RNEG versus Navidrive compatibility
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RNEG versus Navidrive compatibility
Hi. I have the chance to acquire the complete gps C5 roof aerial, complete harness, FM1 and FM2 amplifiers from a RNEG type radio equiped car 2008 - 2016. Will any of these parts be compatible with my Navidrive equipped 2013 3008. thanks
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Re: RNEG versus Navidrive compatibility
Sounds like a downgrade to me - Why on earth would you want an RNEG if you have an NG4??
Apart from that the NG4 is likely to have the services module installed, so it is not a simple operation I'm afraid as a lot of the harness wiring goes to the services module and onto the NG4 for the autonomous geolocation and emergency call systems - that the RNEG doesn't use, so very awkward to trace locations as the harnesses and connections are different.
I cannot think of a single benefit of RNEG over NG4.
Apart from that the NG4 is likely to have the services module installed, so it is not a simple operation I'm afraid as a lot of the harness wiring goes to the services module and onto the NG4 for the autonomous geolocation and emergency call systems - that the RNEG doesn't use, so very awkward to trace locations as the harnesses and connections are different.
I cannot think of a single benefit of RNEG over NG4.
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Re: RNEG versus Navidrive compatibility
I am not downgrading - I want to know which of these components are compatible with the aerial system in my car. One of the faults that comes up is a faulty FM2 amplifier. I just want to know if any of the parts in the complete roof harness I am being offered are compatible with mine.
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Re: RNEG versus Navidrive compatibility
Ok, got you - that makes more sense - I'll need your VIN for the 2008 - pop it up here and I'll run a check for you.
Update - Just checked using some vehicles I have already and no - completely different modules for the different systems and aerial types.
Update - Just checked using some vehicles I have already and no - completely different modules for the different systems and aerial types.
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Re: RNEG versus Navidrive compatibility
hi it is a 3008 hybrid4 VF3**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]. Should come up as a 2012 road registered april 2013
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Re: RNEG versus Navidrive compatibility
So double checked and the parts are different....
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Re: RNEG versus Navidrive compatibility
thanks for that. saved buying bits to swap out for testing
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Re: RNEG versus Navidrive compatibility
No worries, they often can look the same, but the internals are often different depending on the telematics units and aerial configuration / combo.
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Re: RNEG versus Navidrive compatibility
Where are the Maxi Fuses 4 and 5 located? Are they susceptible to damp or dirt?