ANS-810 / ANS-510 (PROPER RNS-510 alternative)

[DkN]

oh crap i bought this already...

Dual / Double Fakra Antenna / Ae



do i connect both blue wires together?



think i bought the wrong one!



thanks but its not the rca's i'm worried about, theres a couple of blue trailing wires and one brown - wanted to know how to wire these up.

do the 2 blues go together? ive not wired the reverse cam up yet but does this go to the brown wire?

also if i scroll down on the main menu i get all the obd functions and a internet browser! does this mean ive already got the newest firmware?

thanks for the help so far.

Which antenna depends on what model car you have. Golf 5 and equivalent platforms use the separate double FAKRA connectors while newer platforms use a single twin connector. Also, I'm unsure how much difference those antennas you linked to would make - AFAIK you will need a diversity FAKRA antenna at at least double the price of the one you found, to make a real difference to the signal quality.

Don't just go around joining wires together. You'll need to be a bit more specific than just "a few blue wires and a brown one". If you are talking about one blue wire from the antenna cable, and one blue wire from the big quadlock cable, yes they are meant to be joined. The quadlock cable's blue wire is marked "ant" and provides power to the antenna.

The brown wire should be coming out of the joint USB / iPod adaptor and is marked "back conn". This is for the RVC, you may connect power directly to this without needing to tap the reverse light (this is a recent addition to the unit). However, if you do this you will need different firmware (specifically MCU) to make it work.

You do have the latest firmware, they provide the latest revision from the factory at the time of shipping.

[wai]

oh crap i bought this already...

Dual / Double Fakra Antenna / Ae

Don't panic (as Corporal Jones would say). I did the same thing.

It all depends on what the vehicle wiring harness has. Worst case, you have an extra unit. It is a pity you can't get the shells and replace the shells you have. I notice that some are now selling them like this. You have the two cables with the connectors and then a twin shell and two individual shells. You use what you need.

It is part of learning.

I would not recommend joining things. Just get the correct one if you have the wrong one.

[a803sgo]

Don't just go around joining wires together. You'll need to be a bit more specific than just "a few blue wires and a brown one". If you are talking about one blue wire from the antenna cable, and one blue wire from the big quadlock cable, yes they are meant to be joined. The quadlock cable's blue wire is marked "ant" and provides power to the antenna.

thats the answer i was looking for, thanks.

The brown wire should be coming out of the joint USB / iPod adaptor and is marked "back conn". This is for the RVC, you may connect power directly to this without needing to tap the reverse light (this is a recent addition to the unit). However, if you do this you will need different firmware (specifically MCU) to make it work.

i'm not using a rvc, just a normal reverse camera so i can wire it directly to the revser lamp? i don't need the back con connection?

It all depends on what the vehicle wiring harness has. Worst case, you have an extra unit. It is a pity you can't get the shells and replace the shells you have. I notice that some are now selling them like this. You have the two cables with the connectors and then a twin shell and two individual shells. You use what you need.

i first try powering the antenna amp with the 2 blue wires like dkn if not i'll get the right one!

thanks for the help.

[DkN]

thats the answer i was looking for, thanks.



i'm not using a rvc, just a normal reverse camera so i can wire it directly to the revser lamp? i don't need the back con connection?



i first try powering the antenna amp with the 2 blue wires like dkn if not i'll get the right one!

thanks for the help.

The back conn is to save you time and effort, tapping the reverse light is usually the most difficult part of an RVC installation because most cars have the reverse light on the boot lid. Also on many VWs it's not enough to just tap the reverse light, you will need to use a relay switch. None of this will need to be done if you use the back conn wire, which can directly power the camera.
By the way I don't know what you think RVC stands for, but it just means reverse camera.


Also I think wai was talking about the FAKRA connectors not the power wire. If the power wire in your replacement antenna doesn't match the connector on the end of your blue wire, that's not a big deal and you can just join them whatever way you like as long as they make proper contact. If the FAKRA connectors are the wrong type though, you should probably avoid forcibly joining them because it could affect your signal.

[a803sgo]

The back conn is to save you time and effort, tapping the reverse light is usually the most difficult part of an RVC installation because most cars have the reverse light on the boot lid. Also on many VWs it's not enough to just tap the reverse light, you will need to use a relay switch. None of this will need to be done if you use the back conn wire, which can directly power the camera.

makes sense, thanks.

By the way I don't know what you think RVC stands for, but it just means reverse camera.

thought rvc meant the vw badge camera!

Also I think wai was talking about the FAKRA connectors not the power wire. If the power wire in your replacement antenna doesn't match the connector on the end of your blue wire, that's not a big deal and you can just join them whatever way you like as long as they make proper contact.

is it the red bullet connectors i need for making the connections...

Male Red Bullet Connectors Insulated Crimp Terminals 2 5 10 20 30 40 50 100 X | eBay

thanks again.

[DkN]

is it the red bullet connectors i need for making the connections...

Male Red Bullet Connectors Insulated Crimp Terminals 2 5 10 20 30 40 50 100 X | eBay

thanks again.

I think you're getting confused. See the item you posted earlier:

Dual / Double Fakra Antenna / Ae

The blue wire there is the power wire. It connects to the blue wire on the big quadlock cable (the one going into your car's wiring harness). If your replacement antenna has a terminal on the end of its blue wire that is not compatible with the terminal on your quadlock cable's blue wire, you can just cut off the terminals and crimp on any other terminal you want, like the bullet ones you found.

What wai was suggesting you do not join by yourself is the actual FAKRA connectors, which are the two teal connectors with the purple tab. These connectors may or may not match your car's FAKRA connectors depending on what car you have. See below:

Autoleads PC5-160 Car Audio Aerial Adaptor Lead for Audi A3 Phantom Fakra to Din | eBay

Something like that, with the two FAKRA connectors joined together as one, will not fit into two separate female FAKRA connectors. Similarly two separate male FAKRA connectors does not fit into a female joint dual FAKRA. If you got the wrong FAKRA antenna, it is possible to modify them as someone else on this forum has done, but I would advise against it.

[GTiPilot]

Hi, sorry which one fits the 9N3 Polo GTI 1.8T?

Thank you

[DkN]

Hi, sorry which one fits the 9N3 Polo GTI 1.8T?

Thank you

That would be the ANS-420.

[DSGVW]

Any new updates with the new revision of radio from Audiosources? I'm thinking about unloading mine and upgrading. I thought it was due out after chinese new year?

[DkN]

Any new updates with the new revision of radio from Audiosources? I'm thinking about unloading mine and upgrading. I thought it was due out after chinese new year?

I've been updating my notification post, there have been delays but it is confirmed to enter production at the end of the month, so I should have them by the beginning of April.

[javier]

Hello DKN,
My name is Javier and im from Spain and i have just bought ANS510. I hope you can help me because im desperate!!

I use IGo8 which it came with the SD card. I have download like 20 versions of Igo Primo with no success because everytime i run the GPS an error comes into the screen:
"Out of memory.
Requested:1701978227
Cache: 0"

Im really very dissapointed because everytime i try a new version is imposible to run it. I havent testesd Igo Primo since i have bought ANS.

Do you know a version of Igo Primo supported by ANS510?
Also i dont have any feedback from this issue from audisource, and my supplier doesnt actually know anything about firmware, so i CANT upgrade the new firmware...
Do you know from where can i download a new version of ANS510?

Thank you very much for your time and help.
PD:If i have bought an ANS510 is because this Thread and how DKN manage all the information of this OEM.

[DkN]

Hello DKN,
My name is Javier and im from Spain and i have just bought ANS510. I hope you can help me because im desperate!!

I use IGo8 which it came with the SD card. I have download like 20 versions of Igo Primo with no success because everytime i run the GPS an error comes into the screen:
"Out of memory.
Requested:1701978227
Cache: 0"

Im really very dissapointed because everytime i try a new version is imposible to run it. I havent testesd Igo Primo since i have bought ANS.

Do you know a version of Igo Primo supported by ANS510?
Also i dont have any feedback from this issue from audisource, and my supplier doesnt actually know anything about firmware, so i CANT upgrade the new firmware...
Do you know from where can i download a new version of ANS510?

Thank you very much for your time and help.
PD:If i have bought an ANS510 is because this Thread and how DKN manage all the information of this OEM.

First I have to make sure you have the ANS-510 and not AS-7608G. A few people have got these two models confused before, so just make sure you indeed have the unit with OEM look red interface (green for Skoda).

The ANS series work fine with Primo, I have personally tested Primo 1.2 and Primo 2. I honestly cannot say why the versions you downloaded do not work without knowing what they are. It would probably be better to discuss details of what you have done via PM.

As for firmware, I'm happy to send you the latest firmware I have as a one-off but if you would like to subscribe to my firmware update service it is $25AUD per my OP.

[enigma32]

Have had my ANS810 now for over a month so thought I would make a few comments. Firstly thanks to DkN on quick and smooth purchase and help and advice on some installation details.
The unit is very feature packed and sound is at least as good good as the RCD510 I replaced.. There has been a lot said in this forum about the features so I wont repeat, except to say that OEM look, Sat Nav and DVD playback are excellent.
I am very pleased that there will be ongoing firmware updates because the unit is still buggy in its media handling. Sort of like having a Ferrari running on E10 ethanol fuel - you know you have something great, but cant get the best out of it. Here's hoping that Audiosources can sort out these niggling issues (Incomplete song titles listed when playing tracks from SD card, and not remembering last track played after turning off when using ipod input are my two major gripes).

I'm sure that the new pending unit will have some great bells and whistles, but for those just wanting the basics, the ANS is a good unit. With those last few bugs fixed it will be a great unit, so worthy of consideration for a budget upgrade on the OEM head unit. Needless to say I am now ready to part with my RCD510 so if anyone is interested send me a PM.

DkN, any news on firmware updates for the ANS series?

Sam

[rivol]

Hello to everybody,

Hello from Greece,

I'm following this thread from the beginning.

I like very much these units and I'm about to purchase the ANS-610, the only thing that bathers me is the glossy surface of the LCD screen.
I haven't seen the unit from close and I can't tell if its real embracing this or not, just read here complains from other customers.
Finlay, is this very annoying ???
I spoke with Audiosources if the can provide a mat screen and waiting for the technician feedback, alternative I will install anti glare film.

DKN, I will subscribe for the support you are offering when I'll get it, actually this is one of the reasons I'm getting this.
Do you know if the new coming model will have the same problem with the screen ?

[nickows]

Any news on when DAB+ will be available for these units?

Thanks