MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Sat Nav and Car Audio => Topic started by: wisebuddah on September 07, 2011, 07:52:49 pm

Title: Should I attempt to fit an RNS-510?
Post by: wisebuddah on September 07, 2011, 07:52:49 pm

Yup..as per the title, with next to no experience should I personally attempt to replace the bog standard kit in my mk5 GTI with the RNS-510 or am I just asking for trouble? I've watched videos on YouTube and it doesn't look that taxing..thoughts?

Cheers!

Title: Re: Should I attempt to fit an RNS-510?
Post by: Johnny_tro on September 07, 2011, 08:09:07 pm

Me too.....was a bit  :surprised: when I looked at doing it. 1st time to a golf. But it really is dead easy.

My top tip.....TAKE YOU TIME!!!!! Slowly remove the plastic trims etc.

Worst that can happen? you brake a couple of platic clips and you have to get another (dash bits)

Do it  :happy2:

Title: Re: Should I attempt to fit an RNS-510?
Post by: wisebuddah on September 07, 2011, 08:14:58 pm

Cheers dude, I'll give it a go I think.. Have you had any issues since with the sat nav element?

Title: Re: Should I attempt to fit an RNS-510?
Post by: stealthwolf on September 07, 2011, 09:16:10 pm

I've fitted mine myself, as have a few others. It ain't difficult provided you have the right tools. I got some trim removal tools off ebay which helped. Otherwise as above, take your time. get something to cushion the front screen as it'll be very close to the gear lever when you're fiddling with the cables.

Title: Re: Should I attempt to fit an RNS-510?
Post by: Johnny_tro on September 07, 2011, 10:58:50 pm

Issues? no. It's a simple plug and play......and the GPS ariel just plugs in the back and (like most) run it up and sit it just under the top air vent (first part you remove)

Title: Re: Should I attempt to fit an RNS-510?
Post by: wisebuddah on September 07, 2011, 11:02:13 pm

Great, I'll have a go then. I'll let you know how I get on  :smiley:

Title: Re: Should I attempt to fit an RNS-510?
Post by: marcus on September 12, 2011, 08:05:37 pm

Is there an 'easy guide' for doing this?  Or is it really so easy there doesn't have to be one  :confused:

Thanks  :drinking:

Title: Re: Should I attempt to fit an RNS-510?
Post by: golf nutter on September 12, 2011, 08:16:47 pm

maybe wisebuddah will do one on this thread?   :party: 

i would be interested in a novice's attempt at this as my skill level is pretty poor and it's something i may want to upgrade to in the future.

Title: Re: Should I attempt to fit an RNS-510?
Post by: wisebuddah on September 12, 2011, 08:51:25 pm

Yup, sure will. I'm expecting it to arrive in the next day or so..I'll keep you posted.. :wink:

Title: Re: Should I attempt to fit an RNS-510?
Post by: Andy on September 12, 2011, 08:57:54 pm

HERE IS A GUIDE (http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=693)

Title: Re: Should I attempt to fit an RNS-510?
Post by: marcus on September 12, 2011, 08:58:51 pm

Quote from: wisebuddah on September 12, 2011, 08:51:25 pm

Yup, sure will. I'm expecting it to arrive in the next day or so..I'll keep you posted.. :wink:

Nice one, look forward to it.

Also, what is the difference between all of the version numbers - A, B C, etc?  Are they compatible with a 2006 model?

Ta  :happy2:

Title: Re: Should I attempt to fit an RNS-510?
Post by: golf nutter on September 13, 2011, 05:43:03 pm

thanks for the link Andy.

Title: Re: Should I attempt to fit an RNS-510?
Post by: wisebuddah on September 15, 2011, 09:43:50 pm

OK..so I've installed the RNS510.. I found it pretty straight forward as it goes..it's a bit fiddly but if you follow the above install guide you won't go far wrong. I also found the video link below very useful:

http://m.youtube.com/index?desktop_uri=%2F&gl=GB#/watch?v=HNPkS_lQOvA

I'm yet to encounter battery drain, so I'll be keeping my fingers crossed..however for some reason I can't tune into AM stations, which is annoying as I love talksport..Hmmmm..not sure why, I'll have to do some diggin..

Any thoughts?

Title: Re: Should I attempt to fit an RNS-510?
Post by: will130787 on September 20, 2011, 12:41:19 pm

Have you connected both the aerial connections on the back? You should have an FM aerial and an AM aerial iirc