VW SatNav Update 2012

[prf]

My Ed30 was first registered in Mar 08 and had factory fitted RNS-510. The previous owner (CocoPops) upgraded the Firmware to 2660 in Oct 09 and also to V5 maps.  The unit still works fine, but would now probably benefit from an update.

I recently enquired at the local VW dealership about the cost of upgrading the maps etc and was told the 'VW Satellite Navigation System - Update 2012' disc was £198.

The simple question, to all the RNS-510 jedi, is that given the earlier updates (2660 firmware and V5 maps), will the Update 2012 disc interface correctly with the earlier 'updates' and allow a seamless overwrite/update of the car's system?  Or is my unit now too many updates behind? I presume the VW disc is intended to update both the mapping and other RNS 'operating software'...?

I ask this because having followed the many posts over the last 2 years about various updates/issues with the RNS-510, I don't want to spend £198 and then find I am in a complete mess trying to make the update work. I don't have the technical expertise to start 'downloading' fixes and burning CDs etc to do this the ad hoc way. I'm perfectly happy to spend £198 at Mr VW, just seeking some opinion as to whether I'm likely to encounter any 'difficulties'.

I live near Thruxton race circuit and am very happy to travel in the mid-South if anyone would be kind enough to assist once/if I've purchased the Update Disc.....!

[Eddie-NL]

hi

send golfman a PM

V8 is the current new version

[stealthwolf]

The latest firmware you can use is limited by the version of the RNS that you have.

You probably have version B (tell us what the top right button on your unit is). You can use V8 maps but not the latest firmware. I'm running 2720 without issues.

[prf]

Thanks for the replies to date. The top right hand button i.e. the uppermost of the 4 to the right of the screen is 'MAP'.  The right hand of the small buttons to the Right of the CD slot is a 'loudspeaker symbol + i'. Hope this makes sense.

[stealthwolf]

Sounds like version B.

[prf]

Further to my original post, I have now 'interrogated' the unit by pressing and holding 'Set Up'. The Version Info screen says the following:

Delivery Part Number   IT0035680C

HW Version                 H04

SW Version                 2660

SV SW Version            C_EU_9.242_t300

HW Vehicle                 OxC001

So does the 'C' at the end of the Delivery Part Number mean a 'C' version RNS-510?  And, returning to the original Post, will this current set-up seamlessly allow me to use the VW Update 2012 disc....?

Thanks to all for the assistance so far.

 

[apples12]

Hi

your 'HW Vehicle' of 0xC001 indicates a unit which is in fact an A revision or at best a B revision, your best option would be to update to version 2720 and update with version 8 maps

PM coming your way

[stealthwolf]

+1 your RNS has had the firmware updated, which changes the "model number" but you still get limited support.

Josi has now released the latest supported firmware 38xx for units A, B and C. 39xx is out but doesn't support earlier models.

[prf]

Thanks (again) to the last 2 posters. Unfortunately 'apples12' , I am unable to reply to your PM as I don't think I'm yet allowed to send them...!  Despite having owned lots of VWs and covered well over 100,000 miles in various GTIs, including a Mk 2 16V that I owned for 8 years, I'm not a Forum 'regular' and don't know when my ability to send PMs goes live.....!  Anyway, thanks for all the useful info and I'll keep plodding away until I feel confident enough to attempt an upgrade. That is, of course unless there's anyone in the Andover/Thruxton area willing to lend a hand to ensure I'm pressing the right buttons.