RNS510 into Polo install - with pics

[LunchboxVRS]

I tested the on at the dealer. i told it to call kim but it kept calling daniel they only way i could get it to work properly was say the full name. All the names on my phone are first and last names and if i didnt give the full name 9 times out of 10 it picked the wrong name. i wouldnt say i had accent but it might have been model for europe voices i guess

[LunchboxVRS]

Is the position where you have placed the gps antenna the factory position or just your choice?

[readerr0r]

The factory position for the gps antenna is actually the sharkfin antenna on the roof.


The blue one is the GPS (white is phone, plum is AM/FM) but sadly there is no cable running from the back of the Polo to the front (and you'd need to take off a bunch of panels to run one) . The best spot to put it is on the top of the AC vents, it seems to get a good amount of satellites there.

[GraveDilute]

I used to work for the OEM manufacturer of sat nav systems for Toyota vehicles.
As long as there is a "clear view" to the sky from your location (ie. No metal above the antenna) then you will be able to get enough signal.
As readerrOr points out, the official location is the best but there is a lot of work to retrofit.

Stick to the vents

[LunchboxVRS]

I see, makes sense. Anyone got the part number for the cable? going to put in a RVC so might as well do it at the same time while i have some of the panels off going to the screen.

[readerr0r]

The cable to the rear? There's a VW number, but this is much much cheaper @ ~$15 total.

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I bought one a while ago but it's waiting for when I do an audio install. 5 Meters should be enough but you can ask for an extra 50cm for free

To be honest, I've haven't had issues with my current one under the vent (which is supplied with units you get from eBay), though I imagine that the signal would be much better undercover and around tall buildings with the sharkfin.

[LunchboxVRS]

Cheers for the link. i figure while im doing the other mods ill run the cable at the same time. at least ill know the recieption will be as good as it possible can be without fitting a satilite to the roof

[endoyoyo]

Hi me again. I cant get my pics up!?!?! Grrr. Who / how do I talk to to resolve??
Cheers
John

[gavs]

Are you uploading to somewhere like photobucket and then using the image ( [IMG] ) code at the beginning and end of the link?

[ian.perry]

Hooray - this is where I ended up putting my GPS antenna, and someone agrees it's a good place!

The driver's side A pillar has no other wires on it in my GTI, and I ran the mic and 3G antenna down the passenger side A pillar, so there was plenty of space. I ended up using electrical tape all the way down the corner of the pillar to hold the wire clear of those scary clips too.

EDIT: I'll put a photo in if I take that pillar off again, but for now I want to let my poor fingers recover. It's NOT a fun piece of trim to remove!

[iigx]

Couple of questions for those who have done this install.

1) What is required from a VCDS perspective to get the Satnav directions to appear on the MFD+ of a GTI?

2) Is there any requirement to actually run the antenna into the door? I've read that the fin antenna on at least the GTI has an extra green cable/connector that drops down behind the factory installed RCD510 to provide GPS connectivity?

Thanks!