supply and fitting new car stereo on MK5 Golf

[Ozzy82]

I would like to upgrade my RCD300 to a newer system (either the RCD510 or a RNS system). Can anybody advise me on the best place to start on finding a system, then fitting it?

Many Thanks

[andy7ven]

eBay is a good place lots of units for sale on there... Need to be careful what your buying though...

Or you could go to a company that does retrofits but it's going to be a more costlier option...

You may also have to factor in the price of upgrading your CANBUS module depending on the year of your car (Flat battery if you don't!)...

Also a DAB aerial if the unit needs it...

Or you could go down the route of a Kenwood DNX521/525 OEM looking and just a straight swap over, no need to upgrade CANBUS either

[Ozzy82]

Thanks! I have sat on ebay and also checked gumtree daily to find a decent RNS510 and and seeing roughly £350+ for the unit. But am confused by software version, item a,b,c - h etc etc


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[Ozzy82]

Which rns510 will fit my MK5 2005/55 plate golf without canbus upgrade/battery drain? Or am i better off getting a canbus upgrade anyways? And after getting canbus upgraded can i choose any system?


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[andy7ven]

If yours is a 05/55 then it definitely will need upgrading...

Yes if it's done then you can fit all the latest VW headunits. The newer RNS510's have LED screen also some have DAB... 

[Ozzy82]

  Right! So a canbus upgrade AND an RNS510 is on my shopping list... I've seen a system but where can i find a canbus ?? 

[doylebros]

Get in touch with Eddie-NL  a member on here - he'll precode you a new one so its plug and play

[Pashka]

Right! So a canbus upgrade AND an RNS510 is on my shopping list... I've seen a system but where can i find a canbus ?? 

I have a right canbus and could fit the radio. Cheers

[Ozzy82]

Get in touch with Eddie-NL  a member on here - he'll precode you a new one so its plug and play

Thanks! I have enough posts now (wahay!) so have just pm'd him


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[doylebros]

Eddie is a top top man and is very fair with his pricing

[Ozzy82]

Eddie is a top top man and is very fair with his pricing

Thanks! Alot of people on here have said that. How much should i be looking to pay for a decent, newish version of the RNS510? The prices vary sooo much


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[doylebros]

Eddie is a top top man and is very fair with his pricing

Thanks! Alot of people on here have said that. How much should i be looking to pay for a decent, newish version of the RNS510? The prices vary sooo much


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Again ask Ed if he's got any for sale if not what you need to look out for in model types, specification and firmware etc.

[Ozzy82]

Need some advice please! Which version of the RNS510 should i be looking at? I have seen a few on ebay/Guntree locally which are 'Q' or 'P' but unsure as to which one i should go for


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[Shoduchi]

Need some advice please! Which version of the RNS510 should i be looking at? I have seen a few on ebay/Guntree locally which are 'Q' or 'P' but unsure as to which one i should go for


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Q or P versions are almost identical. I think the only real difference might be the P version comes from factory with firmware 5238 and the Q version with another a bit older firmware.

I'd buy the cheapest and in better condition and then upgrade it to 5274 modified version.

[Ozzy82]

Great! So i have seen a 'P' version with software v5238 which i am going to buy (hopefully! ) I am also in the process of ordering a new updated CAN gateway from @Eddie_NL - next i will need both those installing i am in Gloucestershire if anyone knows anyone in and around this area? If not, i am willing to travel to Bristol/Wiltshire/even up towards Worcester/Birmingham if needs be! Anyone?!


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