Can you help me identify my Sat Nav (and help get the dam thing working)

[alexperkins]

I wouldntve thought that headunit works on can bus. Theyd be talking about a quadlock to ISO convertor that converts the canbus signals for reverse, speed, and a few other bits.

[Spikey]

Currently have the dash in bits.   I have unplugged the old unit and refitted as per instructions given to me by the ebay seller but no joy.  It still does exactly the same thing.

I've tried the RCD510 also, now that works, but the two aerial socks won't fit the two socks on the back of the stereo.

I really am stuck with what to do, The CD changer in the arm rest was not connected up to the old headunit, but i can connect it to the RCD510, but then i run the risk of draining the battery.

Decisions, decisions.

This is ideally until i can get something else sorted as we currently have no music in the car whatsoever. 

[Spikey]

I thought the RCD510 was meant to flatten the battery in a matter of a week? Not two days. Jumped in her tonight and was flat as a pancake. Going to have to tale the head unit out and refit the broken one. At least it'll look nicer than a gaiping hole. Booked the car back in at the dealer so they can sort out this mess. :(

[alexperkins]

It can be as short as a day...just depends on the age of your battery, can bus version, drain its pulling etc.

New can gateway and all will be resolved.

[Spikey]

Cant see the garage going for that to be honest. Will news the aerial adapter too. I just want a working stereo. :(

[alexperkins]

Your more than welcome to pop down and see me with the 'broken' one

Ill be damned if I cant get it working 

[Spikey]

So i've swapped back to the other headunit, jump started the car due to the flat battery, and no the dash board is very colourful.  I guess i need to get some codes cleared?  please help!

[alexperkins]

Just drive for a short time - the lights should clear

[Spikey]

Superb!   Just moved off the drive and down the road a couple of meters and it all cleared!   Cheers Mr Perkins!

[alexperkins]

No worries

I had that experience - spent 2 hours thinking what the hell have I done. Checked everything fuses, wiring, computer couldnt work it out. Gave up, drove home and it all vanished...boy did I feel silly!

[Spikey]

Had a reply from the ebay company who sell these items.   The double beep when i refitted the stereo means there is a hardware issue. 

Just to go wait now until vw sort it on the 18th.

[Betty02]

Where you from? I have my old HU you can borrow until it;s sorted if you wish? Wont give you battery drain as it's basic!

[Spikey]

Hey, thanks for the offer.

I'm down in Hampshire.  Where abouts are you?

[Betty02]

Aghh dam. I'm from sunny Blackpool mate!

[Spikey]

Yeah a little distant!   hehe

I was thinking about saying no to be honest, i'm not sure i want to take the dash apart again, to then take it back out a week later for then the dealer to fiddle.  Seems like so much hassle! lol