[vwztips]

The build sheet definitely tells you which infotainment system you have. RNS850 has NAV, 550 does not.

Thanks. Mine has Nav

 

[vwztips]

@vwztips -- Look in the glovebox: if you find the MMI3GP main unit mounted there, you have RNS850. Also indicated on the vehicle inforrmation label as PR-8AY (in the 6th column):
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@vwztips -- Look in the glovebox: if you find the MMI3GP main unit mounted there, you have RNS850. Also indicated on the vehicle inforrmation label as PR-8AY (in the 6th column):
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Thnaks. I have this sheet but it has gotten wet and is not readable

 

[vwztips]

So I have the 850. I have researched a lot of areas for a replacement. Doesn't appear to be any good options. Any suggestions?

 

[vwztips]

The Touareg RNS850 and the Audi MMI 3GP is basically the same thing: the actual head unit is located in the glovebox and what you see in the center console is just the display.

While no expert (like many on this forum I also use the Kremersino K-Smart box that adds Android Auto and Apple Carplay to the RNS850 and it works very well while retaining stock look and functionality) I believe all options for further upgrade come from China and none are exactly cheap.

This is one option: you keep the glovebox unit and just replace the touchscreen, which gives better performance plus AA/Carplay, integrated Android box functionality, and retains all the existing integration with the car.

This is another setup - an Android 13-based screen but not clear how it integrates with the MMI 3GP unit in the glovebox but I assume it's the same idea: just replace the display and keep the RNS850 "brain" - the reviews indicate that's the case: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006610165120.html

Thanks for the reply! That would be nice. Was really hoping for something with RCA outs. Perfectly fine getting rid of all the junk in the glovebox.

 

[vwztips]

Has anyone bought one of these head units?

https://a.co/d/eZhXe1j

Have messaged seller and it is a plug and play which supposedly retains factory functions plus provides RCA out for amp and subwoofer.

Even the factory head unit is made by Alpine, the sound quality is awful even after replacing factory speakers with Focal ones