Best mod ever =====> RNSE
08-21-2007, 07:08 AM
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Best mod ever =====> RNSE
Big thanks to PWDRSKR for his 2nd hand RNSE unit at a good price and TeddyBGame for his plug and play harness (highly recommended).
The entire install really only took about 1 hr, but I entered the wrong security code and had to wait another hour for the unit to reset. The custom harness from Ted made the install super simple. Complete install procedures can be found on navplus.us. I just need to VAG the RNSE for some extra features.
The start of it all on a messy garage bench. All you need is your laptop for the instructions and a beer in hand.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/27121/setup.jpg">
Out comes the radio
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/27121/radioout.jpg">
Believe it or not, the hardest part was tapping into the GALA (speed) wire of the cluster. Ted's harness came with a wire tap that made the install a breeze.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/27121/gala.jpg">
I hid the gala and gps cables behind the metal brackets and zip tied all the cables together. The GPS attenna was placed in the cubby hole with a double sided 3M pad. I was a bit worried about placing the GPS under the dash, but the signal strength was still strong and I even picked up all sats in my garage.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/27121/gpssticky.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/27121/zip.jpg">
The final product in a dirty ar
I might try to source a new hvac faceplate to perfectly match the RNSE, but I can live with the slight difference.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/27121/complete.jpg">
The entire install really only took about 1 hr, but I entered the wrong security code and had to wait another hour for the unit to reset. The custom harness from Ted made the install super simple. Complete install procedures can be found on navplus.us. I just need to VAG the RNSE for some extra features.
The start of it all on a messy garage bench. All you need is your laptop for the instructions and a beer in hand.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/27121/setup.jpg">
Out comes the radio
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/27121/radioout.jpg">
Believe it or not, the hardest part was tapping into the GALA (speed) wire of the cluster. Ted's harness came with a wire tap that made the install a breeze.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/27121/gala.jpg">
I hid the gala and gps cables behind the metal brackets and zip tied all the cables together. The GPS attenna was placed in the cubby hole with a double sided 3M pad. I was a bit worried about placing the GPS under the dash, but the signal strength was still strong and I even picked up all sats in my garage.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/27121/gpssticky.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/27121/zip.jpg">
The final product in a dirty ar
I might try to source a new hvac faceplate to perfectly match the RNSE, but I can live with the slight difference. <img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/27121/complete.jpg">
08-21-2007, 07:35 AM
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X 2, this is a very good mod. The only problem I have is.......
I am used to itunes for my ipod (which is what all of my digital music is in) I always have a hard time reconfiguring music to mp3 so I can load up the 2 SD cards. I know it is a small complaint by sometimes I need to complain about something.
Congrats. Did you go the Bluetooth route?
Congrats. Did you go the Bluetooth route?
08-21-2007, 08:49 AM
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hmmm.... I thought the '01 allroads were the only ones where the RNS-E color does not match.
or is the '01 color just an even worse match?
Congrats on the MOD though!! Looks sweet. I want to do this soon....
Congrats on the MOD though!! Looks sweet. I want to do this soon....
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08-21-2007, 10:42 PM
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No way, dealer cost on them is higher than that. Last I looked, dealer retail was
over $2600, for the unit alone. You'd still have to source the antenna and wiring harness, which is another $200-ish.
08-22-2007, 10:07 AM
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Thanks Vu! Glad the harness made in impact. Note to other allroaders.....
...see thread in nav forum. You want to tap #31 behind the cluster....and NOT #3.
Enjoy!<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/telematics/msgs/1498.phtml">https://forums.audiworld.com/telematics/msgs/1498.phtml</a</li></ul>
Enjoy!<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/telematics/msgs/1498.phtml">https://forums.audiworld.com/telematics/msgs/1498.phtml</a</li></ul>