MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Sat Nav and Car Audio => Topic started by: dgti on July 29, 2013, 01:00:39 pm

Title: RCD 510 for DAB
Post by: dgti on July 29, 2013, 01:00:39 pm

Hi there I am looking to change my rcd 300 for something like the RCD 510 from E bay, I am looking to get DAB into the car.  Is there anything other than the head unit that I need.  It's going into a 06 gti. Any help or suggestions please??

Cheers Dean

Title: Re: RCD 510 for DAB
Post by: bacillus on July 29, 2013, 01:40:11 pm

DAB aerial and an upgraded canbus gateway to prevent battery drain.  :smiley:

Title: Re: RCD 510 for DAB
Post by: dgti on July 29, 2013, 07:33:21 pm

How much is a canbus gateway please?

Title: Re: RCD 510 for DAB
Post by: bacillus on July 29, 2013, 08:01:05 pm

Quote from: dgti on July 29, 2013, 07:33:21 pm

How much is a canbus gateway please?

iirc Eddie-NL on here sells the uncoded latest versions ones for around £70 and coded ones for your car for about £10 more.
If you don't have access to a vcds cable then get the coded one.

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2345

Title: Re: RCD 510 for DAB
Post by: dgti on July 29, 2013, 08:34:18 pm

Is there anyone in the Notts/Derby area who could do an install??

Cheers Dean

Title: Re: RCD 510 for DAB
Post by: bacillus on July 30, 2013, 09:17:16 am

The actual head unit install is easy enough for a novice DIYer if you take your time. The canbus swap could be a little tricky as it's located behind the dash and you have to approach it from the drivers footwell.

Title: Re: RCD 510 for DAB
Post by: dgti on July 30, 2013, 05:58:51 pm

yes I could do the head unit, it's the rest of the stuff.  I would also like to upgrade the speakers and fit a sub and amp.