DEALER FITTED RNS510 - Does the MFD display instructions

**Tux** · 28-06-2010, 05:08 PM

I have been in a mate's Tiguan fitted with a factory RNS510. He pointed out that the MFD shows sat nav instructions as well as the RNS510 itself.

If a dealer fits the RNS510 will the MFD display that same info as the factory fitted model?

(I promise I did numerous searches but couldn't find a definitive answer)

**team_v** · 28-06-2010, 05:09 PM

Apparently they will have the same function so long as they are compatible versions i.e. A/B/C

**PhillipAudiDealer** · 28-06-2010, 05:13 PM

Originally Posted by Tux

I have been in a mate's Tiguan fitted with a factory RNS510. He pointed out that the MFD shows sat nav instructions as well as the RNS510 itself.

If a dealer fits the RNS510 will the MFD display that same info as the factory fitted model?

(I promised I did numerous searches but couldn't find a definitive answer)

Dealer fitted RNS 510 from memory will not work with the directions displayed on the MFD .. Mind you this is only from memory.. Also no voice functions.

**Tux** · 28-06-2010, 06:15 PM

Does anyone know whether it will be the same as 'factory fitted?'

**VW Central** · 28-06-2010, 07:15 PM

Mine shows up on the MFD???! I definitely didn't buy mine from the factory!

**entice** · 28-06-2010, 08:43 PM

Has to be enabled Via VCDS. so if the dealer is lazy and doesnt enable it, it wont.
I fitted mine, and enabled it myself. nice feature IMO

**BlackSuperb** · 28-06-2010, 09:30 PM

Just out of interest, can the knock off RNS510s on fleabay display directions in the MFD?

**borbor1313** · 28-06-2010, 11:42 PM

There is no difference between factory fitted and dealer fitted except for the placement of the antenna.All units should integrate seamlessly so long as your car is relatively recent.I have a ebay RNS510 B unit and it integrates perfectly with the red MDF. I think you will need a C unit if you have a white MFD/DIS. Don't know if a older A or B will work with a white MFD.l It will display direction and data in the MFD and voice overs .(From my memory even before coding with vcds)

**Maverick** · 29-06-2010, 10:35 AM

Originally Posted by Tux

I have been in a mate's Tiguan fitted with a factory RNS510. He pointed out that the MFD shows sat nav instructions as well as the RNS510 itself.

If a dealer fits the RNS510 will the MFD display that same info as the factory fitted model?

(I promise I did numerous searches but couldn't find a definitive answer)

Yes it will. There is absolutely no difference between the installs except that you won't have a roof mounted GPS antenna which makes little difference in the operation of the unit but otherwise you have an identical "experience".