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Re: RNS510 Sat nav GPS question
« Reply #15 on: September 18, 2014, 05:33:56 pm »
No, I mean did you connect VCDS and tell the car you installed a sat nav unit?

nope not done that!
Didn't realise needed to?

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Re: RNS510 Sat nav GPS question
« Reply #16 on: September 18, 2014, 05:41:06 pm »
Yep, then it should sort itself out.  :happy2:
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Re: RNS510 Sat nav GPS question
« Reply #17 on: September 18, 2014, 05:57:13 pm »
Yep, then it should sort itself out.  :happy2:

Ah so that could cause the delay in where the unit thinks I am?

Right need to find someone with VCDS up on Merseyside!

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Re: RNS510 Sat nav GPS question
« Reply #18 on: September 18, 2014, 06:34:50 pm »
The sat nav uses the cars various systems and sensors to assist gps reckoning. If the car and the nav aren't talking to each other then there's no correction between where the nav thinks it is and where the car knows it's going.
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Re: RNS510 Sat nav GPS question
« Reply #19 on: September 21, 2014, 07:34:48 am »
Just out of interest as this is on my list of things to do (when I get a car) how much was the head unit and associated kit, where did you get it from and how long did it take to install.  Cheers

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Re: RNS510 Sat nav GPS question
« Reply #20 on: September 21, 2014, 08:06:41 am »
Head units range from £300 for really old cronky stuff up to £700 for mint DAB versions. Associated kit (I guess you mean GPS and aerial adapter) about £12 - £15. Fitting is half an hour plus coding with VCDS etc.

If you keep an eye on the sales section here there's usually one for sale (inc. fitting...)  :wink:
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Re: RNS510 Sat nav GPS question
« Reply #21 on: September 21, 2014, 08:13:45 am »
Just out of interest as this is on my list of things to do (when I get a car) how much was the head unit and associated kit, where did you get it from and how long did it take to install.  Cheers

Hey mate...
I paid :

£440 for a mint RNS510 (version P) LED unit which included antenna
£3 for trim removal tools
£6 for aerial adaptor
You might also need a new CAN gateway depending on the year of your car. Mine is an 07 so didn't need one. Pre 07 needs one to avoid battery drain.


Took me about an hour to install. Took me longer than it should have cos I was being overly cautious with the trim as I didnt want to snap any tabs prying it off.

I have yet to get my unit coded in with VCDS though.

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Re: RNS510 Sat nav GPS question
« Reply #22 on: September 21, 2014, 08:19:02 am »
Thanks guys. Need bluetooth for work and ipod connection just because I like it but want to use vw setup rather than aftermarket so tbis sounds just the job.

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Re: RNS510 Sat nav GPS question
« Reply #23 on: September 21, 2014, 08:29:01 am »
You'll also need a Bluetooth kit then, and an MDI kit for ipod connection. They don't come as features of the RNS510.
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