Battery Drain? RCD510 installed 6 months ago...

[tomgti]

Hi guys,
I installed an RCD510 about 6 months ago, was told that I didn't need the CAN BUS Gateway module to avoid battery drain.
About 3 weeks ago, I have noticed that the GTI has been slightly slower to start. Doesn't seem to have gotten any worse, or maybe it's just time for a new battery soon..
My question - when people talk about battery drain with the RCD510, is it something that could happen this slowly (i.e. over 6 months?) or is it more like: in 24 hours your battery will be drained?

Thanks

[Darkhorse Developments]

Its usually over night or a few days. If your car is pre 2008 (2005-2007) then it needs canbus updated ecu

[themarvel2004]

If you don't drive for 2-3 days then it will be dead flat. Usually starts beeping to warn of low voltage after 12-24hr though.
If it's been this long possibly just the battery is dying.

[tomgti]

Thanks. It's an 07 GTI.

It died once a few months ago as I was washing the car with the stereo on. Luckily was on a hill so could roll start it.

It hasn't yet failed to turn over, but I just don't want to get stuck somewhere!


Also, in a few weeks we are heading away on a holiday for about 6 nights.. What is the best way to leave the car? Should I disconnect the battery? Get a trickle charger? Cheers.

[Darkhorse Developments]

Disconnect battery or replace CANBUS.

[mr gee]

As far as I know, the battery drain is for the RNS-510 and not the RCD-510. How old is your battery?

[kamold]

Any gen 3 head unit is affected. This includes rns, rcd 510 and rcd 310

[tomgti]

Anyone know where in melb I could get CANBUS from? Cheers

[VW Central]

Hi Tom,

We can look after you with this, please send us an email at sales@theretrofitters.com and we will attend to your enquiry.

Best Regards,

Dean