Retrofit of RVC to MK6 Golf

**rs73** · 23-10-2010, 11:17 PM

2nd image maybe had the MK5 connector part numbers, but in terms of connection pins/wiring diagram are they spot on?
I think maybe i should use this? as i don't have LED tail lights

**Pepe** · 24-10-2010, 04:38 PM

No, it's not the same as the Mk5, even if you have normal lights... but the lights bit will actually be the same as the Mk5 one (in theory, I can't test that).

And bloody hell, everything is different to what the guides say it should be... popped out the RNS today and even the wiring at the back of that is different, ugh! If you were in 2 minds about whether to get BT or RVC when ordering, just tick the box, you'll save some poor bastard the hassle of doing it later!

**Maverick** · 24-10-2010, 07:10 PM

Originally Posted by Pepe

No, it's not the same as the Mk5, even if you have normal lights... but the lights bit will actually be the same as the Mk5 one (in theory, I can't test that).

And bloody hell, everything is different to what the guides say it should be... popped out the RNS today and even the wiring at the back of that is different, ugh! If you were in 2 minds about whether to get BT or RVC when ordering, just tick the box, you'll save some poor bastard the hassle of doing it later!

The RNS 510 has not changed connector positions or assignments since it was introduced. The RVC, bluetooth and MDI all plug into the same places they always have.

The same goes with the wiring in the hatch, it hasn't changed since the cars were introduced (with regards to the wiring of the lights) so I'm not sure why there would be any confusion there.

**rs73** · 24-10-2010, 08:03 PM

considering if the RVC delivered has wires shown below, isn't that just as simple as finding which wire will be loaded with +12 when reverse gear is selected for the reverse wire, and the right wire to the boot lock relay? so a simple wire tap won't work?

**Pepe** · 24-10-2010, 08:45 PM

Originally Posted by Maverick

The RNS 510 has not changed connector positions or assignments since it was introduced. The RVC, bluetooth and MDI all plug into the same places they always have.

The same goes with the wiring in the hatch, it hasn't changed since the cars were introduced (with regards to the wiring of the lights) so I'm not sure why there would be any confusion there.

Don't think I ever said I was confused, did I?

And yes, the wiring is different for LED lights. Plus, the parts that seem to be shipping now are slightly different from the older ones, so the "loom" is different and somewhat simpler now.

**Maverick** · 24-10-2010, 09:12 PM

Originally Posted by Pepe

Don't think I ever said I was confused, did I?

And yes, the wiring is different for LED lights. Plus, the parts that seem to be shipping now are slightly different from the older ones, so the "loom" is different and somewhat simpler now.

The difference in the example above is that they are running the ground from the front which is pointless when there is a ground in the hatch that can be used.

As for the LED wiring this goes without saying but if an adapter is made rather than changing the connector on the loom it doesn't matter, only fitment to an R requires slightly different connectors but the principle stays the same which is create an inline harness to pick up the reverse power.

**Pepe** · 24-10-2010, 11:04 PM

Originally Posted by Maverick

The difference in the example above is that they are running the ground from the front which is pointless when there is a ground in the hatch that can be used.

As for the LED wiring this goes without saying but if an adapter is made rather than changing the connector on the loom it doesn't matter, only fitment to an R requires slightly different connectors but the principle stays the same which is create an inline harness to pick up the reverse power.

Yes, and there's no reason to run a ground wire all the way to the front... I certainly haven't. But, it is bound to the video cable along with the positive line, so unless you want to cut the cloth tape off the entire thing, you're better off just running it anyway and not connecting it. The Earth line actually comes from the Rear Badge connection.

**Pepe** · 31-10-2010, 08:41 PM

Finished the install today... can't test it fully given my VAG-COM is being replaced, but only a few days hopefully. Pops open when I put it in reverse though, that's a good sign!

Oh, and one left over screw... ooops.