When retrofitting a satellite navigation head unit to the car you can either install the factory GPS antenna on the roof which is a major job or install the GPS antenna in the area above the head unit where it receives a good view of the sky and minimal interference.
The install process is simple, using double sided tape stick the GPS antenna in the location shown and press down, wedge some foam on top and tape the GPS wires down to prevent them interfering with the diffuser vent (for cars fitted with climatronic). The photos show two GPS antennas installed side by side and there is room for two more.
Here is a slightly more comprehensive guide:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=152441.0
p3eps, I thought at first that was taken from your guide but on closer inspection it actually looks like it is from a Golf MKV as opposed to MKVI
It is a MK5 in the pics above – but its not quite as simple as its made out to be!
Thats where I had my 2 when I had my ED30.
There are a lot of parts need to be removed before you can get to that stage though.
You can locate GPS aerliar any place. Open VCDS log on to sat nav, measuremet block and check GPS status (satelite signal) and locate antena in the best place.
And here is an even better explanation in video for a golf MK6 with the same idea:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpdnnNw4wlc
And it works great in less than 30 minutes.
Hello, just a quick question… why is there two gps antennas showing? I only have one on my RNS510. WOuld be great if there was two for better receiption. I am having a problem with mine. Stops finding any satelites after about half an hour of driving… very strange! Turn the car off and the next morning its back working again? ANy ideas n this would be great also. Thanks
One GPS antenna is for a speed and other information recording system.
MAVERICK you are incorrect. one is GPS one is Satellite Radio
Actually I’m not incorrect. The photos are of my car which has two GPS antennas fitted, one for the RNS 510 and one for my GPS video overlay system.