Got my RNS510 installed today... But... Steering controls dont work!!

[hoffie82]

Hi all, i had Chatswood classic cars install my eBay Spesh RNS510 today. Works great EXCEPT the steering volume controls could not be coded! Has anyone else had this problem? VW said "it can be done as i have an older model Golf." Is this true or are they just lazy?

I have a MKV MY2007 R32 and was wondering if anyone on here has the same model (or even earlier) with the latest RNS510 installed and working 100%?

I also have a new, current CANBUS for sale if anyone is interested. It turns out i didnt need it after all as my car was not subject to the dreaded battery drain problem.

Cheers
Hof

[Russ59]

Pretty sure this issue can be overcome with a firmware upgrade, try Mavericks site for more info http://www.my-gti.com/category/in-ca...-entertainment

[fergus]

Is this not just an issue with the installer not having their hands on a Vag-Com ? Sounds like they haven't programmed the appropriate settings to recognise the unit.

[hoffie82]

Is this not just an issue with the installer not having their hands on a Vag-Com ? Sounds like they haven't programmed the appropriate settings to recognise the unit.

The install was done at a VW dealer who obviously have a VAGCOM. Either its true what they say about my car not being compatible OR they are just a bunch of clowns!?

[Russ59]

As I said in my earlier post a firmware upgrade should rectify the issue. My son has an '05 GTI and had exactly the same issue, he also has Vagcom and no amount of setting changes would fix it. He then applied a firmware upgrade and this cured the problem. Some dealers are hopeless as well and wouldn't even bother to try and sort it for you but if they say it can't be done then the need for a firmware upgrade is probably your answer.

[hoffie82]

As I said in my earlier post a firmware upgrade should rectify the issue. My son has an '05 GTI and had exactly the same issue, he also has Vagcom and no amount of setting changes would fix it. He then applied a firmware upgrade and this cured the problem. Some dealers are hopeless as well and wouldn't even bother to try and sort it for you but if they say it can't be done then the need for a firmware upgrade is probably your answer.

Hi Russ, and thanks for your reply's, however i my RNS510 is running the latest firmware 2720. Unless im missing somthing, this is the most up to date firmware available right?

Pat,

Any luck with George at VW Village?

[technopato]

Gday Hoffie,

Am having the same issue currently in my MKV MY09 GTi, the issue is actually to do with the last bit on VCDS. Bit 7, from what has been explained to me, the BAP protocol has to be switched off for all MKV Veedub's. Also been speaking to an avid forum member who has was explaining that sometimes the RNS needs to have a couple of resets done after the VAG-COM coding to apply the changes and synch with MFD.
Anyway he is a nice write up on the RNS retrofit with the VCDS coding required.

DIY - RNS510 Install

I am going back to George at VWVillage to get it rechecked again because i think mine was left turned on.

Cheers.

Pat

[ian]

Gday Hoffie,

Am having the same issue currently in my MKV MY09 GTi, the issue is actually to do with the last bit on VCDS. Bit 7, from what has been explained to me, the BAP protocol has to be switched off for all MKV Veedub's. Also been speaking to an avid forum member who has was explaining that sometimes the RNS needs to have a couple of resets done after the VAG-COM coding to apply the changes and synch with MFD.
Anyway he is a nice write up on the RNS retrofit with the VCDS coding required.

DIY - RNS510 Install

I am going back to George at VWVillage to get it rechecked again because i think mine was left turned on.

Cheers.

Pat

I had no problems with my install ,i had the Golf Loon at Camden do the Vag /VCDS and have had every thing working fine,
Mine was a version C with 2760 firmware.

[rs73]

Gday Hoffie,

Am having the same issue currently in my MKV MY09 GTi, the issue is actually to do with the last bit on VCDS. Bit 7, from what has been explained to me, the BAP protocol has to be switched off for all MKV Veedub's. Also been speaking to an avid forum member who has was explaining that sometimes the RNS needs to have a couple of resets done after the VAG-COM coding to apply the changes and synch with MFD.
Anyway he is a nice write up on the RNS retrofit with the VCDS coding required.

DIY - RNS510 Install

I am going back to George at VWVillage to get it rechecked again because i think mine was left turned on.

Cheers.

Pat

So is it BAP turned OFF for MK5, and BAP turned ON for MK6?

[m3103]

I got one of these units today and the vw dealer told me that the unit "wasn't exactly right for my car".
I have the same problem, steering controls don't work.
If there's anyone in Melbourne who could please help me fix this problem, it would be greatly appreciated
I'm happy to reimburse for the troubles.
Thanks