Strange thing is, that it does have the Bi-Xenons. You can hear the shutter open and close when flashing the high beams.
2004 Audi RS6 Plus C5 Avant - South Africa
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2004 Audi RS6 Avant Plus #283
Re: 2004 Audi RS6 Plus C5 Avant - South Africa
I will have to see if I can find out the location of the unit as I know there's a few possible items related to that error code. I think this module is located (I believe) on the right frame rail behind the radiator from what I have read.Shoppinit wrote: ↑Tue Mar 20, 2018 3:05 pmRare: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audi-RS6-4B- ... 3112005068
2004 Audi RS6 Avant Plus #283
Re: 2004 Audi RS6 Plus C5 Avant - South Africa
On LHD cars it's on the left chassis member. Don't know if they moved it for RHD cars. They do for some stuff, but not everything. I would gamble on it being on the left, but I have nothing concrete to base this on.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: 2004 Audi RS6 Plus C5 Avant - South Africa
You should check the fuses and wiring first. And make sure the fan spins by hand.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: 2004 Audi RS6 Plus C5 Avant - South Africa
OK cool, I'll take a look tomorrow (Public Holiday in South Africa) and see if I can locate it. I will also chat to my Mum who is coming to visit us beginning of May. I might need to try purchase that controller from Ebay as a spare.
Yeah, I'll double check fuses but I didn't see any blown when I first got the RS. I also checked the fans and they seem to be free.
2004 Audi RS6 Avant Plus #283
Re: 2004 Audi RS6 Plus C5 Avant - South Africa
The fuses are hidden behind the dash (not the ones you access from the side of the dash). They are a PITA to check. You need to remove some trim to get to them.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: 2004 Audi RS6 Plus C5 Avant - South Africa
Oh.... I know about the relays back there. I've stripped some of the lower pieces of trim in the interior, I will try take a look there then too. I also need some lessons on how to use Elsawin properly.
2004 Audi RS6 Avant Plus #283
Re: 2004 Audi RS6 Plus C5 Avant - South Africa
Elsawin: It's like a well stocked library... with no lights, no windows and no filing system.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: 2004 Audi RS6 Plus C5 Avant - South Africa
Left, in direction of travels, obvs.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: 2004 Audi RS6 Plus C5 Avant - South Africa
Hey Shoppinit, going back to this comment, were you refering to this thread?Shoppinit wrote:You might be able to buy an A3 unit (much more common) and swap the facia. It'll be tricky sourcing an A6 RNS-E.
There was some discussion on this on here, but quite a while ago.
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=101770
A mate sent me a link to a brand new A4's RNS-E front facia - looks identical I think, so that might be a possibility.
Although, I'm feeling that I might be better off just buying a later model RNS-E and adapting the facia (I'm sure the PCB below is identical, well I hope)...
2004 Audi RS6 Avant Plus #283
Re: 2004 Audi RS6 Plus C5 Avant - South Africa
I don't think the A4 fascia will fit. It's closer than the A3, but IIRC it needs to be a A6 fascia for a perfect fit to the dash. I could be wrong.
That link looks familiar. I think after that thread I decided I would stick to the RNS-D. I only use it as an amplifier anyway and for that it's fine.
That link looks familiar. I think after that thread I decided I would stick to the RNS-D. I only use it as an amplifier anyway and for that it's fine.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: 2004 Audi RS6 Plus C5 Avant - South Africa
I'll have to see if I can get the seller to take some measurements for me. Worst case, it looks from the photos like I would be able to literally replace just the front fascia plastic from the metal backend (where the PCB is mounted to).Shoppinit wrote: ↑Wed Mar 28, 2018 8:25 amI don't think the A4 fascia will fit. It's closer than the A3, but IIRC it needs to be a A6 fascia for a perfect fit to the dash. I could be wrong.
That link looks familiar. I think after that thread I decided I would stick to the RNS-D. I only use it as an amplifier anyway and for that it's fine.
Only reason I am considering a "new" RNS-E is I'm not even sure if the rest of mine still works as it should. Plus the 4GB limitation of the mem. cards is a little saddening. I'll do the maths and have some chats and see what I can find out.
I'm an OEM/OEM+ type of guy.
2004 Audi RS6 Avant Plus #283
Re: 2004 Audi RS6 Plus C5 Avant - South Africa
Brilliant.
*well-stocked
No matter where you go, there you are.
Re: 2004 Audi RS6 Plus C5 Avant - South Africa
A4 fascia Definitely doesn't fit - it's a bit narrower and a bit higher than the A6 one
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Ah, thanks for the clarification on that. So, now I need to figure out what to do. See if I can find a damaged RNS-E from an A6 where I can pull the PCB I need from, or, get a nice "new" working RNS-E (193G for eg) and transfer just the plastic fascia across to make it work in my RS.
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