MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Sat Nav and Car Audio => Topic started by: 4d 2006 on October 05, 2009, 07:39:18 pm

Title: will an rcd 310 work ok?
Post by: 4d 2006 on October 05, 2009, 07:39:18 pm

hi all ive got an 05 tdi sport with a standard (although nackered rcd300). want to upgrade was thinking of the rcd 510 but i believe i will suffer battery drainage issues so thought about the rcd 310 does anyone know if i will get the same battery drainage problems with this unit. any help appreciated
thanks

Title: Re: will an rcd 310 work ok?
Post by: TomB on October 06, 2009, 07:22:31 pm

I think it will to be honest.

The CD units introduced into the Scirocco and MK6 seem to cause the drain issues as you know.  Personally I would look for an RCD500 or an MFD2, or if you have loads of money, an RCD510  :happy2:

Title: Re: will an rcd 310 work ok?
Post by: celica on October 06, 2009, 09:41:17 pm

i have a rcd500 in good condition, with security code and manual if interested?

Title: Re: will an rcd 310 work ok?
Post by: 4d 2006 on October 06, 2009, 10:44:40 pm

cheers guys yeah think i might go for a rcd 500 then.