RNS-E AMI Upgrade
RNS-E AMI Upgrade
Just wanted to double check before I buy.
Is this the right RNS-E I'll need? I've got SDS currently.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271376194870? ... 26_rdc%3D1
Also the right AMI unit to replace my CD changer?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111290553141? ... 26_rdc%3D1
Going to get a USB HDD as well, so apart from the removal keys is there anything else I need?
Also how easy it is to change the the chrome knobs over with the ones off my current RNS-E?
Cheers
Is this the right RNS-E I'll need? I've got SDS currently.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271376194870? ... 26_rdc%3D1
Also the right AMI unit to replace my CD changer?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111290553141? ... 26_rdc%3D1
Going to get a USB HDD as well, so apart from the removal keys is there anything else I need?
Also how easy it is to change the the chrome knobs over with the ones off my current RNS-E?
Cheers
Re: RNS-E AMI Upgrade
That looks like the latest version of RNS-E but its only straight fit for A3 (8P) so you will need to change the front panel (or do you call it mask).Is this the right RNS-E I'll need? I've got SDS currently.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271376194870? ... 26_rdc%3D1
Daytona Grey B8.5 & Guards Red 981 / Ex.Audi RS4 B7 Sedan, Daytona Grey.
Re: RNS-E AMI Upgrade
Billy, I've just purchased my 2012 RNSE from these guys and they are top draw. Received only last week. Guys name is Sarunas. The item I purchased is number 271099555354 and had SDS also and probably what you need? I have the silver brushed interior so the chrome knobs kinda matched - The item was is very good condition... brand new really
Gone but never forgotten:
2007 RS4 B7 Saloon, Metallic Silver with SS+.
LED's all round and Dectane LED tailights. KDS detail and paint. Lepsons black chrome, heavy on the silver wheels. JCWeldFab full system - valved and no pre-cats. MRC stage 2, de-flap and full carbon clean - 438PS and 489NM. HEL brake lines. H&R Spacers. Gtechniq C1 and EXO V2 coatings. 2010+ RNS-E. On the MRC dyno: http://youtu.be/y_k0VJ2--y8
2007 RS4 B7 Saloon, Metallic Silver with SS+.
LED's all round and Dectane LED tailights. KDS detail and paint. Lepsons black chrome, heavy on the silver wheels. JCWeldFab full system - valved and no pre-cats. MRC stage 2, de-flap and full carbon clean - 438PS and 489NM. HEL brake lines. H&R Spacers. Gtechniq C1 and EXO V2 coatings. 2010+ RNS-E. On the MRC dyno: http://youtu.be/y_k0VJ2--y8
Re: RNS-E AMI Upgrade
Billy, the keys purchased are these ebay item number: 151212182928
Ensure the long edge is facing outwards when inserted...
You should enter engineering mode to get the coding of your unit and ask Sat Nav deals to code it exactly. Or:
http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.ph ... 28RNS-E%29
* You will also need Vagcom to code set adaptation channel 8 to 255 to turn off GALA (not needed with Bose AudioPilot which is what RS4's have).
* Courtesy of PetrolDave and the New B7 owner, prepare to flame for being lazy! thread
Ensure the long edge is facing outwards when inserted...
You should enter engineering mode to get the coding of your unit and ask Sat Nav deals to code it exactly. Or:
http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.ph ... 28RNS-E%29
* You will also need Vagcom to code set adaptation channel 8 to 255 to turn off GALA (not needed with Bose AudioPilot which is what RS4's have).
* Courtesy of PetrolDave and the New B7 owner, prepare to flame for being lazy! thread
Gone but never forgotten:
2007 RS4 B7 Saloon, Metallic Silver with SS+.
LED's all round and Dectane LED tailights. KDS detail and paint. Lepsons black chrome, heavy on the silver wheels. JCWeldFab full system - valved and no pre-cats. MRC stage 2, de-flap and full carbon clean - 438PS and 489NM. HEL brake lines. H&R Spacers. Gtechniq C1 and EXO V2 coatings. 2010+ RNS-E. On the MRC dyno: http://youtu.be/y_k0VJ2--y8
2007 RS4 B7 Saloon, Metallic Silver with SS+.
LED's all round and Dectane LED tailights. KDS detail and paint. Lepsons black chrome, heavy on the silver wheels. JCWeldFab full system - valved and no pre-cats. MRC stage 2, de-flap and full carbon clean - 438PS and 489NM. HEL brake lines. H&R Spacers. Gtechniq C1 and EXO V2 coatings. 2010+ RNS-E. On the MRC dyno: http://youtu.be/y_k0VJ2--y8
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Cheers lads.
I'd seen that one Neil but thought it had to be from an A3/TT.
Think I'll get that one instead then thanks, you fitted yours yet?
Got Vagcom so can manage that...I think?!?
I'd seen that one Neil but thought it had to be from an A3/TT.
Think I'll get that one instead then thanks, you fitted yours yet?
Got Vagcom so can manage that...I think?!?
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Re: RNS-E AMI Upgrade
Since the previous replies have answered your question about the RNS-E, I'll just confirm that's the correct AMI upgrade kit you'll need.
BTW the only Audi versions of the 2010+ RNS-E are for the A3, TT and R8 (there is a SEAT version if you don't mind having a front panel that says SEAT in your RS4
). The R8 version is no good as the control layout is very different and an A4 front panel won't fit - hence why you need an A3 or TT version for you to swap the front panel (or one where someone else has already swapped the front panel to an A4 one).
BTW the only Audi versions of the 2010+ RNS-E are for the A3, TT and R8 (there is a SEAT version if you don't mind having a front panel that says SEAT in your RS4

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Well, Dave I never knew that on the A3 TT etcPetrolDave wrote: BTW the only Audi versions of the 2010+ RNS-E are for the A3, TT and R8 (there is a SEAT version if you don't mind having a front panel that says SEAT in your RS4). The R8 version is no good as the control layout is very different and an A4 front panel won't fit - hence why you need an A3 or TT version for you to swap the front panel (or one where someone else has already swapped the front panel to an A4 one).
Billy - Sat Nav Deals actually do the switch out of the relevant parts to make the 2010+ work in a Rs4 - that was the appeal for me, anyway...
Gone but never forgotten:
2007 RS4 B7 Saloon, Metallic Silver with SS+.
LED's all round and Dectane LED tailights. KDS detail and paint. Lepsons black chrome, heavy on the silver wheels. JCWeldFab full system - valved and no pre-cats. MRC stage 2, de-flap and full carbon clean - 438PS and 489NM. HEL brake lines. H&R Spacers. Gtechniq C1 and EXO V2 coatings. 2010+ RNS-E. On the MRC dyno: http://youtu.be/y_k0VJ2--y8
2007 RS4 B7 Saloon, Metallic Silver with SS+.
LED's all round and Dectane LED tailights. KDS detail and paint. Lepsons black chrome, heavy on the silver wheels. JCWeldFab full system - valved and no pre-cats. MRC stage 2, de-flap and full carbon clean - 438PS and 489NM. HEL brake lines. H&R Spacers. Gtechniq C1 and EXO V2 coatings. 2010+ RNS-E. On the MRC dyno: http://youtu.be/y_k0VJ2--y8
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Re: RNS-E AMI Upgrade
Blimey, it's all over the audio sections of many Audi forums - and has been since 2010neilparf wrote:Well, Dave I never knew that on the A3 TT etc

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But with you on here it saves me trawling those audio sections - it's like having our own OraclePetrolDave wrote:Blimey, it's all over the audio sections of many Audi forums - and has been since 2010neilparf wrote:Well, Dave I never knew that on the A3 TT etc



Gone but never forgotten:
2007 RS4 B7 Saloon, Metallic Silver with SS+.
LED's all round and Dectane LED tailights. KDS detail and paint. Lepsons black chrome, heavy on the silver wheels. JCWeldFab full system - valved and no pre-cats. MRC stage 2, de-flap and full carbon clean - 438PS and 489NM. HEL brake lines. H&R Spacers. Gtechniq C1 and EXO V2 coatings. 2010+ RNS-E. On the MRC dyno: http://youtu.be/y_k0VJ2--y8
2007 RS4 B7 Saloon, Metallic Silver with SS+.
LED's all round and Dectane LED tailights. KDS detail and paint. Lepsons black chrome, heavy on the silver wheels. JCWeldFab full system - valved and no pre-cats. MRC stage 2, de-flap and full carbon clean - 438PS and 489NM. HEL brake lines. H&R Spacers. Gtechniq C1 and EXO V2 coatings. 2010+ RNS-E. On the MRC dyno: http://youtu.be/y_k0VJ2--y8
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Thanks chaps, so is that A4/S4/RS4 one just an A3/TT one that the guy has converted, so to speak?
My coding is 309717, will this stay the same when using the AMI?
My coding is 309717, will this stay the same when using the AMI?
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Re: RNS-E AMI Upgrade
Yes, and the paper label on the top will tell you which it was. If the part number starts 8J0 then it was a TT unit, but if it starts 8P0 (like mine) then it was an A3 unit.Billy wrote:Thanks chaps, so is that A4/S4/RS4 one just an A3/TT one that the guy has converted, so to speak?
No, see http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.ph ... 28RNS-E%29 your coding will need to change to 309727 as the AMI is coded as "Digital Radio" (don't ask me why it makes no sense to me either but it's what you have to do!)Billy wrote:My coding is 309717, will this stay the same when using the AMI?
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As Dave mentions Billy, these guys actually configure a pre 2010 and post 2010 RNSe (so two units) to make it work in our RS4's - I can see this as the unit is security taped at the joints in the one I have here - honestly, you'd never know and it works just perfect and more up to date. In another post, MF Footlong had a few units form these guys with no issues also...]Billy wrote:Thanks chaps, so is that A4/S4/RS4 one just an A3/TT one that the guy has converted, so to speak?
My coding is 309717, will this stay the same when using the AMI?
As dave syas, AMi = different coding. Even though you give them that coding, and they say they have coded accordingly just check it for peace of mind....
Gone but never forgotten:
2007 RS4 B7 Saloon, Metallic Silver with SS+.
LED's all round and Dectane LED tailights. KDS detail and paint. Lepsons black chrome, heavy on the silver wheels. JCWeldFab full system - valved and no pre-cats. MRC stage 2, de-flap and full carbon clean - 438PS and 489NM. HEL brake lines. H&R Spacers. Gtechniq C1 and EXO V2 coatings. 2010+ RNS-E. On the MRC dyno: http://youtu.be/y_k0VJ2--y8
2007 RS4 B7 Saloon, Metallic Silver with SS+.
LED's all round and Dectane LED tailights. KDS detail and paint. Lepsons black chrome, heavy on the silver wheels. JCWeldFab full system - valved and no pre-cats. MRC stage 2, de-flap and full carbon clean - 438PS and 489NM. HEL brake lines. H&R Spacers. Gtechniq C1 and EXO V2 coatings. 2010+ RNS-E. On the MRC dyno: http://youtu.be/y_k0VJ2--y8
Re: RNS-E AMI Upgrade
... mines 8P0 so an A3...PetrolDave wrote:Yes, and the paper label on the top will tell you which it was. If the part number starts 8J0 then it was a TT unit, but if it starts 8P0 (like mine) then it was an A3 unit.Billy wrote:Thanks chaps, so is that A4/S4/RS4 one just an A3/TT one that the guy has converted, so to speak?
Gone but never forgotten:
2007 RS4 B7 Saloon, Metallic Silver with SS+.
LED's all round and Dectane LED tailights. KDS detail and paint. Lepsons black chrome, heavy on the silver wheels. JCWeldFab full system - valved and no pre-cats. MRC stage 2, de-flap and full carbon clean - 438PS and 489NM. HEL brake lines. H&R Spacers. Gtechniq C1 and EXO V2 coatings. 2010+ RNS-E. On the MRC dyno: http://youtu.be/y_k0VJ2--y8
2007 RS4 B7 Saloon, Metallic Silver with SS+.
LED's all round and Dectane LED tailights. KDS detail and paint. Lepsons black chrome, heavy on the silver wheels. JCWeldFab full system - valved and no pre-cats. MRC stage 2, de-flap and full carbon clean - 438PS and 489NM. HEL brake lines. H&R Spacers. Gtechniq C1 and EXO V2 coatings. 2010+ RNS-E. On the MRC dyno: http://youtu.be/y_k0VJ2--y8
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Re: RNS-E AMI Upgrade
Not only that but as you have a BT kit (I can tell that from your coding) there's a high probability that the BT will store a blocking fault code when you do the swap which you would need to get cleared with VCDS to get the BT kit working again.neilparf wrote:As dave syas, AMi = different coding. Even though you give them that coding, and they say they have coded accordingly just check it for peace of mind....
Gone: 2006 B7 RS4 Avant (Phantom Black)
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Ok cool, think I'll get that lot ordered tomorrow then.
Thanks for the help chaps, appreciate it.
Thanks for the help chaps, appreciate it.
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