Golf mk6 tdi replacement head unit info

[dno_83]

How much do you want to spend, and what do you want out if it? That is the biggest question, because there are so many different ways you can go.

Moda, probably not more than $800 - 900 all in.

Everyone else thanks for the tips.

I am also wonderng as the BT and aux input is already in our car, will we need to fit other BT and/mdi modules if we replace the 310 for either RCD/RNS 510?

[arcadelt]

probably not more than $800 - 900 all in.

dno_83, that budget probably won't stretch to an RNS-510, unless it was well used, a very early model or stolen.

I am also wonderng as the BT and aux input is already in our car, will we need to fit other BT and/mdi modules if we replace the 310 for either RCD/RNS 510?

There are a couple of VW BT modules, and they have different functionality. In my opinion, the 9W7 seems to give the best mix of phone and BT audio functionality, but there is a thread in the forum that details each type, so you might to find that and have a read. If your current BT module doesn't have what you want, then you will need to change it. That said, I suspect your car being a MK6 might have a newer module, and possibly a 9W7. In either case, what you already have should work with both the RCD-510 and RNS-510.

There is a difference between the aux port and an MDI. The aux port is just a 3.5mm stereo jack - you can connect nearly all mp3 players and phones, but need to control tracks/playlists from the device itself. You would know if you had an MDI, as you'd need the required VW cable to connect to an iPod/iPhone, but this allows you to control the device from the head unit and steering wheel. I'm not entirely certain (as I didn't research them particularly deeply), but there a few versions of the RCD-510, one of which allows the connection of the MDI and another that allows direct connection of a USB cable. Someone more in the know would be able to clarify that point. On the other hand, I'm pretty sure the MDI will connect to all RNS-510 head units, irrespective of version.

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Edit: I see now from your original post that you have an MDI.