Volkswagen RNS 510 Firmware Upgrade to version 2720 / 2722 / 2724 / 2726 / 2728

WARNING: The authenticity of this firmware has not been established yet, use caution!

Version 2720 / 2722/ 2724 / 2726 / 2728 Firmware for the Volkswagen RNS 510 and the Skoda Columbus has been released. The following are the features from 2660 and there is no word of new features in 2720.

Voice [...]

Volkswagen RNS 510 Firmware version 2700 / 2702 / 2704 / 2706 / 2708 Announcement

2700 – VW Cars
2702 – Toureg
2704 – Skoda Columbus
2706 – T5 Transporter
2708 – T5 Multivan

Firmware download and installation details are here.

Volkswagen RNS 510 Firmware version 2720 / 2722 / 2724 / 2726 / 2728 Announcement

2720 – VW Cars
2722 – Toureg
2724 – Skoda Columbus
2726 – T5 Transporter
2728 – T5 Multivan

Firmware download and installation details are here.

Volkswagen RNS 510 Firmware Upgrade to version 2700 / 2702 / 2704 / 2706 / 2708

Version 2700 / 2702/ 2704 / 2706 / 2708 Firmware for the Volkswagen RNS 510 and the Skoda Columbus has been released. So far it appears to be only bug fixes and the 2660’s new features remain

Voice Control (requires microphone – see Volkswagen RNS 510 Microphone Connection for voice control)
Speed Limit Display
Stability Improvements
Faster [...]

DuPont Krytox lubricant - door seals, hinges, latches, squeaks and rattles

DuPont Krytox is an inert lubricant designed originally as an aerospace lubricant suitable for many areas around the car including door seals, hinges and latches. The product can also be used between plastics to prevent squeaks (see list below of some applications). Unlike petroleum based products (silicon and lithium grease t0 name two common products) Krytox [...]

Volkswagen Media Device Interface (MDI) Firmware Upgrade KW33

General Notes:

Only USB 2.0 hard drive and usb flash drives  should be attached to the USB cable.
The hard drive and flash drives should be formatted with the FAT file system FAT16 for <2GB devices and FAT32 for >2GB devices.
Complex file structures will create delays in reading the contents.
Only the first partition is playable if the [...]

Build harness using connector housings and repair wires for Volkswagen Skoda Bluetooth Install

Whilst this guide is intended for the Volkswagen Skoda Bluetooth kit harness it applies to anything that requires interfacing to the quad lock connector on the rear of the head unit or that uses similar connectors around the car. This guide specifically for 2 x power connections and 2 x data connections.

The way this works [...]

Fabric Adhesive Tape for wiring looms and harnesses

Fabric adhesive tape is used to create wiring looms and harnesses and repair existing ones.

Interior Tape

Description: Webbing Adhesive (10M)

Part Number: 000 979 950 (000979950)

Description: Certoplast Interior Fabric Adhesive

Exterior Tape (for under bonnet)

Description: Certoplast Exterior Fabric Adhesive

Volkswagen Skoda Bluetooth Car Kit Microphone Install in Volkswagen Golf

Installing the microphone requires removal of the A-Pillar Trims, the sun visor and part of the overhead console. The final parts of the install such as the connecting to a bluetooth car kit or the RNS 510 are covered separately.

Step 1 – Volkswagen Golf A-Pillar Trims – Removal and Installation

Step 2 – Pop off the screw [...]

Volkswagen Golf A-Pillar Trims – Removal and Installation

Info to be posted soon.