MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Sat Nav and Car Audio => Topic started by: edition30jmr on April 07, 2015, 11:46:25 am

Title: About to buy a RNS510, which extra bits needed?
Post by: edition30jmr on April 07, 2015, 11:46:25 am
Hi guys as the title says im swapping my rcd300 (or something like that) for a RNS510, I have a March 2007 Eddy.

I know I need a aerial adapter etc the one I am buying is not dav just led and it is VERSION P, will this work without a new canbus in my car if not which versions would work without a new canbus?
 I have a MFSW and Cruise to fit and VW ipod kit already in the glovebox linked up which I would swap over too.

Other than that is it just plug and play? It's had all the latest software and hardware updated etc.

Thanks in advance! :drinking:
Title: Re: About to buy a RNS510, which extra bits needed?
Post by: RetroRaz on April 07, 2015, 12:02:09 pm
I would check your gateway, if its older than a K version, you need to update it.

You will need a FAKRA adapter for the radio.

When you have a MFSW fitted just make sure thats coded properly so you can go through the menu's (if you have a highline cluster fitted)
Title: Re: About to buy a RNS510, which extra bits needed?
Post by: edition30jmr on April 07, 2015, 12:25:14 pm
Okay great yeah I have highline I forgot to mention that, il get it checked, what's the easiest way to check manually without using VCDS?
Title: Re: About to buy a RNS510, which extra bits needed?
Post by: RetroRaz on April 07, 2015, 12:39:50 pm
Quote from: edition30jmr on April 07, 2015, 12:25:14 pm
Okay great yeah I have highline I forgot to mention that, il get it checked, what's the easiest way to check manually without using VCDS?

remove the canbus gateway and reading the label is the only other way but its easier to scan using vcds
Title: Re: About to buy a RNS510, which extra bits needed?
Post by: edition30jmr on April 07, 2015, 12:42:25 pm
Il get a local person who's fitting my intercooler to scan it for me!

One that's advertised said they can change the software so it doesn't cause battery drain! Is this correct or b******t?
Thanks
Title: Re: About to buy a RNS510, which extra bits needed?
Post by: RetroRaz on April 07, 2015, 12:48:24 pm
Quote from: edition30jmr on April 07, 2015, 12:42:25 pm
Il get a local person who's fitting my intercooler to scan it for me!

One that's advertised said they can change the software so it doesn't cause battery drain! Is this correct or b******t?
Thanks

In my personal experience, i have downgraded A, B and C, versions (non LED) and installed modified firmware and had no issues.  I had a version D LED once and used the same firmware but I got the battery drain and also my reverse camera stopped working, so just got a new gateway and both issues were fixed.
Title: Re: About to buy a RNS510, which extra bits needed?
Post by: edition30jmr on April 07, 2015, 12:59:37 pm
Okay il get it checked, where is the canbus located is it behind the cubby hole/ compartment by the drivers controls on the right? And is it easy to change?

Thanks
Title: Re: About to buy a RNS510, which extra bits needed?
Post by: RetroRaz on April 07, 2015, 01:06:30 pm
it depends on the year. Ive only changed it on a 05 and 55 plate and its always been above the clutch.

according to this guide, its under the wiper arms
http://www.r32oc.com/topic/29242-canbus-gateway-location-removal/