Best deal on an RNS510

[aussietig]

So is there much of a difference in the LED Version C compared with the non LED version C? I mean is it a noticable differance with the LED screen? What does it have to offer over the LCD?

AFAIK, just the screen only and star button on the top right hand corner to show! I have the LED version.

However, who actually can tell or be in position to put the two versions side by side, to compare the difference?

Just go for the one that suits your own budget!

[Thaiger14]

AFAIK, just the screen only and star button on the top right hand corner to show! I have the LED version.

However, who actually can tell or be in position to put the two versions side by side, to compare the difference?

Just go for the one that suits your own budget!

Thanks for that. Just looking to replace my MFD2 in my 07 Jetta and wondering what the best option might be. Budget is open. I just know that I will encounter some problems with the canbus and coding. After just a plug and play.

[aussietig]

Thanks for that. Just looking to replace my MFD2 in my 07 Jetta and wondering what the best option might be. Budget is open. I just know that I will encounter some problems with the canbus and coding. After just a plug and play.

Yep ... Be sure to read up on Maverick's RNS 510 threads on his my-gti website, if you're considering this upgrade.

[Thaiger14]

Thanks mate. I've read Mavericks advice, very helpful. So one can assume that if you are upgrading to an RNS510 with a pre MY08 VW you will encounter the power drain issue unless you have firmware that is not higher than 2660. Geez seems like alot of effort...

[wandersen]

Thanks mate. I've read Mavericks advice, very helpful. So one can assume that if you are upgrading to an RNS510 with a pre MY08 VW you will encounter the power drain issue unless you have firmware that is not higher than 2660. Geez seems like alot of effort...

Yeah but then you can replace the CANBUS very easily. My '06 Passat did not need it replaced however - despite it running firmware 2720. No idea why, but it's just never suffered from the problem. So it really depends on the car ...

[poyta]

Thanks mate. I've read Mavericks advice, very helpful. So one can assume that if you are upgrading to an RNS510 with a pre MY08 VW you will encounter the power drain issue unless you have firmware that is not higher than 2660. Geez seems like alot of effort...

Ok Now I'm worried - what's this about a battery drain? I've got a 2007 GT so I should be getting an older RNS510?

[Thaiger14]

Ok Now I'm worried - what's this about a battery drain? I've got a 2007 GT so I should be getting an older RNS510?

Sounds like you are ok but if concerned have a read of Mavericks forum:

Upgrading 2nd generation radios (RCD 300, RCD 500) to 3rd generation (RCD 210, RCD 310, RNS 310, RCD 510) power drain issue | my-gti.com

[poyta]

Ok so it sounds like I need to go for an RNS510 that has firmware at least 2660 or higher to avoid any battery drain issues in my car.

Would something like this be ideal then - Seems like its got version 2720. Do I need anything else to connect it? I hear something about a Farkra adapter????

VW MFD3 DVD SAT NAV RNS 510 PASSAT, GOLF 6, SCIROCCO (eBay item 260797331384 end time 10-Jun-11 20:49:34 AEST) : Electronics

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Sounds good.

[Thaiger14]

Ok so it sounds like I need to go for an RNS510 that has firmware at least 2660 or higher to avoid any battery drain issues in my car.

Would something like this be ideal then - Seems like its got version 2720. Do I need anything else to connect it? I hear something about a Farkra adapter????

VW MFD3 DVD SAT NAV RNS 510 PASSAT, GOLF 6, SCIROCCO (eBay item 260797331384 end time 10-Jun-11 20:49:34 AEST) : Electronics

My understanding was the the firmware had to be lower than the 2660 to avoid the battery drain issue? I might be wrong?

* This problem does now affect the RNS 510 if the firmware is upgraded to 2660 or higher. The RNS 510 will exhibit the same problems as the RCD 210, RCD 310, RNS 310 and RCD 510 and requires the CAN bus gateway to be upgraded.

[poyta]

My understanding was the the firmware had to be lower than the 2660 to avoid the battery drain issue? I might be wrong?

* This problem does now affect the RNS 510 if the firmware is upgraded to 2660 or higher. The RNS 510 will exhibit the same problems as the RCD 210, RCD 310, RNS 310 and RCD 510 and requires the CAN bus gateway to be upgraded.

Ah I think you're right - damn that means I'd probably have to get an older version B RNS510 then? Or is it worth paying the extra to get the CANBUS upgraded ?

[aussietig]

Ah I think you're right - damn that means I'd probably have to get an older version B RNS510 then? Or is it worth paying the extra to get the CANBUS upgraded ?

There's mention of overcoming the problem by fiddling with the fuse or something like that!

Pictures were provided in the thread.

You need to go back and re-read it carefully!

[wandersen]

Just upgrade the canbus. They are not expensive and it's a 5 minute job.

[aussietig]

Just upgrade the canbus. They are not expensive and it's a 5 minute job.

Just noticed CAN gateway for sale for battery drained ppl:
1K0907530L Gateway. - VW GTI Forum / VW Rabbit Forum / VW R32 Forum / VW Golf Forum - Golfmkv.com

[Thaiger14]

Just noticed CAN gateway for sale for battery drained ppl:
1K0907530L Gateway. - VW GTI Forum / VW Rabbit Forum / VW R32 Forum / VW Golf Forum - Golfmkv.com

Daym! Missed out.

Just bought an RNS510 with 2660 firmware. Does anyone know where you can source a can bus besides from VW?