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[AudiFanSedert1971]

For questions to Tom specifically for your own A2 that are not informative for the rest of the members, please use the personal message function (persoonlijk bericht)

Vraag aan Spinazie ,

Is dat wel handig zo blijft een eventuele vragen en hierdoor antwoorden die andere forumleden hem rechtstreeks ook van belang zijn hier door niet beschikbaar zijn op het forum.

Of wordt het de bedoeling bewust vele vragen,deals buitenom het forum geregeld worden ...

rolf

[Peter_Maathuis]

Hi Rolf,
Ik denk dat Wouter (@spinazie) vraagt onderscheid te maken tussen:
- enerzijds vragen die voor iedereen interessant zijn, zoals "Tom, kan dit of dat en welke onderdelen zijn daar voor nodig?"
en
- anderzijds afspraken over wie levert wat, wanneer en waar en wat is de afgesproken prijs, die in PB'en horen omdat ze alleen voor Tom en de persoon in kwestie interessant zijn

[timmus]

Hi Rolf,
Ik denk dat Wouter (@spinazie) vraagt onderscheid te maken tussen:
- enerzijds vragen die voor iedereen interessant zijn, zoals "Tom, kan dit of dat en welke onderdelen zijn daar voor nodig?"
en
- anderzijds afspraken over wie levert wat, wanneer en waar en wat is de afgesproken prijs, die in PB'en horen omdat ze alleen voor Tom en de persoon in kwestie interessant zijn

I think this is the central issue. Sometimes, the answer to one person's question can be interesting for many people, but other questions have no relevance for anyone other than myself and the person in question. I will try my best to do all arrangements via PB but will answer any technical questions in public.

Cheers,

Tom

[DED@2]

Hi Timmus,

Warm welcome to our A2 forum!
Nice to See us enthousiasts getting together across borders.
I’ve sent you an PB on the UK account regarding the multicolour DIS.

Looking forward to a meet and greet. Maybe a combo with @ArcSissy would be an opportunity.

Grtz DED@2

[HansJan]

Hi Tom,

To upgrade to rear electric windows, which parts would be needed besides the door panels, switches F/R and window motors? Would that only be the cables and connectors? And do you make these yourself? What would be the amount of time needed for this upgrade?

Cheers, Hans Jan

[timmus]

Hi Tom,

To upgrade to rear electric windows, which parts would be needed besides the door panels, switches F/R and window motors? Would that only be the cables and connectors? And do you make these yourself? What would be the amount of time needed for this upgrade?

Cheers, Hans Jan

HI Hans Jan,

Sorry for the delayed reply - life got a bit hectic!

Retrofitting rear electric windows rquires...

Parts
2x replacement rear window frames (left and right)
2x rear door control module (DCM) with motor (left and right)
2x door panels with single window switches (left and right)
1x driver's door master switch with 4 window switches
1x driver's door master switch plastic surround

Wiring Looms
2x rear door loom, from B-pillar to DCM (left and right)
2x rear door loom, from DCM to door lock (left and right)
2x rear door loom, from DCM to door panel single switch
1x driver's door loom, from driver's DCM to master switch
2x interior looms, from B-pillar to central electrics

The parts in italics are the only things that I do not have. Of course, if you can find all the things needed for the retrofit, that's great. But if time is running out, I can probably help.
The looms in bold are the only ones that I need to make. All the others are Audi parts.

The looms from the B-pillar to the DCM, which also carry the audio to the rear speakers, come in a few different varieties. Audi changed the connector designs between 2001 and 2002 BJ. For me to make the two looms that cannot be purchased, I would need to know which variety of looms you purchased. Audi also changed the wiring arrangements inside the connectors, but I can easily correct this.

The complete retrofit involves rebuilding the rear doors with the replacement window frames, wiring looms, electronics and door panels. There's lots of soldering required inside the car to add the fabricated looms and effectively convert the central locking system from working with 2 DCMs (front doors only) to 4 DCMs (all door fully electric). This also requires software changes, of course. Between starting and finishing the process, the car will not lock.
I've done the conversion many times before, but it still takes a full work day.

Cheers,

Tom

[HansJan]

Hi Tom,

My apologies for the late reply, but I am on holidays now and did not find a moment to reply.

First of all, it seems that you have almost all the parts available. That's the best part. Worst part, the door panels are very hard to find (in a good condition). It is not a real must-have but from my point of view Audi made a mistake by not having this as a part of the standard equipment. The additional costs were only €240 and still very little buyers choose this option which I really do not understand for a car that was expensive anyway. Just like the foglights which give the car better looks.

Anyway, back to the rear electric windows. What would it cost if I would find the missing parts and you would perform the installation? I've done quite some upgrades myself and can give a hand so we wil able able to complete the job within one day. If you do not want to share this information in public, please give me a PM.

Cheers from Denmark!

[timmus]

Hi @HansJan

Sorry for the very delayed reply - I have also been on holiday, in Spain.

I am now in NL, having come here from Spain. So, unfortunately, I don't have all the necessary parts with me to do a complete rear electric window conversion; the complete kit was simply too big to fit in my A2 along with all my camping/climbing equipment. However, I do have all the parts with me to do the electrical conversion. This is the complex bit, that requires soldering extra wiring into the car's central electrics. Once this is done, the rest of the conversion is simple, and I'm sure you would be able to do it yourself, especially with some advice. Is this an option for us?

Kind regards,

Tom

[timmus]

Hello Audi A2 Club NL,

Ik ben nu in Nederland!

I am based in Dan Haag, but I have my A2 with me, so am able to travel a bit. If you would like some of my services/upgrades, please contact me. I can stay here for up to 2 weeks.

I have with me all the things needed to do the upgrades that were requested before I left the UK. However, I also have lots of spare upgrade kits with me... 10x cruise control, 5x komfortblinker, 2x Colour FIS, wiring for Sport seats, front fog lights, etc. I can also do TDI remaps, EGR delete, etc, etc.

I had PBs from the following members who were unsure about what upgrades they wanted. Now is your chance!

@trebbor77
@Spits
@WHM
@MartijnA2
@DED@2
@Walter

Cheers,

Tom

[Spits]

Hello and welcome again Tom! Please put me in for the package we mailed about; CC & Remap/EGR delete. You've got my number and see you Friday at the cars 'n coffee.

Cheers, Menno.