DAB+ versions of RNS510 now available

[Ryan_R]

Was searching for something else to help someone and then figured I'd check if any progress had been made on getting digital radio for our RNS510's, and it looks like we're in luck.

Only bad news is that the system needs replacing with a new version that has the black digital antenna connection (up top). I did hear others talk about some other DAB+ adapter that uses the MDI wiring (so the MDI would stop working if you had it) but I haven't seen where the actual product is.



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Anyone game? I think I can survive without it until I replace the car, plus I'm happy to stream those stations via Internet bluetooth connection. If two-way Android mirroring was also there as a feature I'd be a lot more tempted to upgrade (could then get Google Maps on the RNS).

In other news you can also now get the steering wheel module for the Mk6 Golf reversing camera that shows the moving guidelines. Part number 5N0907441.


[+] UPDATE 4 JAN 2016
To help new visitors work out which unit they wish to buy, note the following:

Part Numbers:
xxx xxx 680 – Europe / Australia / Russia / Africa
xxx xxx 681 – Japan
xxx xxx 682 – China
xxx xxx 684 – USA / Canada / Mexico
xxx xxx 686 – DAB/DAB+


At present, the following DAB+ models are available:
1T0 035 686 G (1T0035686G) – RNS 510 DAB/DAB+
1T0 035 686 E (1T0035686E) – RNS 510 DAB/DAB+, EU West V10 Maps
1T0 035 686 F (1T0035686F) – RNS 510 DAB/DAB+, EU East V10 Maps

These units also feature:
New GPS chip
40GB SSD Hard Drive

Thanks to my-gti.com for this updated info!