RNS510 sat nav for VW

VictorRomeo · 20-07-2012 12:04pm

Stallingrad wrote: »

Many times, but thought it only worked when the car was stopped? Also not really an ideal location for back seat passengers.

Most systems can have the Video In Motion block unlocked. I've been using it for music/concert DVDs which in DTS Audio sounds great.

The unit I think is great value in the general scheme of things. Sure, I'm missing two options - traffic and voice control. I can fix the voice thing with some rewiring but it seems as if the traffic just does not work here in Ireland.

The other options are fantastic and no aftermarket solution comes even close to the levels of integration that it offers.

khig · 26-08-2012 11:07pm

i bought an rsn510 off a lad in meath i met him in summerhill and he gave me 6 months warnity 2 weeks ago i now have have two buttons broke and he won't answer my calls anyone any idea who he is ?where can he be found can anyone help

el diablo · 27-08-2012 11:47am

khig wrote: »

i bought an rsn510 off a lad in meath i met him in summerhill and he gave me 6 months warnity 2 weeks ago i now have have two buttons broke and he won't answer my calls anyone any idea who he is ?where can he be found can anyone help

Where did you see it advertised? If he gave you a six month "warranty" surely you have his name etc.?

rickyjb · 27-08-2012 11:59am

Stallingrad wrote: »

Been reading this with interest as it is a nice upgrade and I like the factory look too. However, I can't get around the cost issue, €300 gets you perfect Sat Nav and Bluetooth separates versus €800 for this and what sounds like lots and lots of hassle. As for the DVD function when on earth would you use that?

Maybe one day!

Alternatively you can just get a Zenec ZE-NC2010 which should be a good bit cheaper if you can find a second hand one, sat nav, BT and DVD. Also very easy to install, no coding or fascia adapters required as it's developed for VW.

khig · 27-08-2012 12:48pm

el diablo wrote: »

Where did you see it advertised? If he gave you a six month "warranty" surely you have his name etc.?

his name is tom i got it on ebay but i met him meath

VictorRomeo · 27-08-2012 3:00pm

khig wrote: »

his name is tom i got it on ebay but i met him meath

I got one from the same fellow a while back and have had zero issue with it. I found him very good albeit a bit slow to respond.... I get the impression he's a busy fellow....

Anyhow, not making excuses for him and to help you out, I bought and had him install it at his house.

The next question is for the Mods - I know where this guy lives, it is in or out of the rules if I PM khig his address?

khig · 27-08-2012 3:36pm

if i give u my email address can u send it 2 me

khig · 27-08-2012 4:06pm

does anyone no how to take the front panel off the rns 510 to change the right hand nav button please help thanks

el diablo · 27-08-2012 7:53pm

OSI wrote: »

I've seen plenty of videos and complaints about the various non-OEM equivalents of the RNS, and given that a second hand RNS-510 can be got for in the region of €500, I wouldn't bother going near the others.

Yes, I agree 100%.

khig wrote: »

does anyone no how to take the front panel off the rns 510 to change the right hand nav button please help thanks

DO you need just to replace the plastic cover of the NAV button or the whole button?

MuppetCheck · 27-08-2012 8:00pm

rickyjb wrote: »

Alternatively you can just get a Zenec ZE-NC2010 which should be a good bit cheaper if you can find a second hand one, sat nav, BT and DVD. Also very easy to install, no coding or fascia adapters required as it's developed for VW.

I looked at zenec units recently. Looks like a kid drew the menus and plenty of compatability issues for units supposed to be plug and play.

khig · 27-08-2012 8:31pm

el diablo wrote: »

Yes, I agree 100%.

DO you need just to replace the plastic cover of the NAV button or the whole button?

its the button when you press it it stays in its like the rubber is gone behind the button

el diablo · 27-08-2012 9:38pm

khig wrote: »

its the button when you press it it stays in its like the rubber is gone behind the button

Not really sure. It's probably best if you keep trying to contact the guy who sold it to you.

khig · 27-08-2012 9:47pm

ok thanks. my software version is 3890 do i need to update to 4020 and where could i download it

el diablo · 27-08-2012 9:55pm

khig wrote: »

ok thanks. my software version is 3890 do i need to update to 4020 and where could i download it

No need to upgrade in my opinion and there is a danger of "bricking" your unit if you do so.

Your software version is quite recent.

khig · 27-08-2012 10:10pm

ok thanks again

JoeA3 · 27-08-2012 10:25pm

I think you'd have to take the unit apart to get the front facia off and VW don't sell individual spare bits for them. Your only option would be to salvage the facia / buttons from another unit. The guy you bought it off should help!

VictorRomeo · 27-08-2012 10:29pm

khig wrote: »

ok thanks. my software version is 3890 do i need to update to 4020 and where could i download it

What hardware version is your unit? Chances are that S/W version 3890 is the latest version for your unit...

Also, all you want to know about VW navigation is here...

http://vwnavi.com/forum.php

VictorRomeo · 27-08-2012 10:37pm

Update on my exploits with my Passat and RNS-510....

I recently had the MDI kit installed and I'm glad I did. I can now integrate my oldish iPod with 160GB of lossless music. Now, the real benefit of this is I can browse music by song, artist, album, podcast and use ipod playlist too. What's also neat is what if you play by song, and select mix, I finally get that random song mode that's been bugging me.

khig · 27-08-2012 11:19pm

it is hw version h55 sw version.sw 3890. map version hdd7692

rickyjb · 28-08-2012 1:23pm

MuppetCheck wrote: »

I looked at zenec units recently. Looks like a kid drew the menus and plenty of compatability issues for units supposed to be plug and play.

I've had no issues with mine but I don't have steering wheel controls or reversing cameras or anything like that set up. For me it literally was just plug and play, did it myself in about 15 minutes.

VictorRomeo · 28-08-2012 2:00pm

rickyjb wrote: »

I've had no issues with mine but I don't have steering wheel controls or reversing cameras or anything like that set up. For me it literally was just plug and play, did it myself in about 15 minutes.

You need coding to make that stuff work. You can buy VCDS and the cable for about 400 or get someone to do it for you....

Coding also gets the compass and navigation working in the multi function display.

Frankly, I would not see the value of the unit without full integration.

VictorRomeo · 28-08-2012 2:02pm

khig wrote: »

it is hw version h55 sw version.sw 3890. map version hdd7692

Also important is the letter at the end of the delivery part number.... you will see this quoted most on various fora. Mine is H with a manufacture date of Feb 12...

khig · 28-08-2012 10:37pm

hi guys im looking for a multi media inter face lead for my rns 510 does anyone no where i could get one i want to connect my 2 headrest screen's to the rns 510 thanks.

VictorRomeo · 29-08-2012 9:08am

khig wrote: »

hi guys im looking for a multi media inter face lead for my rns 510 does anyone no where i could get one i want to connect my 2 headrest screen's to the rns 510 thanks.

Hi, I suggest posting that on the VW Navi forum.... However, I'm not sure if that can be done. I know you can input devices like a games console or tv tuner, but I do not believe you can output video....

Anyhow, a crowd called Kufatec are really good for aftermarket wiring looms and connectors... maybe they can help...

http://www.kufatec.co.uk/shop/

Would be interested to hear how you get on....

BigDog101 · 16-12-2012 6:47pm

Does anyone know where I can get an RNS-510 supplied and fitted these days for my MK6 GTi?
Thanks

el diablo · 16-12-2012 6:55pm

BigDog101 wrote: »

Does anyone know where I can get an RNS-510 supplied and fitted these days for my MK6 GTi?
Thanks

They can be bought on eBay for a reasonable price and it's easy to install yourself (It's plug and play).

BigDog101 · 16-12-2012 8:17pm

Cheers, if I go for it should I get my hands on one of those trim removal tools aswell?

el diablo · 16-12-2012 8:49pm

BigDog101 wrote: »

Cheers, if I go for it should I get my hands on one of those trim removal tools aswell?

I didn't bother with the trim removal tool. It's easy to remove the trim with a bank/credit card etc.

JoeA3 · 16-12-2012 9:59pm

Trim removal set would be useful. Worth having anyway, I've used mine for a few other jobs since. Look for "Bojo" tools on eBay. Having said that, it's not too difficult a job on the MK6.

DeniG2 · 09-09-2013 2:24pm

A few members on this thread have mentioned the Zenec 2010. I bought one recently and am trying to update it, but can't find any info on the internet. I've emailed zenec support but they seem very slow to reply.Their website explains how to update from v10 to v11 but mine is pre v10 and there no info about how to get to v10

any help of suggestions would be very much appreciated

Deni

Truckermal · 09-09-2013 4:04pm

DeniG2 wrote: »

A few members on this thread have mentioned the Zenec 2010. I bought one recently and am trying to update it, but can't find any info on the internet. I've emailed zenec support but they seem very slow to reply.Their website explains how to update from v10 to v11 but mine is pre v10 and there no info about how to get to v10

any help of suggestions would be very much appreciated

Deni

Www.gpsunderground.com has updates, thats where I get the ones for my RNS.

DeniG2 · 09-09-2013 4:18pm

thanks for the quick response and link

rickyjb · 10-09-2013 11:37am

DeniG2 wrote: »

A few members on this thread have mentioned the Zenec 2010. I bought one recently and am trying to update it, but can't find any info on the internet. I've emailed zenec support but they seem very slow to reply.Their website explains how to update from v10 to v11 but mine is pre v10 and there no info about how to get to v10

any help of suggestions would be very much appreciated

Deni

I have an email from the support that walks you through exactly how to do it, it's not obvious at all.

Pm me your email address if you want me to send it to you.

TheBigGreen · 21-09-2013 8:17pm

I have a Bolero in my Octavia at the moment and want to replace it with a RNS 510 Columbus. Anyone know a seller in Ireland? Thanks.

MuppetCheck · 21-09-2013 8:26pm

EBay is your best bet tbh. Since you have a Bolero already make sure and get an LED model and it should work seamlessly. You might need to get the nav display enabled on the MFD but that's something you can get done easily at a service.

They do pop up on vag drivers or autostadt too though but make sure it's at least a version C LED.

emo72 · 30-04-2014 12:29am

hi guys. thinking of getting an rns 510 to replace my basic r300 unit. i have no bluetooth unit at all. anyone know how much it costs to get bluetooth installed?

Truckermal · 30-04-2014 10:36am

emo72 wrote: »

hi guys. thinking of getting an rns 510 to replace my basic r300 unit. i have no bluetooth unit at all. anyone know how much it costs to get bluetooth installed?

The module is about 300 quid which shows the phonbook, texts etc on screen. I would settle for a parrot kit.

emo72 · 30-04-2014 11:37am

Truckermal wrote: »

The module is about 300 quid which shows the phonbook, texts etc on screen. I would settle for a parrot kit.

Yeah parrot kits are only around 60 euro on halfords. I would be happy to settle.

Truckermal · 30-04-2014 11:40am

emo72 wrote: »

Yeah parrot kits are only around 60 euro on halfords. I would be happy to settle.

What year is the Passat? ?

Harcrid · 30-04-2014 12:27pm

I added a BT kit to my RNS510 and the parts cost €150 on ebay. I paid someone to fit it for me also. I went this way as I prefer the OEM integration of this module rather than fitting an aftermarket unit.

emo72 · 30-04-2014 12:33pm

Truckermal wrote: »

What year is the Passat? ?

2010

Truckermal · 30-04-2014 12:58pm

emo72 wrote: »

2010

Nice one as you won't have battery drain issues plus your climatronic adjustments will show up on screen.

emo72 · 30-04-2014 1:01pm

Truckermal wrote: »

Nice one as you won't have battery drain issues plus your climatronic adjustments will show up on screen.

That's great. Now all I have to do is get my hands on one! There is a couple on adverts for sale but getting one at a price I can afford is the issue. Is it worth the extra for the led screen over the LCD screen?

Harcrid · 30-04-2014 1:20pm

In my opinion no. Mine is LED and my previous one was LCD. The LED is better in bright sunlight and you may not be able to update the firmware to as high a version as the LED one but if money is tight then the LCD should do you fine as long as you get it cheaper.

VictorRomeo · 30-04-2014 2:30pm

emo72 wrote: »

hi guys. thinking of getting an rns 510 to replace my basic r300 unit. i have no bluetooth unit at all. anyone know how much it costs to get bluetooth installed?

You may already be aware, but the RNS-315 has BT built into the unit and as such does not require the separate wiring and module under the drivers seat. Not the same as the 510 in fairness but it may be a useful compromise...

Truckermal · 30-04-2014 2:42pm

emo72 wrote: »

That's great. Now all I have to do is get my hands on one! There is a couple on adverts for sale but getting one at a price I can afford is the issue. Is it worth the extra for the led screen over the LCD screen?

A LED version with latest maps is about 600 quid..

VictorRomeo · 30-04-2014 3:42pm

Truckermal wrote: »

A LED version with latest maps is about 600 quid..

Actually, they can be had a little cheaper if you take your time searching. They've released a new version with DAB and that's generating a premium right now - about €1k

Truckermal · 30-04-2014 7:02pm

VictorRomeo wrote: »

Actually, they can be had a little cheaper if you take your time searching. They've released a new version with DAB and that's generating a premium right now - about €1k

I see that which is a mad price considering the lack of stations here.

VictorRomeo · 01-05-2014 12:59pm

Truckermal wrote: »

I see that which is a mad price considering the lack of stations here.

I reckon that price won't lower substantially for a couple of years too.... Not at least until the new MQB Passat is released. That said, the new DAB system has pushed the price down for late-model non-DAB units!.. I paid €700 or so for my 510 18 months ago or so....

Black_Knight · 01-05-2014 1:43pm

Truckermal wrote: »

A LED version with latest maps is about 600 quid..

Got my RNS-510 off ebay, from the UK. Think it was a version C. €505 excluding the GPS antenna. So €525 all in. Installed it myself, as did I the RVC. Bluetooth should be a doddle if you find a guide, and have VCDS (or know someone who can code it for you)

Need to look into updating the software and maps though. Job for a long weekend.... ahha!:pac:

RNS510 sat nav for VW

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