RNS510

[EMC]

This thread has probably been done to the death but would someone be able to answer a few questions. Want to upgrade to an RNS510 in a Mark 5 Golf. Is it Plug and Play? Also there are so many variations, will the most recent version still fit the mark 5? I would also like the Iphone 5 connectivity.

Im a bit clueless on this area.

Thanks Folks

 

[Bono872]

@Boydie
@BBSBOY
@Lyons

Only ones I know clued up on these

 

[pablo]

problem is the can gateway will likely need to be upgraded too depending on the year of car. I had to do this in my passat it wasnt hard but cost about £80 for a gateway module (plug and play but did need coded). Some of the older RNS units didnt need it though.

if you dont the unit wont switch off properly and drains the battery overnight

 

[matt1207]

bit off topic, but is there a MDI cable for the iPhone 5?

 

[Lyons]

What age is your mk5?

 

[Lyons]

If it's late 07 on any revision will work. If it's early 07 or before, only revision A will work with 1100 firmware.

You can get a later can gateway coded to your car to allow installation of a later unit.

Revision C units on have an LED screen and can accept SD cards above 2/4GB. Though you can update the firmware to a later one (2660) on early models too.

Personally I'd stick with a C. H etc don't warrant the extra £ in my opinion.

 

[Broomy]

What sort of cash are you talking for a Revision A, £4 - 500?

 

[AMG]

I asked similar a while back:
http://reallymeansounds.com/forum/threads/rcd510-into-golf-mark-5.160015/

Ended up getting an aftermarket headunit with as many functions for less money.

 

[Broomy]

What did you go for in the end @amg306

 

[Lyons]

What sort of cash are you talking for a Revision A, £4 - 500?

I would've thought £3-350 odd.

 

[EMC]

@Lyons i had searched on ebay and found that Version C was up near (and over sometimes) the 500 mark. What is the real difference in C and H? Car is 2008 so should be fine with any Version. Is it better to go RNS or go aftermarket would you think?

@amg306 As @Broomy asked what headunit did you go for and whats the verdict on it? Any pictures?

 

[Lyons]

I paid £480 odd for a version C 2 years ago!

Get yourself onto mk5golfgti.co.uk forum and wait for one to appear.

Do you have a multifunction wheel or highline display? The RNS is a truely great unit, so I'd stick with it over aftermarket personally.

To be honest I'm not too clued up in the latest revisions, but I know changes are minimal and the C etc really does everythign you could need. We have one in the Mk6 and I had one in my Octavia and it was perfect. Coupled with MDI its a great bit of kit.

 

[Lyons]

Sold, but gives you an idea...

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,77057.0.html

 

[AMG]

Just bought a JVC unit that caraudiodirect had on special offer at the time, it's nothing special, but has I-Pod connectivity and control, and hands free. Think adaptors, facias etc was £140 all in so it's no top of the range unit, and she is happy!

 

[matt1207]

bit off topic, but is there a MDI cable for the iPhone 5?

Just an update on this. I bought an iPhone 5 mdi cable off ebay, didn't work in the car first time round. I followed the guide here: http://www.golfmk6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59890 which updates the mdi version of the headunit and the cable is now working with my iPhone 5s.

 

[Darren91]

part number for the lightening cable - 5N0 035 554 F

@matt1207 could I try that cable in my ami just to see if it works?

 

[matt1207]

Yea no probs. Only problem with the cable is that it doesn't fit the iPhone with the case on it . Going to have to buy a lightening extension cable that will fit with the case.

 

[MATT93]

I've had 3RNS's, one Seat version and two VW versions.
You can pick the version B's up for around £280/300. (Sold my RNS a couple of months back when I sold the Leon)
Can connect your iPod with: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-MDI-ME...1?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item3f2f65cc83
Not much between the Version B/C too.Also, yeah it is plug and play.

 

[Arnie]

I know im well late to the party on this post, but have a few questions about this topic...

How can you tell if an RNS510 is version A?
Tried having a nosey on ebay but half dont say what version they are, and the rest are all B upwards. Looking to get one for an 05 Golf so im assuming version A is what im after from what @Lyons has said above?

 

[Lyons]

The last letter in the part number.

A and B will be the cheapest and will mean you won't need to change your can gateway. But C on are LED screens.

I got a pre coded gateway there for £65 so it opens up your options for newer RNS units.

 

[Arnie]

Ahh brilliant thanks, would rather have the LED display, makes such a difference to the look.

Have seen this one which seems a reasonable price(?) if it is one of the latest models like the ad says. Would that fit my car if i got one of these gateways @Lyons ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-RNS-51...0&pid=100005&rk=3&rkt=6&sd=201328510644&rt=nc


Honestly have no clue about how the audio works, my knowledge goes as far as knowing the pointy thing on the roof is connected to the radio haha!

 

[Lyons]

Yep, that'd work. Great value for a P too.

 

[Arnie]

Thats brilliant Lyons, just been bought so thats a nice weight off the wallet haha.

Might be a stupid question but it says it comes with a code card, is this the pre-coded gateway?

 

[gizmo98]

Check your own gateway first you maybe ok
An "E" gateway will still work with the RNS
Mine the e gateway with the latest RNS "R"
All works fine

 

[Arnie]

Ah ok cheers @gizmo98 don't really know about these things so will need to read up on gateways. Never even heard of them till today lol!