I'm afraid you are out of luck until Navteq produces maps for your are. The RNS-E with the current software will only use map DVDs from Navteq. Maybe one day either Navteq makes a map for NZ or Audi changes the provider to one which suppors your area.
Issue in NZ
Hi. This is my 1st post. I did search with no luck and I do realize this is mainly for US unit's but I'll ask anyway.
Sorry about the long post.
I have a 2003 Audi RS6 here in New Zealand and I would like to purchase and install the RNS-E unit. I understand it will work fine with my Phatbox, but here is my problem:
There is NO map's that will work here in NZ. Sure, there are Incar Navigation systems here (for BMW, Honda, Holden and a few others and Navman) Audi cars are popular here but when you call the dealerships they have no clue what you are talking about when you mention Nav-Plus RNS-E (yes, you could say we are a little behind the times here)
Well I called the NZ mapping company that supplies the map's to ALL of the Sat Nav systems here (GeoSmart SmartNav) they said AUDI does not want to invest the 3-400K in doing this for the NZ market but VDO Dayton will have a system in about 3-4 months for Audi's in NZ.
Well, I don't want an aftermarket system for my RS6 and I love the OEM look of the Nav-plus. BMW does it, so how can I make the Nav-plus work with the Geosmart SmartNav maps for the Audi.
I know it's a longshot but thanks anyway.
Sorry about the long post.
I have a 2003 Audi RS6 here in New Zealand and I would like to purchase and install the RNS-E unit. I understand it will work fine with my Phatbox, but here is my problem:
There is NO map's that will work here in NZ. Sure, there are Incar Navigation systems here (for BMW, Honda, Holden and a few others and Navman) Audi cars are popular here but when you call the dealerships they have no clue what you are talking about when you mention Nav-Plus RNS-E (yes, you could say we are a little behind the times here)
Well I called the NZ mapping company that supplies the map's to ALL of the Sat Nav systems here (GeoSmart SmartNav) they said AUDI does not want to invest the 3-400K in doing this for the NZ market but VDO Dayton will have a system in about 3-4 months for Audi's in NZ.
Well, I don't want an aftermarket system for my RS6 and I love the OEM look of the Nav-plus. BMW does it, so how can I make the Nav-plus work with the Geosmart SmartNav maps for the Audi.
I know it's a longshot but thanks anyway.
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Thanks for the reply. It was a stab in the dark. I guess my only alternative to keep the OEM look is to buy the Dayton VDO unit and AV in and use the programmable remote,
I just got of the phone with GeoSmart and they will have a system running that will work with the 2005 Audi OEM systems. I asked about the RSN-E and he said if it has an LVDS screen it should be OK.
Does it have an LVDS screen? Is it Blaupunkt?
Thanks.
Does it have an LVDS screen? Is it Blaupunkt?
Thanks.
Most likely it will be the A6/A8 MMI system, not the A3/A4 RNS-E. The RNS-E is made by Aisin, the A6/A8 navigation unit is made by Becker. AFAIK, Blaupunkt is not making any of the newer Audi Navigation units anymore. You should ask if it's for the A6/A8 or A3/A4. If it's for the A6/A8 it won't work, if it's for the A3/A4 there is a chance that you can retrofit the unit.
Thanks again. Yes, you are right, it will be for the MMI.
Oh well....eventually something will work.
Oh well....eventually something will work.
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