JP ONeill

Nope, doesn't power up

So, I bought a 2004 A3 Special Edition, and the stereo doesn't work. I ordered some keys from eBay and took it out. The previous owner had an aftermarket stereo in and must have took that out and just put the Concert back in the slot. I reconnected all the cables, but it would not turn on. Am I missing something? The fuse box loks a bit sparse, although this model is quite low spec. 

Does anyone know if there is a cable or fuse missing? The fuse in the back of the stereo hasn't blown. 

Sorry, I'm something of a novice when it comes to this stuff, but don'want to fork over £30+ to a mechanic to fix it. I have a Sendai stereo but fitting that would require cables, face plate etc and cba lol

Thanks guys, I knew it was illegal, I just didn't understand why anyone would do that and tbh makes me wonder how it passed its MOT. 

I'll see if I can get some heat on it and see if it comes off. It has some other issues too, but that'll be another thread i think! 

Thanks again for the welcome! 

Hi all, 

I recently bought a 2004 A3 (Special addition) and i didn't notice at the time that the front foglights have red glass! Anybody ever seen anything like that? I don't wantto get pulledby the cops, do i need to replace the glass? This is my first Audi.