Replacing RNS 510 with RCD 330+

**Dan_3MPS** · 11-11-2017, 07:39 AM

Originally Posted by Tristanmin

If your concern is sound quality and screen, do NOT go for Joying or Android OS head unit. I bought one before and can literally experience the lower sound quality. I used it for like a month and couldn’t take anymore, so I switched back to original head unit.

I hope this help.

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Great info, thanks! Looks like the R340 version of the RCD330 is the way to go

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**ethosguy** · 11-11-2017, 07:00 PM

Originally Posted by StanliMK6

How did you get the new firmware 5515 for android auto? As the original one is 5314 and the seller is saying it isn't currently available?

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Apologise if I confuse...

I did, nor get 5515.

Got a non AA version (for now I'm told) to replace 5314, which sorted the bugs and makes the unit serviceable...no beeps on start, retains fader setting, BT sound works without having to restart the head unit.

I'm promised 5515 in 1-2 mths which is apparently the release period after hardware is available from VW.

**ethosguy** · 11-11-2017, 07:03 PM

Originally Posted by Dan_3MPS

I'm pretty close to grabbing the Crngiar R340 version, so it has Android Auto for me and Apple Play for her. Will be replacing a RCD510 in a MY12 Golf. I'll install a composite reverse camera at the same time.

But I'm getting hung up between one of these and a Joying 2gb/32gb octacore Android head unit. For those who've tried both, any thoughts? I don't want the sound quality to be any worse than the 510, which is my concern with the Joying unit.

That's who I got mine from.
Reckons he didn't know about the bugs?! Better get him to tell you which version s/w is loaded before you pop. 5314 is what I had and is buggy.

**Dan_3MPS** · 11-11-2017, 07:13 PM

Originally Posted by ethosguy

That's who I got mine from.
Reckons he didn't know about the bugs?! Better get him to tell you which version s/w is loaded before you pop. 5314 is what I had and is buggy.

Whoops, just bought it on the 11.11 sale

Might have to wait for the good firmware!

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vk · 15-11-2017, 10:22 PM

Hey all, many of the sellers suggest that steering wheel controls will work on 2009 golfs, I have heard of some people having success on some of the 2009 MKV golfs too (with the 6RD 035 187 B RCD330+).

Does anyone know which components allow for steering wheel controls to work on mkv golfs? Is it the CAN or another module and if so which version they need to be?

**RecZero** · 16-11-2017, 02:17 AM

Originally Posted by StanliMK6

How did you get the new firmware 5515 for android auto? As the original one is 5314 and the seller is saying it isn't currently available? Sent from my MI 5 using Tapatalk

I've bought mine from eBay and my unit had all the bugs related to sound personalization (and also the beeps at ignition). I've contacted the seller and he has sent me another firmware (yet the 5314 version) that seems to have corrected all the issues. He has sent me a link to a file on google drive and has told me that I should not install it on any other radio (not sure if he was referring to any other unit or merely to a different model). It's a .tar file that has to be put on a thumb drive and flashed onto the unit. I can send the link to anyone on a PM.

**RecZero** · 16-11-2017, 05:51 AM

Here's a quick glance of my unit in operation (mind you it's all in portuguese):

Google Assistant activation via the voice command button on the steering wheel:

**golf2001** · 16-11-2017, 08:05 AM

Originally Posted by RecZero

I've bought mine from eBay and my unit had all the bugs related to sound personalization (and also the beeps at ignition). I've contacted the seller and he has sent me another firmware (yet the 5314 version) that seems to have corrected all the issues. He has sent me a link to a file on google drive and has told me that I should not install it on any other radio (not sure if he was referring to any other unit or merely to a different model). It's a .tar file that has to be put on a thumb drive and flashed onto the unit. I can send the link to anyone on a PM.

Did this firmware update keep Android Auto? It looks like it did from your video?

**StanliMK6** · 16-11-2017, 08:27 AM

Originally Posted by RecZero

I've bought mine from eBay and my unit had all the bugs related to sound personalization (and also the beeps at ignition). I've contacted the seller and he has sent me another firmware (yet the 5314 version) that seems to have corrected all the issues. He has sent me a link to a file on google drive and has told me that I should not install it on any other radio (not sure if he was referring to any other unit or merely to a different model). It's a .tar file that has to be put on a thumb drive and flashed onto the unit. I can send the link to anyone on a PM.

If this retains the android auto after the firmware upgrade can you please PM me the link?

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