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well, I stand corrected. Cheers J (@kamold )

you would need to downgrade to an older version first, then 'upgrade' to the desired version.

Only if bent into the shape of Oz (minus Tassie)

MKVI onwards I believe. MKV have the roof antenna.

Seems that there should/might be more to the antenna problem than we might be told. Wondering if the head unit has been removed recently, or...

@kamold
Mate...would you be so kind as to review this SWL Error code, and then advise if it should be safe to downgrade to FW5238. Or, are there more sinister issues involved with his code?
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did you get my PM?

It looks like there is no map in the unit.
@GerardR how long have you had the car? Did the RNS work ok until recently? What event occurred prior to the map not displaying (if any event at all -...

There are mutltiple variations of 5238 (EURO/NAR/AusNZ).
Kamold (I believe) set up the AusNZ version which partitioned the HDD into 90/5/5% partitions.

Firmware from Australian members will not be suitable for Euro units.
Our maps are smaller in size than Euro maps (which I believe, come in 2 parts - and the correct part will depend on whether you...

I don't believe "Maps" is a default display after the car is turned off. I believe Radio is the default selection (and it's associated screen). From there, select 'MAP' and off you go.
Remember, ...

Yep, hold those buttons in simultaneously until the screen goes blank, then let go.

If you can get into the secret menu (press and hold setup for several seconds - up to 10 seconds), then it should be able to tell you. Otherwise you'll need someone with access to VCDS

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Yep, fully understand he gets the disc and I think @GolfR64 is aware of this as well, hence his question.

I have installed more maps and firmware upgrades to RNS510s than most here.
All I...

they are showing standard workshop billable hours - in this case 0.5

it normally takes about 15 - 20 minutes for a map update. The update can be done while you're driving etc. (Unlike FW updates)

5238 is the most stable, reliable firmware for the RNS510.
You may find 'higher' numbered firmware, but it is a foolish step to consider the higher numbered version is better/faster/more stable.
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FW 5238 is 683.8MB. Should be fine on a CD. But considering our other 'conversation' - just get 2 x DVD-r and use those ;)

He will need a (new) map.
The firmware he has now is odds-on a vanilla 2 partition version (HDD).
5238 will partition the HDD into 90/5/5% (wiping the existing map etc)

I'll send old mate a...

you're not clueless.
Just reading the posts here, you now know more than the dealership.
It sounds like they have downgraded the Firmware version. Older versions would only show the '2 options' in...

In my experience, dealers have no access to Firmware etc
I once had a Service Manager call me and ask if I could talk to a 'good' customer of his who needed a firmware fix on an RNS510. SM said VW...

Cheers for the update ;)

Subscribed.
Curious as to how it goes with Android platform

easy way to confirm CANBUS version is - does the R32 have a full height MFD display, or is it a half height version.
Full height is CANBUS V2 - no battery drain issues.
Half Height MFD will be...

It'd be great if you could 'report back' with your experience with this unit, especially the performance of the wireless dongle in respect to Android phones.
Cheers