RNS510 into Polo install - with pics

[Vvillie]

Just curious if your seek (forward and backward arrows) and mute keys on your mfsw still work after installing the RNS510? If so, could you please tell me what i need to change using vag com to get them working again?

Cheers

[saabby]

Without the programming:

1. There is nothing on the MFD about the BT module or phone. Except when you stream audio, then the page that normally has the radio audio source/radio station has "bluetooth".

2. To pair the phone, turn the car on (I think the BT module is only discoverable for a little while), pair to "VW PHONE", and use code '0000'. The phone button on the steering wheel will answer, hangup and redial, but you have to make new calls from the phone itself.

3. Nothing comes up on the MFD or the radio about incoming calls, except the word "PHONE" appears on the radio.

4. BT streaming works well with an iPhone 4. I have seen other people complain about the quality, but it seems OK to me. One tip: you need to have something actually playing on you device before the BT AUDIO option comes up under the media menu on the radio.


Once it was programmed, it does all of that, plus the MFD page appears with the phone book, recent calls list, and the callers name is displayed for incoming calls.

Thanks BKR. Much appreciated.

[Tigga1]

I've just swapped RCD310 from GTI with RCD510 from Tig, all works well except the display on RCD510 does not dim anymore, neither in itself (it has about 5 different levels) or with the dash dimmer.

any ideas?

[Kel]

GraveDilute or other folks,
This was very useful for my install of a version D into my 4/11 Polo TSI.

But I could not get the dash vents out so I placed magnet up in the roof light area - I will have to move it to uppr right under dash as it will attract metal particles to outside paint.

B/tooth mic install - Clue on removing the roof light section? The back access hatch to the roof light area is easy, but to insert mic where its supposed to go, I was afraid of using my jaycar trim tools to force out the internal ighting section that houses the mic grille. Any tips here? Doesn't feel like it wants to come out so I will ahve easier access to hidden side of the mic grolle.

Also strangely my TSI missed out on the underseat drawers - the bluetooth unit (new (9w7 type) no way would fit behind climate control, so have taken out of its foam outer box and velcro'd to carpet under passenger seat as I can't remove the fake seat drawer front unders passenger seat to mount higher up under that seat - afraid of forcing these - they are very locked in. Any tips any-one?
Kel

[totallysour]

Also strangely my TSI missed out on the underseat drawers - the bluetooth unit (new (9w7 type) no way would fit behind climate control, so have taken out of its foam outer box and velcro'd to carpet under passenger seat as I can't remove the fake seat drawer front unders passenger seat to mount higher up under that seat - afraid of forcing these - they are very locked in. Any tips any-one?
Kel

Do you have the Comfort pack? i.e. Manual or auto controls for climate?

[GraveDilute]

But I could not get the dash vents out so I placed magnet up in the roof light area - I will have to move it to uppr right under dash as it will attract metal particles to outside paint.

You can get the dash vents out. As described, you need to remove the "cage" which will then allow you to move the dash vents. They are held in by the "cage"

B/tooth mic install - Clue on removing the roof light section? The back access hatch to the roof light area is easy, but to insert mic where its supposed to go, I was afraid of using my jaycar trim tools to force out the internal ighting section that houses the mic grille. Any tips here? Doesn't feel like it wants to come out so I will ahve easier access to hidden side of the mic grolle.

You need to push from the grille side with a long shafted small diameter screw driver.
It will come out with reasonable force.

[armthehomeless]

Thanks for the write up! I just swapped out my RCD310 for the RCD510. Not that it was hard...but your instructions avoided the inevitable scratched dash!

Oh, and does anyone want to sell me their old 9W2 Bluetooth unit after upgrading to the 9W7? I want Bluetooth streaming but the dealers screwed me and put in the original BT module from 2008. Dodgy!

[saabby]

After 2 weeks admiring my RNS510 and 9W7 sitting on my study desk, I decided that I would get at least the RNS installed tonight.

So mission started at 8.15pm and completed at 9.15pm. Only problem was I removed a little bit of skin in taking the air vents out. That was a bit of a squeeze even after releasing the cage.

Just a few things to contribute:

1. I secure the antenna wire along its journey to the RNS with wire tie as I took it through the middle between the vents and was afraid that it may at some stage tangle up with the vent switches. The wire followed the hazard light switch wires down into the cage.
2. I then used wire tie to secure the "kilometre" of wire attached to GPS antenna to the back of the cage (just behind the top left screw). I felt it was a good spot as it was out of the way and I can be sure that the wire would not contribute to my rattles. Also leaving all the much needed space for the 9W7 and its "kilometre" of wire as mine will sit behind the climate controls.
3. The screws are a little different so do pay attention.
4. Remove the CD before you take out the old unit. After all the warnings and reminders, I forgot. RIP
5. If you don't have the trim removal plastic kit, use an old credit card. Worked a treat. I did order a set on ebay at the same time of my RNS but it is still to arrive.

I had all the intention to add photos but the lighting was so bad, they looked like some shots of an Alien spaceship

To be honest, not looking forward to the mic wire as I had a look under the steering column and just can't quite decide where to run the cable as I don't really want it anywhere near any moving parts (ie steering adjustment mechanism). Also, not a fan of cutting wires so mine will involve pulling the wire up to meet the mic.

By the way, everything is working fine but I have lost my Audio controls on my steering/MDF apart from the volume. Not at all fussed as I used to accidentally change the station when driving like Schumacher. Would love to get the direction arrow programmed though. Let's see what surprises the bluetooth brings.

A big thank you to all who have contributed to this topic and of course GraveDilute for the help

[GraveDilute]

Also, not a fan of cutting wires so mine will involve pulling the wire up to meet the mic.

Not sure why you think you need to cut the wire? I didn't too that

I'll try and pull my finger out and finish off the write up for the difficult part of the install (pulling the wire up and routing it)

[saabby]

Not sure why you think you need to cut the wire? I didn't too that

I'll try and pull my finger out and finish off the write up for the difficult part of the install (pulling the wire up and routing it)

That would be brilliant mate. I read other post that say it is easier to bring the wire down and re-connect it. Was going to route the wire to the back of the paddles pinned to the firewall to avoid tanggle with other components. Any thoughts? Thanks.