RNS-E Retrofit into a D2....

[steamship]

Originally Posted by HPsauce

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)

Was there a 1-DIN radio cassette prior to the RNS-C then, or am I just imaging it?

[Adrian E]

Originally Posted by steamship

Was there a 1-DIN radio cassette prior to the RNS-C then, or am I just imaging it?

I think the vast majority of PF cars were single DIN - if they had nav at all it was the text based system that just used the DIS.

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+

[projektzwo]

At first I wanted to fit RNS-D, as the reason for changing the radio cassette unit is all about the looks and so I can play some CDs, but the I found out that the RNS-D navi plays only navigation CDs, not a music ones. But if it’s a real pain to fit a RNS-E then I’ll stick it RNS-D and a CD changer. Not really interested in using the TV and Navigation function on any of the RNS-E or RNS-D units, as I said it’s all about the look and the ability of playing music more easily…

[Ronin]

Originally Posted by projektzwo

At first I wanted to fit RNS-D, as the reason for changing the radio cassette unit is all about the looks and so I can play some CDs, but the I found out that the RNS-D navi plays only navigation CDs, not a music ones. But if it’s a real pain to fit a RNS-E then I’ll stick it RNS-D and a CD changer. Not really interested in using the TV and Navigation function on any of the RNS-E or RNS-D units, as I said it’s all about the look and the ability of playing music more easily…

why not get a dedicated android unit then?

[MikkiJayne]

Aside from the wiring, which will be non-trivial in a PF, the PF double-din facia is a different shape to both RNS-d and e units:

PF:



RNS-doorstop



Better off just fitting an aftermarket single-din media player tbh.

[HPsauce]

Maybe there's a different PF fascia then for the RNS?
My PF S8 definitely had a RNS-C and it's exactly the same size as an RNS-D.
The only way you can tell them apart from the front is that the RNS-C doesn't mention TV on the label on the bottom left button, you select it via a sub-menu if it's installed (as mine was).

Edit: I will correct myself. The RNS-C has the same size body but the fascia is rectangular, so you'd need to trim an RNS-D faceplate to fit a PF.
Attached photo demonstrates...…..

[projektzwo]

Originally Posted by MikkiJayne

Aside from the wiring, which will be non-trivial in a PF, the PF double-din facia is a different shape to both RNS-d and e units:

PF:



RNS-doorstop



Better off just fitting an aftermarket single-din media player tbh.

I’m really for the oem look, and there is no drama with finding the facia panel for my PF model, alredy found it and I found the RNS-D navi + CD Changer for £50 in like new condition. Never looked for any of these aftermarked navi’s or CD player but I’m very sceptical about the look. There is one Blaupunkt SQR 46 Bremen, but it’s £400 which is way too much for this unit.

[Pcbbc]

Coming shortly to an RNSE and A8 D2 near you…
https://youtu.be/qxwLyRDTgxE