MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Sat Nav and Car Audio => Topic started by: Lyons on August 20, 2011, 02:54:37 pm

Title: Retrofitting Bluetooth with RCD310
Post by: Lyons on August 20, 2011, 02:54:37 pm
Can anyone tell me if the OEM Bluetooth can be retro fitted to a Mk6 GTD with an RCD310?

If so, how do you see the calls, phonebook etc? Is the highline screen enough?
Title: Re: Bluetooth with RCD310
Post by: JoeGTD11 on August 22, 2011, 11:15:56 am
I have the OEM bluetooth factory fitted to my GTD and I did have the RCD 310. I have since retro-fitted an RNS 510.

The BT works fine with the RCD 310 in a more limited capacity than the RNS. When you receive/make a call the radio will mute and "PHONE" will appear in the radio display. The call audio will come through the speakers. The MFD though will display everything you need - phone book, call register, etc, so to answer your question, the highline screen in conjunction with the steering wheel buttons is enough.
Also, BT audio will work with the RCD (e.g. you can play your iPhone music via bluetooth).

The RNS does give much better phone integration though!
Title: Re: Bluetooth with RCD310
Post by: Lyons on August 22, 2011, 01:55:14 pm
Perfect, thanks very much.

Its for a mates Mk6, but as I have a Parrot I've never really followed the threads on here about the OEM bluetooth kit.

Do the part numbers vary depending on car? Or is it 1 kit will fit all?

What parts do I need?

Can it all be fitted, then the car driven prior to coding?! I'll be fitting it but will then need to take the car to get coded.
Title: Re: Retrofitting Bluetooth with RCD310
Post by: Lyons on August 24, 2011, 11:11:54 am
Is there no way to retrofit the bluetooth and retain the MDI?
Title: Re: Retrofitting Bluetooth with RCD310
Post by: alexperkins on August 24, 2011, 11:57:48 am
You should be able to have both
Title: Re: Retrofitting Bluetooth with RCD310
Post by: Lyons on August 24, 2011, 12:19:57 pm
Have you ever retrofitted Bluetooth Alex, or know what's involved?
Title: Re: Retrofitting Bluetooth with RCD310
Post by: alexperkins on August 24, 2011, 12:42:37 pm
I have (and fitted) bluetooth and MDI on my RNS 510 and it works perfectly together buddy
Title: Re: Retrofitting Bluetooth with RCD310
Post by: Lyons on August 24, 2011, 01:08:24 pm
You fitted the Bluetooth?

What parts are needed? Does it vary betwen Mk5 and Mk6?

Random question, can the parts be installed and car driven until the coding is done at a later date?! Or does it all need done at the same time?
Title: Re: Retrofitting Bluetooth with RCD310
Post by: alexperkins on August 24, 2011, 01:09:53 pm
Yep.

It can all be installed and driven until the coding is done - it just won't work properly.

Parts on the mk5/mk6 are generally the same apart from the model number as the mk6 have a white MFD instead of red
Title: Re: Retrofitting Bluetooth with RCD310
Post by: Lyons on August 24, 2011, 01:21:19 pm
Any idea on part numbers for the Mk6, and what exactly is needed?

Title: Re: Retrofitting Bluetooth with RCD310
Post by: alexperkins on August 24, 2011, 01:22:00 pm
Im afraid not :( Though I'm sure someone on here can answer that one
Title: Re: Retrofitting Bluetooth with RCD310
Post by: DamoP on August 24, 2011, 08:25:06 pm
have a look at this

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,33961.0.html
Title: Re: Bluetooth with RCD310
Post by: jamesaitken on May 06, 2015, 01:19:36 pm
Joe,

I know this from so long ago but wonder if you can help.

I have an RCD310 with factory bluetooth and am installing a RNS510. Are the bluetooth components the same. I.e will it work straight away or does the RNS510 need a different bluetooth set up?

Thanks so much


I have the OEM bluetooth factory fitted to my GTD and I did have the RCD 310. I have since retro-fitted an RNS 510.

The BT works fine with the RCD 310 in a more limited capacity than the RNS. When you receive/make a call the radio will mute and "PHONE" will appear in the radio display. The call audio will come through the speakers. The MFD though will display everything you need - phone book, call register, etc, so to answer your question, the highline screen in conjunction with the steering wheel buttons is enough.
Also, BT audio will work with the RCD (e.g. you can play your iPhone music via bluetooth).

The RNS does give much better phone integration though!