MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Sat Nav and Car Audio => Topic started by: Webbmeister on February 21, 2014, 07:00:23 pm

Title: RCD510 installers in Bedford
Post by: Webbmeister on February 21, 2014, 07:00:23 pm
Have a 57 GTI and looking to replace the standard radio I have. I will obtain the canbus gateway (which one I don't know), anyway does anyone know any decent installers who can; install, fit canbus in the Bedford or Milton Keynes area.
Many thanks
Title: Re:
Post by: SI-R32 on February 21, 2014, 07:54:18 pm
You might not need new can 57 onwards was when they updated can for no battery drain,  you might well be OK
Title: Re: RCD510 installers in Bedford
Post by: sootpig on February 21, 2014, 07:56:58 pm
Ive  done the same install into a march built 07 plate without needing a canbus upgrade  :happy2:
Title: Re: RCD510 installers in Bedford
Post by: J400uk on February 22, 2014, 07:55:29 pm
Check your VIN, if the 10th digit is a 8 then that would indicate its a 2008 model year (a 57-plate should be) which means the CANBUS is already the new version.

I'd suggest trying a DIY install, it should literally be plug and play. The only additional hardware you'll need is a Fakra antenna adapter to convert the cars 2 individual antenna connections into a single double connector.
Title: Re: RCD510 installers in Bedford
Post by: sootpig on February 22, 2014, 08:44:48 pm
You can do the install without the FAKRA cable. Simply removing the plastic housings will do
Title: Re: RCD510 installers in Bedford
Post by: Webbmeister on February 22, 2014, 09:40:58 pm
Thanks, pretty good with a calculator but my DIY skills (both house and car) are somewhat limited hence why more than willing to pay someone to do a professional world. 
Just checked and VIN has an 8 as the tenth number.
Still no one able to recommend audio installers in Bedford or MK
Thanks in advance