RNEG versus Navidrive compatibility

[Dormouse]

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

[GiveMeABreak]

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.

[Dormouse]

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.

[GiveMeABreak]

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.

[Dormouse]

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

[GiveMeABreak]

So double checked and the parts are different....

[Dormouse]

thanks for that. saved buying bits to swap out for testing

[GiveMeABreak]

No worries, they often can look the same, but the internals are often different depending on the telematics units and aerial configuration / combo.

[Dormouse]

Where are the Maxi Fuses 4 and 5 located? Are they susceptible to damp or dirt?