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RCD 510 for DAB
« on: July 29, 2013, 01:00:39 pm »
Hi there I am looking to change my rcd 300 for something like the RCD 510 from E bay, I am looking to get DAB into the car.  Is there anything other than the head unit that I need.  It's going into a 06 gti. Any help or suggestions please??

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Re: RCD 510 for DAB
« Reply #1 on: July 29, 2013, 01:40:11 pm »
DAB aerial and an upgraded canbus gateway to prevent battery drain.  :smiley:
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Re: RCD 510 for DAB
« Reply #2 on: July 29, 2013, 07:33:21 pm »
How much is a canbus gateway please?

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Re: RCD 510 for DAB
« Reply #3 on: July 29, 2013, 08:01:05 pm »
How much is a canbus gateway please?

iirc Eddie-NL on here sells the uncoded latest versions ones for around £70 and coded ones for your car for about £10 more.
If you don't have access to a vcds cable then get the coded one.

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« Last Edit: July 29, 2013, 08:02:48 pm by bacillus »
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Re: RCD 510 for DAB
« Reply #4 on: July 29, 2013, 08:34:18 pm »
Is there anyone in the Notts/Derby area who could do an install??

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Re: RCD 510 for DAB
« Reply #5 on: July 30, 2013, 09:17:16 am »
The actual head unit install is easy enough for a novice DIYer if you take your time. The canbus swap could be a little tricky as it's located behind the dash and you have to approach it from the drivers footwell.
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Re: RCD 510 for DAB
« Reply #6 on: July 30, 2013, 05:58:51 pm »
yes I could do the head unit, it's the rest of the stuff.  I would also like to upgrade the speakers and fit a sub and amp.