Installation Instructions Complete Set Active Sound incl. Soundbooster v1.4 (12.07.2019) Kufatec GmbH & Co. KG - Dahlienstr. 15 - 23795 Bad Segeberg - e-mail: info@kufatec.
Contents 1 Liability Exclusion 3 2 Copyright 4 3 General notes 4 4 Safety Instructions 5 5 Requirements for the intended use 5 6 Note 5 7 How to connect a cable to another 6 8 Note Cable Inscription/Color 7 9 Assembly Instructions 8 10 Assembly Note 9 11 Connection cable set 10 12 Laying button cable 12 13 Assembly button / Laying sound generator cable 13 14 Assembly sound generator 14 15 Software 16 16 Software 17 17 Software 18 18 Important Information Sound Booster 19
1 Liability Exclusion Dear Customer, Our cable sets are developed according to the connection- and circuit diagrams of the corresponding car manufacturers. Before the serial production, the cable sets will be adjusted and tested on an original vehicle. Therefore, the integration into the vehicle electronics follows the guidelines provided by the car manufacturer.
2 Copyright Our installation and operation instructions, installation plans, software and other written and/or pictured documentations are protected by copyright. The publication or distribution of these documentations is only permitted with a written approval of Kufatec GmbH & Co. KG. 3 General notes While developing this product, your personal safety combined with the best operating service, modern design and an up-to-date production technique was especially taken into account.
4 Safety Instructions The installation should only be performed by trained personnel. Only perform installations while in a voltage-free state. For example, disconnect the battery. Please pay attention to the instructions provided by the manufacturer. • Never use bolts or nuts form the car’s safety devices for installation. If bolts or nuts form the steering wheel, brakes or other safety devices are used for installation of the device, it may cause an accident.
7 How to connect a cable to another 1 2 3 4 5 6 Figure 1: How to connect a cable to another No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Table 1: How to connect a cable to another Work step Take the cable of the vehicle, to which you want to connect, (green marked here) and strip the insulation at one point with a suitable tool (cable stripper/cutter knife). Now take the cable of the cable set, which you want to connect, (yellow marked here) and strip the insulation at the end. Twirl the wires of the stripped cable together.
8 Note Cable Inscription/Color Figure 2: Cable Inscription If the cable set consists of colored cables, connect the cables according to the color. If all cables of the cable set have the same color, connect the cables according to the cable inscription. Kufatec GmbH & Co. KG - Dahlienstr. 15 - 23795 Bad Segeberg - e-mail: info@kufatec.
9 Assembly Instructions The following illustration shows the cable routing as well as the position of the individual components. 2,3 4 1 2,3 4 1 Figure 3: Vehicle Overview • 1 External sound generator incl. holder • 2 Control unit for engine sound generation • 3 Sound Booster Pro (Module) • 4 Button Please be aware, that this overview is only for illustration purposes. Always lay the cable set in the most convenient and shortest way possible.
10 Assembly Note Important note for the assembly • The vehicle used for the assembly instruction was a Mercedes ML W166. We would like to point out, that the disassembly of the individual parts can vary depending on the type of vehicle. Please make sure to keep that in mind. Notes for assembling the vehicle • Before you start assembling the vehicle, the system must first be tested for proper function. Kufatec GmbH & Co. KG - Dahlienstr. 15 - 23795 Bad Segeberg - e-mail: info@kufatec.
11 Connection cable set 1 2 2 3 3 4 Figure 4: Connection cable set No. 1 2 3 4 Table 2: Instructions to connect the cable set Work step Flip the back seats upwards. Underneath the back seat fold the carpet aside to uncover the fuse case. Now remove the covering of the fuse box. Look for an ignition plus slot by using a multimeter (blue or wine-red fuse holder). Remove the fuses from the fuse holder as well as the relays beside it.
2 1 1 2 Figure 5: Connection cable set No. 1 2 Table 3: Instructions to connect the cable set Work step Pull the control unit out from under the carpet and connect CAN High/Low as follows (green/white and green twisted cables): CAN High (black/white) to green/white (cable color at plug) CAN Low (black/yellow) to green (cable color at plug) Isolate the connection professionally afterwards.
Laying button cable 3 1 2 3 4 6 5 Figure 6: Laying button cable No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Table 4: Instructions to lay the button cable Work step Remove the rear door sill trim at the driver’s side by using a trim tool. Connect the Control Unit and the Sound Module with the cable set and store it at the marked position. Use a pull through aid to pull the sensing device cable underneath the carpet along the driver’s side to the back and afterwards up to the B-pillar.
Assembly button / Laying sound generator cable 1 2 3 3 4 4 Figure 7: Assembly button / Laying sound generator cable No. 1 2 3 4 Table 5: Instructions to assemble the button / lay the sound generator cable Work step Note Remove the lower dashboard cover by loosen the marked screws. Route the sensing device cable upwards to the car dashboard and drill a hole for the sensing device at the marked positon. Afterwards the sensing device can be installed.
Assembly sound generator 3 4 1 2 1 2 4 3 6 5 Figure 8: Assembly sound generator No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Table 6: Instructions to assemble the sound generator Work step Release the screw of the clamp at the marked position. Release the sensor of the middle sound absorber. Remove the sensor of the exhaust pipe between end sound absorber and middle sound aborber. Release and remove the screws for the exhaust mounting. Afterwards the exhaust pipe can be removed.
2 1 3 3 Figure 9: Assembly sound generator Table 7: Instructions to assemble the sound generator No. 1 2 3 Work step Remove the marked rubber grommet and pull the connecting cable for the sound booster through it. Now install the sound booster with the screw you removed before. Afterwards close the crash protection with the rubber grommet and waterproof it additionally. Kufatec GmbH & Co. KG - Dahlienstr. 15 - 23795 Bad Segeberg - e-mail: info@kufatec.
15 Software 1 Figure 10: Software No. 1 Table 8: Notes for the software Work step If the system does not work after the installation, please check if the system was installed correctly by having a look on the following link: https://www. sound-booster.com/en/debugging.html. Our Sound Booster Software for PC / Mac should be used for the commissioning or further debugging: Step 1: Download the appropriate software via the following link: https://www. sound-booster.com.
16 Software 2 1 3 Figure 11: Software No. 1 2 3 Table 9: Notes for the software Work step If no current vehicle is identified, you have to select the vehicle via the manual selection as follows: Open the dropdown-menu, search for your vehicle and select it. Click on Save Car to permanently save the vehicle to the module. If you don’t find your vehicle in the list, it might be necessary that the software has to be adapted to your vehicle. In that case, please contact us via e-mail: info@kufatec.
17 Software 1 2 Figure 12: Software No. 1 2 3 Table 10: Notes for the software Work step You also need to check if the right ESM is selected in our software: Open the dropdown-menu, search for the correct ESM and select it. Click on Save ESM to permanently save the ESM to the module. For example, if you ordered a complete set with a Audi control unit you need to select the ESM 4G0 907 160 B (A6/A7.
18 Important Information Sound Booster Please use suitable screws that can withstand high loads of impact to attach the sound generator. In order to avoid losening of the screws due to the vibration, please secure the screws with appropriate factory material e.g threadlock. Please additionally check the stability of the Sound Booster regularly and if necessary retighten the screws. In case of non-compliance we do not assume liability for possible damages.
List of Figures 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 How to connect a cable to another . . . . . . . . Cable Inscription . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vehicle Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connection cable set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connection cable set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Laying button cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assembly button / Laying sound generator cable Assembly sound generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assembly sound generator . . . . . . . . . . . . .
