Fitting an RCD 510 into my 2008 Golf R32

[richard300]

I am looking to fit an RCD 510 into my 2008 Golf R32 and i have a couple of questions...

Given my car is a 2008 ( MY2008 ) car. I think i should have the updated 'L' or higher CAN module? So i shouldn't suffer the battery drain issues??
And i have a full height MFA..... So other than the aerial adapter (i understand this is part number 7L6 051 551) I think my car should accept the unit without any need for coding/programming? Is this correct?

So my main questions are - Given that i am fitting the unit for two reasons:

1: The Bluetooth integration
2: It looks much better than my factory RCD500

1. Will i have to route a microphone cable for talking hands free? I don't relish having to do this, especially up the A-pillar trim where there are SRS airbags.
2. I have a Samsung Galaxy S7 - Will i be able to Bluetooth music and/or will my factory (armrest mounted) Aux in still work?

This is the very unit i am looking to buy:

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/hill...dio/1184992089

Regards - Richard.

[kamold]

RCD510 doesn't on its own have bluetooth...its a seperate module that connects up to the RCD510. The microphone connects to this.
Given what you want to achieve might I suggest instead looking at an RCD330g?
This has integrated bluetooth, is much faster and has a more up to date interface, plus gives you access to Apple Carplay and Android Auto...

[richard300]

Thanks Kamold... I did consider the RCD330G.
But the RCD510 i have seen (in the link on my post) is only a short drive from me, has the Bluetooth and he is very negotiable on price... I figured if i could pick it up for $200(ish) then that would be a good buy?

Regards richard.

[kamold]

Thanks Kamold... I did consider the RCD330G.
But the RCD510 i have seen (in the link on my post) is only a short drive from me, has the Bluetooth and he is very negotiable on price... I figured if i could pick it up for $200(ish) then that would be a good buy?

Regards richard.

What is the part number of the Bluetooth module?
The old ones don't support music streaming. If it's a 9w7 (premium Bluetooth) then by all means go for it as it will meet your requirements.
If it's a 9w2 or anything aftermarket (except for mobridge they are actually good) then I think you will be happier with an rcd330

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[richard300]

Thanks for all the advice and feedback.
So the RCD510 in the link didn't have the BT module that would stream music.
And I managed to find a RCD330 for $199 (delivered)
Hopefully it will be here next week.

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