Shop to Install RNS-E into a B5 S4

**GKTS4** · 06-29-2012 02:49 PM

Does anyone have a shop, prefferably near the peninsula they can recomend to install an RNS-E from a b7 into my b5 S4?
I have a CANBUS adapter, http://www.ebay.com/itm/110889420145...84.m1497.l2649.
Do I need any other kind of wiring to connect it? Also my car has the factory nav that displays in the gauge cluster, is it possible to use that antenna, or should I just get a new one?

Thanks for any recommendations given.

**infinkc** · 06-29-2012 03:06 PM

it all should show in the cluster still. You need to tap into the cluster wires.

**GKTS4** · 06-29-2012 03:16 PM

It will still display the info in the cluster? thats awesome, can I use the nav antenna I already have or is a different one recommended?

**GKTS4** · 06-30-2012 10:23 AM

If no one knows of a local shop that can do it has anyone done it themselves? does anyone know how to do it and can offer assistance? Or tell me what else I need to make the swap?

**the_ric** · 06-30-2012 01:42 PM

not sure how hard it would be for a b5 but i installed a 2010 verion in my b7. i had the symphony2+ so i had the same harness. You may need to get a conversion harness and program it so that you get directions on your dis.

**GKTS4** · 06-30-2012 02:54 PM

I found a place to do the install, but I need to find a gps antenna for the b7 RNS-E, does anyone know of one that will work and connect to the unit? I have had little luck in searching for them.

**1.8Turbo4me!** · 06-30-2012 06:45 PM

pm'ed. i got mine from ebay since Kufatec are out of stock and won't come till end of july.

**97B518TQM** · 07-04-2012 02:38 PM

I installed a RNS-E in my B5 and while it is not impossible I doubt a regular stereo shop with some high school kids as installers would be able to do a decent enough job. It's not rocket science for sure but it all depends on how much of a perfectionist you are. Also, they would need vag-com to do some changes. I don't remember exactly what it involved but I remember I needed to reprogram some things.

**GKTS4** · 07-07-2012 03:07 PM

Thanks I know about needing to set it up with vag-com for proper communication
Does anyone who owns vag-com know how to make the changes and is willing to help me out?

**fussball** · 07-10-2012 07:42 PM

Hey- I've done the install on my B5 S4, and have done all the setup. If you follow NSXJR's write up it's super easy.

**GKTS4** · 07-11-2012 09:54 AM

I've seen the write up. I actually don't have vag-com. Sorry if that was unclear.

**null** · 07-12-2012 10:30 PM

ummm...b5? RNS-e? get a chinese no name gps unit and be happy - all you need to install is time, patience and stereo removal keys.

**GKTS4** · 07-13-2012 10:47 AM

^ no thanks. I already have my rns-e and the hardware to put it in. I like the OEM look, not the no name Chinese look.

**null** · 07-13-2012 05:58 PM

I've been advocating the chinese oem look a like RNS. They are great modern units unlike oem audi panasonics that are 8 year old technology now..
its a complete oem look with colors of led etc..

**Nateness** · 07-14-2012 10:30 AM

Can you provide a link to an example of the Chinese RNS unit that you are referring to?

**null** · 07-14-2012 02:27 PM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/7-Inch-Audi-...bdd765&vxp=mtr

get this one, or any other listing with the *SAME* knobs and UI screens - that's the one that has best software.

**bmoreS4** · 07-14-2012 02:47 PM

Originally Posted by fussball

Hey- I've done the install on my B5 S4, and have done all the setup. If you follow NSXJR's write up it's super easy.

link?

**GKTS4** · 07-15-2012 01:47 PM

The unit in the link doesn't remotely look like an RNS-E.

**null** · 07-15-2012 10:10 PM

look OEM to me, works better, costs less.

**bmoreS4** · 07-16-2012 04:04 AM

Originally Posted by GKTS4

The unit in the link doesn't remotely look like an RNS-E.

I agree, looks very cheap

**1.8Turbo4me!** · 07-16-2012 10:13 AM

Originally Posted by bmoreS4

I agree, looks very cheap

i wouldn't say it looks very cheap, though it's cheaper than the rns-e. if there was no rns-e, i think that unit and/or the dynavin would be a bit more popular if owners want that OEM look. it's more OEM looking than aftermarket ones such as the pioneer avic.

perhaps adding a metal strip on the bottom like the rns-e will help make it look less cheaper. a non audi owner/fan might think the cheaper unit is oem.

**GKTS4** · 07-26-2012 02:50 PM

So radio is installed and everything works. I just need to code it with vag-com. Is anyone willing to let me use theirs? Thanks.

**supremedk** · 08-02-2012 04:23 PM

I am in Petaluma(with VAG-COM), new to the area so im not sure how far it is from you, i may be heading to SF this weekend. I would love to see the install as i am wantng to do the conversion in my B5 S4 as well.

**GKTS4** · 08-02-2012 08:17 PM

Well if you do head into the sf area and have some spare time pm me and we will see if we can arrange a meet up. Bring the vag-com!

**the_ric** · 08-03-2012 03:48 AM

I am nearby in ssf near the costco. My ross cable was sent to a buddy on the east coast but have my old ebay cable that I used when I modified my 2010 rns-e to my b7. Let me know if you still need assistance. As long as you know what to code hopefully it would just take a couple minutes.

**GKTS4** · 08-03-2012 12:15 PM

That would be awesome, I still haven't coded the unit, I will search for the write up that includes all the necessary values that need to be changed.

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