I just spoke to Jim Logan at Clair Audi Parts 617-469-1031. He was able to take my order for an XM Radio converter module for the '04 A8L. He mentioned that they have begun to "trickle in" to the Audi parts supply chain.

Audi gets $520 for the part. Clair discounts it a bit and asks $465.50. I have dealt with them in the past, and my previous experience, a CD Player, was a simple "drop-in, plug-in" installation.

I'll keep you posted about when I get it, and I'll include pictures of what I hope will be an easy installation.

Dr. G--are you going to install yourself?? I think the recent audi collection catalog made mention that an update to the MMI may be necessary. Thanks.

I'll at least make an attempt at a self-install. The contact at Clair thought that it might be possible. I'll post the instructions here on the SIG, and update everyone as I find out more.

Thanks and good luck!!

Dr G,

Ordered the $525 XM Adapter from the local dealer almost before the engine had cooled from the drive home after buying the car. 6 Months later it arrived and after a day and a half, they couldn't make it work. They are saying that it will work with the '05 software and there is NO anticipated backwards compatibility. (BS if you ask me) Thought you'd like to know.

OMC.

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