MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => How to Guides / Troubleshooting => Topic started by: shayd on October 05, 2013, 10:11:58 am

Title: rns upgrade fail
Post by: shayd on October 05, 2013, 10:11:58 am

hi ya guys im suck can anyone help i have a rns 510 went to upgrade it this morning with firmware 3800 and this is the message i got
any ideas
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi39.tinypic.com%2F2aaehvt.jpg&hash=c8b72241b49e2580ac1cb8fbeaf0c352876694ec)
was burnt at low speed a , cant tell tell what firmware i have due to rns not displaying firmware ?

Title: Re: rns upgrade fail
Post by: skard on October 05, 2013, 10:15:18 am

Picture too low resolution to see the fault.

Are you using a CD or DVD? Best using CD for firmware

Title: Re: rns upgrade fail
Post by: shayd on October 05, 2013, 10:21:19 am

just uploaded new picture sorry about that

Title: Re: rns upgrade fail
Post by: bacillus on October 05, 2013, 11:01:28 am

What firmware do you have installed atm as the error message suggests that your present firmware is later than version 3800 you are trying to install.

Title: Re: rns upgrade fail
Post by: skard on October 05, 2013, 11:02:59 am

Seems as if you have 38xx or higher already?
Keep a hold of setup when in normal use for about 25 seconds, it brings up tabs with information, here you will see version info

Title: Re: rns upgrade fail
Post by: shayd on October 05, 2013, 11:52:54 am

Tried holding setup no joy as it won't display version
Think I'll have to activate it in vcds?

Title: Re: rns upgrade fail
Post by: nadlad on October 05, 2013, 12:56:07 pm

i had this problem once i had to change the disc  type and upgrade it incrementally

Title: Re: rns upgrade fail
Post by: zayd on October 06, 2013, 12:39:58 pm

Burn the Video in motion software update and as well as applying this mod it will also enable the hidden software menus!

It's just a small file readily available!

Title: Re: rns upgrade fail
Post by: shayd on October 12, 2013, 10:19:25 pm

thanks zayd just sorted it looked for the sw and it says sw 1120 any  ideas? the sw version i was putting on it was 3800??

Title: Re: rns upgrade fail
Post by: zayd on October 14, 2013, 12:56:06 am

Shayd, what year is your car, as this will matter when you upgrade your software past 1120, causing battery drain issues.  

I went through quite an ordeal to finally end up with SW 4020, with Video in motion, a VUCI fix to stop battery drain, and maps 7918.  Can you actually get the setup menu appear now and if you can then what is your hardware version.

It will be the last letter on a long number like this; •1T0 035 680 C

Have a look on this site as it has invaluable information to get you going; http://www.my-gti.com/3354/volkswagen-rns-510-firmware-upgrade-to-version-4020-4024-4026-4028 (http://www.my-gti.com/3354/volkswagen-rns-510-firmware-upgrade-to-version-4020-4024-4026-4028)

Remember to use the modified software or you'll need to get the unit coded with a VCDS cable.

Title: Re: rns upgrade fail
Post by: shayd on October 16, 2013, 08:03:45 pm

thanks for replying
my car is a 58 plate
in the secret menu it says
 delivery port number :1T0035680B
HW- version : H11
SW version : 1120

Title: Re: rns upgrade fail
Post by: zayd on October 19, 2013, 07:36:54 pm

Right Shayd,

You basically need to do exactly as I did, in order to get your unit fully updated and ready for the latest maps with 7 digit postcode search and loads of POI's.

1. Go to this website, http://www.rnsfirmware.com/ (http://www.rnsfirmware.com/) and first download and install the 3810a firmware.  
2. Then you need to download and install the 4020 firmware. (Both these firmwares' are modified, so that you don't need to recode your unit using a Vag Com cable.)
3. Now install the VUCI fix, from here; http://dfiles.eu/files/a523wbwxf (http://dfiles.eu/files/a523wbwxf) (If RNS-510 complains about downgrade error, insert media and reboot unit by pressing Setup + Eject + Info/Mic/whatever top right button together)

If you do it in this order you will not suffer battery drain issues and you will have the latest available firmware for your unit, which is a 'B' version, with video in motion and full 7 digit postcode entry.

PM me for any advice on the latest maps.