Replacing RNS 510 with RCD 330+

[greyhamism]

Just got my Desay Unit in the mail, along with a Dash storage tray ill be putting in at the same time. Pretty impressed with the shipping time, only took 7 days from paying for it to be at my door.

I'll report back on how it goes in the next day or two. Dash storage tray (To suit MK5 Golf/Jetta) for anyone interested : http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Dashboard-Center-Storage-Tray-Shelf-For-VW-Jetta-Golf-GTI-Rabbit-2006-2008-2009/182190711433?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid =p2057872.m2749.l2649

[greyhamism]

Got the unit install earlier today. Love it.

-Sounds much better than my old RCD500
-UI is very responsive
-'boot time' is near instant
-great bluetooth integration

I do miss my steering wheel controls but i might be updating to a MK6 Wheel soon anyway so ill live for now.
I was surprised to see the unit reporting external temperature in the 'status bar' section near the time and phone signal cluster, as well as receiving a "12V Low" warning after a while of listening with the car switched off, so there's some fairly decent CAN intergration happening

Few Pictures of it being installed : RCD330 Plus Install - Album on Imgur

[vk]

Got the unit install earlier today. Love it.

-Sounds much better than my old RCD500
-UI is very responsive
-'boot time' is near instant
-great bluetooth integration

I do miss my steering wheel controls but i might be updating to a MK6 Wheel soon anyway so ill live for now.
I was surprised to see the unit reporting external temperature in the 'status bar' section near the time and phone signal cluster, as well as receiving a "12V Low" warning after a while of listening with the car switched off, so there's some fairly decent CAN intergration happening

Few Pictures of it being installed : RCD330 Plus Install - Album on Imgur

Excuse me chiming in late to this, but is it possible to have the RCD330 work with steering controls at all?

[greyhamism]

Excuse me chiming in late to this, but is it possible to have the RCD330 work with steering controls at all?

If you have a MK6 or a MK5 with a MK6 wheel, then yes.

[AHSIRT2]

Hey all.

Read through the thread and looking at spending a little more for the "official" version. Just wondering if people are able to confirm the following is the official version with CarPlay?

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Car-...1-12e63b9eb1ec

Im glad i found this thread as i was looking at purchasing a new iPod Touch to get more functionality with the unit.

Thanks in advance.

[greyhamism]

Hey all.

Read through the thread and looking at spending a little more for the "official" version. Just wondering if people are able to confirm the following is the official version with CarPlay?

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Car-...1-12e63b9eb1ec

Im glad i found this thread as i was looking at purchasing a new iPod Touch to get more functionality with the unit.

Thanks in advance.

Yup, this is a 187B unit that comes with CarPlay from stock. That said, its my belief that CarPlay only works with iPhones 5 through to 7+, rather than iPods. If you dont already have an iPhone check this list for MirrorLink Compatibilty : MirrorLink

Good Luck

[Youdotinmymirror]

Is this the same as the one being sold on Aliexpress? It shows the back of the unit and it seems an origianl VW part.

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[AHSIRT2]

Yup, this is a 187B unit that comes with CarPlay from stock. That said, its my belief that CarPlay only works with iPhones 5 through to 7+, rather than iPods. If you dont already have an iPhone check this list for MirrorLink Compatibilty : MirrorLink

Good Luck

Sorry i should have been a little more specific.

I was considering getting an iPod to fit in the center console as the cable for the MDI isn't long enough and keeps disconnecting with my iPhone 7+ so i couldn't consistently keep it connected.

Getting the RCD330+ would be on par if not cheaper than the iPod option and provide more function IMO.

Presently i have to manually change song on my phone and all it will take is one fine for using my phone while driving for this to pay for itself so id rather just avoid that all together and grab one.

[Mk R]

I'm quite interested in this but the idea of a cable running down the front horrifies me. The best right angled usb cable i've found so far is the nonda ZUS right angled USB cable, which would need running back into the dash. Still not ideal. Surely there is some sort of flush USB cable or plug out there that could go straight down and back in while sitting flush. Anyone seen anything like that?

[neosten]

Hi, can anyone confirm if it's possible to have one phone connected as Bluetooth handsfree and another one (Android) with mirrorlink at the same time.
My main phone isn't mirrorlink compatible but I have a galaxy which is compatible with mirrorlink and it would be great to use it for apps like Google maps and Waze.
Regards.