Replacing a RCD300 radio with RCD510 with DAB into Mk5 GT with upto date CANbus

[ekim]

I have just bought a RCD510 on ebay and will be looking to install a DAB aerial. I would prefer to replace the existing aerial so I can get best possible reception.

A number of the link in the original post are dead now. What aerial would people recommend now? From what I have read and understand, I can use the cables that are already there with a new aerial, but will need to run a cable to enable DAB. Is there a good guide on how to do this? The link to the guide in the original post is dead.

[paulw123]

contact @DamoP
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,92696.0.html
sounds like he can get hold of the polo one which I have. I have a 4door and ran extra cable under roof lining, it was easy as it pushes behind the door seals on the roof lining. Don't waste your time on the window stick on ones, unless you live under the transmitter ;O)

[ekim]

Perfecto, will send him a note just as soon as I work out how :)

The running on the cable is fairly straight forward then? Not had much experience with this type of thing - managed to get in and take the RCD 300 out which was fairly easy following a guide. Pulling down the headlining looks a little more intimidating, but assume it is just clips etc.

[paulw123]

Yeah a bit daunting at first, but just take your time, keep hands really clean, the pillar trims can just be partly pulled off at tops and bent down just a little. The worst bit was removing the old FM connector working upside down, a mirror would of helped. In the end I just yanked on it with a pair of pliers. You need a 20mm spanner and someone to hold new aerial in place whilst you fight to fit the nut underneath upside down. I ran new cable down passenger A pillar and above glove box, as I had been that route before with window aerial. Don't worry about airbag in A pillar, just leave it well alone ;O)

Oh just to make sure, you have got the DAB button on front top rh of rcd510? otherwise it won't be a DAB unit.......

[ekim]

Yeah its got a DAB button, had been looking out for one as I know most of the RCD510 on eBay are from China so don't have built in DAB. Picked it up from the seller today, if my aerial adapter arrives tomorrow I will fit it with just FM/AM until I get the DAB aerial in place.

[marty___mcfly]

Hi- complete newbie here- picking up a 2005 MkV today. I think the car has an RCD300 installed and I want to upgrade to a RCD510 primarily to get bluetooth and a USB input to connect my iphone for music (spotify) and calls. I have read all the advice on here and to be honest I think the installation of the stereo and the CANBUS is beyond me so I would have to get a professionals help.

Just looking around for an RCD510 I found this on eBay, the ad looks a bit dodgy so my instinct is to avoid but I am wondering of anyone else has used these guys as a source and if they're ok? If not, any suggestions on where to go?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231668852458?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT


Thanks!

[Lyons]

From the feedback and images that looks ok, but if aim for a description in English so you can be sure it states it's genuine.

[Pashka]

Hi- complete newbie here- picking up a 2005 MkV today. I think the car has an RCD300 installed and I want to upgrade to a RCD510 primarily to get bluetooth and a USB input to connect my iphone for music (spotify) and calls. I have read all the advice on here and to be honest I think the installation of the stereo and the CANBUS is beyond me so I would have to get a professionals help.

Just looking around for an RCD510 I found this on eBay, the ad looks a bit dodgy so my instinct is to avoid but I am wondering of anyone else has used these guys as a source and if they're ok? If not, any suggestions on where to go?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231668852458?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT


Thanks!

This one is china OEM headunit, it is without RDS and don't have phone function, don't display any phone info with premium bluetooth, just phone symbol during the call. I am using same at the moment, I'm going to sell it in two weeks, used for a half an year, will be looking for 90 pounds delivered or have rcd510dab for 199 delivered. Can supply right can gateway as well 

[h0bbsy]

Eddie-NL I'm a n00b on here. Bought a 2008 MK5 TDI GT Sport a few days ago for my wife. Want to add a better head unit from the current RCD3xx. Thinking RCD/RNS510. Do you still supply some of the items? Please PM me, I can't PM yet as under 10 ,posts. Thanks. Will post my experience in here to contribute to the forum when I get somewhere!

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[Pashka]

Eddie-NL I'm a n00b on here. Bought a 2008 MK5 TDI GT Sport a few days ago for my wife. Want to add a better head unit from the current RCD3xx. Thinking RCD/RNS510. Do you still supply some of the items? Please PM me, I can't PM yet as under 10 ,posts. Thanks. Will post my experience in here to contribute to the forum when I get somewhere!

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