RNS510

[gizmo98]

Do you know anyone with vcds to scan the car to see what gateway you have before buying one ?

 

[Arnie]

Will need to ask around But doubt anyone I know would have one. Hopefully can get it sorted as I've already bought the unit so I'm committed now haha

 

[gizmo98]

Lol
If you stuck and ever limavady/Dungiven direction I'll scan it for you your gateway may still be ok (if your lucky haha )

 

[Arnie]

That would be great mate I may end up taking you up on that offer. Will call some folks tomorrow and see If anyone has it for the mean time but will keep you posted.

 

[Arnie]

So the RNS510 arrived last night. I have also got a AN version gateway thats pre-coded.

Does anyone know someone who can fit this stuff?
Would much rather pay for it to be fitted right than spend a day myself and end up breaking something lol!

 

[pablo]

the golf is a balls for the gateway from memory its in behind the clocks iirc.

 

[Arnie]

From reading online I think the gateway is located under the drivers side footwell cover in my 05 gti.... but the internet has lied to me before @pablo lol!

Think having someone who has experience with head units would be the better choice for fitting it than me, havnt even seen the back of a radio before let alone start fiddling with the cables!

 

[Lyons]

Where are you?

Its honestly dead easy, plenty of guides online.

 

[pablo]

The gateway can be in two locations on the Golf. One is above the accelerator pedal and the other is above the clutch pedal (if fitted). The clutch pedal location was used for the first year or so of production.

 

[pablo]

http://www.my-gti.com/2296/can-bus-gateway-removing-installing-and-upgrading-volkswagen-golf

 

[Arnie]

Live near Comber @Lyons , Sounds easy looking online... but the pessimist inside of me says get someone who knows what their doing lol!

 

[Lyons]

My gateway was in behind the fuse box. But they can be up above the clutch pedal too.

 

[Lyons]

The gateway can be in two locations on the Golf. One is above the accelerator pedal and the other is above the clutch pedal (if fitted). The clutch pedal location was used for the first year or so of production.

And behind the fuse box.

 

[Lyons]

If anyone is interested in a good value, genuine one;

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,94830.0.html

 

[gizmo98]

It's expensive enough for a "H" ,if you shop around you pick up a Q or an R for little more money

 

[Lyons]

Right, OK .

 

[mckeown]

Ive just got an 08 passat. Should any RNS510 work with my car then? Is it just plug and play?

 

[gizmo98]

Check what gateways in it,if E or above you will be fine mines 08 with the "E" and alls good

 

[Lyons]

Ive just got an 08 passat. Should any RNS510 work with my car then? Is it just plug and play?

Check that forum above as there's usually a couple for sale.

 

[Arnie]

Just for anyone looking to know, I got mine installed by Greenaway Electrics in Belfast.

Was a great job!

Still need to figure out what all is needed to get bluetooth added to the unit, but think I will just enjoy it for a while first!

 

[mckeown]

from what reading ive done i think you just need one module for bluetooth.

 

[Arnie]

Yeah I think I need to get something like this module:

http://fiscon-mobile.com/products/rns_510.php

the only thing holding me back is the price lol.

 

[mckeown]

im relly thinking of going down the aftermarket route as thats silly money.

 

[Lyons]

Just for anyone looking to know, I got mine installed by Greenaway Electrics in Belfast.

Was a great job!

Still need to figure out what all is needed to get bluetooth added to the unit, but think I will just enjoy it for a while first!

You'll need a module and loom. I got a 7P6 module for £50 on ebay, then a wiring loom for £60 odd from a guy on the GTi forum that allows both MDI and Bluetooth to be connected.

Incidentally, if anyone is looking a MDI dock I have a spare for sale .

 

[Darren91]

Fiscon's aren't great to be honest

Look into what Ian is suggesting, OEM is always best and nicest.