Upgrading??? RCD310 to RCD500

[DonJuan]

hi all, hoping someone can tell me how easy it is to replace a RCD310 with a RCD500 into a MkV Pirelli. I bought the car as an exec demo but apparently the stereo was a swap... the dealer has now sent me the original RCD500 and i would like to install this weekend... hoping this doesn't go balls up.

All suggestions and information welcomed!!!

Many thanks,

Don.

[99_FGT]

Should be a straight swap.
In case you are not familiar with it, Maverick's brilliant my-gti website has the info you should need.
Al..

[team_v]

Should be an easy straight swap (plug and play)
Will need a T20 hex head screwdriver from memory.

[DonJuan]

thanks for the help. I will have a better look tonight although at first glance there is no information available on the RCD500???

[DonJuan]

Originally Posted by brimway
Hi Don this link will help.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ea8no...eature=related

This post really did help!!! thanks brimway...

Everything seems to be working well although i am now confused as the RCD500 can now be switched on with no keys in the ignition. This happens after i have pulled up taken the keys out and then hit the power button... is this the usual function of VW stereos?

Anyone got any advice??

[Idle]

The RNS510 is the same, so it's probably normal.

[DonJuan]

thanks idle!

[99_FGT]

Yep - radio staying on while keys are still in the ignition, and switching on without keys in ignition is system normal - all good. Will switch off after about 40 minutes anyway, really useful for leaving the kids in the car while you go off to play the pokies

[DonJuan]

pmsl... i hate the pokies with a passion but that is sooo funny... might have to try that out just for sh%ts and giggles!