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RNS510 sat nav for VW

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  • #252
    Truckermal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,047 ✭✭✭Truckermal


    bennyx_o wrote: »
    Just bought a '05 Golf and looking to upgrade the RCD300 in it to an RNS510.

    Canyone purchased one recently that can recommend some sellers on eBay? Will also look to have FISCON bluetooth installed too, but probabably at a later date.

    If you can wait until January my new car will be coming and I will be selling my one which is tye P version.


  • #253
    Steve
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,584 ✭✭✭✭Steve


    Black_Knight wrote: »
    How did you get it to show you the SW and maps versions?

    power-off, power on while holding setup, it will first show radio fm/am test, keep holding and you get the full setup menu. :)


  • #254
    Xpro
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 900 ✭✭✭Xpro


    V11 maps need seperated partitions as the map is huge and I don't think it will work on yours.
    Firmware update will be necessary.

    What is the revision number of your head unit? Is yours LCD or LED unit? ( The last letter of the part number? )

    You could update to modified 4120 and you will get separated partitions, and loads of other features. Further updates will not be necessary.


  • #255
    Black_Knight
    Moderators Posts: 12,385 ✭✭✭✭Black_Knight


    Sound. Ill give that a go, though I probably dont have it enabled in VCDS. Santa might bring me a new Vag Com cable...... im santa, guess ill buy it for myself.


  • #256
    Truckermal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,047 ✭✭✭Truckermal


    Black_Knight wrote: »
    Sound. Ill give that a go, though I probably dont have it enabled in VCDS. Santa might bring me a new Vag Com cable...... im santa, guess ill buy it for myself.

    20 euro from DX.com and yes they work grand on your car...


  • #257
    Black_Knight
    Moderators Posts: 12,385 ✭✭✭✭Black_Knight


    Truckermal wrote: »
    20 euro from DX.com and yes they work grand on your car...

    Ive the 2 of these on my wish lists:
    http://www.aliexpress.com/item/VAG-K-CAN-Commander-Full-1-4-obd2-Diagnostic-Scanner-COM-for-VW-forAudi-Skoda-Seat/1722787586.html

    http://www.ebay.ie/itm/121407681190?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

    The "UK" one says its in the UK, but the seller is in Aus (though the postage specifically excludes Australia).


  • #258
    Truckermal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,047 ✭✭✭Truckermal


    Black_Knight wrote: »
    Ive the 2 of these on my wish lists:
    http://www.aliexpress.com/item/VAG-K-CAN-Commander-Full-1-4-obd2-Diagnostic-Scanner-COM-for-VW-forAudi-Skoda-Seat/1722787586.html

    http://www.ebay.ie/itm/121407681190?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

    The "UK" one says its in the UK, but the seller is in Aus (though the postage specifically excludes Australia).

    I don't want to be going off topic but neither of those cables are any good. I can lend you mine anytime if you want allthough it likes XP or Win 7..


  • #259
    Steve
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,584 ✭✭✭✭Steve


    Xpro wrote: »
    V11 maps need seperated partitions as the map is huge and I don't think it will work on yours.
    Firmware update will be necessary.

    What is the revision number of your head unit? Is yours LCD or LED unit? ( The last letter of the part number? )

    You could update to modified 4120 and you will get separated partitions, and loads of other features. Further updates will not be necessary.

    Yeah, the partition thing has me concerned, this is what's making me think I need a FW update.

    The head unit is 1T0035680C, HW41, SW2760. 30G HDD


  • #260
    Black_Knight
    Moderators Posts: 12,385 ✭✭✭✭Black_Knight


    The irony of it all. Driving back from Kilkenny, Sat nav running, and all of a sudden blank screen. Can't boot it up, can't reset it either. It's getting power (black screen is "lit"), but not getting a boot sequence.

    Initial googling tells me it might be bricked.


  • #261
    Truckermal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,047 ✭✭✭Truckermal


    Black_Knight wrote: »
    The irony of it all. Driving back from Kilkenny, Sat nav running, and all of a sudden blank screen. Can't boot it up, can't reset it either. It's getting power (black screen is "lit"), but not getting a boot sequence.

    Initial googling tells me it might be bricked.

    Maybe it just got a little hot leave it alone for a few hours..


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  • #262
    Steve
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,584 ✭✭✭✭Steve


    Sorry to hear that BK.

    Have you tried powering up while holding the setup button? If that works there's a factory reset option in the menu.

    In other news, I updated the maps in mine to 8117 / 2014 V11, took about 40 mins to load and save to the HDD but no issues. Went for a spin and it now has roads where it didn't before.. win :)


  • #263
    Xpro
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 900 ✭✭✭Xpro


    Steve wrote: »
    Sorry to hear that BK.

    Have you tried powering up while holding the setup button? If that works there's a factory reset option in the menu.

    In other news, I updated the maps in mine to 8117 / 2014 V11, took about 40 mins to load and save to the HDD but no issues. Went for a spin and it now has roads where it didn't before.. win :)


    Great to hear Steve.

    If you were looking for firmware, I got mine from this site:
    http://www.rnsfirmware.com

    Its modified version by some guys in OZ. Works perfect, tons of new features plus Video in Motion. ( not for you, but passengers;))


  • #264
    Black_Knight
    Moderators Posts: 12,385 ✭✭✭✭Black_Knight


    Truckermal wrote: »
    Maybe it just got a little hot leave it alone for a few hours..

    Still dead this morning. Time to scower Dublin for a good-willed VCDS owner, and after that tells me the head unit is dead, time to start saving for a new one. :(


  • #265
    Truckermal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,047 ✭✭✭Truckermal


    Black_Knight wrote: »
    Still dead this morning. Time to scower Dublin for a good-willed VCDS owner, and after that tells me the head unit is dead, time to start saving for a new one. :(

    Give Tossy a PM..


  • #266
    Black_Knight
    Moderators Posts: 12,385 ✭✭✭✭Black_Knight


    Truckermal wrote: »
    Give Tossy a PM..

    I held you accountable for any inconvenience caused by this :D

    Also... you're 2 posts away from 1000. Make it a good one.


  • #267
    Xpro
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 900 ✭✭✭Xpro


    Where are you based, I can have a look at it for you?

    Don't panic, the unit will not brick itself without some sort of interference.

    Quite possible that the display went, which can be replaced for reasonable monies.

    Other then that I suggest pulling the radio fuse out for at least 15min ( located in the engine bay, First fuse on the right just above the relays starting from the bottom. 15amp) and see how that goes.


  • #268
    Black_Knight
    Moderators Posts: 12,385 ✭✭✭✭Black_Knight


    Xpro wrote: »
    Where are you based, I can have a look at it for you?

    Don't panic, the unit will not brick itself without some sort of interference.

    Quite possible that the display went, which can be replaced for reasonable monies.

    Other then that I suggest pulling the radio fuse out for at least 15min ( located in the engine bay, First fuse on the right just above the relays starting from the bottom. 15amp) and see how that goes.

    Cool, ill have a go at that tomorrow after work. Im based in Dublin 15, but I can drive..... obviously :pac:


  • #269
    jca
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,585 ✭✭✭jca


    Hi guys. I'm on the trail for a satnav from a 2012 Octavia that was recently crashed. If the insurance write it off and I buy it what do I do for a aerial? Do I try and get the fancy looking roof aerial thats on the car or will I have to buy an under dash aerial?


  • #270
    MuppetCheck
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,865 ✭✭✭✭MuppetCheck


    Get a generic one on eBay and plug it in the back. You can pop the air vents on top of the dash and stick it as high up in there as you can.

    I did this and never had an issue with getting a GPS fix. If the nav is the Amunsden I wouldn't bother though. It's not a patch on the Colombus and unless you are getting it ridiculously cheap the better unit is worth forking out for.


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  • #271
    Black_Knight
    Moderators Posts: 12,385 ✭✭✭✭Black_Knight


    Yeah. Generic aerial on ebay. Usually about €15-20. I couldnt get mine up near the vents (VW CC) but my child like hands could reach in behind the radio housing and I found a metal pipe. The magnet on the GPS antenna holds it and I get signal straight away.


  • #272
    jca
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,585 ✭✭✭jca


    Thanks for the replies guys. If I'm lucky and it's the columbus will I need a separate bluetooth module? I haven't seen the car yet it's awaiting assessment but by all accounts it's a gonner.


  • #273
    Black_Knight
    Moderators Posts: 12,385 ✭✭✭✭Black_Knight


    I would assume so. Im not too familiar with the Columbus model, but I assume they're all more or less the same. The BT module is usually separate. Its housed under the drivers seat as far as im aware. About €300 I think.


  • #274
    Harcrid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,309 ✭✭✭Harcrid


    Yes you need a separate Bluetooth module with the Columbus. They can be got for around the 150 - 200 euro mark.


  • #275
    MuppetCheck
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,865 ✭✭✭✭MuppetCheck


    Has the car already got Bluetooth? If so the Colombus is plug and play. Mine only had the basic swing radio with Bluetooth and there was no issues and it worked immediately.


  • #276
    Black_Knight
    Moderators Posts: 12,385 ✭✭✭✭Black_Knight


    Harcrid wrote: »
    Yes you need a separate Bluetooth module with the Columbus. They can be got for around the 150 - 200 euro mark.

    Damn VWs are pricier.

    Im guessing one of these off carsystems.pl would do the trick for the Columbus.

    http://www.carsystems.pl/skoda,c8.html?start=0&order=p&dir=a&pF=9.99&pT=599.00&pk=32&f=-1


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  • #277
    jca
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,585 ✭✭✭jca


    MuppetCheck wrote: »
    Has the car already got Bluetooth? If so the Colombus is plug and play. Mine only had the basic swing radio with Bluetooth and there was no issues and it worked immediately.

    No it has the basic swing radio without bluetooth. This is fast becoming an expensive exercise..... Thinking about sticking with my bluetooth earpiece tbh.


  • #278
    Black_Knight
    Moderators Posts: 12,385 ✭✭✭✭Black_Knight


    jca wrote: »
    No it has the basic swing radio without bluetooth. This is fast becoming an expensive exercise..... Thinking about sticking with my bluetooth earpiece tbh.

    I got an RNS510 once (actually twice, first one died last month). I now have a reversing camera. Love it!


  • #279
    MuppetCheck
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,865 ✭✭✭✭MuppetCheck


    jca wrote: »
    No it has the basic swing radio without bluetooth. This is fast becoming an expensive exercise..... Thinking about sticking with my bluetooth earpiece tbh.

    It's worth it, God knows they're miserable enough places to be without something interesting to play with! You can add the Bluetooth at a later stage if you want. You'll also need a new dash trim for it to fit. That's about 50 quid from a dealer.


  • #280
    clancger
    Registered Users Posts: 232 ✭✭clancger


    Mine was stolen for the 2nd time in 5 months last Tue night. They went in the passenger window.
    Other the my wooly hat + leather gloves, nothing else taken.
    In the meantime it's been recovered by guards, and I'm picking up on Monday.
    Not sure if the guards caught the guys concerned, all I was told was it's the result of a car search in Slane Tuesday night.
    Anyone that's being blinded by the great "deals" on Adverts, Ebay etc must first be clear that they are generating a market for stolen goods as these are being stolen to order.
    If you're not bothered by that, then please do post here when it's your turn to be robbed.


  • #281
    jca
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,585 ✭✭✭jca


    MuppetCheck wrote: »
    It's worth it, God knows they're miserable enough places to be without something interesting to play with! You can add the Bluetooth at a later stage if you want. You'll also need a new dash trim for it to fit. That's about 50 quid from a dealer.

    Mine isn't that austere in fairness as it has the cream half leather interior with the fake wood trim certainly much nicer than the drab grey of the standard cars. I don't think I'll go ahead with it as it's going to be a lot more expensive than I thought especially with the bluetooth being an added expense. The threat of it being stolen doesn't help either.


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  • #282
    jamiephillips
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭jamiephillips


    Hey guys , i bought an after market rcd510 from china (big mistake ) baterry drain issues after a month , the radio just seems to never knock off , i have the can bus gateway which is ment to help in some way but on my mk5 golf 2004 i cant find out where it goes , has anybody any experience with this or can point me in the right direction


  • #283
    bennyx_o
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,175 ✭✭✭bennyx_o


    jamiephillips wrote: »
    Hey guys , i bought an after market rcd510 from china (big mistake ) baterry drain issues after a month , the radio just seems to never knock off , i have the can bus gateway which is ment to help in some way but on my mk5 golf 2004 i cant find out where it goes , has anybody any experience with this or can point me in the right direction
    Canbus is above the pedals on the GTI, not sure if it's the same for other Golf models.

    There's a few videos on YouTube showing how to replace it


  • #284
    Xpro
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 900 ✭✭✭Xpro


    jamiephillips wrote: »
    Hey guys , i bought an after market rcd510 from china (big mistake ) baterry drain issues after a month , the radio just seems to never knock off , i have the can bus gateway which is ment to help in some way but on my mk5 golf 2004 i cant find out where it goes , has anybody any experience with this or can point me in the right direction

    Hi, not sure the Chinese clone would use a Can protocol tho?? ( is a clone or just a chinese variant?)

    If the unit is not powering off, you can swap the ignition terminals on the block connector going into back of the radio.
    Hope that helps


  • #285
    jamiephillips
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭jamiephillips


    Ye i searched under there couldnt find it


  • #286
    jca
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,585 ✭✭✭jca


    After much deliberation I've decided against upgrading. It's really not worth the hassle. With my phone holder and Google maps ill use that method the rare time I need directions.


  • #287
    Stallingrad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,191 ✭✭✭Stallingrad


    jca wrote: »
    After much deliberation I've decided against upgrading. It's really not worth the hassle. With my phone holder and Google maps ill use that method the rare time I need directions.

    In the same boat, would be nice to have but they seem to invite trouble and are crazy money for what they offer.


  • #288
    jca
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,585 ✭✭✭jca


    Stallingrad wrote: »
    In the same boat, would be nice to have but they seem to invite trouble and are crazy money for what they offer.

    It wouldn't be too bad if it was an all in one unit but to have to pay a lot extra for bluetooth is a choker.


  • #289
    Truckermal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,047 ✭✭✭Truckermal


    jca wrote: »
    It wouldn't be too bad if it was an all in one unit but to have to pay a lot extra for bluetooth is a choker.

    I'll be selling my Passat soon and it has all that including the Media pack!!


  • #290
    Black_Knight
    Moderators Posts: 12,385 ✭✭✭✭Black_Knight


    jca wrote: »
    It wouldn't be too bad if it was an all in one unit but to have to pay a lot extra for bluetooth is a choker.

    Id like to add BT to mine to complete it, but id rarely use it to be honest, so the expense doesnt make sense. RNS 510 (x2) and an OEM reversing camera is quite enough expense.

    Car came with a parrott BT kit when I got it. Its ok.


  • #291
    jca
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,585 ✭✭✭jca


    Probably a stupid question but is this any good? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290735917424?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649&clk_rvr_id=754315050614&afsrc=1&rmvSB=true

    Forget about it, I see he's wanting 44 quid postage.....No chance..


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  • #292
    el diablo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,758 ✭✭✭el diablo


    jca wrote: »
    Probably a stupid question but is this any good? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290735917424?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649&clk_rvr_id=754315050614&afsrc=1&rmvSB=true

    Forget about it, I see he's wanting 44 quid postage.....No chance..

    You've had a lucky escape. Those Chinese knock-offs are fúcking garbage.

    We're all in this psy-op together.🤨



  • #293
    stuba
    Registered Users Posts: 487 ✭✭stuba


    Anyone ever had problems with the CD Changer? Have a 08 Passat and it doesnt read/swallows the CDs. I want to put in a new radio/sat nav into the Car but want to get this fixed first so it won't start a knock on of problems once ive the new system installed.


  • #294
    Kagawa
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 681 ✭✭✭Kagawa


    I'm looking at getting one through a car forum member, it's an RNS-510 version C though, this is quite an old unit I think, probably not worth the 500 euro asking price, what do people think? I assume I should keep looking for a newer model


  • #295
    jca
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,585 ✭✭✭jca


    Truckermal wrote: »
    I'll be selling my Passat soon and it has all that including the Media pack!!

    Did you sell the Passat after? Kinda getting a hankering for a satnav again...


  • #296
    Truckermal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,047 ✭✭✭Truckermal


    jca wrote: »
    Did you sell the Passat after? Kinda getting a hankering for a satnav again...


    No still have it love it too much but changing soon..


  • #297
    Xpro
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 900 ✭✭✭Xpro


    Kagawa wrote: »
    I'm looking at getting one through a car forum member, it's an RNS-510 version C though, this is quite an old unit I think, probably not worth the 500 euro asking price, what do people think? I assume I should keep looking for a newer model

    You are better of going for a newer rns510's from E onwards as they are LED. Much better resolution, better hard drive partitions and capable of latest SW updates. You can not do that with older LCD versions.


  • #298
    Kagawa
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 681 ✭✭✭Kagawa


    Xpro wrote: »
    You are better of going for a newer rns510's from E onwards as they are LED. Much better resolution, better hard drive partitions and capable of latest SW updates. You can not do that with older LCD versions.

    The guy said it was LED, thanks for the info, there is a guy on adverts selling a Rev H, I'll be going that way so


  • #299
    cruiser202006
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 366 ✭✭cruiser202006


    Bought an rns 510 and ace fitted it to my 11 reg caddy. Unit was manufactured October 2012. Basically I've only a single antennae plug in caddy but unit has a sort of twin plug. Antennae still plugs in but reception not great at times! Any adaptor or remedy?!


  • #300
    Xpro
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 900 ✭✭✭Xpro


    cruiser202006 wrote: »
    Bought an rns 510 and ace fitted it to my 11 reg caddy. Unit was manufactured October 2012. Basically I've only a single antennae plug in caddy but unit has a sort of twin plug. Antennae still plugs in but reception not great at times! Any adaptor or remedy?!

    You need an adaptor and a GPS antenna. The other plug is for Gps.
    You can put the gps antenna just behind the radio underneath the dash


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  • #301
    cruiser202006
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 366 ✭✭cruiser202006


    Kagawa wrote: »
    The guy said it was LED, thanks for the info, there is a guy on adverts selling a Rev H, I'll be going that way so

    Sorry! Got to this before ye!!!


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