MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: OLLIE_JETTA_MK5 on November 04, 2011, 09:07:50 pm

Title: upgrade can gateway
Post by: OLLIE_JETTA_MK5 on November 04, 2011, 09:07:50 pm
I want an rcd 510 and i have jetta registered Feb 2007 , my car has all optional extras not sure if this makes a difference to what gateway I have , to upgrade it , can it be done by myself ? Is it just a box you plug in or what ? Where can I find etc ?

Sorry for the confusing question
Title: Re: Re: upgrade can gateway
Post by: jason_rmh on November 05, 2011, 02:22:13 am
Hi,
I've recently fitted an rcd 510 to my mk5 golf.
The head unit itself will fit straight in.
You may need a fakra adapter to fit the aerial into the back of the rcd510.
Also, to prevent battery drain problems you need to make sure your can gateway is version L or higher.
The gateway will need coding in vcds, if you change it.
Hope this helps.
Title: Re: Re: upgrade can gateway
Post by: jason_rmh on November 05, 2011, 02:24:36 am
The gateway is a plastic module that is either in the drivers footwell or up behind the steering column.
Un plug your old one, plug in new one, code up with vcds.
You will probably find one on eBay for around £60. I got mine from ebay.
Thanks
Jas
Title: Re: upgrade can gateway
Post by: OLLIE_JETTA_MK5 on November 05, 2011, 08:20:38 am
Anyone who can do this for me ? I'll get the maccies in and travel of coarse , I live in staffordshire :) thanks
Title: Re: upgrade can gateway
Post by: holepunch on November 05, 2011, 03:18:39 pm
Ben at Shark Performance did mine. Top Bloke!!
Title: Re: upgrade can gateway
Post by: SteveP on November 05, 2011, 06:08:02 pm
My 07 Jetta was fine with 3rd gen headunit, but without a VCDS scan to confirm the version you have you won't know.
Title: Re: upgrade can gateway
Post by: Jussa on November 05, 2011, 06:58:04 pm
I'd rather shag a 3am hippo of a munter than go through trying to fit that canbus again  :signLOL:
I can honestly say it was the worst job ever!!!  :fighting:
Title: Re: upgrade can gateway
Post by: heady2010 on November 05, 2011, 08:51:28 pm
Cant some of them just be updated without having to buy an L or higher version? Came stumbled across this, dont know if this is right? http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/Navigation_System_(RNS510)_Retrofitting
Title: Re: Re: upgrade can gateway
Post by: jason_rmh on November 06, 2011, 06:04:05 am
The L gateway upgrade applies when upgrading head unit on gte mk5 golf, could be different on the jetta.

Ollie I'm down your way today, I've pm'd you, let me know if you want to be pop over to see which gateway you currently have.
Thanks
Jas
Title: Re: upgrade can gateway
Post by: kalu on November 06, 2011, 11:11:59 am
Quote from: heady2010 on November 05, 2011, 08:51:28 pm
Cant some of them just be updated without having to buy an L or higher version? Came stumbled across this, dont know if this is right? http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/Navigation_System_(RNS510)_Retrofitting

Yes your right, earlier versions can be updated to work with RNS510 :)
Title: Re: upgrade can gateway
Post by: heady2010 on November 06, 2011, 12:35:40 pm
good stuff, so to do this can anyone with vagcom carry out the update or is a case of you have to aquire the right have the updates, ie a dealer
Title: Re: upgrade can gateway
Post by: kalu on November 06, 2011, 12:52:26 pm
Quote from: heady2010 on November 06, 2011, 12:35:40 pm
good stuff, so to do this can anyone with vagcom carry out the update or is a case of you have to aquire the right have the updates, ie a dealer

No, VCDS does not support firmware updates / flashing....
The dealers can do it or anyone else who has access to the correct firmware and equipment :)