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RNS510 security code issues
« on: May 26, 2017, 05:15:15 pm »
Purchased a RNS510, but have been supplied with the incorrect code. So questions are:

1)Can the code be changed from what it leaves the factory with?
2)What happens after the final attempt is made? Does it permanently lock?

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Re: RNS510 security code issues
« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2017, 06:39:23 pm »
3 attempts and then it locks you out for an hour i believe.

I recently used https://www.radiocodes.co.uk/vw-radio-codes and within 2 hours they had sent me the correct code for the unit.

Could you get the seller to refund the £16.99?
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Re: RNS510 security code issues
« Reply #2 on: May 26, 2017, 06:43:21 pm »
Ok, had read about the hour but wanted to make sure before being left with a brick.

Just googling came across the idea of paying for the code, will see what the seller recommends.

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Re: RNS510 security code issues
« Reply #3 on: May 26, 2017, 06:46:35 pm »
Weird, I've had 3 RNS510s now and not needed to put a code into any of them!


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Re: RNS510 security code issues
« Reply #4 on: May 26, 2017, 08:24:00 pm »
mate.. PM me details and Ill get you a code.  :happy2:

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Re: RNS510 security code issues
« Reply #5 on: May 27, 2017, 11:45:14 am »
If it's an oem unit don't the stealers give you the code FOC as I had to give them the serial number on the unit or pay £35 for it if they have to remove the unit :signLOL:

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Re: RNS510 security code issues
« Reply #6 on: May 27, 2017, 02:27:39 pm »
It was a retrofit to the previous car so not sure if they would be able to assist or not. Also last time I spoke to them, have a good relationship with them as in there most weeks. The protocol now is that they have to see the car as a mate was breaking his s3 and couldn't get the code from the dealership

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Re: RNS510 security code issues
« Reply #7 on: May 27, 2017, 06:08:54 pm »
Well just show them your car lol

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Re: RNS510 security code issues
« Reply #8 on: May 27, 2017, 06:09:14 pm »
I've bought codes from ebay for a tenner and had no issues. Just give them the serial number and you have the code emailed to you within 24 hours

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Re: RNS510 security code issues
« Reply #9 on: May 27, 2017, 10:43:27 pm »
Steelers charge for codes now..

Unless you own the car it came out of.

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Re: RNS510 security code issues
« Reply #10 on: May 28, 2017, 12:19:39 am »
Steelers charge for codes now..

Unless you own the car it came out of.
maybe the last statement  :happy2:

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Re: RNS510 security code issues
« Reply #11 on: May 28, 2017, 12:41:07 am »
And Audi won't go near a second hand radio whatsoever..

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Re: RNS510 security code issues
« Reply #12 on: May 28, 2017, 12:51:24 am »
^^^ audi are Wa***** fullstop

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Re: RNS510 security code issues
« Reply #13 on: May 28, 2017, 02:18:00 am »
Weird, I've had 3 RNS510s now and not needed to put a code into any of them!
Weird, I've bought 3 RNS-510, sold the RNS-510 rev A that came with my Ed. 30 and all needed a code to work for the 1st time in a different car than where the radio came fitted originally. I didn't know that those radios had the possibility to erase the security code. I know the code can be changed...