OPS RNS-510 Installation Problems

[walbjj]

hey ian, if they are the original reverse sensors, then in theory they should work. the question is, what are they attached to currently? a rcd310?
that would jsut be a audio output. i would assume a new control module and coding would make it work on the rcd/rns 510

[markwid]

I think OPS is also possible on RCD310.

[ian]

I saw this one on Ebay from the UK [control unit only] and asked about the unit , they sent me back a email stating i could have the control unit by its self delivered for $150 does this sound like a good price ?

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[walbjj]

I doubt many have had experience with doing it this way. Only one way to find out. Care to take a $150 gamble?

[mg2307]

Hi guys,

One last question. Does the car systems kit have the right size switch. On eBay it looks like a half size switch. Also does the switch install near the shift boot / traction control button?

Any chance of a photo?

Cheers,

MG

[walbjj]

Not sure what u mean by "switch" as mine doesn't have a switch. The ops is activated when reverse is selected and switches off when put into neutral or forward gears.
Please enlighten me about this switch

[Corey_R]

Here it is....


It's standard in the Golf R.

[walbjj]

oh, never seen that before, and didnt come in the kit

[Corey_R]

The Golf R has both rear AND front. So you need the switch for when you're driving forward into a spot or something like that... I practically never use it

[walbjj]

wow, so its not speed activated or anything? u have to physically turn it on to make the fronts work? that sucks.
i remember i drove a 2001 benz clk and it had parking sensors and it automatically turned on the visual markers when ur speed dropped. admittedly it wasnt an ops system, but still, the technology existed then

[Corey_R]

wow, so its not speed activated or anything? u have to physically turn it on to make the fronts work? that sucks.
i remember i drove a 2001 benz clk and it had parking sensors and it automatically turned on the visual markers when ur speed dropped. admittedly it wasnt an ops system, but still, the technology existed then

That sounds like it'd suck... imagine the car beeping at you constantly in Sydney traffic. I'll take the button thanks

[walbjj]

Actually, no. The main reason is the parking sensors only come into effect when ur close enough to sense the car either in front or behind, otherwise it doesn't make any beeps. I thought u would know that
So there was no constant beeping, much like my ops now, it only beeps when something is close to the car. I don't usually follow up the ass of the car in front of me so that's why I never had that problem

[aussietig]

Both front and rear sensors turn on when in 'Reverse'.

Manually pressing the button will also turn on both front & rear.

It's just when you are in 'Drive', you will need to manually activate the system (as not speed dependent).

But not necessary when you first put it in 'Reverse' and then 'Drive'.
The system stays on whilst in 'Drive' so long as you're under 15km/h.

In other words, it only becomes speed dependent in 'Drive', if 'Drive' was selected after 'Reverse'.

Hope this makes sense ... cause it does sound confusing!

[Corey_R]

Actually, no. The main reason is the parking sensors only come into effect when ur close enough to sense the car either in front or behind, otherwise it doesn't make any beeps.

What aussietig said. You only need to press the button for going forward. And again... when you're stuck in Parramatta Rd traffic for 2 hours to go 10km and you're only constantly only 1m from the car in front... that beeping every time you're rolling would suck

For the few occassions I'm driving forward into a car space and need to know where the front of the car is... I'll press my button

[walbjj]

Heaven forbid the time when someone forgets to press the button and runs into a wall or barrier causing a few hundred dollars of damage. I prefer to have the system on all the time like the Benz and suffer the "infrequent and rare" instances of it beeping that occurs when following too close to cars in traffic