Install RCD510 in non-VW?

[gjws]

not sure you need the emulator.

My mates golf 5 with rcd510 installed has the can wires disconnected to stop the battery drain until he gets new gateway. Only thing that changes is you have to manually turn it off when you get out and no steering wheel function.

I guess I could throw it in as see what happens, I'm aiming to get a RCD510 to ISO harness adapter, then an ISO to whatever I buy adapter to reduce cutting and soldering. An extra $20 to see how the RCD510 works would be OK.

You have made me stop and think about the existing steering wheel controls though, would those be a feature of the radio, or a feature of the car? I mean, can I buy a radio that will work with the steering controls, or will they be dead with anything non OEM?

[99_FGT]

Your outback has a tape deck and steering wheel controls?

[gjws]

Your outback has a tape deck and steering wheel controls?

LOL, yes, a little bit of luxury and a little bit of retro. Those Japanese sure know how to live

[moped899]

Hi - PM sent!

[walbjj]

Honestly, save the hassle, sell the rcd510 for $300-350 on these forums, buy a double din non gps unit from overseas (sonicelectronix, etc) buy a steering wheel control module as well and u can have a brand name hu with better audio output for about $300 on top

[gjws]

Honestly, save the hassle, sell the rcd510 for $300-350 on these forums, buy a double din non gps unit from overseas (sonicelectronix, etc) buy a steering wheel control module as well and u can have a brand name hu with better audio output for about $300 on top

Sound advice, that's exactly what I'm going to do although I'm looking at a JVC for around $350 and a steering wheel module for around $50. $400 all up with Bluetooth and iPod integration, that's really all that's needed and a hell of a lot better than what's already there

[walbjj]

It's a no brainer, especially seeing as a Subaru doesn't have any functionality loss unlike the golfs. Which is the only reason I kept my rcd in the gti but upgraded speakers and amp. My brothers hilux, he went and upgraded hu amp deadening and speakers.
Which is what I think u should do as well, unfortunately the oz dollar has fallen somewhat which makes buying from the USA less attractive but it's better than local nonetheless.