Hi.
I've just bought an RS6 (2002) and am loving it. Looks like I should have paid a bit more attention to the electronics before I bought it though, instead of messing around under the car looking for leaky dampers!
Anyway, I'm getting the following message from the RNS-D display:
"Connection to rds-tmc tuner is faulty or could not be established"
Steering wheel buttons don't work. Center console "menu" button and twisty knob similarly inactive.
TV works fine, as does CD player. It won't pick up any FM stations.
No radio information on dash display.
Does anyone have any ideas? Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks.
RNS-D "Connection to rds-tmc tuner is faulty..."
RE: RNS-D "Connection to rds-tmc tuner is faulty...&quo
Is this a stupid question? For someone used to 12V positive and negative, the whole CAN bus thing is a bit confusing... Does anyone know of a basic tutorial?
THanks.
THanks.
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."
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RE: RNS-D "Connection to rds-tmc tuner is faulty...&
The TMC tuner is not just a TMC tuner - it's also a CAN bus converter that sits between the RNS-D/TV tuner and the rest of the car. Which explains why the TV and CD player work, but FM stations and steering wheel buttons/DIS display don't work.
You need a replacement TMC tuner.
You need a replacement TMC tuner.
Gone: 2006 B7 RS4 Avant (Phantom Black)
RE: RNS-D "Connection to rds-tmc tuner is faulty...&
Could be just an electrical fault. I lost the use of my MFSW controls a year or 2 ago and was thinking of replacing the TMC. I started to troubleshoot it myself but I had a dashpod fault which was draining my battery so in the end I handed it to my local stealer to solve. They replaced the pod, but the MFSW problem was actually due to a short in the wiring. I'm not sure about the RS6, but in the B5 the TMC/Can Gateway is right behind the knee bolster on the drivers side. Easy to open up and check the connections.
2001 Silver S4 Avant
AmD remap, APR R1 DVs, APR bipipe, Full Miltek exhaust
H&R coilovers, AWE DTS, Porsche front brakes, Short-shifter, 18" RS4 replicas
Defi-HUD boost gauge / turbo-timer (with afterrun pump modification), Phatbox
AmD remap, APR R1 DVs, APR bipipe, Full Miltek exhaust
H&R coilovers, AWE DTS, Porsche front brakes, Short-shifter, 18" RS4 replicas
Defi-HUD boost gauge / turbo-timer (with afterrun pump modification), Phatbox
Thank you both for the replies. I swapped out the TMC canbus module and everything suddenly just started working perfectly. I never thought it would be so easy.
I wonder why these TMC modules fail so often. I took the broken one apart and couldn't see anything obviously wrong with it... burned components, etc.
While I had the dash off, I discovered some pretty weird stuff... Anyone have any idea what this is:
It was screwed on the other side of the TMC module. Can't be standard, surely? The name would suggest something bluetooth.
Any clues would be much appreciated!
I wonder why these TMC modules fail so often. I took the broken one apart and couldn't see anything obviously wrong with it... burned components, etc.
While I had the dash off, I discovered some pretty weird stuff... Anyone have any idea what this is:
It was screwed on the other side of the TMC module. Can't be standard, surely? The name would suggest something bluetooth.
Any clues would be much appreciated!
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."
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PetrolDave
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Sounds like some kind of aftermarket bluetooth module...
The domain blutwo.com is owned by this guy:
Registrant:
Rischard, CHRISTOPHER
7700 Zulima Court
Bethesda, MD 20817
US
Domain Name: BLUTWO.COM
Administrative Contact, Technical Contact:
Rischard, CHRISTOPHER
7700 Zulima Court
Bethesda, MD 20817
US
+33-6-7919-6842 fax: 202.944.9610
Record expires on 09-Jun-2009.
Record created on 09-Jun-2005.
Database last updated on 2-Jan-2009 05:20:39 EST.
Domain servers in listed order:
NS29.WORLDNIC.COM 205.178.190.15
NS30.WORLDNIC.COM 205.178.144.15
The domain blutwo.com is owned by this guy:
Registrant:
Rischard, CHRISTOPHER
7700 Zulima Court
Bethesda, MD 20817
US
Domain Name: BLUTWO.COM
Administrative Contact, Technical Contact:
Rischard, CHRISTOPHER
7700 Zulima Court
Bethesda, MD 20817
US
+33-6-7919-6842 fax: 202.944.9610
Record expires on 09-Jun-2009.
Record created on 09-Jun-2005.
Database last updated on 2-Jan-2009 05:20:39 EST.
Domain servers in listed order:
NS29.WORLDNIC.COM 205.178.190.15
NS30.WORLDNIC.COM 205.178.144.15
Gone: 2006 B7 RS4 Avant (Phantom Black)
I think that domain is just coincidence. I'll have to attempt to trace the wiring and find out where it goes...
I also found some kind of tracker system behind the glovebox. It has some kind of antenna cables that go to the front bumper and a green LED on the box.
If I disconnect any of the connectors, the car won't start! This is a bit worrying. I presume it's cutting the fuel pump and possibly some other circuits. Not sure whether to leave well enough alone or try and remove it.
I also found some kind of tracker system behind the glovebox. It has some kind of antenna cables that go to the front bumper and a green LED on the box.
If I disconnect any of the connectors, the car won't start! This is a bit worrying. I presume it's cutting the fuel pump and possibly some other circuits. Not sure whether to leave well enough alone or try and remove it.
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."
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PetrolDave
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I tend to agree!
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."
Shoppinit wrote:Thank you both for the replies. I swapped out the TMC canbus module and everything suddenly just started working perfectly. I never thought it would be so easy.
I wonder why these TMC modules fail so often. I took the broken one apart and couldn't see anything obviously wrong with it... burned components, etc.
If you've still got the old module you might want to hang onto it as it may still work - so you may have a spare / saleable part....
I've had the exact same issue in my RS4 B5 and after trawling the forums and making a call to a specialist electrical business ended up taking some advice which was: "Take the relevant fuse out that supplies power to the TMC Module for 10 mins then put it in again - that'll reboot the unit."
I did - it worked! (Actually I took about 4 fuses out as I wasn't sure which it'd be and I wanted to nail it) Couldn't believe such a simple solution actually worked.
I had tried to reboot several times with the fuse and by disconnecting the battery. Sadly, no luck.
I might try it again next time I've got the dash open just in case it starts working again!
Thanks anyway!
I might try it again next time I've got the dash open just in case it starts working again!
Thanks anyway!
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."
I installed an RNS-D into my B5 a few months ago. I know I am a bit behind the times and had it sitting in the cupboard for over a year.
However, I am assuming my car does not have a TMC tuner due to reporting this fault.
Would anyone have one they are willing to sell me who has upgraded to an RNS-E or know of where to buy one?
However, I am assuming my car does not have a TMC tuner due to reporting this fault.
Would anyone have one they are willing to sell me who has upgraded to an RNS-E or know of where to buy one?
I don't know if it's possible to turn the TMC off. Have a look in the hidden menu:
http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/showthread ... en-Options
I got mine from ebay. That's probably your best bet:
http://shop.ebay.de/i.html?_nkw=4B19198 ... m270.l1313
Let me know if you want an installation guide for the RNS-D.
http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/showthread ... en-Options
I got mine from ebay. That's probably your best bet:
http://shop.ebay.de/i.html?_nkw=4B19198 ... m270.l1313
Let me know if you want an installation guide for the RNS-D.
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."
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."
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