MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Sat Nav and Car Audio => Topic started by: seanieb on November 04, 2017, 11:55:14 am

Title: Rcd 510 straight swap?
Post by: seanieb on November 04, 2017, 11:55:14 am

Looking to slightly improve my standard gti stereo as id like the memory card function. Is it a straight swap from the bog standard system?

Title: Re: Rcd 510 straight swap?
Post by: H18Golf on November 06, 2017, 03:15:07 pm

The RCD510 will be a straight swap for your standard (im guessing RCD300) stereo in as much as the fit.  You will need a new CANBus to stop battery drain.  I got mine from @Eddie-NL (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2345) on here and followed some online guides for fitment.  The stereo is very easy to fit, again have a look online.  The CANBus is a bit of a pain but definitely do-able.

PS.  This is the exact upgrade I done in my car.   :happy2:

Title: Re: Rcd 510 straight swap?
Post by: dronners on November 06, 2017, 07:42:42 pm

just a note on my 08 plate car i didnt need a new canbus controller but better to assume you need it.  most certainly will on anything 07 and older

Title: Re: Rcd 510 straight swap?
Post by: Shoduchi on November 07, 2017, 11:33:15 am

Quote from: dronners on November 06, 2017, 07:42:42 pm

just a note on my 08 plate car i didnt need a new canbus controller but better to assume you need it.  most certainly will on anything 07 and older

08 plate and late 07 won't need an updated CAN Gateway. Even the RNS-510 just needs a GPS antenna that it's fitted above the headunit. It's very easy as well.