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RNS-510 - Just Arrived
« on: November 24, 2009, 03:24:42 pm »
Guys,

Very happy as my RNS-510 has just arrived  :happy2:  :laugh:

Is there a retrofit guide anywhere please?
I currently have the standard GTI CD player (RCD-xxx something?) and couldn't find how to remove this, frontal clips or holes etc...

I don't want to damage either unit and will need a guide for the extra GPS connections etc.  :smiley:

Thanks,
Pete.
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Re: RNS-510 - Just Arrived
« Reply #1 on: November 24, 2009, 03:27:58 pm »
The only one I could find is here but its a bit sparse.

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=6044.0

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Re: RNS-510 - Just Arrived
« Reply #2 on: November 24, 2009, 03:31:29 pm »
i'll help you gather info too, mines ready to go in - audio guy just needs to know how to make a line out

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Re: RNS-510 - Just Arrived
« Reply #3 on: November 24, 2009, 03:57:59 pm »
how comes your getting rid of aftermarket VC?
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Re: RNS-510 - Just Arrived
« Reply #4 on: November 24, 2009, 04:39:46 pm »
It's a styling thing, what I have is superb and works with the iPhone too but fancy a change

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Re: RNS-510 - Just Arrived
« Reply #5 on: November 24, 2009, 05:12:02 pm »
VC - Might help http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3647765

I'm at work so can't full screen to give a proper verdict but looks like it has images with steps  :happy2:
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Re: RNS-510 - Just Arrived
« Reply #6 on: November 24, 2009, 05:31:03 pm »
Don't forget it will be worthwhile getting it coded into the car as well using VCDS  :happy2:

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Re: RNS-510 - Just Arrived
« Reply #7 on: November 24, 2009, 06:12:14 pm »
....hang on a moment....coding....? thats the part my audio guy wont be able to do. ive got one for the eos which i thought would just be a swap, and for mine which i thought would be a swap plus making a line out for the amp etc

i think i need to be paying more attention...i'm clearly way off the mark then?

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Re: RNS-510 - Just Arrived
« Reply #8 on: November 24, 2009, 06:13:40 pm »
VC - Might help http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3647765

I'm at work so can't full screen to give a proper verdict but looks like it has images with steps  :happy2:

nice link, i think i'll just print everything off and give it to the guy to work out, my brain doesnt absorb this kind of thing  :ashamed:

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Re: RNS-510 - Just Arrived
« Reply #9 on: November 24, 2009, 06:29:45 pm »
^^^ It's nothing to be concerned about VC it will most probably be fine.

The problem can be if the unit is second hand and coded for a car with say Dynaudio or the VW soundpack then the speaker outputs won't be at the right level and it will sound pants.

If you are every on a trip to Northampton or London then just drop me a line and I will sort it for you  :happy2:

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Re: RNS-510 - Just Arrived
« Reply #10 on: November 24, 2009, 08:16:02 pm »
I ended up using the guide here. Took me 45 minutes, and that included tracing and removing all the cables for the old Nokia car kit and the iPod adapter. A few trim tools, a Torx T20 and a bit of patience and preparation was all it took. Just be careful as you remove the trim round the head unit - the clips on the back look quite fragile.
Luckily for me, no coding needed for the basics (as I took an MFD2 out) and luckily as well the audio is fine - in fact it's a lot better than the MFD2.
Bound to be a bit of coding this weekend though - not got the track displaying in the dash yet, and there's the small matter of the RSAP Bluetooth kit and MFSW buttons sitting on the table......  :wink:
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Re: RNS-510 - Just Arrived
« Reply #11 on: November 25, 2009, 12:51:15 pm »
Thanks for the link to the guide Mark, looks more intuitive than the one I found.

I understand the RNS-510 supports USB, how does this work?  There seems to be no USB connection anywhere, do I have to purchase an extra connection lead or port?
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Re: RNS-510 - Just Arrived
« Reply #12 on: November 25, 2009, 01:31:21 pm »
You would need the MDI interface. I believe it goes in place of your CD changer but have been known to be wrong in the past.  :wink:

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Re: RNS-510 - Just Arrived
« Reply #13 on: November 25, 2009, 02:07:55 pm »
CD changer - in the centre console front arm rest area?
I guess this is yet more complicated wiring?  :sad1:

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Re: RNS-510 - Just Arrived
« Reply #14 on: November 25, 2009, 02:19:54 pm »
CD changer - in the centre console front arm rest area?
I guess this is yet more complicated wiring?  :sad1:

Cheers,
Pete.

No in the back of the unit you can place the interface where you like.