an octy RS. The HU works properly, but I want to make some corrections with vag-com.

Thank you for your help

Fasterbaby · 04-03-2005, 09:48

Could be similar to this, hopefully it might help. http://www.briskoda.net/forums/showt...=octavia+radio

octavia-rider · 04-03-2005, 10:45

The problem is that although the car has this control module installed (I mean the skoda audio symphony), it is not working neither in autoscan nor in manual selection.

I imagine that this is because the car hadn’t the stereo installed by the factory and it is somehow disabled.

EddyH · 04-03-2005, 10:51

Sounds silly but are you doing it with the radio switched on? Until I recoded mine it had to be switched on to connect.

Dougal · 04-03-2005, 11:05

If an aftermarket radio has been fitted at some stage the installer may have disconnected the K line from the radio plug to avoid the radio problems with the scanning tools.

Check that K line connector is intact to the radio.

Dougal

octavia-rider · 04-03-2005, 11:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dougal

If an aftermarket radio has been fitted at some stage the installer may have disconnected the K line from the radio plug to avoid the radio problems with the scanning tools.

Check that K line connector is intact to the radio.

Dougal

Yes, an aftermarket Radio had been previously installed but I don’t know what he had made with the cables.
hmmm.. what is the K Line?

Dougal · 04-03-2005, 12:29

The K line is the wire that is used to diagnose the radio with the likes of VAG-com.

Here is a link to a site which shows the connections on the back of the radio.

http://www.packetradio.co.uk/Cars/octavia/radio.htm

You will need to check the wiring to pin 3 of the bottom connector.

My guess it will either have been cut off or tied back in the loom.

Dougal

octavia-rider · 04-03-2005, 16:53

There is now wiring at position 3 (k line) at the adaptor!! Now, which cable i have to put there? Which one it the corrrespondig cable that i have to fit to position 3 at the adaptor?

Dougal · 04-03-2005, 19:26

Look for a wire in the loom which is not connected to anything (Near these plugs).

My guess is that it would be Grey/white in colour.

Dougal

octavia-rider · 04-03-2005, 20:47

Pitty..there is no any unplugged wire and I don’t know which of the bundle is for K Line (Data Link Connector).

There are five cables fitted to the positions 1,4,6,7,8 on the connector. Also I didn’t mention and white/gray cable

What else can I do?

04-03-2005, 09:19	#1
octavia-rider Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 13 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	VAG-COM & Symphony communication problem Hello friends, Can anyone tell me why vag-com software does not recognize my sound system (radio system 56) controller at all? My car is oct 1,6 with a secondhand symphony audio system from an octy RS. The HU works properly, but I want to make some corrections with vag-com. Thank you for your help Last edited by octavia-rider; 07-03-2005 at 09:11. Reason: Better description

04-03-2005, 09:48	#2
Fasterbaby Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Grimsby Posts: 732 Members Car: Occy VRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Could be similar to this, hopefully it might help. http://www.briskoda.net/forums/showt...=octavia+radio __________________ www.fasterbaby.co.uk www.ulcebybengals.co.uk My gallery Ex Octavia Vrs, now Volvo 850 T5 Rica'd to 304 bhp.

04-03-2005, 10:51	#4
EddyH Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 4,839 Members Car: Audi A6 Thanks: 36 Thanked 26 Times in 26 Posts	Sounds silly but are you doing it with the radio switched on? Until I recoded mine it had to be switched on to connect. __________________ EddyH Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI Audi A3 2.0 TDI Sport

04-03-2005, 20:47	#10
octavia-rider Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 13 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Pitty..there is no any unplugged wire and I don’t know which of the bundle is for K Line (Data Link Connector). There are five cables fitted to the positions 1,4,6,7,8 on the connector. Also I didn’t mention and white/gray cable What else can I do? Last edited by octavia-rider; 04-03-2005 at 21:30.

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04-03-2005, 10:45	#3
octavia-rider Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 13 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The problem is that although the car has this control module installed (I mean the skoda audio symphony), it is not working neither in autoscan nor in manual selection. I imagine that this is because the car hadn’t the stereo installed by the factory and it is somehow disabled.

04-03-2005, 11:05	#5
Dougal Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Lancashire Posts: 244 Members Car: Fabia Comfort Diesel Estate Thanks: 2 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	If an aftermarket radio has been fitted at some stage the installer may have disconnected the K line from the radio plug to avoid the radio problems with the scanning tools. Check that K line connector is intact to the radio. Dougal

04-03-2005, 12:29	#7
Dougal Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Lancashire Posts: 244 Members Car: Fabia Comfort Diesel Estate Thanks: 2 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	The K line is the wire that is used to diagnose the radio with the likes of VAG-com. Here is a link to a site which shows the connections on the back of the radio. http://www.packetradio.co.uk/Cars/octavia/radio.htm You will need to check the wiring to pin 3 of the bottom connector. My guess it will either have been cut off or tied back in the loom. Dougal

04-03-2005, 16:53	#8
octavia-rider Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 13 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	There is now wiring at position 3 (k line) at the adaptor!! Now, which cable i have to put there? Which one it the corrrespondig cable that i have to fit to position 3 at the adaptor?

04-03-2005, 19:26	#9
Dougal Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Lancashire Posts: 244 Members Car: Fabia Comfort Diesel Estate Thanks: 2 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	Look for a wire in the loom which is not connected to anything (Near these plugs). My guess is that it would be Grey/white in colour. Dougal

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