RNS-E Bluetooth Media Handsfree Module - How to Install 

Thanks and glad I could be of help! :)

Wish you luck!

Happy to help!

You're welcome!

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Khan, il faut souder les fils ? Les coller ? Ça n'est pas montre dans la video

Hi, correct, the brown wire provides switched +12V signal and I have my wires in a Y configuration. The black wire can be connected either to ground wire on the harness or the body of RNS-E, since it's all grounded

Hi, if your RNS-E doesn't have AUX in enabled by default, yes, you do need a VCDS cable to enable it

From what I understood then your radio needs to have 0650 software version for AUX to show up after using VCDS. Mine had 0550 and after using VCDS it didnt show up. Already got 0650 but havent tried to use VCDS and still kinda afraid to screw with wires but when I find out then I will let you know if it works with software update.

@@Snipijsany news did it work?

Tad late replying now but if you've got Nav plus, you can get a local garage to program in an aux-in using a VW computer cable- then it'll work!

Hi, try updating your software version to the highest available as they only added the Aux support in later models, otherwise once you change the coding that should be it!

The lower end models have plain steering wheels with no controls, also this setup will bypass the existing “wired” handsfree system and will effectively work as a system independent from the existing Audi one

Either method works as long as it's done in a safe manner but soldering is, of course, much better

Hi, this will only work for integrated RNS-E units (A3, A4, R8, TT). For MMI systems (A5, A6, A8, Q7 etc.) you need an AMI (Audi Music Interface) Bluetooth adapter. Very similar process.

If bluetooth is connected, this means you connected it successfully. The module is turned on when your car is unlocked/doors opened.

search eBay/Amazon for RNS-E units specifically

Hi mate, so long as it’s an RNS-E navigation unit and not a standard stereo it’ll work. And you can most likely use the existing factory microphone, the only thing is it must be re-wired to an input jack to plug into the receiver

Hi, unfortunately this module only allows to work as a handsfree, meaning you can't use the RNS to dial numbers

He says at the start of the video the 'option' he's removing from that plug slot is the AUX cable.

Only the volume I'm afraid

You’re looking for an AMI interface (Audi Music Interface) as the 2008+ A4 is MMI-based.

What bypass? I installed this bluetooth device but now my cd changer does not play anymore. It does see the cd’s tho. Bit weird.

So is it an issue or not? installed it a few mins ago and got the same problem

Maybe you forgot to reconnect antenna cable?

yes I did!

Hey man, unfortunately the stock Audi Bluetooth receiver was only designed to take calls- your best bet would be to install this module and use it to play music and use your Audi one for calls- most phones support dual Bluetooth functions

Branzi, did this work for you? Mine is same in exeo

@@hearty2260 works perfect.

Great, just install by module and forget about mic then. Cheers

Oops. Did you have luck with the update?

@@Adam_G sadly no, it still doesn't display. There is a theory that you have to use VAG COM to enable the Aux in. I'm going to try that once I've figured out cheapest way to do it.

@@HSFCMusicTechnology unofficially, there are cheap replicas available, otherwise you could always find a mechanic who could let you borrow a cable, or use his laptop. Enabling the AUX in is a 5-minute job.

@@HSFCMusicTechnology Lol I've done the bluetooth adapter and VCDS (aka VAG COM) but now need to find a CD burner to install the updated firmware (you can download ISO free online with extra features). I can confirm the cheap replica VCDS cable and software I bought from Aliexpress works tho as I managed to retrofit cruise control and code it in. If it helps the title of my listing is below but there's loads and they should work pretty much the same (just make sure to turn wifi off the laptop you install the hacked VCDS on otherwise it blocks the cable from working). "2021 Popolar Wesheu Vcds V2 21.3 HEX Interface Electric Testers VAG COM 20.12 FOR VW for AUDI Skoda Seat ATMEGA162+16V8+FT232RQ"

@@HSFCMusicTechnology Did you manage to get this working?

Looks like it's connected in the "phone" mode (like old original BT module), best suggestion would be to check the phone settings or try your friends' phones as the kit is designed for streaming... did you resolve it?

No, this is only for RNS-E- please watch my video for the A6 specifically

Hi, did you connect 12V to hot wire or to switched wire? The switched one is only on when radio is, whereas hot wire is always on. However unless you keep your car off for a week, the tiny current draw won't affect your battery at all

Hi, did you connect 12V to hot wire or to switched wire? The switched one is only on when radio is, whereas hot wire is always on. However unless you keep your car off for a week, the tiny current draw won't affect your battery at all

@@Adam_G how can you tell if it’s the hot wire or switched wire? Also what tools did you use to connect the module’s 12v wire to the wire in the car?

Any response to this? I have the same issue where in my rns-e D12 does not look like a switch power

Hi has your B7 got an RNS E head unit? Should be identical to the one in my A3

@@Adam_G They are different wires so i don't know which one i have to connect with

Unfortunately I bought this from a private seller. Search eBay for "Rns-e bluetooth module" and you should find exactly same ones. Cheers

You can indeed!

You should be able to get it coded in via help of VCDS

Hi, you’ll need a VCDS cable to enable it via settings

@@Adam_G yes I have VCDS some reason get error

Also, can you please tell me the firmware version? It is listed in the "Component" field when viewing the radio or navigation tab of VCDS

Hi Jim, unfortunately I have long sold the car and won’t remember the code off the top of my head. If you’re using the RossTech software, it should include a coding helper. My RNS-E head was running the latest available firmware for the 1st generation unit.

@@Adam_G Thanks. I was able to resolve the issue by upgrading to 0260, this allowed me to change the coding to enable the Aux input. I now have Bluetooth audio.

@@Adam_G I’m on version 0300 and I still don’t have aux I’m so confused

@xroot yes you need to enable it with VCDS. If you don't have the option you will need to upgrade the firmware of the unit.

Le fil rouge- 12V signal qui s'allume et s'éteint, le fil rouge et noir? Je pense c'est la terre, tu pouvais le connecter a partie metallique de ta radio

Hi, have you activated the Aux-in option via VCDS?

Hi, have you coded it using VCDS? Should be under media

Yes, did coding, changed value from 1 to 5 and coding got accepted. But think i need to update my RNS-E. I have the old type with CD/TV button and SW:0600, after what i have read i need SW:0650 to make AUX work. What SW does your unit have?

If your unit has aux-in enabled, then no.

@@Adam_G how do you know its turned on? You need a pc with software for that?

@@9strijdr374 you go to CD/TV and check under "Source". If you only have CD and MP3, you don't have it enabled. If you have CD, MP3 and AUX- you do. Cheap clones of VCDS are available online for simple coding like this, or you could visit a mechanic who has a VW cable- enabling AUX is a 2 minute job.

eBay/Amazon sell them

@@Adam_G thanks

Unfortunately, yes, a vcds cable is needed to enable aux-in

How to activate on vcds??

Hi, you have to use VCDS

Any safe method that securely holds the wires together, be it twisting and taping, soldering, shrink tubing etc

Check eBay, Amazon or your local advertising

Hi, please see 1:56 where I explain where to connect +12V and GND, regards

fully working :)

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It was enabled already but under normal circumstances yes

Hi you need old SD cards (SD or SDSC, not SDHC/SDXC) as the navigator is too old to recognise new ones. Try eBay and search for 512MB, 1GB or 2GB SD cards

Máximo las de 2 GB, más de 2 GB no las lee ;)

@@dexonhd8459 unfortunately yes, it’s an old SD card format from mid-2000s

Yep!

eBay, cheers

@@Adam_G i did buy same thing nut it didnt work😵‍💫

search ebay/Amazon

Used my actual phone for filming- this was my emergency smartphone that I keep in the drawer 😉

Hi, I only bought the module on its own, no need for AV input cable- the module simulates straight-in AUX input. Cheers