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Originally Posted by IT
I suspect that the issue is compounded with the Canbus arrangement.
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That's why I'm going (especially with no existing TV tuner, aerials or cabling) for a 3rd-party video input add-on to my RNS-D.
Can't be bothered (at present) with an RNS-E upgrade, so it's the only realistic option.
I've bought it and it all works, but I've only done a "lash-up" so far, I'm waiting for better weather before tackling it.
Having removed the transmission tunnel covers (drains!) I've left those off for now to help with cabling/access behind the RNS and am having a rethink.
I've also got an Xcarlink unit which was in the glovebox (temporarily removed), but I'm rethinking the whole arrangement now I've got both that and the TV adapter to connect.
The slot in the drivers knee panel is probably going to be used instead (or as well) as the glovebox; just not sure exactly how.
And being even more radical, I've already dropped the CD changer below the boot floor and could even fit the Xcarlink in there, though that makes the Bluetooth add-on a bit tricky.
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2003 D2 FL S8. Irish Green Pearl/Beige. Solar sunroof, auto-dim mirrors, electric rear seat functions, ski hatch retrofit; extended leather. Aftermarket DVB-T, reversing camera and full XCarlink (Bluetooth etc.).
2016 Volvo V40 T5 Cross Country (4WD) with ALL the toys including adaptive cruise etc. etc. Osmium Grey with Blonde/Charcoal leather interior. Polestar performance "optimisation".  (A much rarer model than a D2 S8 by the way!) Oh, and a brand new engine at just under 30,000 miles on the factory one! 
Finally: gone, but not forgotten.....
1998 D2 PF S8. AgateGrey/Platinum. Every option (I think) except electric rear seats, tiptronic steering wheel, ski hatch, towbar & dimming door mirrors.
e.g. Cruise control, NavPlus/TV, Bose, GSM, Xenons, Solar roof, Parking sensors, Alcantara/leather everywhere of course.  (internal dimming mirror added later)
1998 (very early) Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec; ABS/TCS, Heated screen/mirrors, Aircon, Auto-dim mirror, Leather, Trip computer, Cruise control, OEM Ford SatNav with CD changer.
And before that a lot of Rover 800s, a few oddities, a lovely Triumph Dolomite 1850HL with Overdrive and way back in my schooldays an Austin Seven aka Mini 850!
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