Replacing RNS 510 with RCD 330+

[mikeyr36]

Hey Guys,

Thinking about getting one of these for my 08 R36 just have a few questions for people willing to help.

I assume from what I've already read that i was lose the Volume and Seek button functionality from my steering wheel? (It's an 8 button wheel.)

My current unit is an RCD510. I currently get the Optical Parking System display when I reverse, will this be replaced with Park Pilot or will I lose this functionality?

If I choose to connect a reverse camera to the car will i be able to get Park Pilot to the side of the screen?

Thanks in advance!

Michael

[hardcorecrayon]

Hey Guys,

Thinking about getting one of these for my 08 R36 just have a few questions for people willing to help.

I assume from what I've already read that i was lose the Volume and Seek button functionality from my steering wheel? (It's an 8 button wheel.)

My current unit is an RCD510. I currently get the Optical Parking System display when I reverse, will this be replaced with Park Pilot or will I lose this functionality?

If I choose to connect a reverse camera to the car will i be able to get Park Pilot to the side of the screen?

Thanks in advance!

Michael

I'm not sure about the 8 button steering wheel. All the buttons work on the mk6 steering wheel.

I wasn't sure what the park pilot and optical parking system were so I quickly googled them. Park pilot = gives audible tone dependent on how close you are to the object and optical parking system = on screen indication of distance. If that's the case, my OEM optical parking system is working perfectly, was just plug and play.

The 3rd question is the one that confuses me... if the park pilot just releases an audible tone, why do you need it on the side of the screen? Either way, this is moot as the optical parking system should still work (unless my definitions are wrong)

Cheers,

[mikeyr36]

Ok,

So you you still get the visual of the car on the screen when parking? I thought the name of the feature had been changed to Park Pilot but maybe I'm wrong. (Probably, definitely me.)


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[hardcorecrayon]

Ok,

So you you still get the visual of the car on the screen when parking? I thought the name of the feature had been changed to Park Pilot but maybe I'm wrong. (Probably, definitely me.)


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Yup! Looks like this: https://i.ytimg.com/vi/z2KwYZMy3dw/maxresdefault.jpg

[arcadelt]

I'm not sure about the 8 button steering wheel. All the buttons work on the mk6 steering wheel.

I wasn't sure what the park pilot and optical parking system were so I quickly googled them. Park pilot = gives audible tone dependent on how close you are to the object and optical parking system = on screen indication of distance. If that's the case, my OEM optical parking system is working perfectly, was just plug and play.

The 3rd question is the one that confuses me... if the park pilot just releases an audible tone, why do you need it on the side of the screen? Either way, this is moot as the optical parking system should still work (unless my definitions are wrong)

Cheers,

Thanks for those answers @hardcorecrayon. What about MFD integration? Do the music/radio and telephone pages show up? I'd ask about navigation too, but you don't have the CarPlay version. If anyone else can chime in...

[water_Jetta]

Provided it arrives on time I'll be installing a Carplay enabled one into my my08 jetta (8 button Steering wheel) as well as an aftermarket Reversing camera in over Easter. I'm planning on taking pics and noting anything that is needed. Hopefully I'll be able to give a rundown afterwards. I'll keep you all posted.

[water_Jetta]

Bit of an update on the head unit install. I installed Noname brand RCD330+ (6RD035187 B) on Saturday. It replaced the stock RCD300, it was completely plug and play. I have a 1K0907530 L Canbus module, so far there hasn't been any battery drain issue. Unfortunately my reversing camera didn't arrive on time, I've run the cabling to the boot and will hopefully get to install the camera next weekend.

This unit has the most recent firmware and appears to work well. I haven't noticed any bugs so far. Carplay works well, the only issue I have is you have to drape a USB cord down your centre console. I'm considering a right angle USB plug and ribbon cable back into the dash under the unit and out near the ashtray but it might be too much work.

[arcadelt]

Bit of an update on the head unit install. I installed Noname brand RCD330+ (6RD035187 B) on Saturday. It replaced the stock RCD300, it was completely plug and play. I have a 1K0907530 L Canbus module, so far there hasn't been any battery drain issue. Unfortunately my reversing camera didn't arrive on time, I've run the cabling to the boot and will hopefully get to install the camera next weekend.

This unit has the most recent firmware and appears to work well. I haven't noticed any bugs so far. Carplay works well, the only issue I have is you have to drape a USB cord down your centre console. I'm considering a right angle USB plug and ribbon cable back into the dash under the unit and out near the ashtray but it might be too much work.

That's great to hear. Can you tell us what integration there is with the MFD, if any, and do the steering wheel buttons work, including the phone?

[water_Jetta]

I have the 8 Button steering wheel and the highline MFD. It hasn't integrated with either of these unfortunately. I've lost the volume controls that worked with the old headunit and the phone and voice activation button still don't work. Hopefully there is some coding to get some of this working.

I've seen quite a bit of conflicting advice regarding integration of both of these. I believe the MK6 steering wheel works, I'm unsure about the white MFD.

[hardcorecrayon]

Yeah, you just need to code it for the phone button to work I'm still waiting on my OBDEleven so that I can code mine, its taking ages!

In regards to the white MFD, mine one doesnt display anything about music or phone calls. Maybe theres a coding option somewhere? But its not a big loss for me.

Are you still loving the carplay option? I'm so jealous

[water_Jetta]

Carplay is working great. Totally satisfied so far. Same with the RCD330+. The Bluetooth connects in a matter of seconds, touchscreen is responsive, the software is quick and doesn't seem to lag at all and install was easy. I'd recommend it with no hesitation.

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Does it play movies either via USB or sd card?


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[water_Jetta]

I haven't tried, I think i read it doesn't but I could be wrong. Maybe with Android or an SD card. You won't be able to through Carplay, it wont even let you view messages let alone video.

[hardcorecrayon]

oh? I was under the impression that you could message. https://9to5mac.com/community/runnin...d-iphone-apps/ lists "messages" as a carplay app.

[arcadelt]

Replacing RNS 510 with RCD 330+

oh? I was under the impression that you could message. https://9to5mac.com/community/runnin...d-iphone-apps/ lists "messages" as a carplay app.

You can in CarPlay, but only by voice. I have no idea, however, if manufacturers can turn the core apps off.