MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Sat Nav and Car Audio => Topic started by: Patrick1964 on February 29, 2016, 07:24:19 pm

Title: RCD 510 DAB / hands free phone integration
Post by: Patrick1964 on February 29, 2016, 07:24:19 pm

Sorry if this has been asked before, I'm picking up a 2006 Gti tomorrow evening. It has the standard head unit (RCD 300 ?) and a six cd changer under the armrest. The car has the mid line dash. If I upgrade to the RCD 510 dab will I lose the multi changer compatibility ? Is there a way to go hands free with my phone with this unit ? I understand I will need a gateway and aerial adaptor, anything else ?

Title: Re: RCD 510 DAB / hands free phone integration
Post by: skard on February 29, 2016, 08:17:54 pm

The RCD510 has an integrated six CD changer, you will lose the armrest CD changer but it is a good excuse to replace it with an MDI kit.

It is easy to get an OEM bluetooth, FISCON or even the VW Bury kit for instance.

Title: Re: RCD 510 DAB / hands free phone integration
Post by: 4ndy on February 29, 2016, 09:33:43 pm

fiscon basic plus works well. I  fitted the overhead mic which is nice and hidden  wire hangers come in handy with a bit of tape :happy2: 
  Just after I bought the fiscon there was a vw Bluetooth on ebay for not much more  Keep your eyes peeled :happy2:

Title: Re: RCD 510 DAB / hands free phone integration
Post by: cenobytez on March 01, 2016, 12:50:10 pm

not sure if you would lose the changer or not, yes the RCD has 6x internal slots, but I have the factory ipod arm-rest connection, and it connects as cd 12. So I can only assume that you can fit a changer to it,
I run a parrot bluetooth with my RCD510.