RS510 is it RNSMDF2?

[Leafjul]

Hi and thanks for looking, I've got a question and I not sure I'm getting the help or answers from my dealer so I am hoping someone can help me! I've just picked up my new Golf TDI DSG Pacific with reverse parking sensors and Sat Nav, now here's the thing when they quoted for the Sat Nav they quoted on a RNS510, but upon delivery I have a Sat Nav that starts up with RNS MFD2 I'm not sure, but are these two things the same? Sorry if I sound stupid but I'm not getting a answer out of my dealer (salesman off sick, off on a RDO etc) also no manual was included for the Sat Nav so I can't even learn to use it!! Does anyone have any insights for me? Thanks

[Tim]

does it look like this ?
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb46/Pelican18TQA4/09.jpg

[Leafjul]

No it doesn't look like that, I think also that the RNS510 is touch screen and the one I have, no matter how hard I touch the screen, all it does is reflect my finger prints!!

[Pirate_Monkey]

You can download the US RNS 510 manual here (http://rapidshare.com/files/60468040/RNS-510_compressed.pdf.html). :)

[Leafjul]

Thanks, but I am not sure I have the RNS510, I think I may have the RNS MFD2, which I think is different, and that is where the problem is! I am assuming they are different models. Thanks!

[Mischa]

Thanks, but I am not sure I have the RNS510, I think I may have the RNS MFD2, which I think is different, and that is where the problem is! I am assuming they are different models. Thanks!

mfd2 and rns510 are completely different.

mfd2 = old model and crap
rns510 = new model and much better :)

if they quoted you for a 510 then definitely demand they install one.

[allypally]

Looks like they got a car without the satnav (RNS510) and becasue they cannot obtain them, as afterproduction, they installed the old model.
Go and create hell. I know they are desperately trying to offload those old units.
Another thing they tend to do is tell you the 510 also incorporates bluetooth. It apparently does not. That is another $1,000 if you go factory.

[Leafjul]

Thanks Guys, they must have thought I really was silly not to notice, I guess now I'll have to go and rattle some cages, any suggestions on how to get them to do it with out losing my dignity!!!

[allypally]

As them to "Please Explain" then ask politley to speak to Dealer Principal, then ask politley to be directed to VW Australia Customer Service.
First of all, check your purchase order and invoice. Even if it says "Supply SatNav" and the car was built after the release of the RNS510, you can claim the RNS 510, as that was the one described in the Brochure.

[allypally]

Piccy of MDF2
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3195802&postid=37904946

Piccy of 510
http://www.autosound24.de/pd1193132942.htm?categoryId=13

[STV4SYT]

Looks like u got done by the dealer,


Raise hell til they sort it.

[Leafjul]

So I've been into the dealer, and the salesperson, has rectified the problem, they will source manuals for the current MFD2, while I wait for them to get a RNS510 (probably Jan 09) and fit that one. Talk about happy, I don't suppose they really could get away with it after all. The salesperson did tell me the difference had to come out of his wage, I tried to look sympathetic but told him the RNS510 had already come out of mine!!! Hopefully they'll get it earlier, also got them to put it in writing on dealership letterhead, not sure why I doubt their integrity ! Thanks to all who contributed!

[FJ Steve]

Others (Maverick et al) will know, but I thought there was a problem with FULL intergration with an after market fitment of an RNS510. Isn't it a case of not all functions being available...or am I completely wrong (won't be the first time, nor the last):duh:

[allypally]

I think the 510 will fully integrate when installed aftermarket, but I also understand some mod needs to be done to the car computer.
Dealers are not getting any RNS510's for fitting, and last report was a wait for 6 months.
However I understand that Harding Performance (hp.net.au) is getting these into the country with about a 4 week wait.

[Director]

Just purchased a RNS510 on ebay out of Germany $1600.00 should arrive this week has any one done this already .

Also purchased Blue Tooth VGA 098 903 any one have any details on this unit

[allypally]

You may have a problem with a German issues RNS510. For one, the mapping. Be cautious.