Cool RNS-E MOD: Adding auxiliary input and USB charging socket

[notorious]

I know, I know sometimes you're dreaming of BMW. Only sometimes though.

Well, you'll be pleased to know you can install USB and AUX socket from latest BMW cars, since Audi do not produce these dual sockets yet.

The 3.5mm jack is connected to AUX input on the back of RNS-E and USB is connected to the source of 5V to provide charging for your phone. You can now listen to music from your phone and even charge it if you want to. There are plenty of cables in eBay which connect to your phone or iPad with one end. Another end forks to 3.5mm jack and USB socket for charging. You put your phone into documentation shelve or into your door pocket and that's it.

I know there are not so many folks here with RNS-E here, but if you're interested in this mod I will provide more detail on request.

Pictures!!!

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=2007&stc=1&d=1308254055

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=2008&stc=1&d=1308254055

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=2009&stc=1&d=1308254055

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=2010&d=1308254055

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=2011&stc=1&d=1308254111

[Architex_mA8tey]

I know, I know sometimes you're dreaming of BMW. Only sometimes though.

Well, you'll be pleased to know you can install USB and AUX socket from latest BMW cars, since Audi do not produce these dual sockets yet.



Im sure Amar must already have one of these in his steel BMW!! :p
Nice Mod Sergey - looks very neat +++

[briang9]

looking good, that car has to be one of the most pampered on here:love:

[Singh]

Had it in the 335D. If anyone wants to order this do it via BMMINIPARTS.CO.UK, cheaper then your dealer.

[The_Laird]

looking good, that car has to be one of the most pampered on here:love:

Now I've had my eyes done and can't drive for a few days, I was thinking of lending it to Serge (how do you spell that?) for a few days to see what it came back with.:)

That boy is an electronics genius!

[briang9]

hope it all went well Jim

[Architex_mA8tey]

I expect he had to read this scottish eye test when it was all done . . .
http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=2020&stc=1&d=1308342775
Good health and all the best for a quick recovery Jim :)

[PsYcHe]

That mod should be easy enough to fit Jim...

[CliveH]

Very neat and pretty cool, but for £75 :eek2:

[PsYcHe]

could be done for about 10-15 quid with bits from maplin

[The_Laird]

LOL!

Need an RNS-E first - and I know Serge is working on getting the diplay in the instrument cluster to work with an RNS-E.....the only reason I've not fitted one yet

[Architex_mA8tey]

Same here Jim and I know Mike has the same view . . . sooo . . . no pressure Sergey! lol :rolleyes:

[PsYcHe]

Can you not still fit an Aux-in to RNS-D?

[GlynH]

He is?

Am I understanding this correctly...we are talking about the RNS-E SatNav instructions back in the DIS?

If you do this Sergey you will become a God in my eyes!

I delayed my own D->E upgrade for a while because I did not want to be without the SatNav instructions in the DIS but relented in the end and never regretted it because the E is so much better than the D all-round.

All of the other messages from the E make it to the DIS including phone/radio/cd/tv/mp3 info etc. etc...only the SatNav info appears to be missing.

I know other '8 Gods' such as CraigyB, PaulW and Bjarne with his CANGate etc. were looking into this years ago but it got highly complex and due to the lack of a resolution I believe was given up on...real pity.

If we could get SatNav info back into the DIS then that would be one hell of a result.

Good luck Sergey...if there's anything I can do to help just let me know!

Regards,
-=Glyn=-

LOL!

Need an RNS-E first - and I know Serge is working on getting the diplay in the instrument cluster to work with an RNS-E.....the only reason I've not fitted one yet

[71camaro]

Bringing this back up, OP, if ypu could detail this install I'd be appreciative!

[notorious]

Camaro, I'm sorry to say Aux input only works for European RNS-E firmware.

US RNS-E firmware doesn't support aux input.

[71camaro]

Hmmmm, I'm not sure that's completely right, I've seen a number of US cars with AUX cables run from the RNS-E here in the States, but I like this as it's a much cleaner look than what I've seen before. This almost looks OEM, which is my preference.

Upon looking a bit more, firmware update SW260 is required on the unit.

[notorious]

Maybe Audi released newer firmware for US that supports Aux input.

You need to connect 3 pins. Easy to find in google.

The +5V USB charger is done by hiding Belkin portable USB charger behind cover. It basically coverts ignition controlled +12V to +5V. I have purchased aftermarket cigarette lighter female socket, connected it to ignition controlled +12V, then inserted USB cable in it, and connected that cable to the back of BMW socket. All needed BMW parts are specified in photograph of invoice.

[notorious]

Adaper i used behind the scene:

http://www.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=489767

It provides 1000mA cureent, which makes it possible to charge iPhone with standard Apple USB cable.

[notorious]

Aux input installation:

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/445009-AUX-RNS-E-(pics)