Audi A3 8p RNS-E Retrofit Guide

Detailed on this page are the parts required to fit the RNS-E to Audi A3 8P
The assumption is made that the current system is a single din system

EBay is the best and cheapest source for these units, Dealer price is 2,000+
Needs to have the rounded corners to fit the dash
Part Number:8P0 035 192

Audi Navigation DVD

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Kufatec Parts Required to fit RNS-E

Cost of Parts 150.00 Including Delivery

GPS Antenna
There a two options internal and external
I opted for a roof mount to give the factory look

GPS Antenna Fakra Cable

Extends the Roof Mount Antenna wires to the front of the car (Optional)

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RNS-E Radio Adaptor

Adapter to convert the factory head unit to the RNS-E

RNS-E Antenna Adapter

Adapter to convert the factory head unit antenna to the RNS-E
Also enables you to fit the diversity Antenna

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Audi Dealer Parts Required to fit RNS-E

Cost of Parts 150.00 Always ask for discount

Blanking Switch 8P0 941 515 C 5PR

Airbag deactivation lamp 8P0 9 19 234 A 5PR

ESP Switch 8P0 927 134 C 5PR

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Hazard button 8P0 941 509 A

Centre Trim Panel 8P0 863 321 C 6PS

Storage Tray 8P0 941 561 E 5PR

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Double Din Enclosure 8P0 858 005 A

Bracket front console Bezel 8P0 864 348

(Not Required if replacing ashtray with storage tray)

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Front console Bezel 8P0 864 147 A (Not Required if replacing ashtray with storage tray)

Lower Climate Control Trim 8P0 864 138 A

(If you don't have the interior light pack, You can add lighting if you wish)

Ash Tray removal Storage tray 8P0 863 301 (Optional)

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4 Radio Extraction Keys 4D0 051 530

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RNS-E Installation Instructions and Photo's

A couple words of warning to begin with, if you are paranoid on minor scratches
on your interior, please don't do this. Most likely you will end up with one or a few
if youre not careful Likewise, if you are afraid of applying force when pulling parts
out, please don't do this. Some of the parts are fitted quite tightly, and need a
certain amount of force to unplug
Do this and follow my instructions at your own risk

I attached protective covering to everything around the install to stop any damage

First thing to do is remove the standard head unit, insert the keys and pull out,
disconnect all cables.

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Once removed the trim round the buttons pulls off easily

Next remove all the buttons and cup holder, unclip and unplug cables

The holder for the switches is used in the new din cage

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Next step is to remove the Climate control unit, give it a tug at both sides and it
will release you are then left with the empty cage

Lift up the gear stick surround, Remove the grab handles from both sides, 3 bolts
each side, One Allen and 2 8mm bolts

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Pull out the storage area trim from behind ashtray, you can replace the ashtray
with a shelf for added space if required. This also allows the use of the ashtray
illumination wire to be used in the upper storage tray

Remove glove box & side panel to gain access to left Din cage bolts, 7 x 8mm
bolts to remove glove box, Deactivate passenger airbag before removal.

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Remove trim under steering column to gain access to right din cage bolts, 3 x
8mm Bolts to remove trim, unclip at the top

You are now ready to remove the single din cage from the dash, 6 T25 screws
and 2 x 8mm bolts to remove

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I found removing the bracket below on the passenger side helped when removing
the din cage 2x 8mm bolts

Now this bit is not easy as the din cage was never meant to come out this way. I
found twisting it too the right then down helped. Its very tight and needs a fair
amount of force. Take a bit of time at it and it will come out eventually, you will be
left with an empty hole

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Installing the double din cage is just as difficult, but with some patients it will go
in, once in put all the screws and bolts back in but don't tighten just yet

Next I put all the new switches and storage tray in then put the trim panel on.
Connect illumination cable to storage tray if ashtray is being removed (Optional)

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Don't connect the cables to the RNS-E just yet, carefully slide the unit in till it
locks into place

Check the gaps around the trim and RNS-E are equal and tighten all the visible
screw's, Remove the RNS -E and tighten the two screws behind it then connect
cables and refit, If you have a diversity antenna it needs connecting to the
antenna adapter in the spare hole.

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If you choose to fit the storage tray in place of the ashtray you need to fit it now
before the grab handles are refitted, It will look like this

At this point refit the grab handles but don't tighten the screw's up, you will need
some movement in the handles to refit the Climate Control unit

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The next stage depends on weather you have purchased a double din climate
control unit or modified your existing one. I modified mine as I didn't like the
450.00 price tag for a double din version

First I made a template of the existing unit then cut it down to fit the gap

I then marked out the size on the unit over the protective masking tape using the
template , so it was ready to cut

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I used a dermal with the flexible shaft to cut the majority of the plastic away.
Cutting tool, sanding tool then some fine sandpaper and block to smooth off

Using the masking tape stops and scratches on the front of the unit.

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You need to take some time doing this, and keep trying it in the car until it fits
properly

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After a final fitment check, connect the cables and refit the climate control.
Tighten the grab handles up and refit the glove box and steering column trims

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External Shark Fin GPS/GSM Antenna

You will need to run an extension cable from the RNS-E to the rear of the car
Drill a hole in the ro of ! Do this at your own risk

Fakra Extension Cable

GPS/GSM/Diversity Antenna 8P0 035 503 L

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Start By Marking the location of the hole on the roof, from the rear to center hole I
drilled was 5 inches and left gutter to center was 20 inches (Approx)
I protected the roof to stop it getting scratched by bits of metal

Remove the interior trim which gives you enough room to get at the location

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Feed the fakra extension cable through ready to plug in

Again I used flexible plastic to get the cable through the headlining

After a final measure and alignment check drill the hole to the correct size.
I painted the bare metal with rust guard and touchup paint

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Check antenna fits correctly and bolt into place

Once secured connect the cable and refit the trim.

If you just want to fit the standard GPS antenna, plug into RNS -E and site on top
of dash board.

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It should now look something like this, hopefully with no damage and everything
working as normal.
It took me 6 hours from start to finish,
Some coding may need to be done to the unit to get it to function correctly in the
car, by setting up the unit and the CAN BUS.

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Retrofit of Bluetooth Kit to RNS-E

Detailed on this page are the parts required to fit the Bluetooth Phone support to
RNS-E to Audi A3 8P
Bluetooth Module: 8P0 862 335 C or 8P0 862 335 D

MIC: 8Z0 862 373

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Antenna: 8P0 035 503 E

Cable:

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Firstly remove the trim to place the microphone

Remove the door seal to give access to headlining to run microphone cable

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I used some flexible plastic to push the wire through the headlining

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Next fit the microphone to the headlining trim and refit

Remove the glove box to run the cables to the Bluetooth module and RNS -E
Deactivate passenger airbag before removal otherwise you will end up with an
Airbag fault light on the dash

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Remove the kick panel trim and sill trim to run the cable to Bluetooth Module

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Run the cable under the carpet and up through the access panel under the seat
Again I used the flexible plastic to feed the cable through

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Clamp the cable down in the existing cable clamp and replace the cover

Fit the module to the carpet with Velcro or original mounting kit

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Cable tie the new cable in ready to connect to RNS-E

Again cover up the trim to protect against scratches and remove the RNS-E

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Connect the 7 wires as follows to the RNS -E Quadlock Connector

Connector C
Pin 6 Tel NF in Pin 12 Tel NF in +
Connector D
Pin 9 Can High
Pin 10 Can Low
Pin 11 Tel Mute
Pin 12 KI 31 GND
Pin 15 KI 30 +12v

Some coding may need to be done to the unit to get it to function correctly in the car
Total fitting time two hours

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Navigation Coding
STG 17 (Instrument cluster) -> Adaptation -> Function 10 -> Channel 62
+01 - Radio
+02 - Telefon
+04 - Navigation or 5
+08 - Telematics
STG 56 (Navigation System) -> Coding -> Function 07
My Coding 0207111
0?xxxxx: Model
1 - Audi A2
2 - Audi A3 (8P)
3 - Audi A4 (> 2004)
4 - Audi A4 Cabriolet (> 2004)
5 - Audi A6 (< 2004)
6 - Audi TT (> 2004)
0x?xxxx: Diagnostics
0 - activ
1 - inactiv
0xx?xxx: Sound characteristics
0 - linear
1 - Audi A4 (> 2004)
2 - Audi A6 (< 2004)
3 - Audi A4 Cabriolet (> 2004)
4 - Audi TT (> 2004)
5 - Audi A3 (8P)
9 - Bose Soundsystem
0xxx?xx: Telephone/telematics
1 - no telephone (supply voltage for microphone actively)
2 - Mobile phone preparation (Temic - Speisesp. Microphone inactively)
3 - Mobile phone preparation (Cullmann - Speisesp. Microphone inactively)
4 - Mobile phone preparation (Nokia - Speisesp. Microphone inactively)
5 - Telematics Europe (supply voltage microphone inactively)
6 - Telematics US (supply voltage microphone inactively)
7 - Base plate diagnostic capable with comfort control
0xxxx?x: Options I
1 - default
2 - Digital-Radio
3 - Satelite -Radio
4 - Satelite - and Digital-Radio
0xxxxx?: Options II
1 - default
2 - TV-Tuner
3 - CD-Changer
4 - TV-Tuner and CD-Changer
5 - Multifunction Steering Wheel
6 - TV-Tuner and Multifunction Steering Wheel
7 - CD-Changer and Multifunction Steering Wheel
8 - TV-Tuner, CD-Changer und Multifunction Steering Wheel

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STG 56 -> Adaptation -> Function 10

-> Channel 001 (Tires)
1930 for 255/45/R17
See http://de.openobd.org/audi/rns.htm#reifen
-> Channel 002 (GALA)
0 - Self calibration
43 - Audi A3 (8P)
45 - Audi A4 (> 2004)
-> Channel 002 (TV in motion)
0 - off
1 - up to 5 km/h
-> Channel 003 (Language)
0 - German
1 - English (UK only)
2 - French
3 - Italian
5 - Spanish
7 - English (USA only)
-> Channel 007 (Settings) 15
+01 - Distance in miles
+02 - Speed in mph
+04 - time in am/pm
+08 - Date in MM:TT:JJJJ
+16 - Repeat voice commands
-> Channel 008 (GALA)
000 - GALA off
001 - Charakteristics 1
002 - Charakteristics 2
003 - Charakteristics 3
004 - Charakteristics 4
005 - Charakteristics 5
255 - GALA via microphone (Bose AudioPilot ?)
-> Channel 010 (Region)
0 - Northern hemisphere
1 - Southern hemisphere
-> Channel 136 (Voice commands)
00005 - LHD (USA)
00013 - RHD (USA)
02632 - RHD (Europe)
03226 - LHD (Europe)

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BlueTooth Codeing
My Coding 10322
# 77 (Phone)
Coding - Function 07
HU = Head Unit (i.e. RNS-D/E)
MFL = Multifunction Steeringwheel
?xxxx: type (car)
0 - with CAN-bus (A2, A3, TT)
1 - D3/C6 High-System
2 - C6 Standard-System
x?xxx: type (Steeringwheel)
0 - non multifunction steering wheel
1 - standard steering wheel
2 - modular steering wheel
xx?xx: installed components
1 - none
2 - MFL
3 - HU
4 - MFL and HU
5 - K-line
6 - MFK and K-line
7 - HU and K-line
8 - MFL, HU and K-line
xxx?x: language for voice control
0 - voice control off
1 - German
2 - English (UK)
3 - French
4 - Italian
5 - Spanish
7 - English (US)
8 - Voice control from external device (i.e. RNS-E)
xxxx?: Language for DIS
0 - no DIS display
1 - German
2 - English (UK)
3 - French
4 - Italian
5 - Spanish
7 - English (US)

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#77 Adaptation 10
-> Channel 128 (Base Volume)
000 - 0dB (no increase/decrease)
001 - +1dB increase
003 - +3dB increase
006 - +6dB increase
128 - -1dB decrease
130 - -3dB decrease
133 - -6dB decrease
-> Channel 129 time after ignition off
000 - 30 Sekunden
001 - 5 Minuten
002 - 10 Minuten
240 - 20 Stunden
-> Channel 131 (Microphone Sensitivity)
000 - 0dB (no increase/decrease)
001 - +1dB increase
002 - +2dB increase
003 - +3dB increase
004 - +4dB increase
005 - +5dB increase
006 - +6dB increase
128 - -1dB decrease
129 - -2dB decrease
130 - -3dB decrease
131 - -4dB decrease
132 - -5dB decrease
133 - -6dB decrease
-> Channel 133 (

activate/deactivate.
-> Channel 134 (handsfree)
0 - handsfree over
1 - handsfree only with mobile in cradle
-> Channel 135 (
default: 1234

-PassKey)

These codes are based on Fitting RNS-E to a

UK spec A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI Sport with retrofit
Bluetooth, Maybe different depending on what option fitted
to your car.

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