Got my RNS510 installed today... But... Steering controls dont work!!

[hoffie82]

Hi all, i had Chatswood classic cars install my eBay Spesh RNS510 today. Works great EXCEPT the steering volume controls could not be coded! Has anyone else had this problem? VW said "it can be done as i have an older model Golf." Is this true or are they just lazy?

I have a MKV MY2007 R32 and was wondering if anyone on here has the same model (or even earlier) with the latest RNS510 installed and working 100%?

I also have a new, current CANBUS for sale if anyone is interested. It turns out i didnt need it after all as my car was not subject to the dreaded battery drain problem.

Cheers
Hof

[Russ59]

Pretty sure this issue can be overcome with a firmware upgrade, try Mavericks site for more info http://www.my-gti.com/category/in-ca...-entertainment

[fergus]

Is this not just an issue with the installer not having their hands on a Vag-Com ? Sounds like they haven't programmed the appropriate settings to recognise the unit.

[hoffie82]

Is this not just an issue with the installer not having their hands on a Vag-Com ? Sounds like they haven't programmed the appropriate settings to recognise the unit.

The install was done at a VW dealer who obviously have a VAGCOM. Either its true what they say about my car not being compatible OR they are just a bunch of clowns!?

[Russ59]

As I said in my earlier post a firmware upgrade should rectify the issue. My son has an '05 GTI and had exactly the same issue, he also has Vagcom and no amount of setting changes would fix it. He then applied a firmware upgrade and this cured the problem. Some dealers are hopeless as well and wouldn't even bother to try and sort it for you but if they say it can't be done then the need for a firmware upgrade is probably your answer.

[technopato]

Gday Hoffie,

Am having the same issue currently in my MKV MY09 GTi, the issue is actually to do with the last bit on VCDS. Bit 7, from what has been explained to me, the BAP protocol has to be switched off for all MKV Veedub's. Also been speaking to an avid forum member who has was explaining that sometimes the RNS needs to have a couple of resets done after the VAG-COM coding to apply the changes and synch with MFD.
Anyway he is a nice write up on the RNS retrofit with the VCDS coding required.

DIY - RNS510 Install

I am going back to George at VWVillage to get it rechecked again because i think mine was left turned on.

Cheers.

Pat

[hoffie82]

As I said in my earlier post a firmware upgrade should rectify the issue. My son has an '05 GTI and had exactly the same issue, he also has Vagcom and no amount of setting changes would fix it. He then applied a firmware upgrade and this cured the problem. Some dealers are hopeless as well and wouldn't even bother to try and sort it for you but if they say it can't be done then the need for a firmware upgrade is probably your answer.

Hi Russ, and thanks for your reply's, however i my RNS510 is running the latest firmware 2720. Unless im missing somthing, this is the most up to date firmware available right?

Pat,

Any luck with George at VW Village?

[Zebby]

Hey,

anyone been able to fix this problem??. Just installed a RNS 510, and have the same issue.

Cheers

[team_v]

I believe you actually have to downgrade the firmware to get it to towkr and then you can update to teh newer firmware after that.

[ian]

Gday Hoffie,

Am having the same issue currently in my MKV MY09 GTi, the issue is actually to do with the last bit on VCDS. Bit 7, from what has been explained to me, the BAP protocol has to be switched off for all MKV Veedub's. Also been speaking to an avid forum member who has was explaining that sometimes the RNS needs to have a couple of resets done after the VAG-COM coding to apply the changes and synch with MFD.
Anyway he is a nice write up on the RNS retrofit with the VCDS coding required.

DIY - RNS510 Install

I am going back to George at VWVillage to get it rechecked again because i think mine was left turned on.

Cheers.

Pat

I had no problems with my install ,i had the Golf Loon at Camden do the Vag /VCDS and have had every thing working fine,
Mine was a version C with 2760 firmware.

[rs73]

Gday Hoffie,

Am having the same issue currently in my MKV MY09 GTi, the issue is actually to do with the last bit on VCDS. Bit 7, from what has been explained to me, the BAP protocol has to be switched off for all MKV Veedub's. Also been speaking to an avid forum member who has was explaining that sometimes the RNS needs to have a couple of resets done after the VAG-COM coding to apply the changes and synch with MFD.
Anyway he is a nice write up on the RNS retrofit with the VCDS coding required.

DIY - RNS510 Install

I am going back to George at VWVillage to get it rechecked again because i think mine was left turned on.

Cheers.

Pat

So is it BAP turned OFF for MK5, and BAP turned ON for MK6?

[rs73]

ok just swapped my RCD510 on my RNS510 today, absolute breeze, no reprogramming at all required on Bluetooth Phone function and steering wheel controls worked straight away...

The only coding is just the 19- CAN gateway to enable MFD display (enabling 37- Nav in list of installed options).

and while removing my RCD510 I found out that I got the RCD with RVC input option....

[m3103]

I got one of these units today and the vw dealer told me that the unit "wasn't exactly right for my car".
I have the same problem, steering controls don't work.
If there's anyone in Melbourne who could please help me fix this problem, it would be greatly appreciated
I'm happy to reimburse for the troubles.
Thanks

[CapitalT]

Hi, posting here rather than starting a new thread as this is my issue.

I have retofitted an RNS 510 to my Touareg and have the Media and Navigation screens show up in the MFD but have not been able to control the unit via the steering wheel controls. I do not own my own VCDS cable but have had a mechanic with one try various other Touareg owners radio coding including toggling on and off BAP, the steering wheel short press buttons etc. I have also tried downgrading the firmware from 5270 to 5238 but this did not resolve the issue either.

The actual unit is a 2016 model LED version which has part number 7E0035680B, HW-version 10. I believe it's a T5 transporter part number but the ebay seller advised that it was compatible with the Touareg. Could the fact that the part number is different be causing the issue? I have done a great deal of research through Google searches and was also wondering if my steering wheel control module may not be able to communicate with the RNS 510 due to an old version of transmission protocol, but the strange thing is the volume up and down controls work and the Nav and Media screens show up in the MFD. Would it be worthwhile going to the first version of firmware available and slowly upgrading the unit, as I believe the firmware gives the unit instructions as to which communication protocol it can communicate with?

Any advice is appreciated.