RNS-E Bluetooth Media Handsfree Module - How to Install

This is a video on how to install a Bluetooth Handsfree Kit for my Audi A3. This should work for the following vehicles with an RNS-E head unit
-Audi A3/S3/RS3 8P
-Audi A4/S4/RS4 B7
-Audi A6/Allroad C5
-Audi R8 1st gen.
-Audi TT 8J
-Seat Exeo
-Lamborghini Gallardo
Any questions, post them below and I'll try my best to answer them!

[@danbodnar1727]

Thanks for the video. I installed a similar kit today in my A3 and used your video to help locate the correct wires to tap into to power the kit properly. Saved me time and a lot of guesswork! A few installation tips I discovered: Use the Audi version of the removal keys...I tried cheap knock-offs that did not engage with the head unit. Audi versions cost me 16USD from a local dealer. Another way to check if you have connected properly to switched 12VDC is to watch the Bluetooth connection in the settings function on your phone...status should change from connected to not-connected after car is shut off, key removed from ignition, and driver's door opened and closed. Cheers!

[@KhanKhan-gk3on]

FR: Mettez le "+" (fil rouge du module) sur D13 et le "-" (fil noir du module) sur D12 pour que le module s'éteigne quelques secondes ou minutes après avoir éteint l'autoradio ou le contact de la voiture. Donc ça n'usera pas la batterie. EN: Put the "+" (red wire of the module) on D13 and the "-" (black wire of the module) on D12 so that the module turns off a few seconds or minutes after turning off the car radio or the car ignition. So it won't wear out the battery.

[@ismaelbarca1]

Bonjour vous pouvez m’aider

[@Jackchirak97]

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

[@philippos2010]

thank you very much for the detailed instructions. for anyone who thinks that the bluetooth won't turn off: if you connect the right pins check the blue light of the bluetooth. when you lock the car after 2 minutes it will shut down and stops blinking.

[@rezolution1177]

Cheers for the informative video. It was pleasant to watch it too, great camera work with the mic cable :) I guess i have to order a kit too. All the best

[@Adam_G]

Thanks and glad I could be of help! :)

[@zorky101]

I know this video is old, but there should be a factory spot for the microphone in the dome light housing

[@rubanyogasundaram7482]

Thanks Adam G . i did follow the video and it worked smoothly as expected. very helpful. thank you. 👍

[@mattiathoma2335]

You didn‘t even show the way you did it exactly?!

[@Etiennegpeters]

Great video going to do it to my audi a4 tomorrow

[@Adam_G]

Wish you luck!

[@kanagalingamseyanthan1249]

Hi can you explin how conect the red and red and black wire please .i cant find the conect colour thank you

[@mully6262]

Awesome video mate, very detailed 👍👍

[@HeniekKopyto]

Hey. Thanks, i learn this montage and my car is better now 😃

[@Adam_G]

Happy to help!

[@taspatspro]

Amazing video. Super helpful bro 👌👌👌👌

[@monstryoz9914]

Thank you for video!

[@Adam_G]

You're welcome!

[@chrisdonnelly4]

Thanks for the video. I tried it this evening. My wire for connector 13 was white, not pink... Then I discovered that my RNS-E has no Aux in on the menu as it's running 2007 software. Oops. I've ordered a DVD to update the software on the RNS-E to 2021. Hopefully that will sort it out and enable the Aux in. I'll let you know...

[@Adam_G]

Oops. Did you have luck with the update?

[@HSFCMusicTechnology]

@@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.

[@Adam_G]

@@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.

[@androiderification]

@@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"

[@mokad]

@@HSFCMusicTechnology Did you manage to get this working?

[@pzrust]

Hi, thanks for the perfect video, however I have a question. Where do you connect red +12V cable? Did you just attached to the brown cable? So it kind of looks like letter "Y"? Where did connect the black wire, into a socket or anywhere on the side of the radio since it is the "ground" cable? Thank you very much!

[@Adam_G]

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

[@23belaal]

Really helpful vid! I just bought my Audi a4 b7 convertible. Need some help though. I have the navigation plus stereo and managed to connect Bluetooth for calling but obv not music. So I found the adapter you are installing however the description on the adapter says car needs aux/ usb which after some research should be in glove box but I don’t have that. And the one I found doesn’t have the jack for mic. Should I buy and will it still work? Any advice please 🙏🏽

[@Adam_G]

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!

[@ChuuuuCKie]

Hello, good Video! Do you have a Link, were i can order this setup?

[@jamesbyrom1964]

Hi There I’ve just done this and a software update but the unit still doesn’t show aux? So you know why this may be? Many thanks in advance.

[@simondarrie666]

I have a 2009 s3 with that head unit , did you just splice into the wires , very good video mate

[@Adam_G]

yes I did!

[@taylorbullet]

Can you send the link where you bought it from ? As I have bought one but doesn't work like its supposed to

[@cihankoyuncu6260]

Hello i bought the same device but without the mic one. Can we add mic later on?

[@baremats91]

I bought this kit and installed it, got connected to the BT unit, but my RNS-E wont show aux even after i coded it to have aux input

[@Adam_G]

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

[@baremats91]

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?

[@cavedweller8814]

Does it work on BNS-5.0 ?

[@rv1539]

Hi, I tried D13 (red) and D12 (black) but my Bluetooth keeps powered on even when I shut down the car completely and it's locked. Any idea what could be the issue? I'm using a similar bluetooth module just with a bypass quadlock to keep the CD-changer available. Thanks in advance!

[@meijboomm]

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.

[@zukexx7812]

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

[@vincenzomorisco6481]

hi, first of all I wanted to tell you that I really enjoyed your video :D. I wanted to ask you, since i've seen from other videos that they code the aux port for the Rsn-e using VCDS, if you did this or you just plugged your bluetooth module and everything worked? thanks in advance for the reply

[@Adam_G]

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

[@Snipijs]

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.

[@lorishoti3138]

@@Snipijsany news did it work?

[@fabioferreira3495]

Thanks for the video. I installed a kit today, the all details like your video. But I have one problem, the connection between the iPhone and the radio is ok but when I play music from KZbin or Spotify it doesn't work, that is, the Bluetooth connection is made but the car's speakers do not transmit the sound from the cell phone. What could it be? can anyone help? Thanks

[@Adam_G]

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?

[@mapperofalthistory03]

Can it work for 2006 audi a6 mmi low basic 2g without navigation? Thanks

[@ASTAR07777]

What’s the dongle used before putting in the bluetooth system called?

[@rhyswills1490]

Hi I’ve fitted the Bluetooth module exactly like you have and I’ve also charged to coding on the radio for aux input but it does not show me a aux option on the stereo, only cd and mp3. What else do I have to do?

[@Adam_G]

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!

[@Tajjy21]

Does the red wire from the module connect to D13 and the black wire to D12? Do you cut both wires and solder it together or can they be twisted together?

[@Adam_G]

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

[@stefanstankovic3046]

I have tried to install and did everything like in video, but maybe I made a mistake because I didn't turned off the car. Now I am facing the problem that radio is not working at all. Is there maybe some Audi Security Mechanism that triggers on at the moment where power cable is unattached while car is still turned on or something? Can you please help me to solve this?

[@agranauts]

Maybe you forgot to reconnect antenna cable?

[@agranauts]

Can thos module be used for phone aswell? My aux is working and programmed, but was wondering if it can be used as phone ( entering nr on rnse etc)?

[@Adam_G]

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

[@dmx666uk]

Thank you

[@istvan662]

When i pull of the keys them are getting out... how i can fix this?

[@AMS_KustomDipz]

Is the mic part actually needed? I thought these cars have all the mics built in around the car and the controls on the steering wheel, or is this just a simple way of bypassing that or to save using the phone speaker?

[@Adam_G]

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

[@zuperzleeper]

What is the original plug you're removing for? By replacing it with this new one from the bluetooth what goes changes?

[@tylerstatham2230]

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

[@Jackchirak97]

You didnt show HOW you connected the wires ?? Pull, push, twist, soldering ? Help please

[@Adam_G]

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

[@halidparacki252]

Where you connect red wire? You show only black wire on video...thank you

[@Adam_G]

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

[@angelorua2540]

hello good video, I would like to know if the product works for audi a6 2005.

[@Adam_G]

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

[@jamiedaly97]

Looking for a conversion kit for my Audi 2010 A4 for Bluetooth and hand free for my phone will this kit work for my car also??

[@Adam_G]

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

[@pontead3724]

hey, i installed that device but my bluetooth transmitter immediately started flashing the blue light. have I connected the power incorrectly? i didn't have a red / pink cable just white pink. bluethoot also connected even though the rnse is not on.

[@Adam_G]

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

[@PaulSmith-kt8bc]

how you enable AUX on radio i got same radio and bluetooth and wired same RNS-E audi navigation plus

[@Adam_G]

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

[@PaulSmith-kt8bc]

@@Adam_G yes I have VCDS some reason get error

[@022rty]

Time for a new phone my dude

[@Adam_G]

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

[@gatogg7993]

Do this device work in a 2006 A8 quattro and where i have to connect it my navigation is in the trunk

[@Adam_G]

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.

[@cameronharle9563]

Will this work on Audi S3 8P, I have Bose unit, the car doesn’t show an aux input, so I will need to code it… however it has Handsfree for the phone which works so there must be a mic somewhere, will this still work, or will I need to run a new mic along with the Adapter

[@Adam_G]

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

[@dexonhd8459]

Como puedo activar el aux?

[@Adam_G]

Hi, you have to use VCDS

[@MrPeGGaming]

Hey man, where did you get this module from ? Lal the ones I have found have said they will not work with Audi Nav Plus

[@Adam_G]

search eBay/Amazon for RNS-E units specifically

[@9strijdr374]

Can you use the steeringwheel buttons to control the music?

[@Adam_G]

Only the volume I'm afraid

[@aliamri1763]

I bought exactly the same, but the auxs did not appear, and there was no sound

[@Adam_G]

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

[@wass4096]

Where can you buy this Bluetooth from

[@branzi4761]

Hi mate. I already have bluetooth in my car, but it works just for phone calls. Is there any other option to make this possible (for playing music via bluetooth from mobile phone) or I have to do same thing u did here? Thanks!

[@Adam_G]

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

[@hearty2260]

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

[@branzi4761]

@@hearty2260 works perfect.

[@hearty2260]

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

[@Jackchirak97]

I don't have AUX in my Audi A4 B7 (2005), will it work ?

[@Adam_G]

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

[@dlier-a9473]

Hey mate i fot same as ur adapter for my 2007 audi a4 b7 i cant do it can u help me Thanks

[@Adam_G]

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

[@dlier-a9473]

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

[@MobbinAMVS]

Hi, Adam i connected my module to the same wires (like in your video) but the Bluetooth module is always on even when car is locked 10 hours after i can still connected to Bluetooth will this drain my battery faster,even if it's a small draw? 🤔

[@Adam_G]

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]

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

[@mokad]

@@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?

[@tajsingh7924]

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

[@daytonagrayghost]

Thanks Adam for the great tutorial. I have the same unit and I am attempting the same addition. My unit is not coded for the AUX input. I am using VCDS to code the radio. My factory code is 0209117 and as I understand it, I must change the second to last digit to 5 so the new code should be 0209157 but this code is rejected. Can you tell me what code you have in your unit?

[@daytonagrayghost]

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

[@Adam_G]

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.

[@daytonagrayghost]

@@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.

[@bronsonwilke2934]

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

[@daytonagrayghost]

@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.

[@blackphuma2]

Can you use sds too?

[@robertstevens7053]

How to enable aux do I need vcd

[@Adam_G]

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

[@imyy2559]

How to activate on vcds??

[@erwinvromans80]

Were can i buy that thing.

[@Adam_G]

Check eBay, Amazon or your local advertising

[@liu007qi]

My car is a 2010 Audi A6, can I use this kit?

[@Adam_G]

You can indeed!

[@kingbarasambe9893]

Link adapter?

[@KnuckleChin]

Can you provide a link to this Bluetooth unit?

[@Adam_G]

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

[@beerus80770]

Salut sur quoi je dois brancher le fil rouge et le fil rouge et noir ? Merci

[@Adam_G]

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

[@Salvo-yv7mb]

hi, where can I buy it?

[@Adam_G]

Check eBay, Amazon or your local advertising

[@exposethetruth1572]

Hi mate where did u get that Bluetooth adaptor?

[@Adam_G]

eBay/Amazon sell them

[@exposethetruth1572]

@@Adam_G thanks

[@andyk7714]

did you not have to code aux in

[@Adam_G]

It was enabled already but under normal circumstances yes

[@IllyMcPhatic]

how is the phone function?

[@Adam_G]

fully working :)

[@willsprigg1633]

Does it need coding into the RNS-E unit?

[@Adam_G]

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

[@9strijdr374]

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

[@Adam_G]

@@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.

[@veronicafer5966]

Hola! He comprado este navegador, y he comprado varias Tarjetas SD y ninguna la reconoce. ¿Alguien sabe cuál le sirve exactamente y de qué marca? gracias 😀

[@Adam_G]

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

[@dexonhd8459]

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

[@Adam_G]

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

[@Jepu03]

wher did u ordered tha thing?

[@Adam_G]

eBay, cheers

[@Jepu03]

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

[@RAMANOFFICIAL1]

LINK TO BUY ????

[@Adam_G]

search ebay/Amazon

[@alvarocarosanchez371]

Valid Audi a3 8p 2005?

[@Adam_G]

Yep!

[@Vichet192]

Hey mein Freund

[@paulmarkus7007]

Hi @Adam G. To enable aux do I need only VCDS cable and coding it or do i have to buy 32-pin A/V input connector( audio aux tool)? All the best.

[@Adam_G]

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