symphony II+ to RNS-E Question...

[00s4slvr]

so i recently ordered an rns-e from kuko off ebay (heard good things about him) and i was on audiforums.us researching some stuff and came across this thread.

http://audiforum.us/cables-adapters-antennas/6292-converting-symphony-ii-antenna-system-use-rns-e.html

basically what i got out of this thread was that if i dont buy this adapter the radio reception is shitty. Is this true? Do i need to buy this adapter too!!??

[00s4slvr]

anyone...?

[Zacko]

I did the symphony II to RNS-E a long time ago, and all I needed was the plug and play adapter. It had to be vag-com'd in order for the car to talk to the unit (I believe), and I ran the satellite antenna behind the instrument cluster. My reception has been fine.

I dont think you need whatever they are talking about in the other thread (I didn't read through it too thoroughly) but I do know that those guys at audiworld know their RNS-E stuff. Maybe try posting this in the telematics forum as well. Hope this helps.

[MCT9891]

no u dont need it. radio quality is fine without it

[2004.1.8T]

I did an RNS-E from symp II+ and radio reception is perfectly fine. Do I listen to it? No. But it does work

[jimrobbington]

Still have your old Symphony II+? I want one and haven't found a used one anywhere.

[00s4slvr]

thanks!! As far as vag coming the unit, from the installation all it says it is plug n play. The only part i understand that needs to be vag comed is bluetooth, sat radio, etc, DIS display etc... if i just want the navi and have use of the steering wheel controls isnt it just plug n play as long as i swap the wire over from neverfollow's write up?

[2004.1.8T]

thanks!! As far as vag coming the unit, from the installation all it says it is plug n play. The only part i understand that needs to be vag comed is bluetooth, sat radio, etc, DIS display etc... if i just want the navi and have use of the steering wheel controls isnt it just plug n play as long as i swap the wire over from neverfollow's write up?

Yes. However, if you want the directions to show up on the DIS you need to code it. Enjoy your RNS-E (I love mine)

[00s4slvr]

i will!!

also i was reading a little more and have seem some threads about coding tire size and other stuff. Is that necesary?

I ended up with the Q version

[Jer]

Still have your old Symphony II+? I want one and haven't found a used one anywhere.

I know a guy who has one... and he's pretty good at MW2 also. [:D]

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I did an RNS-E from symp II+ and radio reception is perfectly fine. Do I listen to it? No. But it does work

I'm looking into doing this swap in my g/f car.

So do I need a harness adapter or does the RNS-E just plug into the existing ones?

[V32]

All you need is to move the K-line (if you have Bose you'll need to move the Bose wire too). I have a word file with instructions and pictures if you need it. I copied it off someone else's DIY to do it for my car. PM me your email and I'll send it to you.

[arce909]

I did the symphony || to RNS-E and my reception sucks 50% of the time... I'm gonna check it out...