MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Sat Nav and Car Audio => Topic started by: Richn83 on March 09, 2010, 02:02:24 pm

Title: Which version B or C RNS510 with arm-rest MDI in 05 GTI with midline
Post by: Richn83 on March 09, 2010, 02:02:24 pm

As subject, im about to take the plunge on an RNS510 and I have the option to go for a version B, or to wait and get a version C.  From all the searching a reading ive done I am confused which will be best for my needs! 

Things im concerned about:

• Power drain issues on older cars, does version B or C fix these issues?
  I have an MDI for my arm-rest to retro-fit, ive seen somewhere that only works with Version B or older?
  Also being an older car with mid-line and no MFSW will I have any other issues?

The more I read I seem to find conflicting information, can someone help to clarify before I make an expensive mistake!

Alternatively can the version and firmware be updated, so as long as I have a good unit without scratches is there any point in worrying about the other stuff?

Title: Re: Which version B or C RNS510 with arm-rest MDI in 05 GTI with midline
Post by: stealthwolf on March 09, 2010, 03:30:34 pm

C-unit is newer. Fewer issues plus there is more functionality available as the latest firmware is released. You have an older car so even if you went for a B-version, if you wanted to upgrade the firmware, it could potentially lead to power drain issues.

Save save save and go for C and updated canbus.