Replacing RNS 510 with RCD 330+

[Mofo]

Did you also get the Kufak (?sp) antenna connector and if you did, did you get the one with a resistor or just the two wires crimped together. Resistor is supposed to get better reception so I guess the real question is how is your radio reception.

I used my existing antenna connector which I purchased with my original RCD510.
This image isn't mine but it's the same visually:


I couldn't tell you if it has a resistor but I had to remove the plug, in the red, to make it fit properly to the unit.
The new unit has a different plastic connector which wasn't compatible with my existing one.
This was the only part I had a little trouble with.
Once done, the connection is tight so I'm not concerned about the socket coming loose.
Because it's my original, my radio reception is fine, at least on FM.

Not sure if this is of any help!

[sn809]

Yeah so a few of the units come with a 2 is to 1 converter, which combines AM and FM reception (?) but does lead to bad reception. Unfortunately AM is still of value out in the sticks and in between.

[richmurphy]

My Aliexpress clone badge camera seems to be working fine with one exception - it'll pop out and turn the camera on when I start the car. It's working perfectly otherwise and didn't need a delay box. Anyone else have this issue? Instructions and seller are beyond useless.

[sn809]

My unit just arrived, will give it a go installing later in the day. Slightly disappointed the antenna connector is just a empty socket at one of the ends. But unit seems good physically.

@Richmurphy if it goes back in does it matter?

[richmurphy]

My unit just arrived, will give it a go installing later in the day. Slightly disappointed the antenna connector is just a empty socket at one of the ends. But unit seems good physically.

@Richmurphy if it goes back in does it matter?

It's not a huge issue but just doesn't seem right.

[sn809]

It's not a huge issue but just doesn't seem right.

Lol, could be a check like the needle going zero to max in display.

So my no name unit connected without a hitch and working with no major problems.

Keeping my current E series CAN gateway. The antenna 2 is to 1connector was just an empty socket on one connector so didn't use it, getting only one station on AM but will see how things go. I will get one of those proper 2 is to 1 connector. Two faults on VCDS-intermittent connection, but did not return on clearing.
Do I need to enable digital radio in installation list??

Now going for the rear camera install, wish me luck.

[sn809]

My Aliexpress clone badge camera seems to be working fine with one exception - it'll pop out and turn the camera on when I start the car. It's working perfectly otherwise and didn't need a delay box. Anyone else have this issue? Instructions and seller are beyond useless.

Did you use acc as power source? Could that be the reason? Its on aa soon as you start the car?

[sn809]

Dble post

[sn809]

B6 passat here, how is one supposed to pass the cable through the grommet? From boot into lid to connect the wire to the camera over the licence plate. Have removed round plastic and spring kept boot lid nearly closed but still wire doesn't want to pass through. Any help please.

[richmurphy]

Did you use acc as power source? Could that be the reason? Its on aa soon as you start the car?

I've isolated the issue to the reverse signal. I found it gets 0.7v momentarily after moving to ACC. Id guess this is checking for a blown bulb but it's enough to activate the camera mechanism. Also unplugged the camera and confirmed the 0.7v spike is still present.

Might be more than 0.7v if it's a really quick spike but that's all my multimeter registers. Either way, seems like normal behaviour from the car.