MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Sat Nav and Car Audio => Topic started by: shooter999 on March 29, 2011, 04:32:45 pm

Title: RCD 510 or MFD2
Post by: shooter999 on March 29, 2011, 04:32:45 pm

Just about to buy an early GT TDI (04 or 05) and would like to install a new stereo.

Apparently with the MFD2 its just plug & play, but with the RCD-510, its more complicated.

Looking for recommendations on the best option and the hassle involved with fitting an rCD510.

Thanks

Title: Re: RCD 510 or MFD2
Post by: Richn83 on March 29, 2011, 05:03:48 pm

RCD is more complicated because of potential battery drain issue associated with the upgrade from 2nd generation stereo to a third generation stereo.  You need to ensure a new enough can gateway.

MFD2 is second generation and will work in any MK5.

So it depends how far down the rabbit hole you want to go alice......

Title: Re: RCD 510 or MFD2
Post by: shooter999 on March 29, 2011, 06:25:43 pm

Hi Richin83

Thanks for the reply. I may go for the simpler method to start off.

I see that you're selling an MFD2 on the classifieds.

Once I get to 25 posts I may be interested in making you an offer (if its still available)

ThHanks