MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Sat Nav and Car Audio => Topic started by: euroscot on July 01, 2011, 06:18:53 pm

Title: Changing Head Unit
Post by: euroscot on July 01, 2011, 06:18:53 pm

Hi,

I bought myself an Edition 30 which was registered in December 07. I'm wanting to fit a MFD3 RNS 510 version c Head unit but heard it could cause battery drain and VW said they won't fit it as it could interupt the car. Does anybody know if this is compatible with my car?

Title: Re: Changing Head Unit
Post by: Eddie-NL on July 01, 2011, 06:24:19 pm

i would say your car will be fine.
vw don't know much when it comes to retrofitting

Title: Re: Changing Head Unit
Post by: StephenED30 on July 01, 2011, 06:27:09 pm

I’ve got an October 07 57 Reg Edition 30 and does not suffer with battery drain; you really need to get the car scanned with VCDS and find out what cangate way you have fitted. Mine is on Part No SW: 1K0 907 530 L. Hope this helps.  :happy2:

Title: Re: Changing Head Unit
Post by: euroscot on July 01, 2011, 06:40:59 pm

How do I find out the number of my cangate?

Title: Re: Changing Head Unit
Post by: StephenED30 on July 01, 2011, 06:46:21 pm

You need to get it scanned, list of people who can do it here.

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,120.0.html

Title: Re: Changing Head Unit
Post by: euroscot on July 01, 2011, 06:59:46 pm

I think rather than going to all that hastle I'll fit it and see what happens. One thing I can't find is an Ipod cable for it, most sites say the cable is compatible with the RNS 510 (Not 1T0035680C) which mines is.

Title: Re: Changing Head Unit
Post by: StephenED30 on July 01, 2011, 09:12:59 pm

If you want to control an I-pod though the RNS 510 you will need to fit an MDI kit as on the link below. Will give total control of the I-POD from the head unit.

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,29797.0.html

If it helps I have the same head unit as yours with the same part number and all working correctly.

 :happy2:

Title: Re: Changing Head Unit
Post by: Kalpsn2000 on July 01, 2011, 09:24:30 pm

Generally GTI's after March 2007 will be fine regarding the battery drain issues.

Title: Re: Changing Head Unit
Post by: euroscot on July 01, 2011, 09:58:08 pm

Quote from: StephenED30 on July 01, 2011, 09:12:59 pm

If you want to control an I-pod though the RNS 510 you will need to fit an MDI kit as on the link below. Will give total control of the I-POD from the head unit.

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,29797.0.html

If it helps I have the same head unit as yours with the same part number and all working correctly.

 :happy2:

So its not just a case of plugging a cable into the back of the unit? Where can I buy a kit if this is what I need?

Title: Re: Changing Head Unit
Post by: DaveR77 on July 01, 2011, 10:17:03 pm

I'm sure you'll be fine, my Ed30 is Jan07 and I fitted the C version without problems

Quote from: euroscot on July 01, 2011, 09:58:08 pm

So its not just a case of plugging a cable into the back of the unit? Where can I buy a kit if this is what I need?

Don't forget the RNS has a 30 gig HD, you can get plenty of music on there before worrying about MDI/ipod kits (~£150)

Title: Re: Changing Head Unit
Post by: baldwined30 on July 03, 2011, 08:55:57 am

id got for the MFD 2! It was the unit the 07 car came with. I fitted one in mine. Im crap and dont try to fit anything and it was plug and play wiht no worries what so ever! Plus save you some money!

Title: Re: Changing Head Unit
Post by: euroscot on July 03, 2011, 03:03:48 pm

Quote from: baldwined30 on July 03, 2011, 08:55:57 am

id got for the MFD 2! It was the unit the 07 car came with. I fitted one in mine. Im crap and dont try to fit anything and it was plug and play wiht no worries what so ever! Plus save you some money!

Too late, I've got a MFD3.

Title: Re: Changing Head Unit
Post by: baldwined30 on July 06, 2011, 10:45:12 pm

your showing off now!! :happy2: