RNS510 to play movie while vehicle in motion

[theplanner]

Just wondering if anyone has worked out how to make the RNS510 system play movies while the car is in motion?

I really want to avoid having to install another DVD player system so my kid can be entertained during long trips.

This really seem to be a pointless safety feature in my opinion.

[FJ Steve]

there would be a wire linked to your handbrake somewhere ... my best guess.

[The_Hawk]

One click up on the handbrake ? (not enough to engage the hand brake, but enough to light the light? (used to work in older/other vehicles)

[theplanner]

Nan, it has nothing to do with the handbrake cos I had it playing without the handbrake on. The screen goes blank when the speed reaches above approx. 10km/hr. But if the car comes to a stop (still no handbrake on) the screen will re-appear. So it must be programmed to the speedometer......

[The_Hawk]

Interesting...

I know the sat nav in fully installed kits is able to "guess" where you are when it looses a satellite lock by knowing your speed... so maybe something you don't want to remove anyway...

Other than that I'm out of ideas.

[Steve]

One click up on the handbrake ? (not enough to engage the hand brake, but enough to light the light? (used to work in older/other vehicles)

Can't do that on the new-ish Passat - the handbrake is electronic and is engaged with the press of a button

[ozlegacy]

There are pass through loops that make this work just google the model plus speed deafeat plenty about it on Euro forumns

I believe some models still give you speed for GPS when in tunnels etc.

[Guy_H]

The RNS510 can not at this stage be defeated for VIM (Video in Motion) - it gets its speed signal from the canbus system, so its a little tricky to defeat.

Now saying that - having a video playing in the head unit whilst moving is completely illegal & downright dangerous. I believe each state gives it a pretty hefty fine!

[RF 4MOTION]

You should be so lucky to have an RNS510, I've had my Passat 3 months now, paid for RNS510 but not delivered. Now I'm hearing it could still be Jan 09 before I get one.

Anyway, there is a video in motion module available. Go to www.mp3yourcar.com.au and follow the prompts.

Good luck.

[VW Convert]

Now saying that - having a video playing in the head unit whilst moving is completely illegal & downright dangerous. I believe each state gives it a pretty hefty fine!

Couldn't agree more!

Cheers

George