RNS 510 Map Version

[whoistheg]

Hi all,

We pickup our EOS on Sat and i want to make sure we have the latest version
of the maps..

I know there are 2 versions

RNS 510 V1 = MFD2 V14 = Sensis/Telstra V14
RNS 510 V2 = MFD2 V15 = Sensis/Telstra V15

How can i tell from looking on the Nav we are getting V2 or Sensis V15 ?

if there a screen which says about this map ?

Or do we get a DVD in the glove box?

thanks

[coastie]

DVD in vehicle, don't leave dealership without it.

[whoistheg]

yup got DVD V2

very happy i did not have to fight for it

Damn the Nav is impressive. i would say 100% better than using tomtoms

[Ammo]

I have DVD version 2. Got it in June with the new wheels. When u open the toc file in the dvd you can see the date of the data is Q1 2008. Was a major disappointment as 18mths out of date, I have complained to VW head office about it. Waiting to see if i get the next version for free.

[Maverick]

I have DVD version 2. Got it in June with the new wheels. When u open the toc file in the dvd you can see the date of the data is Q1 2008. Was a major disappointment as 18mths out of date, I have complained to VW head office about it. Waiting to see if i get the next version for free.

The maps aren't 18 months out of date and it's not a VW problem. VW have supplied the latest maps available which is the 2008 Sensis R15 (Sensis do a few releases throughout the year). The Q1 maps may not be released until mid year or later and VW has to incorporate this into an RNS 510 update.

Sensis are useless (as you would expect from a Telstra company) and the mapping data is poorly done compared to other countries. Japan has 3D buildings, trees and features for the RNS 510 in the major cities. We're lucky if Telstra/Sensis will tell us the correct road to drive on or even what lane to be in on a multi lane road.

[Pana]

. We're lucky if Telstra/Sensis will tell us the correct road to drive on or even what lane to be in on a multi lane road.

I'm assuming the maps don't have the lane guidance in them - I have the option on in my car but haven't heard the nice lady ever say which lane to be in.....

[whoistheg]

Yes

mine has lane guidance on the maps..

Note that it only really works on freeways. It does not work
on smaller roads.

In Vic it works on the Wesgate Freeway/Princess Freeway. When i
turn off into the CBD though it does not do the lane guidance.

I just wished AU had the traffic updates..

[Swallowtail]

Got V2 in mine - had to kick up a stink to get the DVD but they got one for me in the end.

I have just updated it to include BP and Caltex fuel stations and fixed traffic cameras. No alerting unfortunately for the cameras, but they show on screen which is cool.

[esc]

Hi would it be possible for me to get a copy of the latest map DVD? Dealers over here in WA never gave out the disc

ta

[johnc]

Any word on the latest maps that were meant to come out late last year? (V3)

I just updated to the latest firmware and it swiped my drive, and I can't find my V2 disc anywhere. =(

[Swallowtail]

I haven't heard anything about v3... I've asked VW, but no answer yet.

[johnc]

Thanks Swallowtail.

[GreasyChicken]

Got V2 in mine - had to kick up a stink to get the DVD but they got one for me in the end.

I have just updated it to include BP and Caltex fuel stations and fixed traffic cameras. No alerting unfortunately for the cameras, but they show on screen which is cool.

Hey Swollowtail,

I have version1 maps on my RNS510, how do you update it with fuel stations and fixed cameras?

is it a manual process of inputing the data?

Cheers
Hash

[Swallowtail]

It's a pain in the ass... LOL. You need the POI files for the places you need, you'll probably need a POI Converter utility, and you'll need POI Inspector (search on vwnavi.com for posts on that).

You'll also need appropriate icons 34x39 png, and some blank DVDs to play with. Once you have added the POIs you can show them on the map in Map Setup.

[Maverick]

I haven't heard anything about v3... I've asked VW, but no answer yet.

It was expected out late last year so should be anytime now.