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Perhaps you mean the newer units which are clearly lighter and grey in colour as can be seen by ebay photos? I can't imagine needing to boot polish an already black plastic, or for that matter anything in the car. Not exactly a fitting finish for a D2. Perhaps matching the colour and airbrushing would be more acceptable. Have a look at Ian's post 14 in this thread, the unit is pretty much identical in colour. Only maybe the finish is a tiny tiny shade more matt than RNS-D. That's not going to bother me. Last edited by Goran; 29th April 2020 at 09:27 AM. |
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I only mention it as I think Amar had done that with his car, back in the day.
Here's what mine looked like (earlier RNS-E unit) attached (apols that one is lopsided - it was the right way round when I uploaded it!) The colour difference never bothered me, but it is there A
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CAN system fail + pin code problem after fitting the rns-e
Hello guys, I have recently tried to fit an RNS-E to replace existing RNS-D to the 2000 S8, all the adapters were there, tried to source CAN from both old TMC plug as well as the pins in the instrument cluster but the satnav is not receiving the correct signal and does not work correctly. With CAN wires connected, satnav will not let me in passed the pin code screen, pin code is correct, after I disconnect the CAN pin code works but then there is a typical CAN misinformation as not remembering the pin code, no illumination with lights on etc.
Also, not sure if related but maybe, I got these 2 error codes in the instrument cluster : 01336 Data Bus for Comfort System 80-00 - Single Wire Operation 01311 Data-Bus information No communication Any valuable suggestions on how to get this working would be highly appreciated. Thanks and happy new year to all the A8 forum users! Last edited by smoothcoupe; 3rd January 2021 at 11:22 AM. |
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Is it a mk1 or mk2 RNS-e? The mk2 is coded to the VIN which it gets from the cluster I believe, so just the code isn't enough.
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Hello everyone, I’m new here and just read the whole thread, phenomenal write up, makes you wanna do this kind of retrofits all day long. But would like to know if someone did this RNS-E fit to a pre-facelift A8 without even existing RNS-D (just radio/cassette)? Is it basically the same procedure or it is even more complicated?
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Since you're new, pop along to the Introductions section and introduce yourself AND your car to the rest of the forum. Photos are good too. If you're planning on staying around, update your profile with your location and the spec of the car as it helps further down the line when you're asking questions. That way you don't keep getting asked the spec or we automatically assume you're in the UK. Oh, and welcome.
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2001 A8 D2 FL 3.7 Q - LPG Conversion, Engine: AKC, Gearbox:FBB, Colour:LY5X Aqua Blue pearl effect, Interior:WJ light beige/dark beige valcona leather with burr walnut inserts My DIY jobs - Replaced alarm horn, Replaced Coolant Temp sensor, Updated RNS-D firmware, Installed Reversing Camera and Digital TV, Dashcam Installation, Retrofitted Rear Blinds, Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror, Chrome Boot Struts Sold! 2008 S8 D3 5.2 V10 - Engine: BSM, Gearbox:KLW, Colour:LY7F Suzuka Grey Pearl Effect, Interior:Black/Black with Silver/Black valcona leather with carbon atlas inserts, Bang & Olufsen, Heated windscreen, Soft-close doors, TV, DAB, AMI, Quad Zone, Auto Boot, Auto dim Mirrors, Keyless entry, PDC with rearview camera, AFS II Headlights My DIY jobs - Fan Jet Windscreen Washers, Retrofitted Electric Side Blinds |
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My PF S8 had an RNS-C in it, same size as an RNS-D and very difficult to tell which is which (unless you know) Even had TV.
That said I'm not sure if there aren't less-than-subtle differences between PF and FL wiring/comms that would make RNS-E in a PF a real challenge. The more I think about that car the more I realise how ahead of it's time it was for the 1990s!
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2003 D2 FL S8. Irish Green Pearl/Beige. Solar sunroof, auto-dim mirrors, electric rear seat functions and extended leather. Ski hatch retrofit. Aftermarket reversing camera. DVB-T and XCarlink now removed as redundant. 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". (Even rarer than a D2 S8!) 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. Agate Grey/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. Added Auto-dim mirror, Leather seats, 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! Last edited by HPsauce; 22nd October 2021 at 09:36 PM. |
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Was there a 1-DIN radio cassette prior to the RNS-C then, or am I just imaging it?
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2001 A8 D2 FL 3.7 Q - LPG Conversion, Engine: AKC, Gearbox:FBB, Colour:LY5X Aqua Blue pearl effect, Interior:WJ light beige/dark beige valcona leather with burr walnut inserts My DIY jobs - Replaced alarm horn, Replaced Coolant Temp sensor, Updated RNS-D firmware, Installed Reversing Camera and Digital TV, Dashcam Installation, Retrofitted Rear Blinds, Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror, Chrome Boot Struts Sold! 2008 S8 D3 5.2 V10 - Engine: BSM, Gearbox:KLW, Colour:LY7F Suzuka Grey Pearl Effect, Interior:Black/Black with Silver/Black valcona leather with carbon atlas inserts, Bang & Olufsen, Heated windscreen, Soft-close doors, TV, DAB, AMI, Quad Zone, Auto Boot, Auto dim Mirrors, Keyless entry, PDC with rearview camera, AFS II Headlights My DIY jobs - Fan Jet Windscreen Washers, Retrofitted Electric Side Blinds |
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I suspect it's feasible to retrofit RNS-E into a PF (pretty sure it's been done) but given even that is now pretty ancient and older RNS-E units will most likely have failing/failed lasers I'd probably go for something more functional with a pop out screen if it was being installed to use, rather than to look OEM+
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===SOLD===2002 Audi S8 D2 Final Edition (yes, really) in Avus Silver with purple extended leather===SOLD=== 2011 S5 Sportback in Phantom Black with black Super Sports leather, 9x20s, tech pack high, adaptive xenon plus, intelligent key, memory seats pack, sunroof, B&O, Audi Drive Select & quattro Sports Diff, DAB, parking system plus 2015 VW Golf GTI Performance Pack in Carbon Grey with black Vienna leather, tech pack (Discovery Pro nav & Dynaudio), DCC, factory towbar and retrofit RVC |
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