MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Sat Nav and Car Audio => Topic started by: Georrge on November 13, 2013, 04:12:01 pm

Title: RNS 510 - Fitting the bluetooth module
Post by: Georrge on November 13, 2013, 04:12:01 pm
Hi everyone,

I want to add in the bluetooth module to my RNS 510, but Iv'e just done some research on how to go about it, and it doesn't seem as straight forward as plug and play  :cry:

Does anyone know of a step-by-step guide to follow? And what is all this coding about? I kind of assumed you just plug in the module and then update the firmware  :grin:

I need as much info and help as possible, thanks a lot!
Title: Re: RNS 510 - Fitting the bluetooth module
Post by: brookesb32 on November 13, 2013, 08:38:50 pm
Hi everyone,

I want to add in the bluetooth module to my RNS 510, but Iv'e just done some research on how to go about it, and it doesn't seem as straight forward as plug and play  :cry:

Does anyone know of a step-by-step guide to follow? And what is all this coding about? I kind of assumed you just plug in the module and then update the firmware  :grin:

I need as much info and help as possible, thanks a lot!


There are some guides around, I'll see if I can find one but I'm sure someone will. It is plug and play though just so you know - there are some bits that need coding to work fully - such as getting music streaming and info on highline - still need to get mine over I someone with vcds to do just that
Title: Re: RNS 510 - Fitting the bluetooth module
Post by: Georrge on November 13, 2013, 11:44:55 pm
There are some guides around, I'll see if I can find one but I'm sure someone will. It is plug and play though just so you know - there are some bits that need coding to work fully - such as getting music streaming and info on highline - still need to get mine over I someone with vcds to do just that


Thanks a lot, how does the coding work? What is vcds? Streaming music is pretty important to me!
Title: Re: RNS 510 - Fitting the bluetooth module
Post by: JoeDarKa on November 14, 2013, 07:30:01 am
Vcds is used to tell the stereo the bluetooth module is there basically
Title: Re: RNS 510 - Fitting the bluetooth module
Post by: brookesb32 on November 14, 2013, 10:26:48 am
Vcds or vagcom are what you use to change setting on the cars electronics

They are quite expensive to buy but lots of members here have them, there is a list in the vagcom area I think
Title: Re: RNS 510 - Fitting the bluetooth module
Post by: Georrge on November 14, 2013, 04:33:47 pm
Vcds or vagcom are what you use to change setting on the cars electronics

They are quite expensive to buy but lots of members here have them, there is a list in the vagcom area I think
Ok thanks a lot for the info, I'll do some looking around. Just searched ebay for vagcom and the cable is only a fiver, guessing the software is pricey though!
Title: Re: RNS 510 - Fitting the bluetooth module
Post by: brookesb32 on November 14, 2013, 04:41:55 pm
Vcds or vagcom are what you use to change setting on the cars electronics

They are quite expensive to buy but lots of members here have them, there is a list in the vagcom area I think
Ok thanks a lot for the info, I'll do some looking around. Just searched ebay for vagcom and the cable is only a fiver, guessing the software is pricey though!

Don't be pulled in by the cheap ones on eBay - they usually dont work I'm told. You want official rosstech ones - cost over £200
Title: Re: RNS 510 - Fitting the bluetooth module
Post by: Georrge on November 15, 2013, 06:09:01 pm

Don't be pulled in by the cheap ones on eBay - they usually dont work I'm told. You want official rosstech ones - cost over £200

Owch, that is an expensive cable! Well for the sake of a fiver I will probably try a cheap one first  :happy2:
Any luck finding a guide?

Thanks for all your help  :smiley:
Title: Re: RNS 510 - Fitting the bluetooth module
Post by: Georrge on November 16, 2013, 02:48:13 pm
Sorry one last thing, where does the module actually go? I'm going to take a guess and say under the passenger seat?
Title: Re: RNS 510 - Fitting the bluetooth module
Post by: brookesb32 on November 16, 2013, 06:35:31 pm
Sorry one last thing, where does the module actually go? I'm going to take a guess and say under the passenger seat?
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I had mine under the tray in centre console but normally under the driver or passenger seat
Title: Re: RNS 510 - Fitting the bluetooth module
Post by: micaerin on November 16, 2013, 07:02:36 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fqq272%2Fmicaerin%2FIMG_1838.jpg&hash=cb5d8204cb7882b45b5f2a16a700dbca55557077)
Under drivers seat for me
Title: Re: RNS 510 - Fitting the bluetooth module
Post by: Georrge on November 17, 2013, 07:06:04 pm
Under drivers seat for me
Thank you!

Where did you get that polystyrene holder thing from?
Title: Re: RNS 510 - Fitting the bluetooth module
Post by: marko on November 17, 2013, 07:44:15 pm
Looking to do the same...
Will the foam box fit if you have underseat drawers???
Title: Re: RNS 510 - Fitting the bluetooth module
Post by: JoeDarKa on November 17, 2013, 07:46:27 pm
Mines just velcro'd in
Title: Re: RNS 510 - Fitting the bluetooth module
Post by: micaerin on November 17, 2013, 08:04:22 pm
Under drivers seat for me
Thank you!

Where did you get that polystyrene holder thing from?
Came with the bluetooth unit, but somebody on here has posted a part number for the polystyrene casing. only a few £'s i think. Its got velcro on to hold in place. also I'm not sure if it fits under the under seat draw. i have an underseat draw passenger side so placed the bluetooth unit under drivers seat.
Title: Re: RNS 510 - Fitting the bluetooth module
Post by: Mk5Dom on November 17, 2013, 08:20:05 pm
part number for the polystyrene casing

1K0 919 737 M, £6.61 (VAT inclusive).
Title: Re: RNS 510 - Fitting the bluetooth module
Post by: Georrge on November 18, 2013, 12:41:03 am
Under drivers seat for me
Thank you!

Where did you get that polystyrene holder thing from?
Came with the bluetooth unit, but somebody on here has posted a part number for the polystyrene casing. only a few £'s i think. Its got velcro on to hold in place. also I'm not sure if it fits under the under seat draw. i have an underseat draw passenger side so placed the bluetooth unit under drivers seat.


Thanks a lot i'll try and find the part number  :smiley:
Title: Re: RNS 510 - Fitting the bluetooth module
Post by: Mk5Dom on November 20, 2013, 10:42:07 am
George, see my above post.


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Title: Re: RNS 510 - Fitting the bluetooth module
Post by: Georrge on November 24, 2013, 08:25:20 pm
George, see my above post.


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Yeah I saw it after I posted thanks! Any idea where I can pick one up from? vwparts2go has been down for over a week!
Title: Re: RNS 510 - Fitting the bluetooth module
Post by: Mk5Dom on November 27, 2013, 10:07:57 am
TPS or dealership?


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