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geojack555
13-11-2009, 12:18 PM
Hi I am getting a RNS 510 unit from ebay. The only accessory supplied with it is a GPS Antenna. I have a 118TSI and want to replace the existing RCD 310. Does any one know, if it is really a plug and play procedure to fit in to MK6 Golf? I was told that it is quite a simple process and can use existing connections and speakers.

Anyone who had done the retrofit for RNS 510 to new Golf (MK6), please let me know.
mr gee
13-11-2009, 09:21 PM
its an easy diy. but you will need to recode using VCDS to enable the multifunction indicator and steering wheel.
geojack555
17-11-2009, 09:41 PM
Just got my RNS 510 delivered, it is from Europe and has come with Europe maps. Any suggestions for getting an Australian map - checked with dealer and they are quite expensive.
geojack555
18-11-2009, 06:25 PM
does anyone know how much it will cost to fit RNS 510 to MK6 Golf? I got an RCD 310 installed currently and have got an RNS 510 with me along with GPS antenna. I am not sure on how to do the coding via VCDS, so checked with VW dealer. They quoted 660 bucks to install..I think that is too much... Any advice or any alternatives that I can go for?
Corey_R
18-11-2009, 07:17 PM
Check with European Autotech at Mona Vale. I don't personally know whether they've swapped a RCD310 with an RNS510 or not - but if anyone (excluding VW dealerships) has done this in Sydney, they have.
oileoi
20-11-2009, 10:55 AM
Hi I am getting a RNS 510 unit from ebay. The only accessory supplied with it is a GPS Antenna. I have a 118TSI and want to replace the existing RCD 310. Does any one know, if it is really a plug and play procedure to fit in to MK6 Golf? I was told that it is quite a simple process and can use existing connections and speakers.

Anyone who had done the retrofit for RNS 510 to new Golf (MK6), please let me know.

Very interesting, Im planning to do the same thing to my car but im very keen to know if it really that simple. Please let me know how you go with the installation.

I know there are a few videos on YouTube that show how is done.
GeorgeM
20-11-2009, 02:35 PM
i was given a map cd when I bought my car. Does that help you at all
geojack555
20-11-2009, 05:12 PM
i was given a map cd when I bought my car. Does that help you at all

Just managed to get one from Ebay (never opened/used). So that solved the problem. I am still waiting for my GPS Antenna to arrive. Also today my car was towed off due to a DSG issue. So the fitting is not gonna happen for this weekend!
Mr T.
22-11-2009, 11:37 AM
Had the dealer take out from my Jetta into my wife's new Golf6... they were confused because in the Jetta the mute input had been moved etc etc, but they sorted it out, and works nicely in the Golf6, even get aircon details as you change them, nice.
geojack555
05-12-2009, 06:23 PM
Got it fixed. Now going through all the features of RNS 510
Does any one know if there is a TV option in RNS 510?
Also is there a feature for Sat Radio (Sirus)
mr gee
05-12-2009, 06:30 PM
I believe sat radio is only available on US versions and so they have an additional ant input jack behind the hu
geojack555
06-12-2009, 09:08 PM
Yep I got it. I was actually reading a US RNS 510 manual. That is why!
Read a comment about how to override the motion sensor for playing video.
So now I can see the video in motion (not for me, but at least for co passengers)
mr gee
07-12-2009, 05:14 PM
you can download more appropriate manuals off the web or buy one from your dealer. I was told its about $22 but when I enquired, my service manager gave it to me.
geojack555
07-12-2009, 08:24 PM
you can download more appropriate manuals off the web or buy one from your dealer. I was told its about $22 but when I enquired, my service manager gave it to me.
Thanks for the info. Do you have any link where I can download?
mr gee
08-12-2009, 06:26 PM
http://vwnavi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12130
oileoi
10-12-2009, 08:31 AM
Got it fixed. Now going through all the features of RNS 510
Does any one know if there is a TV option in RNS 510?
Also is there a feature for Sat Radio (Sirus)

Yes you can have TV as an option and you can also have Sat Radio but I believe you need an extra input for it. Hey could you post a link from where you got your RSN 510 and let me know if the installation process was that simple. I really want to have the RSN 510 on mine.