KUFATEC VW Amarok 2H Complete set Active Sound incl. Sound Booster Instruction Manual

KUFATEC VW Amarok 2H Complete set Active Sound incl. Sound Booster

Safety instructions

The installation can be executed only by trained qualified personnel. Before the installation disconnects the power supply. Therefore cut off the battery from the vehicle’s electric system, following the manufacturer’s specifications.

• Never use bolts, screws and other fastening elements from car’s safety devices or steering wheel, or brakes because it may influence your driving safety and cause accidents.
• Connect the device only to a 12V vehicle voltage with a chassis ground to the car body. This unit cannot be used in large trucks or other vehicles which use a DC 24 V battery wiring system voltage.
• Avoid installing the device in places where it could hinder the safe driving or functional efficiency of the other units installed in the vehicle.
• This unit is only for use with the following vehicles and model line; Only connections described within this instruction manual are allowed or required to use for installation.
• For damage impact caused by faulty installation, unsuitable connections or assembling in inappropriate vehicle types or models Kufatec GmbH &Co.KG assumes no liability.
• We advise you that these units process data out of the MOST protocol from the vehicle. During the assembly of this unit we as suppliers have access to a specific model and we as producers don’t know the overall system you work with.
• Especially in case of changes within the same model line and the same model year we don’t guarantee the usability of our products. In case of the usability of our products with the manufacturer’s changes, Kufatec GmbH assumes no liability.
• Kufatec GmbH assumes no liability that the assembly of the unit described in this manual is approved according to the warranty regulations of the single-car manufacturers. Please check your manufacturer’s conditions and warranty before you begin the installation.
• Kufatec GmbH reserves the right to change the device specification without further notice.
• Errors and changes excepted.

References of legal regulations for the operation
Use this unit in the intended domain only.
If you use the unit in a foreign domain, if the unit is not installed properly, or if the unit will be reconstructed the operating permit and warranty will expire.

Notes

• The use of a sound booster is not permitted without registration in the vehicle papers, in the area of the german StVZO. The noise emission of the vehicle is increased by this retrofit. The regulations of the StVZO must be observed. It is therefore recommended to ask for a specific registration option at the responsible TÜV/DEKRA office before retrofitting. Outside Germany, please observe the laws on vehicle licensing applicable in your country.
• At first please check if the sound generator can be installed at the described position. If there is no space please interrupt the installation and contact our technical support.Don’t continue with this installation, until this issue is clarified.

Installation instructions

The following presentation shows the laying of the wires and the position of the single components as well.

1. Control device for noise generation incl. Sound Booster
2. Outer noise generator incl. holder

The external Sound Generator will be mounted behind the engine block (Figure 1). To do this, loosen the marked screw (1x 16er Nut) and then mount the sound generator with this screw on the vehicle. In addition, the sound generator is mounted with an M10 (not included in the scope of delivery) on the existing stud bolt (Figure 2).
If there are strong vibrations inside the car after the installation, you can use rubber buffers (not included in the scope of delivery) at the mounting points.

Now attach the supplied steel cable at the sound generator as well as on the vehicle.

As an additional safeguard, the included steel cable and associated clip must be attached to the sound generator and at a suitable location on the vehicle. This is additional security, in case of losing the fixing screw by vibrations.

For attaching the sound generator use suitable screws which can withstand a high load. To avoid losing the screws by vibrations, secure the screws with suitable workshop material. Check periodically the stability of the noise generator and tighten the screws if necessary. In the case of non-compliance, we assume no liability for any damages.

Now fasten the control device for the noise generator incl. the Sound Booster near the on-board control unit using workshop means.
Solder the twisted wires of the cable set for the CAN signal to the respective wire of the on-board control unit, for this you have to disconnect the white plug from the on-board control unit Figure 4, 5 & 6

Now uncover the back side of the fuse box and solder the wire of the cable set for the ignition plus (red/white) to the thick black/yellow wire Figure 7

Connect the ground cable (brown). A suitable ground spot is located at the footwell area on the driver’s side, near the A-column, Figure 8.

Now lay the wire of the cable set with the push button for the switching of the sound profiles in the vehicle interior and fasten the push button in an optional assembly spot.
Recommend assembly spots: covering dashboard driver’s foot space, centre console etc.

Now begin with the laying of the cable set to the outer noise generator. Lay the cable set through the rubber boot under the carpet on the passenger’s side. After an appropriate laying to the outer noise generator, connect the cable set to this one Figure 9

The re-assembly takes place in a backward sequence, afterwards, the installation is successfully completed.

Software

If the system does not work after you have installed everything, please check by having a look on to the following Link: https://www.sound- booster.com/en/debugging.html if everything is correct as described. For further commissioning or debugging, our Sound Booster Software for PC / Mac should be used:

• Step 1: Download the appropriate software via the following link: https://www.sound-booster.com.
• Step 2: Turn the ignition of the vehicle on and only then connect the PC / Mac with a USB cable with our module. It is important here to make sure previously that plus and minus are connected correctly. If this is not the case, damage at the computer or at the control unit can result.
• Step 3: Start the downloaded software and first click on search and afterward on connect. You will be forwarded automatically to the diagnosis side, on which you can see the following things at a glance:
  • Software: Software version/creation date
  • Active profile: The actually activated profile is indicated here.
  • Vehicle: The automatically identified vehicle is indicated here.
  • System Status: You can see here, if the connections are correct.

If no current vehicle is identified (see point 1), you have to select the vehicle via the Manual Selection as follows:
Open the dropdown menu (see point 2), search for your vehicle and select it.
Click on Save Car to save the vehicle on the module permanently.
If you don’t find your vehicle in this list, it is possible that the software has to be adapted to your vehicle. For this, please contact us via e-mail: [email protected] or by phone: +49 (0) 4551 / 80 810 888. We will make an appointment with you, at which we will adapt the software to your vehicle by Team Viewer (tile maintenance).

You also need to check if the right ESM is selected in our software:
Open the dropdown menu (see point 1), search for the correct ESM and select it.
Click on Save ESM to save the ESM on the module permanently.
If you, for example, has ordered a complete set with an Audi control unit you need to choose as ESM 4G0 907 160 B (A6/A7). If you install the Maserati Control unit you need to choose the ESM 670036582
(Maserati) If the system does not work after all please get in contact with us via e-mail: [email protected] or by phone: +49 (0) 4551 / 80 810 888. We will check the issue as soon as possible.

References

• KUFATEC | Manufacturer of cable and vehicle technology
• Contact form | Support, phone | KUFATEC Deutschland
• Exhaust Boost System | Sound Booster Pro by KUFATEC
• Debugging, connection errors Sound Booster Pro module

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