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I am looking to replace the radio ( cant read the screen) in my 2004 MK5 with another that I just bought. It is a RCD300 from a 2008 Golf. Will this fit perfectly? Do I need the code for the replacement? Anyone on the Sunshine Coast available? cheers
livo
Yes it will fit, it will need a code, and if its an RCD310 you will likely also need to replace your canbus gateway module with a minimum revision L to prevent battery drain.
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Yes it will fit, it will need a code, and if its an RCD310 you will likely also need to replace your canbus gateway module with a minimum revision L to prevent battery drain.
Just rang Cricks VW at Maroochydore. Spoke to Ross in Service and he had the code to me in under an hour. Awesome attitude.
Now, how to swap them over. Where do I start to take the old one out?
Be careful when removing the radio surround (the panel below the vent), it's easy to break the clips that hold it in. Gently pry all around and avoid flexing the panel too much.
^^ this, although I’ve broken about half the clips holding it on (removing/refitting the radio about 5 times!) and it still looks factory fresh, so it’s not the end of the world if you break a couple.
I found the top covers lost the most clips when I did mine, but it's pretty easy. I just used a small screwdriver and was gentle at the edges to not damage the plastic rather than worrying about trim tools.
Richard
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