My rnse install into my pf a8

RanjS8 · #1 6th November 2011, 12:55 PM

Well I managed to obtain a double din fascia from a8parts a couple weeks ago

At present, I have just managed to cut the rnse fascia down to size....

I am now waiting for some other bits....

1.I have decided to try update the wood interior effect with the carbon fibre effect...so now waiting for the roll to come through.

2.In the mean time I need to work out which adapter I need to connect the rnse to my car

3.Cos the pf doesnt have canbus...I have ordered Facelift instrument cluster from a8 parts....(I have found a diy on line on how to link into the canbus wiring so hopefully all should go well.

4.My car didnt have satnav...so I will need to source the satnav module to go on to the boot also....That should be fun....

Watch this space....

Adrian E · #2 6th November 2011, 02:22 PM

I'd just put a modern gps antenna behind the dash - a LOT less hassle and prob more effective too. Should be able to get 1 from wherever you get your wiring adaptor from

RanjS8 · #3 6th November 2011, 03:00 PM

I saw those on the kufatec website...but I wasn't sure it would work due to the double windows.

But if it does then great...I ll do that n put a box on the back for the look in time.

Adrian E · #4 6th November 2011, 03:59 PM

It should work fine - it'll be 'looking' through the windscreen from under the dash anyway. It'll be easy enough to test when you 1st install the RNS-E and you can check how many satellites it's picking up in one of the nav screens. About 6 ought to be average - can always compare to Amar's RS6 RNS-E if it happens to be close by to check it's getting comparable reception for the location

I wouldn't bother with the box on the tailgate - it's just something else to leak etc if you retrofit.

RanjS8 · #5 6th November 2011, 04:08 PM

I didn't consider leaks through the bonnet...I ll just go with the reciever under the dash for now

Nollywood · #6 6th November 2011, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by RanjA8

I didn't consider leaks through the bonnet...I ll just go with the reciever under the dash for now

Bonnet? You weren't looking to mount the OEM GPS receiver there, were you? Or you mean the trunk lid?

ainarssems · #7 6th November 2011, 06:39 PM

Depends which windscreen you have. Test with standalone SatNav like TomTom or the one in phone inside car. If it works then internal aerial will be fine.

I had heat reflecting windscreen in mine and SatNav was not working inside car. I have since changed windscreen to regular and it works fine.