iDatalink KIT-R8 Compatible Double-DIN Car Instruction Manual
- June 13, 2024
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INSTALL GUIDE
2008-2015
Audi R8
RETAINS STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS, AMPLIFIER, BACKUP CAMERA, OEM SATELLITE
ANTENNA AND MORE!
PRODUCTS REQUIRED
iDatalink Maestro RR or RR2 Radio Replacement Interface iDatalink Maestro R8
Dash Kit
PROGRAMMED FIRMWARE: ADS-RR(SR)-AUD1-DS
WELCOME
Congratulations on the purchase of your iDatalink Maestro RR Radio replacement
solution. You are now a few simple steps away from enjoying your new car radio
with enhanced features.
Before starting your installation, please ensure that your iDatalink Maestro
module is programmed with the correct firmware for your vehicle and that you
carefully review the install guide.
Please note that Maestro RR will only retain functionalities that were
originally available in the vehicle.
ACCESSORIES AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
**Click here for: Radar Installation Guides
HEAD UNIT ADAPTER: ACC-HU-PIO1, SON1, KEN1, KEN2, ALP1 SXV300 Satellite
radio tuner
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES**
Maestro RR2 Programmable Outputs Guide
VIDEO HELP|
| Installation, product information, vehicle specific videos.
---|---|---
VERIFY FLASH|
| Last flash information, steering control configuration, vehicle
information.
WEBLINK|
| Software to program module.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS P1 /1
DISASSEMBLY
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Using the supplied radio keys, insert into 4 slots on radio and remove the factory radio, then disconnect the wiring harness and antenna connections. (1.1)
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Slide both driver and passenger seats to the forward most position. Remove the four (4) 9mm bolts securing rear trim panel and remove the panel. (1.2)
DASH KIT ASSEMBLY -
Unbox the aftermarket radio. Install the metal brackets provided with the R8 kit to the aftermarket radio using the screws supplied with the aftermarket radio. (1.3)
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Place R8 Bezel onto the radio and secure it with the six (6) Phillips screws provided with the kit. (1.4)
MAKE CONNECTIONS
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If using head unit adapter (sold separately), connect HRR-R8 harness to adapter and skip to step 2.
• Locate the aftermarket radio main harness.
• Cut and remove the black 20 pin connector from the HRR-R8 T-harness and connect the wires, shown in the wiring diagram, from aftermarket radio main harness to the HRR-R8 T-harness and match the wire functions.
Note: only connect purple/white wire to radio reverse input or module damage will occur. -
Route the supplied reverse camera extension cable along the center console to the reverse camera module.
Disconnect the reverse camera feed from the module and connect it to the camera extension cable.
(Optional) the KIT-R8 includes a satellite radio antenna extension. This is only needed if you are installing the aftermarket SXV300 radio tuner. Run extension along center console to satellite radio module and disconnect from OEM module and plug antenna into extension. -
Connect the R8 T-harness to the factory harness.
• Plug in the supplied antenna adapter to the factory antenna cable and connect the blue wire on the adapter to the blue wire on the R8 T-harness. -
Route the OBD2 harness to the OBD2 connector located above the gas and brake pedals.
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Connect all the harnesses to the Maestro RR module.
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Plug the harnesses into the aftermarket radio.
• Plug the backup camera RCA cable, the antenna adapter, USB cables, microphone and the 4-pin Data cable.
Note: On Pioneer radio, ensure that there is nothing plugged into the W/R port. -
Plug in six (6) pin connector to R8 button bar, after checking for proper operation of install, press radio into dash cavity making sure the locking tabs snap into place
WIRING DIAGRAM
RADIO WIRE REFERENCE CHART
R8 T-harness Wire Description| Polarity| Wire Color on Maestro
T-Harness| Wire Color on Alpine cable| Wire Color on Kenwood/ JVC
cable| Wire Color on Pioneer cable| Wire Color on Sony cable
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Illumination| (+)| Orange| N/A| Orange/White| Orange/White| Orange
Reverse Light*| (+)| Purple/White| Orange/White| Purple/White| Purple/White|
Purple/White
E-Brake| (-)| Lt Green| Yellow/Blue| Lt Green| Lt Green| Lt Green
VSS (vehicle speed sensor)| (DATA| Pink| Green/White| Pink| Pink| N/A
Power Antenna| (+)| Blue| Blue| Blue| Blue/White| Blue or Blue/White
Head unit adapter wiring (optional accessory, sold separately)
ACC-HU-ALP1 Wire Description| Polarity| Wire Color on
Adapter| Alpine Radio
---|---|---|---
VSS (vehicle speed sensor)| (DATA)| Green/White| Green/White
ACC-HU-KEN1 Wire Description| Polarity| Wire Color on
Adapter| Kenwood Radio
---|---|---|---
CAM| (+)| Green/Red| Refer to camera/radio
manual
CAM| (-)| Green/White| Refer to camera/radio
manual
Steering Wheel Controls| (DATA)| Blue/Yellow| n/a
ACC-HU-KEN2 Wire Description| Polarity| Wire Color on
Adapter| Kenwood Radio
---|---|---|---
E-Brake| (-)| LtGreen| LtGreen
Reverse Light*| (+)| Purple/White| Purple/White
Steering Wheel Controls| (DATA)| Blue/Yellow| n/a
- Reverse light wire: Only connect to radio or module damage will occur.
MODULE DIAGNOSTICS
LED 1 Module/Firmware status| LED 2 (RR2) Bluetooth activity|
LED STATUS| DIAGNOSTIC
---|---|---|---
| | RED or GREEN flashing| LED flashes 1 or more times, either red or green,
when a steering wheel button is pressed : normal operation.
| | 1 RED flash| Module has no firmware.
Flash module using Weblink Desktop and log in. Do NOT use DEMO MODE.
| | 2 RED flashes| Problem detected. Consult troubleshooting table.
| | 1 GREEN flash| After radio boots up : Normal operation.
| | 3 GREEN flashes| Bluetooth is activated.
Turns off after one minute: Normal operation.
| | OFF| Normal operation (inactive).
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
| PROBLEM | SOLUTION |
|---|---|
| Gauges do not work, radio shows OBD2 Error 1 or Error 2. | Ensure OBDII |
connector is securely attached to the OBD2 connector of the vehicle.
If you hardwired connections at the OBDII, check connections at the OBDII
connector.
Make sure the RED/BROWN wire is on PIN 6 and the YELLOW/BROWN wire is
connected to PIN 14 of the OBDII connector. Do not use T-Taps. Soldering or
military splicing methods are recommended.
If anything else is connected to the OBD2 or CAN wires of vehicle (programmer,
throttle controller, insurance tracker, etc.) try unplugging it to see if
gauges work. If gauges work without it installed, call tech support for
options.
Reset the RR.
The light on the Maestro is blinking RED TWICE and the radio IS turning on.|
Ensure the 4-pin data cable is connected between the radio and the RR, and
that it is plugged into the black port on the Maestro RR. The red and blue
ports on the RR should be empty.
Make sure the correct radio model and serial number were entered during the fl
ash. Verify the radio’s serial number entered during the fl ash matches what
is listed on the radio screen. This can be found in the settings of the radio,
listed as Device Id, Device Number, or Serial Number.
The light on the Maestro is blinking RED TWICE but radio is NOT turning on.|
If installing a modular radio and it is not turning on, ensure the screen is
secured and any trim pieces on the radio have been installed fully. Not
installing these fully will prevent radio from powering up and show a 2x red
error as well.
Test red and yellow wires for DC voltage at radio using a multimeter. Contact
support if no voltage on red or yellow.
MAESTRO RR RESET PROCEDURE:
Turn the key to the OFF position, then disconnect all connectors from the
module.
Press and hold the module’s programming button and connect all the connectors
back to the module. Wait, the module’s LED will fl ash RED rapidly (this may
take up to 10 seconds).
Release the programming button. Wait, the LED will turn solid GREEN for 2
seconds to show the reset was successful.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Phone: 1-866-427-2999
Email: maestro.support@idatalink.com
IMPORTANT: To ensure proper operation, the aftermarket radio needs to have the
latest fi rmware from the manufacturer. Please visit the radio manufacturer’s
website and look for any updates pertaining to your radio.
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