Head unit install - RCD310 -> RCD510

[Blair]

Nice work mate, I'm glad it was problem free. I was quoted around the same price from local VW dealerships, think the lowest was $350 and the highest was $450, just to pull out the RCD 310 and stick the RCD 510 in my 2010 Golf. Thought it was a joke so, like you, i went out and got the tools and set to work.


All works perfectly except when i push the MEDIA button it says " No medium available", not sure why is says "medium" and not "media". I've been scouring the web trying to find such a thing, but I can't find any trace.

Has anyone ever heard of this?

I can reach the media menu when I put a CD in, but the AUX function is blacked out. When i plugged my iphone into the AUX port in the center console, on the phones locked screen with the itunes sub menu it said for the song name "RNS 510 secret menu"? Which i thought was quite odd as it's and RCD 510.


Thinking it must be a coding issue, so reluctantly, the dealership may be getting some coin out of me. The unit was taken out of an 2011 Amarok and it's a Premium 8. If that makes any difference?

Thanks
Blair

[Bambazonke]

Blair it definitely sounds like a coding issue have a word or two with Kamold in the audio section of this forum he may be able to sort you out as he is in your part of the world. It will probably cost you a carton!

[zchoanyy]

Just a quick question. Where did you get your RCD510? From dealer or anywhere else? How much did you pay for that? My tiguan will arrive next week and want to replace with RCD510.

[Blair]

Blair it definitely sounds like a coding issue have a word or two with Kamold in the audio section of this forum he may be able to sort you out as he is in your part of the world. It will probably cost you a carton!

Thanks for the help mate, happy to part with a carton. I'll get onto Kamold once I install a bluetooth unit, get all the coding done at once.


Zchoanyy, I got the RCD510 off ebay (couple had removed it from their Amarok for an after market Sat nav), cost me $260 all up. I was looking for probably 2 weeks before one came up at a reasonable price. Best of luck mate.

[cody]

I also bought mine off eBay for $300.

Mine was removed from a scirocco and I think because sciroccos come with dual climate controls and Bluetooth etc, everything connected easily and problem free.

[Sharkie]

Just a quick question. Where did you get your RCD510? From dealer or anywhere else? How much did you pay for that? My tiguan will arrive next week and want to replace with RCD510.

Hey mate, I now use a RNS510, so have a RCD510 in the cupboard. Yours for $300 including help with the installation if you are in or near Brisbane. PM me.

[Transporter]

That would be a much better option than the ebay unit. Somehow, I'm always worried that the PIN will not work, after the drama I had with my first RCD510 for our Tiguan that came from, I believe Sydney and the seller sent the wrong PIN.
Luckilly all was sorted out at the same day.