Sirius satellite tuner for RNS-E
 

I've bought a pre-owned '06 A4 equipped with RNS-E and it came with XM tuner (part # 8E0 035 593 E). This XM tuner works fine but I personally prefer Sirius so I decided to swap it for Sirius tuner. According to most internet sources (i.e http://www.audiworld.com/tech/elec121.shtml), the right Sirius tuner I needed was 8E0 035 593 D.
I've bought it on eBay, however when I installed it, the radio didn't display anything besides "Call 1.888.539.SIRIUS to subscribe". It didn't play any of the preview channels, nor channel 184, which is needed for activation. I though that the unit was defective, returned it and got another one withsame part#. Same story.
I thencalled Audi dealer and I've been told that the right Sirius tuner for my car is actually 8E0 035 593 F.
Does it mean that siteswww.audiworld.com , http://www.navplus.us listincorrect part numbers?
Has anybody heard about 8E0 035 593 F? Is it the same as 8E0 035 593?
I'm confused now.

RE: Sirius satellite tuner for RNS-E
 

Have you tried to call the number and given the subscription number? It is possible the RNS-E unit needs to be re-programmed to know it has a Sirius unit attached and not an XM unit.

RE: Sirius satellite tuner for RNS-E
 

Sure I did call Sirius and of course it didn't work because in order for the unit to be activated it needs to be tuned to channel 184. Like I saidthe RNS-E didn't even allow me to change channels on the tuner.
When I connected 8E0 035 593 D to myRNS-E it just says "Sirius", but that's about it, no channels, no sounds... So it does recognize it as Sirius tuner but it apparently can't communicate with it.
I haven't heard anything about reprogramming RNS-E. How is it done?

Also, I'm wondering if anybody has Audi A4 B7 with RNS-E and Sirius. And if yes then what's the Sirius tuner part #?

RE: Sirius satellite tuner for RNS-E
 

You will need a VAG-COM device to do it yourself or take it to your local Audi shop or the dealer and have them do the change. It may cost $100 (1 shop hour).

RE: Sirius satellite tuner for RNS-E
 

Finally got myself 8E0 035 593 FSirius tuner. Just as the dealer told me. Works perfect with my RNS-E setup. No reprogramming was needed. Apparently the info such as http://www.audiworld.com/tech/elec121.shtmlis wrong. Unfortunately it's the only info that pops out when you do a Google search.

RE: Sirius satellite tuner for RNS-E
 

I was going to find out for you. I just put an RSN-E (came with the stock radio) in my car. Works great with the Sirius, and my ipod! (Dice Connector)

RE: Sirius satellite tuner for RNS-E
 

Out of curiosity, what part # is your Sirius tuner?

Sirius
 

I have the correct sirius you need. I want the Xm unit. We can swap and I will pay for postage. Or buy you xm and sell my sirius. I have 1 channel I listen to and it's not on sirius. Frank Wargo. 781-858-9547 my 2007 rs4 has the rns unit that works for yours