Tutorial - How to Update RNS-510 Firmware. ***New Links & Firmware*** 19/02/12

[Shoduchi]

Hello !

I've recently updated my passat cc radio rns 510 h03 from firmwire 0900 to firmwire 9238 with success. Everything works so far, my question is if there is anything more required to install maps from a not original dvd ?
I cant update maps from sd card since the radio supports up to 2gb card max
Thank you

Now your radio should support 32 Gb SD cards. 

[Grega]

Hello !

I've recently updated my passat cc radio rns 510 h03 from firmwire 0900 to firmwire 9238 with success. Everything works so far, my question is if there is anything more required to install maps from a not original dvd ?
I cant update maps from sd card since the radio supports up to 2gb card max
Thank you

Now your radio should support 32 Gb SD cards. 

Incorrect. It only works if you have HW04 and above? Quote: SDHC 32 GB Support (HW04 and above)

[Grega]

Any tips on home to make a home burnt dual layer work with rns 510? Maps ofc

[BradCobbs]

OK, did it anyway and all went well, loaded 4120 which this time wiped the HDD so then updated the maps to v13 from SD, nice and easy 

Did you simply stick the maps on the SD and hey presto?
I'm having trouble using DVD's - They won't read.
I've just upgraded to 4020a 60-35-5 but can't get the maps on

[gttdigoof]

OK, did it anyway and all went well, loaded 4120 which this time wiped the HDD so then updated the maps to v13 from SD, nice and easy 

Did you simply stick the maps on the SD and hey presto?
I'm having trouble using DVD's - They won't read.
I've just upgraded to 4020a 60-35-5 but can't get the maps on

Yeah, I made a DVD to start it then it loads from the SD

[gttdigoof]

DAB to DAB+

Is it a software update or new unit ?

[doylebros]

DAB to DAB+

Is it a software update or new unit ?

New head unit I'm afraid!

[gttdigoof]

OK, I just bought a 1T0 035 686 C but I cant find alot of info about it.

Its H09 SW5238

What I have found seems to contradict depending on where I look so can anyone confirm if it DAB only or DAB+ aswell ?

[amir2ro]

Usual disclaimer before i start.

NEITHER I NOR MK5GOLFGTI.CO.UK WILL BE RESPONSIBLE IF YOU UNDERTAKE THE PROCESS DETAILED BELOW AND SOMETHING GOES WRONG. YOU DO SO AT YOUR OWN RISK

I have seen a few times recently that people are asking how to upgrade firmware. So here is a quick tutorial on what to do.

Firstly you need to download the firmware.

Here are some links (i will update these periodically as and when needed however i will only put in here reliable firmware that works and not Beta's etc)

276X Firmware (For all A/B/C Units)

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130X Firmware - newer than 276X however does not support Voice Control (for all A/B/C Units)

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381X Firmware (latest for all A/B/C Units)

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There is a later 398X firmware but as it only works on B units and higher i haven't listed it.

For those who may suffer battery drain the 100% working Can-Gateway you need is L Revision however a lot of K Revision ones will not suffer battery drain either. I haven't been able to tie this down to month of manufacture (of the gateway not the car). If you are unsure i haven't seen a Car older than June 2007 with an L Revision gateway. If someone has one older please let me know so i can update. But If your car was registered in June 2007 onwards you *should* have an L Revision gateway or higher.

Old Can-Gateway fix (this works in about 95% of cases) This will only update the VUCI part of the RNS to stop battery drain. Works with firmware 1200 onwards

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All the above Firmware will leave the Maps and HDD data intact.


So that's the firmware sorted. All you have to do is download the file. Open the .Rar file and when it extracts you will be left with a .NRG file. Burn this file to disc ensuring you create a disc from the image and not a data disc. Best programs to use are Windows - Nero or IMGBurn and Mac - Toast. If you have any of those installed right click on the .NRG, select open with and then click the burning program. This will put it all ready for you to put a disc in and burn away.

Now some people will say use DVD, some will say Use CD. It really does depend on how fussy your drive is. I have done this for a few cars that will only accept DVD and some that will only accept CD. Most will be happy with either. The things to remember are.

Where possible use a decent disc - Verbatim, TDK, Sony etc.
Burn the disc as slow as possible - Usually 2x speed
Ensure you verify the disc afterwards
DVD+R/DVD-R & CD-R are fine don't use RW discs as most RNS i have seen are fussy about them.

So you now have your Firmware disc. Now it's time to update. Please follow the instructions below to ensure it runs smoothly.


1 - Get in the car and turn on the nav - DO NOT PUT THE KEYS IN THE IGNITION
2 - Insert the disc into the Nav.
3 - It will cycle through a few checks and then you will be presented with a screen that tells you about the software and asks you to press OK or Cancel. Press OK. You will then get another screen saying the firmware will be updated are you sure. Select OK again. This process can take around 2-3mins.
4 - The nav will now update. It takes around 50 mins but afterwards you should be presented with this screen


Voila all done.

Pointers/Tips

If you get a message referring to Invalid Clamp state - Remove the disc, change the clock on the dash from 12h to 24hr (or vice versa) Press Setup, i and Eject and then try again.


Few other tools.

If you are having problems updating the maps, deleting MP3's etc then below are some tools that can help. (ENSURE YOU HAVE A MAP DISC AND MEANS TO LOAD MP3'S AS THE DATA WILL BE DELETED)

Map Partition erase (will delete the maps but leave MP3's intact)

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HDD Format (Delete's everything)

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SWL Recovery disc. If you get Gateway error 202 or other problems and you can not boot up run this disc and it will restore the Nav. It's based on latest 398x software but can be used to recover RNS-510 running any software version. It will try to restore basic coding (including TestMode) and finish SWL. It will not work if the Nav is completely fooked.

To use - insert the disc, press Setup, i and Eject and it will work away.

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A few other points.

I will only upload here firmware that i know 100% to be working. In that i have tested it myself or have done it for other people. If other later firmware comes out that i haven't tested i will put a new thread up in the forum and point out that i haven't used it (as i have done with 380X firmware)

I do not modify the firmware myself. Credit and a big thanks to Josi over on VWNavi for doing so. All the links provided in this guide are his software 


Comments good/bad welcome and any queries feel free to ask/pm me

Edit - The link to Josi thread on VWNavi is here

http://vwnavi.com/showthread.php/13672-Unofficial-272x-software-and-SWL-recovery-CD

Part of the reason i made this post is because you need to register on VWNavi to see it. So it saves people having to register just to download a firmware update.

please help.i have a rns 510 on vw eos 2007
how can I udate my firmware 0009,what I need to download >?
thanks

[amir2ro]

hi,i have RNS 510 on vw eos model 2007I have a B,FW version 0009,what version I need to update thie old version?
please help.an what ich do,ist direct to FW 5328 ?or what can I do ?
thanks

[chuckygti]

Hi everyone, ive recently purchased a 2008 Golf Edition 30 it came with a factory rns510 (i believe) and the car also has rear parking sensors from factory. I bought the car from a elderly woman so i know the unit has not been updated so would like to as currently its not accepting a 16GB SD card (reads SD card error), also when using the nav only allows me to enter 4 digit long postcode not a complete postcode!

I heard there is a hidden menu when you hold the setup button but nothing happens when i do this with my unit, so ive opened it up and found the sticker on the top which reads:

1T0 035 680 A
HW: H04
SW: 1000

Radio navigation: 05.01.2008

Can i please have some guidance on what software to download and how to go about it on installing it
Thanks in advance

[doylebros]

Start by reading this http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,23779.0.html

[chuckygti]

Start by reading this http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,23779.0.html

Ive read it, so basically i need to download this firmware:

381X Firmware (latest for all A/B/C Units)??
Thanks

[Shoduchi]

Start by reading this http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,23779.0.html

Ive read it, so basically i need to download this firmware:

381X Firmware (latest for all A/B/C Units)??
Thanks

That information is outdated. The one to use for A and some older B is the modified 5238 firmware. Keep searching the forum that I've mentioned in the forum where to download it from.

[raven]

Old Can-Gateway fix (this works in about 95% of cases) This will only update the VUCI part of the RNS to stop battery drain. Works with firmware 1200 onwards

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Hi everyone

With regards to the above small VUCI update file, how is the process like? I just insert the CD (with this burned file) and that's it? Do I need to do anything else or wait for 50mins?