MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Sat Nav and Car Audio => Topic started by: guygamps on September 29, 2019, 11:06:07 am

Title: Converting an RNS510 from Skoda to VW
Post by: guygamps on September 29, 2019, 11:06:07 am

Hi,
I have an R32 mk5 with a RNS510 install (with DAB, and Bluetooth modules) but the RNS 510 recently died (I believe the fault is on the tuner board)  so I got a replacement on ebay which was cheaper than having it repaired, the replacement  is working perfectly, but since it is from a Skoda I note the following:

1: Skoda splash screen on start up
2: Green back light to buttons

Are ither of these programmable via a firmware change to VW?

Another idea, since I stall have the old broken one, can I swap out the front panels, this would sort out the LED colour and the mismatch font, but of course won't provide any firmware change from Skoda splash screen to VW.  Is it easy to remove a complete fitted unit, and then remove the front fascia  and replace?

Guy

Title: Re: Converting an RNS510 from Skoda to VW
Post by: DaveyBoyWonder on October 04, 2019, 12:58:52 pm

Don't think its possible or at least not without a load of aggro. Flog the Columbus on briskoda or something and buy an RNS510.

Title: Re: Converting an RNS510 from Skoda to VW
Post by: pudding on October 04, 2019, 04:21:17 pm

Agreed!  Both requirements can be done but it's a faff, especially changing the illumination, which is indeed a swap over of the face plates.