Canbus gateway help

[al200]

Hi, I need some advice please. May seem like a stupid question but I need to ask.  I'm upgrading my radio to an rcd510 and need to check what canbus model I have as I have a 56 plate gti. Can I simply unplug the canbus gateway to check the part number on it and plug it back in again with no issues? Or do I need vagcom to plug it back in again?

Any advice would be much appreciated.

[rich83]

You should be able to remove it from its holder and be able to look at the P/N without actually disconnecting it.

[bacillus]

The easiest way to check is to do a vcds scan.
I suspect with a 56 reg car you will need an updated gateway.

[skard]

Mine is a 56 and has a K gateway, and the one with the software revision that drains. Same with our 07 Altea, you might be lucky but don't bet on it.

[woahnowboys]

Fitted an RCD510 in my 56 plate recently.. I needed a new canbus, like others have said, probably will need a new one, but you may be lucky

[al200]

Thank you for the replies. I will look into this week but from the sounds of other people's experience I will need to get a newer version.

I've heard some people claim that you can just re-programme the existing one. Anyone know if this is true?

If not, there is someone on ebay selling pre-coded ones for £85. Looks like the way to go. Anyone had experience of these?

[skard]

That person on ebay will be Eddie-NL here, pretty sure it is cheaper if you contact him directly.

If you have a K revision I think it can be reprogrammed, however for the costs involved you are best off just putting a newer part in and removing the doubt.

[woahnowboys]

Aye, I got mine from Eddie_NL, just give him a PM
Came the next day too :)

[Horatio]

If you dont have access to VCDS just call any VW dealer, give them your reg number and they will give you the part number over the phone.

 

[al200]

Didn't realise vw would have that information. I'll give them a call tomorrow.

Just checked and it does seem to be eddie_NL. Good to know that he's a member. Sounds like he knows his stuff. If  VW tell me its an older model I'll have to order one from him.

Thanks for the replies.

[Eddie-NL]

The only problem you might have is that they will give you the current part number that you can order