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Author Topic: upgrading rcd300 to non vw headunit - will canbus still need upgraded?  (Read 1035 times)

Offline sgour

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Hey,


I am considering upgrading my RCD300 unit from my car - question is, will I still have to upgrade the canbus if I change to a non vw unit, like alpine?


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Re: upgrading rcd300 to non vw headunit - will canbus still need upgraded?
« Reply #1 on: November 10, 2012, 08:07:23 pm »
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Re: upgrading rcd300 to non vw headunit - will canbus still need upgraded?
« Reply #2 on: November 10, 2012, 08:24:53 pm »
i have a alpine in mine--excellent piece of kit