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RNS-510 ---- there seem to be alot of these threads
« on: July 04, 2012, 02:29:39 pm »
Hi Guys
i know there are alot of threads on this topic ( i have used the search ) i own a mk5 1.9tdi 2004 mk5 golf and currently have fitted a RCD 300 now i really would like to fit an RNS-510 , now as my car is relativly old do i need to get "Version A"? i can only find one and thats from some guy n lithuania who i dont trust at all in the slightest.
and ive heard b,c etc will give me battery drain?

i have bought these two leads:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280615460252?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2648
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261052649672?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2648

as im lead to belive i will be needing them

hope someone can help
Thanks
Neil
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« Reply #1 on: July 04, 2012, 03:15:21 pm »
Hi Neil

Yes the 2 cables you bought are correct.

If you get a version A,B or C. You could put on custom firmware which will prevent battery drain.

If however in the future you wish to upgrade to a newer firmware with newer features then u will need to upgrade your canbus gateway which is around the region of £100.

Custom firmware will do you good at the moment to be honest.

If you get a version D or above I believe the screen changes to an LED screen. And with a D unit you will need a canbus upgrade.

Hope that helps.

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« Reply #2 on: July 04, 2012, 03:16:48 pm »
BTW : rns 510 is the best mod on my car. In sure you will love it!
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Re: RNS-510 ---- there seem to be alot of these threads
« Reply #3 on: July 04, 2012, 03:18:15 pm »
It is the firmware that causes the battery drain and only in cars with below a K revision Gateway (which yours will have)

You can get a new gateway for about £85 on eGay which will solve any issues like that. I would try and get at least an LED Screen C version as they can be had quite reasonably.
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« Reply #4 on: July 04, 2012, 05:27:04 pm »
Thankyou very much for the replies.

So how do i go about getting the custom firmware ? Is that available on ebay ?

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« Reply #5 on: July 04, 2012, 05:33:46 pm »
Vrscarl: i notice you have a thread about the different firmware if any of them apply to what i need please could you put the correct link on this thread so as i can download it please.

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« Reply #6 on: July 04, 2012, 06:10:21 pm »
Neil,

If you follow the firmware tutorial thread I did that is stickied as the first post in the Satnav section everything you need is in there.  :happy2:
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« Reply #7 on: July 04, 2012, 06:18:57 pm »
Thanks carl, please correct me if im wrong but it seems i need the 398x firmware if i get a c version unit ? i think i only need it to stop the battery drain as my car is old.

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« Reply #8 on: July 04, 2012, 08:45:06 pm »
You would need custom firmware either one of the 3 modified by Josi.

3800
2760
1300

As long as its the modified one then it's ok
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« Reply #9 on: July 04, 2012, 08:56:44 pm »
Sorry who is josi and the numbers dont really mean alot to me?

Im used to messing around with a mk1 golf without a radio , not fairly new cars sorry im not the best when it comes to this kind of stuff

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« Reply #10 on: July 04, 2012, 09:04:15 pm »
Quote from: Neiltdi on July 04, 2012, 08:56:44 pm
Sorry who is josi and the numbers dont really mean alot to me?

Im used to messing around with a mk1 golf without a radio , not fairly new cars sorry im not the best when it comes to this kind of stuff

Neil

sorry for the confusion, check this site


http://vwnavi.com/volkswagen-factory-fit-navigation-systems/rns-510-mfd3-navi-system/firmware/13672-unofficial-272x-software-swl-recovery-cd.html


the numbers i mentioned are firmware versions. ive tried the modified 2760 and works perfectly.no battery drain.
 not used 3800 modified yet.
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« Reply #11 on: July 04, 2012, 09:16:59 pm »
Quote from: vw55raz on July 04, 2012, 08:45:06 pm
You would need custom firmware either one of the 3 modified by Josi.

3800
2760
1300

As long as its the modified one then it's ok

Please do not post duff information. It helps if the facts are confirmed first!

The modified firmwares are NOT battery drain modified. They are modified to work with any unit be it a Skoda or VW unit so you don't get issues with MFSW etc.

You require the can gateway fix to be applied after installing the 276X firmware.

Neil,

Follow the tutorial i did. Install the 276X firmware first then put the Old can-gateway fix on after that. If you get any issues give me a shout. :happy2:
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« Reply #12 on: July 04, 2012, 10:05:46 pm »
carl what is the can gateway fix?

ive always installed 2760 modified by josi to prevent battery drain and never applied anything else after that. done this on around 8 cars in the past few months with no problems

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« Reply #13 on: July 05, 2012, 07:01:49 am »
The Can-Gateway fix replaces the VUCI file with one from 1200 firmware which is the latest one that doesn't cause battery drain.

You won't get battery drain unless you have a below K rev gateway. I have done probably triple figure cars either supplying or updating personally and all the pre Mar 2007 cars i have had to apply the battery fix to stop battery drain.

If the car is driven on fairly long journeys each day it may not manifest itself for a while as it will take a good 3-4 days doing short journeys with a good battery for it to drain. 48hrs stood still is common for it to occur.

What i have found is that if you do get battery drain you end up needing a new battery. I had it due to an unrelated fault and needed a new battery
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« Reply #14 on: July 05, 2012, 08:16:45 am »
I had battery drain when I first installed the RNS510 in to my 2005 GTi.

Installed a 27xx modified firmware from Josi, and drain sorted.

Just my 2 pence worth  :mad:
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