RCD500 to RCD510 - MY08 GTI - Gateway upgrade?

[bwen]

I'm upgrading the RCD500 in my MY08 VW GTI Pirelli to the touch screen RCD510. I've had a read on Mav's website about it but I'm just stuck on one thing.

Early build Volkswagen cars can experience a power drain issue after upgrading their 2nd generation headunit from a RCD 300 or RCD 500 to a 3rd generation headunit like the RCD 210, RCD 310, RNS 310 and RCD 510.

The problem is the CAN bus Gateway is too old and an updated version 1k0907530 (1k0 907 530) of L revision or higher is required - CAN bus gateway removing, installing and upgrading – Volkswagen Golf.

in vehicles belonging to the model series PQ35/PQ46 frommodel year 2008 as well as the Tiguan,
Vehicles belonging to the model series PQ35/PQ46 from model year 2008 (MY0 as well as the Tiguan have gateways that are updated. Earlier models may require the updated CAN bus gateway to be installed. See Volkswagen Model Year Information for more details on the week of manufacture however generally Volkswagen change over Model Years around Week 22.

How do I find out if my car needs the gateway upgrade?

Thanks

[Transporter]

You need someone with VCDS to scan your car.

[bwen]

You need someone with VCDS to scan your car.

Okay thanks, when scanning do you just get the version number of the can bus gateway? Or is there someone you need to check specifically?

[99_FGT]

Out of interest, do you have the full height MFD?
I'm not sure, but I think these changes were made at the same time.
If no one can confirm this I'll delete this in a day or two...
Al..

[bwen]

Out of interest, do you have the full height MFD?
I'm not sure, but I think these changes were made at the same time.
If no one can confirm this I'll delete this in a day or two...
Al..

Hey mate

Yes I do, can anyone else confirm this also?

cheers