RNS-E coding and adaptation
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IntroductionTo make the RNS-E work properly, it must be soft coded to match your Audi's platform and installed options. This is done via VCDS (aka VAG-COM), which is a special cable to be connected between your computer and the car's OBDII diagnostic port. The VCDS software application, running on your computer with the Windows operating system, allows you to perform a myriad of tasks, including soft coding, adaptation, reading and clearing of DTC (diagnostic trouble code), and much, much more. VCDS is developed specifically for the VAG family of cars. Generic OBDII scanners won't work because they do not perform brand-specific functions.
The first time you run VCDS, and each time the VCDS software is updated, you must first test the interface. Just follow the prompts on the screen. The rest of this document assumes that VCDS has been installed, connected, tested and is ready to use. Turn on your car's ignition to begin. Start the VCDS application, on the main VCDS window, under Select control module, click Select, then in the next window, click either 56-Radio or 37-Navigation to access the RNS-E. You will then be connected to the RNS-E's onboard controller. Soft CodingThe RNS-E's part number, description, current soft coding and workshop code is shown on the screen, along with other information. The soft code is 7 digits long, the first digit on the left is always 0. The settings for the remaining digits are described in the section below, as indicated by the question mark. You must set the coding appropriately for the car platform and its installed options. On the B5 (type 8D) Audi A4/S4/RS4 platform, use the A6 (4B) setting. B6 platform should be either A4 (8E) or A4 Cabriolet (8H).To change the coding, click Recode - 07, then enter the desired 7-digit code into the pop-up box. You can leave the workshop code and importer number untouched. When you are done, click Do it! to set the new code.
0?xxxxx: Model
1 = Lamborghini
2 = Audi A3 (8P)
3 = Audi A4 (8E)
4 = Audi A4 Cabriolet (8H)
5 = Audi A6 (4B)
6 = Audi TT (8J)
7 = Audi R8 (42)
0x?xxxx: Treble Speaker Diagnosis / Optical Parking Aid
0 = Front Treble Speaker Diagnosis active (not Audi A4 Cabriolet)
+1 = Front Treble Speaker Diagnosis inactive (only Audi A4 Cabriolet)
+2 = Optical Parking Aid installed/active
0xx?xxx: Sound Characteristic
0 = Sound Characteristic linear
1 = Audi A4 (8E)
2 = Audi A6 (4B)
3 = Audi A4 Cabriolet (8H)
4 = Audi TT (8J)
5 = Audi A3 (8P)
9 = Bose Sound System
0xxx?xx: Telephone Preparation
1 = Telephone Preparation NOT installed
2 = Telephone Preparation without Comfort Functionality
3 = Telephone Preparation (Aftermarket Retrofit)
4 = Base Plate (Nokia - Remote Feed Voltage for Microphone inactive)
5 = Telematic Europa (Remote Feed Voltage for Microphone inactive)
6 = Telephone Preparation for North American Region (NAR)
7 = Telephone Preparation with Comfort Functionality
0xxxx?x: Equipment I
+1 = Standard/Basic Value - Add to the Sum of Options below
+1 = Audi Music Interface (AMI/PR-UF7) installed
+2 = Satellite Radio (SIRIUS/XM) installed
+4 = Analog Input (AUX/PR-UF0/UF1/UF2) installed
0xxxxx?: Equipment II
+1 = Standard/Basic Value - Add to the Sum of Options below
+1 = TV-Tuner (PR-QV1/QV9) installed
+2 = CD-Changer or iPod/USB-Interface (PR-7A2/7A5/UF1/UF2) installed
+4 = Multi-Function-Steering Wheel (MFSW) installed
AdaptationIn addition to the soft coding described in the section above, you must also set the adaptation channels to match your car. To view and change these, click Adaptation - 10. A window will then pop up that lets you select a channel, read its value, and set it. When changing a value, most of the time you must first enter it into the Test Value field and then click Test. If the test succeeds, then the Save button will become enabled. Click it to save the value.
Channel 001: Tire Circumference
The tire circumference is being adapted in "mm".
1775 - 155/65R15 1790 - 145/80R14 1803 - 175/60R15
1806 - 185/50R16 1815 - 165/65R15 1895 - 185/65R15
1910 - 205/60R15 1930 - 205/55R16 1930 - 205/55R16
1930 - 225/45R17 1935 - 195/65R15 1935 - 195/65R15
1937 - 255/35R18 1940 - 225/40R18 1940 - 255/40R17
1940 - 255/40R17 1943 - 225/40R18 1960 - 215/55R16
1960 - 235/50R16 1964 - 235/45R17 1967 - 235/40R18
2010 - 225/45R18 2016 - 255/35R19 2016 - 255/40R18
2040 - 235/45R18 2060 - 225/60R16 2065 - 245/45R18
2070 - 225/55R17 2074 - 225/55R17 2092 - 215/65R16
2092 - 255/35R20 2114 - 235/50R18
Channel 002: Wheel Pulse
The wheel pulse describes the amount of wheel pulses per revolution.
If value 0 is entered the system calibrates automatically itself
after several kilometers and inputs a value.
43 = Audi A3 (8P) / Audi TT (8J)
45 = Audi A4 (8E)
Channel 003: Language (Screen)
0 = German
1 = English (UK)
2 = French
3 = Italian
5 = Spanish
6 = Portuguese
7 = English (North America)
Channel 004: Back-Up Camera
0 = Back-Up Camera not installed
1 = Back-Up Camera installed - Lamborghini
2 = Back-Up Camera installed - DDP/RNS-E HIGH
3 = Back-Up Camera installed - BAP/RNS-E PU
Channel 005: Speed Threshold (Video Input)
0 = Switch off once moving
1 = Switch off once speed >5 km/h
Channel 007: Expanded Settings
+01 = Distance unit in miles
+02 = Speed unit in MPH
+04 = Time format in 12-hours
+08 = Date format in MM/DD/YYYY
+16 = Repeat voice commands
Channel 008: Volume Characteristic (GALA function)
000 = GALA function Off
001 = Level 1
002 = Level 2
003 = Level 3
004 = Level 4
005 = Level 5
255 = GALA via microphone (Bose Audiopilot)
Channel 010: Region
0 = Europe/North America
1 = Australia/South America
2 = South Africa
Channel 011: Language (Speech Recognition)
0 = German
1 = English
2 = French
3 = Italian
5 = Spanish
Channel 018: Start Screen
The start screen setting has to correspond with the control module coding,
e.g. a S3 start screen doesn't work with an A4 coding.
0 = Standard Start Screen
1 = Audi S3 Start Screen
2 = Audi S4 Start Screen
3 = Audi RS4 Start Screen
4 = Audi TT Start Screen
5 = Audi R8 Start Screen
Channel 065: Read Test
Set to 1 to initiate test, value will not be saved.
Channel 066: Self Test
Set to 1 to initiate test, value will not be saved.
Channel 067: CD/DVD Drive
000 - Normal/Eject-Button enabled
001 = Eject CD/DVD (will not be saved)
255 = Eject-Button disabled/locked (Anti-theft/Rental car mode)
Channel 068: Screen Test
Values will not be saved, they only act as initiation for each Test Picture.
0 = No Test Picture
1 = Test Picture: Red
2 = Test Picture: Green
3 = Test Picture: Blue
4 = Test Picture: White
5 = Test Picture: Black
6 = Test Picture: Checkerboard
7 = Test Picture: Checkerboard (inverted)
8 = Test Picture: 64 Gray Scales (vertical Bars)
9 = Test Picture: Special
Channel 069: Display Mechanism
000 = Display closed
001 = Display open
200 = Display half open (Obstacle)
255 = Position undefined
Channel 070: Display Brightness
0 = 0% Brightness (Display Off)
1 = 20% Brightness
2 = 40% Brightness
3 = 60% Brightness
4 = 80% Brightness
5 = 100% Brightness
Channel 099: Transport Mode
Only applies to models without Gateway/Diagnostic Interface for Databus.
0 = Transport Mode inactive
1 = Transport Mode active
Channel 111: Reset
Set to 1 to perform a system reset/restart, value is not saved.
Channel 114: FM Frequency
Range: 875...1080
Channel 117: Signal Test (Output)
0 = Fader Center & Balance Center
1 = Fader Front & Balance Left
2 = Fader Front & Balance Right
3 = Fader Rear & Balance Left
4 = Fader Rear & Balance Right
Channel 136: Driver Position
Set the voice prompts relative to driver position.
RNS-E Basic
03226 = Left-Hand-Drive (LHD)
02632 = Right-Hand-Drive (RHD)
RNS-E High/US
00005 = Left-Hand-Drive (LHD)
00013 = Right-Hand-Drive (RHD)
Restart the RNS-EAfter recoding or changing adaptation values on the RNS-E, it is often necessary to "reboot" it to have the changes take effect. To do so, press and hold the FM/AM (North America version) or Radio (Europe version) button and the Setup button simultaneously until the screen goes dark and the startup splash screen appears. |
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