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RCD510 DAB into MK5
« on: May 11, 2013, 06:39:58 pm »
I have a RCD510 DAB to go into my MK5 ED30

Wondering if anyone else has done this before, I've seen plenty normal ones fitted into MK5s
I am not too bothered about the DAB part working really.

I think I am correct in saying I will need to upgrade my gateway, due to the battery drain issue.
picture below shows the number on the gateway on my car.


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Re: RCD510 DAB into MK5
« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2013, 06:50:43 pm »
I bought an RCD510 from a member on here and had no issues with my old Edition30, registered in September 2007. I think it may have had H rev. gateway as well.
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Re: RCD510 DAB into MK5
« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2013, 06:54:00 pm »
It depends on the software version of your K gateway. I believe they changed manufacturer on this part number hence some have battery drain, some don't. L or above you're definitely good to go with.

I had a K and replaced it with an S just to be sure.

See http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=ross%20tech%20can%20gateway&source=web&cd=4&ved=0CDoQFjAD&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwiki.ross-tech.com%2Fwiki%2Findex.php%2FNavigation_System_(RNS510)_Retrofitting&ei=D4aOUaq7IYWEO_OXgegH&usg=AFQjCNHyo_o2Qz-3-ta7zWDwnU6ea1__6Q
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Re: RCD510 DAB into MK5
« Reply #3 on: May 11, 2013, 06:56:54 pm »
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Re: RCD510 DAB into MK5
« Reply #4 on: May 11, 2013, 06:59:49 pm »
Is it possible to do a software upgrade on the gateways to solve the problem does anyone know instead of buying new one?


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Re: RCD510 DAB into MK5
« Reply #5 on: May 11, 2013, 07:04:11 pm »
Just read thought that ROSSTECH link thanks mate. From what I can make out the gateway software can be upgraded. 


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Re: RCD510 DAB into MK5
« Reply #6 on: May 11, 2013, 11:53:41 pm »
Get yourself a decent dab aerial and you won't regret it - quality of sound is far better than normal FM
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Re: RCD510 DAB into MK5
« Reply #7 on: May 12, 2013, 05:40:08 am »
Second that, it's easy to put an an aerial in and mine was less that 20 delivered and works perfectly

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Re: RCD510 DAB into MK5
« Reply #8 on: May 12, 2013, 09:24:40 am »
Have you guys above fitted the 510 DAB Unit to your mk 5s? And you have fitted a DAB arieal ?


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Re: RCD510 DAB into MK5
« Reply #9 on: May 13, 2013, 09:39:58 am »
I installed a RCD510 DAB in my 07 edition 30 without upgrading the gateway, never had the battery drain issue. I used a windscreen mounted aerial like this  http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUTOLEADS-DAB-AA1-DAB-FILM-GLASS-MOUNT-PATCH-DAB-ANTENNA-AERIAL-SMA-CONNECTOR-/380597649044?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item589d633e94 can't remember if that is the correct connector type. 

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Re: RCD510 DAB into MK5
« Reply #10 on: May 13, 2013, 10:37:12 am »
Have you guys above fitted the 510 DAB Unit to your mk 5s? And you have fitted a DAB arieal ?
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Re: RCD510 DAB into MK5
« Reply #11 on: May 13, 2013, 12:31:01 pm »
Have you guys above fitted the 510 DAB Unit to your mk 5s? And you have fitted a DAB arieal ?

Yep, fitted the RCD with a windscreen aerial to start with buy signal want the best so switched to proper roof mounted one with an extension cable to the headunit (I used a polo base and short whip aerial)
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Re: RCD510 DAB into MK5
« Reply #12 on: May 13, 2013, 03:44:32 pm »
fitted this windscreen ariel in mine

http://www.dabonwheels.co.uk/High_Performance_Internal_Glass_Mount_DAB_car_Aerial.html

not sure DAB is upto much in Essex, only really strong signal is around colchester, like fm, radio2 has the greatest range. The rcd510 will switch itself over to FM when it looses DAB, which is handy.
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Re: RCD510 DAB into MK5
« Reply #13 on: May 13, 2013, 06:30:28 pm »
Just finished installing the RCD510 in mine.  DAB roof aerial;  Blaupunkt sharkfin/beesting combo. Amazed how quality has improved over FM. :happy2:
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Re: RCD510 DAB into MK5
« Reply #14 on: May 13, 2013, 10:35:26 pm »
Thanks for all the help and links on this guys, especially the Ross tech link.

I looked into the gateway upgrade today, i can upgrade the software through the VW system
I searched the TPI number ( as mentioned on the ross tech site) on the VW system today and now have a action code to update the software instead of buying a new unit. The TPI is recommended for the fitting of a VW towbar , seems this can cause a battery drain as well.

Will give it a bash then test the car for battery drain after fitting the 510.


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