I believe this is first trunk install 
gongratz
gongratz
BT installed in trunk
Not the most elegant, but it was the easiest for me. I won't bore you with details already documented, but I'll list differences that may help give ideas to others.
- All routing to trunk was with CAT5 cable except for power and ground (used heavier gauge). I ran two CAT5 and twisted pair power/GND under the floor molding. I didn't even remove the molding, just shoved the wires under.
- I spliced power from RNS-E harness instead of at fuse box ( I was also too lazy to disconnect the battery, but was carefulnot to short anything while working. Do this at your own risk).
- The Sirius and TEL modules are sitting in a cubby hole on the driver side trunk. I probably will eventually hide them behind the carpet.
If I was to do this again. I wouldn't buy a TEL harness. I would just get the connector and route with CAT5. It seems to work fine.
I believe the power to the RNS-E is constant (you can turn on radio when car is turned off), but when I turn off the car, the BT disables. So I don't think you need to use a power that is switched with ignition.
Now my only problem is getting my Treo650 to send favorites and recent calls to RNS-E .
-- Craig
- All routing to trunk was with CAT5 cable except for power and ground (used heavier gauge). I ran two CAT5 and twisted pair power/GND under the floor molding. I didn't even remove the molding, just shoved the wires under.
- I spliced power from RNS-E harness instead of at fuse box ( I was also too lazy to disconnect the battery, but was carefulnot to short anything while working. Do this at your own risk).
- The Sirius and TEL modules are sitting in a cubby hole on the driver side trunk. I probably will eventually hide them behind the carpet.
If I was to do this again. I wouldn't buy a TEL harness. I would just get the connector and route with CAT5. It seems to work fine.
I believe the power to the RNS-E is constant (you can turn on radio when car is turned off), but when I turn off the car, the BT disables. So I don't think you need to use a power that is switched with ignition.
Now my only problem is getting my Treo650 to send favorites and recent calls to RNS-E .
-- Craig
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I am also planning a trunk install... can you tell me how good the BT signal strength is from back there?
It seems to be pretty strong. If I leave the car on in the garage, I can go well into my house and still have a connection. I did have a concern with mic routing, but it doesn't seem to be an issue.
My only issue now is not transferring recent calls and favortes into memory from my treo650. I was able to do this when I borrowed an '06 A6, but now I cannot get anything into memory except for manual entries into the nav. Any ideas on fixing this?
My only issue now is not transferring recent calls and favortes into memory from my treo650. I was able to do this when I borrowed an '06 A6, but now I cannot get anything into memory except for manual entries into the nav. Any ideas on fixing this?
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