Flat battery problem after installing 9000-1 - any suggestions ?

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... the RNS 510, it's works perfectly

ummm, not from all the threads I've read. They do seem to have their fair share of issues and I would be extra upset about that after having paid over $3000 for one.

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ummm, not from all the threads I've read. They do seem to have their fair share of issues and I would be extra upset about that after having paid over $3000 for one.

You have to admit there is really not many problems at all with the RNS-510, compared to other units (like the W6050, which is up to page 177 of problems on the mkv site).

If you are paying 3k you'd get a 2 year warranty and some vendors have them in stock and will swap it straight over in most cases.

[Sanman]

The AVC and W6050 have so many problems that affect their operation I can't believe that people keep buying them. They're up to the fifth revision now with the W6050 and they keep introducing new issues with each release.

The $3K that I spent on my RNS 510 was easily one of the best purchases ever made, the unit is flawless in operation, sound is good, it integrates into the car and is excellent quality.

Its the 80:20 rule. the Chinese Stereos are 20% the price of the OEM RNS510, and perform 80% as well. People take the compromise.

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Its the 80:20 rule. the Chinese Stereos are 20% the price of the OEM RNS510, and perform 80% as well. People take the compromise.

I don't think those proportions are correct, and what's the point of having something that doesn't work as it should..? The 20% would frustrate the darn diddly heck out of me.

[G-rig]

So that's already 40% of the price of a full OEM Sat Nav unit.

I'd pay the extra for less mucking around and annoyance factors even if it meant waiting longer to get one.

[ploz58]

where from

hey maverick,
Where can you get the genuine unit from for $1900.00, i seen prices in the $3000.
Would be interesed to know ,
kind regards
Phil

[G-rig]

See this thread on vwnavi.com.

Keep in mind you don't get the AUS maps or the support you'd get buying locally, however he's got a good reputation and if the unit was DOA I'm sure it would get replaced.

[vincent]

510 facory vs dealer fit

HI the reading I have done is a factory order-fit 510 is a good experience but if not factory ordered and fitted then it can be a challenge to get a local dealer to procure one, fit it and get it working anywhere near 100% as well as the factory unit even for the $3,500 price.

A lot of us (me included) decided to avoid an extended wait so bought cars "on the boat" and do not have the option of the factory fit.

The Tommy 510 versions are about 950 euros plus shipping & insurance (lets say $2,000) and then buying maps locally presumably another $300. Not necessarily bad but when the Waywell 6050/ AVC 9000-1 is less than half the price and has lots of good feedback from many you can understand why some of us try it.

Some readers would be interested to hear the cost & experience of others who bought a 510 aftermarket for a version which takes camera input and with bluetooth and with aussie maps. Grig can you help here ?

Out of interest some people also advertise the Fujitsu unit - any feedback on those ?

thanks

[Swallowtail]

"Skoda Bluetooth is around $600"

Maverick, this seems to get cheaper every time you talk about it

It's available from Stu in the UK for $750 to $800, plus fitting.

Oh and by the way, Aussie maps from a VW dealer will set you back over $1000.

So an RNS510 at $1850 plus the bluetooth plus legal maps will cost you about $3600, assuming you fit it for free.

[NZTiguan]

All in all the best deal if you want all the bells and whistles is to get the RNS510 factory fitted as original equipment. It may seem an expensive option but when you see the issues around fitment, cameras, hard drives, park assist display, etc etc it become obvious it's not too bad an option for your dollars. If I'd been able to get a Tig with the RNS510 at the time I purchased mine (I have the RCD510) I would have paid the extra happily, particularly for the integrated rear camera and parking aids. So, imho I'd suggest that if you're ordering a Tig from scratch you should give real consideration to this option.

Cheers

[pezza]

All in all the best deal if you want all the bells and whistles is to get the RNS510 factory fitted as original equipment. It may seem an expensive option but when you see the issues around fitment, cameras, hard drives, park assist display, etc etc it become obvious it's not too bad an option for your dollars. If I'd been able to get a Tig with the RNS510 at the time I purchased mine (I have the RCD510) I would have paid the extra happily, particularly for the integrated rear camera and parking aids. So, imho I'd suggest that if you're ordering a Tig from scratch you should give real consideration to this option.

Cheers

Well said Derek. We ordered the RNS510 in our tiggy and it is fantastic. When I read about the problems here people have had, I'm very glad we got the factory fitted option. The integration with the other parts of the car is fantastic. Worth every dollar in my opinion.

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The Tommy 510 versions are about 950 euros plus shipping & insurance (lets say $2,000) and then buying maps locally presumably another $300. Not necessarily bad but when the Waywell 6050/ AVC 9000-1 is less than half the price and has lots of good feedback from many you can understand why some of us try it.

A lot of poeple are giving the cheap chinese knock-offs a go, which may be ok if you aren't as fussy as me and want everything to work as well as the OEM VW one. The good thing about the RNS-510 is that it adds value to the car, at least half of what you paid IMO, whereas the other units may be throw away money if you can't sell it later.

Some readers would be interested to hear the cost & experience of others who bought a 510 aftermarket for a version which takes camera input and with bluetooth and with aussie maps. Grig can you help here ?

I went for the Skoda kit as it is true OEM and works flawlessly (factory microphone in the factory location). It is harder to wire up than the fiscon but would work out the same or cheaper if you fitted it yourself.

Still sorting out the camera input, as the Kufatec universal camera adapter is fairly buggy in terms of not working everytime the car is put into reverse gear. hopefully they sort it out as the OEM one is probably twice the price but would be better than having something that half works.

In a week or so i hope to demonstrate the faults to the Kufatec rep at Northfield.

[G-rig]

Well said Derek. We ordered the RNS510 in our tiggy and it is fantastic. When I read about the problems here people have had, I'm very glad we got the factory fitted option. The integration with the other parts of the car is fantastic. Worth every dollar in my opinion.

Not everyone can or wants to buy the RNS-510 and other options at the time of purchasing the car, and if you tick every box for options you'll end up paying a fortune and not get much of it back.

I think it's great with VW how you can retrofit such items and like many people have saved a lot getting a new unit direct from Europe. I can live with one small issue knowing i've saved a fistful of cash, and lets face it the dealer/factory-fit bluetooth is far inferior to the Skoda kit which i've retro fit as well.

The MDI wouldn't matter who fits it and works well.

I can still see what you're saying though and would recommend reversing sensors and camera from the factory as the Kufatec camera kit doesn't work properly, and the dealer-fit reverse sensors aren't as good either.

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Also

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/SKODA-COLUMBUS-RNS-510-VW-NAVIGATION-MP3-30GB-HDD-NEU_W0QQitemZ270437270976QQcmdZViewItemQQptZTechnik_Auto_Hi_Fi_Navigation_Einbau_Navigationssysteme?hash=item3ef75145c0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

RNS 510 NEW AUD$1453

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/VW-navigation-MFD3-rns-510-rns510-sat-nav-gps-radio-cd_W0QQitemZ220462981330QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_AudioTVElectronics_GPSSystems_GPSSystems?hash=item33549e20d2&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

RNS 510 AUD$1132 + $99 delivery

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/VW-RNS-510-MFD3-navigation-DVD-version-B_W0QQitemZ320409651262QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_AudioTVElectronics_GPSSystems_GPSSystems?hash=item4a99e7483e&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

RNS 510 AUD$1052

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/VW-MFD3-DVD-SD-SAT-NAV-RNS-510-PASSAT-GOLF-5-JETTA_W0QQitemZ250476535928QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_AudioTVElectronics_GPSSystems_GPSSystems?hash=item3a5190a078&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

RNS 510 AUD$1088 + $97 delivery

what I can't understand is why all these genuine units are so cheap? A couple of those sites do look decided dodgy, and hate to have to try and get a claim from them. So lets forget these suppliers and stick with the real thing so we can compare apples to apples please.

[CatonaPC©]

I get by with my RCD 300 (MP3 capable), a Melway and a handsfree phone just fine.