Group Buy / EOI new generation DNS head units (RNS-510 alternative)

[dabeechman]

It sounds like we are going to have to update these periodically to gain access to the full functionality of the unit.

How difficult is it to update software on these units? Is there any special cable/software that is needed?

[matiasg85]

It sounds like we are going to have to update these periodically to gain access to the full functionality of the unit.

How difficult is it to update software on these units? Is there any special cable/software that is needed?

It's super easy, you just have to put the update files in a micro sd root folder, then put in in the Gps micro sd slot, and the update will start automatically.

[UNEEQ]

Group Buy / EOI new generation DNS head units (RNS-510 alternative)

Hey guys

This is kinda off topic but has anyone done a group buy on RNS510 units?

[raymondtrudeau]

Hi sandy will I need a 2 into 1 Fakra adaptor*For fm and am on the DNS 810 my car is a 2013 golf tdi?
or do you just need that adapter for the ans 810?
Thanks

[Mattlock]

Hi sandy will I need a 2 into 1 Fakra adaptor*For fm and am on the DNS 810 my car is a 2013 golf tdi?
or do you just need that adapter for the ans 810?
Thanks

From DkN's very first post in this thread:

"OEM Philips radio module with factory FAKRA connections - no more signal woes"

I assume this means that you won't need any adaptors.

[biggyk]

So with this new obd2 function, will it allow me to scan error codes?

I have a nexus 4 that does not have the mirror link. Anyway around it for phones that don't have it?

[lankfert]

Don't think it is an OBD function as such but it actually uses the CAN-Bus to get the information. This means items like Boost cannot be displayed.

I am more than happy to be corrected but from what i have read here, that is how it operates.

[biggyk]

oh okay, I thought it would monitor like vagcom can to a point. This is what was stopping me from getting the ans unit instead. Decisions, decisions.

Looking forward to demo video.

[acmonster]

Any updates Sandy? Starting to get impatient over here. Its now ten days past the last delayed end date.

[moda]

[Gr233n]

Group Buy / EOI new generation DNS head units (RNS-510 alternative)

Hi Sandy. I am already in on the group buy. I am also about to purchase a 2011 Vw Caddy van with an OEM RCD210 fitted. Will the DNS810 also fit into the same space to replace the RCD210?

[moda]

[jamwin]

I actually don't care that much about mirroring. I just want an in-dash navi with reversing cam and bluetooth. Anything else is a bonus.

[moda]

I'd take 1) iPod connectivity 2) Bluetooth 3) GPS 4) Radio that works 5) Something that doesn't drain the crap out of my battery overnight :p

[DkN]

Don't think it is an OBD function as such but it actually uses the CAN-Bus to get the information. This means items like Boost cannot be displayed.

I am more than happy to be corrected but from what i have read here, that is how it operates.

No actually the OBD module will use the OBD2 port so it can read fault codes, but I wouldn't rely on that. It will not be as sophisticated as VCDS and be closer to the generic OBD2 scanners, which can find generic codes but not many of the VW-specific ones. It will be able to do 0-100 and similar calculations though.

I have a nexus 4 that does not have the mirror link. Anyway around it for phones that don't have it?

Again I just have to clarify that this Android mirroring function has nothing to do at all with MirrorLink. It relies on MHL, you just need a MHL-certified phone.

Hi Sandy. I am already in on the group buy. I am also about to purchase a 2011 Vw Caddy van with an OEM RCD210 fitted. Will the DNS810 also fit into the same space to replace the RCD210?

Yes it is available for the Caddy.

Any updates Sandy? Starting to get impatient over here. Its now ten days past the last delayed end date.

I don't have much to say except that it is still not quite ready - trust me I am more impatient than you because I have close to 80 people to worry about here instead of one. I am reluctant to give a specific date now because I keep getting vague promises like "should be ready by the end of the week" and that has been proven false way too many times. I am still constantly pressing them for updates, but the problem is I get fed similar answers when I ask that often. I would wait till Friday, and if we still don't have finished software then I'm gonna start making some threats

I still do believe in the product, but I don't think I will ever organise a group buy for a product from Audiosources again until AFTER it is released...