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Offline Creatz

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RNS 510 Comes tomorrow Aerial Question ?
« on: February 27, 2011, 08:21:16 pm »
My New RNS 510 comes tomorrow,i will be removing my RCD300, will i need a new aerial convertor lead as i read somewhere
the rns has a twin aerial socket and the rcd is a single input ?
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Re: RNS 510 Comes tomorrow Aerial Question ?
« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2011, 08:37:13 pm »
The RNS510 is configured for Diversity - Two antenna and it is highly likely your car will only have one.  It will still work but with a reduced capability.
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Re: RNS 510 Comes tomorrow Aerial Question ?
« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2011, 08:50:36 pm »
by reduced capability, what is reduced ?

The sat nav signal or the radio signal ?

My current stereo "RCD300", if i turn my rear window heater on, the radio signal drops.
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Re: RNS 510 Comes tomorrow Aerial Question ?
« Reply #3 on: February 27, 2011, 08:59:52 pm »
Radio signal, the Satellite part has it's own GPS connector for you to put the GPS unit under the dash.

Is it a GTI you have? As my GTI had a RCD300 but I've replaced it with a RNS510, I had 2 aerial connectors.

You don't need an adaptor even with 2 though, just undo the connectors off the existing aerial cables and plug them directly into the RNS, then use a bit of electrical tape to keep it in place :)
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Re: RNS 510 Comes tomorrow Aerial Question ?
« Reply #4 on: February 27, 2011, 09:02:14 pm »
yeah its a dec 2007 (57 plate) GTI

So hopefully i wont need a canbus upgrade
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Re: RNS 510 Comes tomorrow Aerial Question ?
« Reply #5 on: February 27, 2011, 09:35:52 pm »
Hopefully not mate, luck of the draw, VW might have had a few older gateways in the parts box when making your one, or put a newer one in... Anyone local could VCDS scan to check the revision for you?

As for fitting the RNS, it will be easy, I did mine last night in the dark with just a headtorch and it took about 20 minutes just take your time and it'll be fine.

If you have the 2 connectors, it doesn't matter which way round they go in the aerial slots for the RNS

Let us know how you get on...

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Re: RNS 510 Comes tomorrow Aerial Question ?
« Reply #6 on: February 27, 2011, 09:55:20 pm »
did you have to change yours ?
if so was it expensive
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Re: RNS 510 Comes tomorrow Aerial Question ?
« Reply #7 on: February 27, 2011, 10:06:29 pm »
Has anyone got the VW part number for the required flying lead (if necessary)? Struggling to find it listed on ETKA.

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Re: RNS 510 Comes tomorrow Aerial Question ?
« Reply #8 on: February 27, 2011, 10:11:47 pm »
http://www.my-gti.com/1088

that should help mate
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Re: RNS 510 Comes tomorrow Aerial Question ?
« Reply #9 on: February 27, 2011, 10:21:11 pm »
7L6051551 was £23.83 + VAT in July last year, will have increased since then due to extra 2 ½% VAT  from VW  :happy2:
« Last Edit: February 27, 2011, 10:28:25 pm by StephenED30 »
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Re: RNS 510 Comes tomorrow Aerial Question ?
« Reply #10 on: February 28, 2011, 12:09:28 am »
Quote from: snapey on February 27, 2011, 10:06:29 pm
Has anyone got the VW part number for the required flying lead (if necessary)? Struggling to find it listed on ETKA.

Luke.

Snapey> Just remove the plastic housing and save yourself twenty odd quid.

Creatz> I had to change my Gateway as I have a 2005 GTI and it had an E revision gateway, so upgraded to an AF gateway (approx £60) and took me about 15 minutes to change it but I have DSG so had a bit more room where the pedals are! :)
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Re: RNS 510 Comes tomorrow Aerial Question ?
« Reply #11 on: February 28, 2011, 10:07:03 am »
i tried to look at my gateway this morning but the one under my steering wheel looked a bit big ?



i also found this one to the right above the clutch pedal




if its any of them can you tell me if it does need changing
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Re: RNS 510 Comes tomorrow Aerial Question ?
« Reply #12 on: February 28, 2011, 10:44:27 am »
on the manual gear box version uk spec car i cant find the can bus gateway for the life of me !!!  :fighting:
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Re: RNS 510 Comes tomorrow Aerial Question ?
« Reply #13 on: February 28, 2011, 12:02:02 pm »
Well it showed up this morning, just need to know if i need
a new can bus Gateway  :scared:

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Re: RNS 510 Comes tomorrow Aerial Question ?
« Reply #14 on: February 28, 2011, 01:32:46 pm »
Hi mate, whereabouts in the country are you? I could help if you are near Chelmsford / Colchester Essex or wanted to drive over?

If someone near you has VCDS they can tell you what gateway you have in seconds...

If you look under the steering wheel area, the Can gateway has a big red connector going into it.

Im sure it might have moved on the later cars though, I have a feeling yours will be OK but it would be nice to be sure.

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