my-gti.com » RCD 510 http://www.my-gti.com Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:32:29 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Build harness using connector housings and repair wires for Volkswagen Skoda Bluetooth Install http://www.my-gti.com/1886/build-harness-using-connector-housings-and-repair-wires-for-volkswagen-skoda-bluetooth-install http://www.my-gti.com/1886/build-harness-using-connector-housings-and-repair-wires-for-volkswagen-skoda-bluetooth-install#comments Sat, 20 Feb 2010 16:07:30 +0000 Maverick http://www.my-gti.com/?p=1886 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 [...]]]> 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 is you remove the terminal from the housing, join that terminal to the matching terminal and insert the opposite terminal into the housing.

First you need to obtain the connector housings and repair wires.

  • 1 x 000 979 133 (000979133) – 1mm repair wire – CAN bus Hi and Lo female.
  • 1 x 000 979 134 (000979134) – 1mm repair wire – CAN bus Hi and Lo male.
  • 1 x 000 979 225 (000979225) – 2.5mm repair wire – 12v and ground female.
  • 1 x 000 979 226 (000979226) – 2.5mm repair wire – 12v and ground male.
  • 4 x 191 972 701 (191972701) – Housing
  • 4 x 191 972 711 (191972711) – Connector Housing

Step 1 – Cut the four repair wires in half, remove the insulation from the ends of all four and twist the exposed wire together. Do the same for the power and CAN bus wire. Join one male and one female repair wire half together (ensure that you join the 2.5mm female to the 2.5mm male) as shown and connect the ground wire to one and redo the step for the power wire.

vw_skoda_bluetooth_harness_connector_housing_1

Step 2 – Solder each of the four repair wire halves and the two power wires from the harness as shown.

vw_skoda_bluetooth_harness_connector_housing_2

Step 3 – Double the harness wire back on top of itself.

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Step 4 – Using heat shrink cover each soldered area as shown. Use a smaller length to cover the join and than place a longer length over the top to minimise the chances of any shorts.

vw_skoda_bluetooth_harness_connector_housing_4

Step 5 – Repeat the last part of Step 1 with the 1mm repair wire and the CAN bus cable.

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Step 6 – Place a piece of coloured heatshrink on one male/female CAN bus set, ensure that these are connected to the same wire! This allows you to ensure that you have hooked this up correctly later on. Repeat for the power set of cables.

vw_skoda_bluetooth_harness_connector_housing_6

Step 7 – This should be the finished result. Next tape it up using fabric adhesive tape – Fabric Adhesive Tape for wiring looms and harnesses

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Step 8 – Install the housings and connector housings on the exposed terminals.

vw_skoda_bluetooth_harness_connector_housing_8

Step 9 – This is the finished harness ready for install.

vw_skoda_bluetooth_harness_connector_housing_9

]]> http://www.my-gti.com/1886/build-harness-using-connector-housings-and-repair-wires-for-volkswagen-skoda-bluetooth-install/feed 1 CD changer audio sound quality problems after changing head unit http://www.my-gti.com/1336/cd-changer-audio-sound-quality-problems-after-changing-head-unit http://www.my-gti.com/1336/cd-changer-audio-sound-quality-problems-after-changing-head-unit#comments Sat, 05 Sep 2009 03:13:33 +0000 Maverick http://www.my-gti.com/?p=1336 Poor quality sound on the cd changer input can occur after the headunit has changed from a second generation headunit to a third generation headunit or vise versa. The fix is simple and requires pins 2 and 3 to be swapped on the head unit connector.

Second generation headunits

Multi-pin connector 4, 12-pin, for CD changer control [...]]]> Poor quality sound on the cd changer input can occur after the headunit has changed from a second generation headunit to a third generation headunit or vise versa. The fix is simple and requires pins 2 and 3 to be swapped on the head unit connector.

Second generation headunits

volkswagen_rcd_510_main_N91-10016Multi-pin connector 4, 12-pin, for CD changer control and CD audio input signals

1 –  Right headphone output signal, positive
2 –  CD changer, left and right channels, negative
3 –  Headphone output signal, audio earth
4 –  CD changer, voltage supply, positive
5 –  Left headphone output signal, positive
6 –  CD changer, bus DATA OUT
7 –  Not assigned
8 –  CD changer, left channel, positive
9 –  CD changer, right channel, positive
10 –  CD changer, control signal
11 –  CD changer, bus DATA IN
12 –  CD changer, bus CLOCK
1 –  AUX signal input, left (yellow)
2 –  CD changer, left and right channels, negative  (black)
3 –  AUX signal earth (green)
4 –  CD changer, voltage supply, positive
5 –  AUX signal input, right (grey)
6 –  CD changer, bus DATA OUT
7 –  Not assigned
8 –  CD changer, left channel, positive (yellow)
9 –  CD changer, right channel, positive  (grey)
10 –  CD changer, control signal
11 –  CD changer, bus DATA IN
12 –  CD changer, bus CLOCK

Third generation headunits

Multi-pin connector 4, 12-pin, for CD changer control and CD audio input signals

1 –  AUX signal input, left (yellow)
2 –  AUX signal earth (green)
3 –  CD changer, audio signal earth
4 –  CD changer, voltage supply, positive, terminal 30, contact continuous load greater than 1 A, temporary peak load 5 A
5 –  Not assigned
6 –  CD changer, DATA OUT
7 –  AUX signal input, right (grey)
8 –  CD changer, left audio channel, CD/L
9 –  CD changer, right audio channel, CD/R
10 –  CD changer, control line, switched positive
11 –  CD changer, DATA IN
12 –  CD changer, CLOCK (internal check protocol for data flow monitoring)

]]> http://www.my-gti.com/1336/cd-changer-audio-sound-quality-problems-after-changing-head-unit/feed 1 Auxiliary input audio sound quality problems after changing head unit http://www.my-gti.com/1328/auxiliary-input-audio-sound-quality-problems-after-changing-head-unit http://www.my-gti.com/1328/auxiliary-input-audio-sound-quality-problems-after-changing-head-unit#comments Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:04:28 +0000 Maverick http://www.my-gti.com/?p=1328 Poor quality sound on the audio input can occur after the headunit has changed from a second generation headunit to a third generation headunit or vise versa. The fix is simple and requires some pins to be swapped on the head unit connector.

Second generation headunits

Multi-pin connector 4, 12-pin, for CD changer control and CD audio [...]]]> Poor quality sound on the audio input can occur after the headunit has changed from a second generation headunit to a third generation headunit or vise versa. The fix is simple and requires some pins to be swapped on the head unit connector.

Second generation headunits

volkswagen_rcd_510_main_N91-10016Multi-pin connector 4, 12-pin, for CD changer control and CD audio input signals

1 –  Right headphone output signal, positive
2 –  CD changer, left and right channels, negative
3 –  Headphone output signal, audio earth
4 –  CD changer, voltage supply, positive
5 –  Left headphone output signal, positive
6 –  CD changer, bus DATA OUT
7 –  Not assigned
8 –  CD changer, left channel, positive
9 –  CD changer, right channel, positive
10 –  CD changer, control signal
11 –  CD changer, bus DATA IN
12 –  CD changer, bus CLOCK
1 –  AUX signal input, left (yellow)
2 –  CD changer, left and right channels, negative
3 –  AUX signal earth (green)
4 –  CD changer, voltage supply, positive
5 –  AUX signal input, right (grey)
6 –  CD changer, bus DATA OUT
7 –  Not assigned
8 –  CD changer, left channel, positive
9 –  CD changer, right channel, positive
10 –  CD changer, control signal
11 –  CD changer, bus DATA IN
12 –  CD changer, bus CLOCK
Alternatively it may be wired up to the CD changer inputs.
1 –  AUX signal input, left (yellow)
2 –  CD changer, left and right channels, negative  (green)
3 –  AUX signal earth (green)
4 –  CD changer, voltage supply, positive
5 –  AUX signal input, right (grey)
6 –  CD changer, bus DATA OUT
7 –  Not assigned
8 –  CD changer, left channel, positive (yellow)
9 –  CD changer, right channel, positive  (grey)
10 –  CD changer, control signal
11 –  CD changer, bus DATA IN
12 –  CD changer, bus CLOCK

Third generation headunits

Multi-pin connector 4, 12-pin, for CD changer control and CD audio input signals

1 –  AUX signal input, left (yellow)
2 –  AUX signal earth (green)
3 –  CD changer, audio signal earth
4 –  CD changer, voltage supply, positive, terminal 30, contact continuous load greater than 1 A, temporary peak load 5 A
5 –  Not assigned
6 –  CD changer, DATA OUT
7 –  AUX signal input, right (grey)
8 –  CD changer, left audio channel, CD/L
9 –  CD changer, right audio channel, CD/R
10 –  CD changer, control line, switched positive
11 –  CD changer, DATA IN
12 –  CD changer, CLOCK (internal check protocol for data flow monitoring)

]]> http://www.my-gti.com/1328/auxiliary-input-audio-sound-quality-problems-after-changing-head-unit/feed 2 Volkswagen RCD 510 pin assignments http://www.my-gti.com/1313/volkswagen-rcd-510-pin-assignments http://www.my-gti.com/1313/volkswagen-rcd-510-pin-assignments#comments Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:41:15 +0000 Maverick http://www.my-gti.com/?p=1313

1. Aerial Connector

DAB aerial input connection, optional

or

SDARS aerial input connection for vehicles for USA and Canada

2. Multi-pin connector 1, 8-pin, for loudspeaker outputs

1 –  Rear right loudspeaker, positive 2 –  Front right loudspeaker, positive 3 –  Front left loudspeaker, positive 4 –  Rear left loudspeaker, positive 5 –  Rear right loudspeaker, negative 6 –  Front right loudspeaker, negative 7 –  Front [...]]]> volkswagen_rcd_510_rear_N91-11036

1. Aerial Connector

DAB aerial input connection, optional

or

SDARS aerial input connection for vehicles for USA and Canada

2. Multi-pin connector 1, 8-pin, for loudspeaker outputs

volkswagen_rcd_510_main_N91-100161 –  Rear right loudspeaker, positive
2 –  Front right loudspeaker, positive
3 –  Front left loudspeaker, positive
4 –  Rear left loudspeaker, positive
5 –  Rear right loudspeaker, negative
6 –  Front right loudspeaker, negative
7 –  Front left loudspeaker, negative
8 –  Rear left loudspeaker, negative

3. Multi-pin connector 2, 8-pin, for voltage supply lines and CAN bus

9 –  CAN bus, high
10 –  CAN bus, low
11 –  Display voltage supply, positive
12 –  Voltage supply, negative, terminal 31
13 –  Display HV CAN bus low
14 –  Display HV CAN bus high
15 –  Voltage supply, positive, terminal 30
16 –  Anti-theft coding control signal, SAFE, positive

4. Multi-pin connector 3, 12-pin, for telephone and microphone signals

1 –  Microphone input, negative
2 –  AUX output, audio, right
3 –  AUX output, common signal earth
4 –  Microphone output, negative
5 –  Telephone audio input signal left, negative
6 –  Telephone audio input signal right, negative
7 –  Microphone input, positive
8 –  AUX output, audio, left
9 –  Microphone output, positive
10 –  Telephone mute (mute switch for radio)
11 –  Telephone audio input signal left, positive
12 –  Telephone audio input signal right, positive

5. Multi-pin connector 4, 12-pin, for CD changer control and CD audio input signals

1 –  AUX signal input, left
2 –  AUX signal earth
3 –  CD changer, audio signal earth
4 –  CD changer, voltage supply, positive, terminal 30, contact continuous load greater than 1 A, temporary peak load 5 A
5 –  Not assigned
6 –  CD changer, DATA OUT
7 –  AUX signal input, right
8 –  CD changer, left audio channel, CD/L
9 –  CD changer, right audio channel, CD/R
10 –  CD changer, control line, switched positive
11 –  CD changer, DATA IN
12 –  CD changer, CLOCK (internal check protocol for data flow monitoring)

6. Multi-pin connector 5, audio and video, 26-pin

(this will only be fitted to models fitted to vehicles with RVC factory fitted or ordered through spare parts with the RVC input option)

volkswagen_rcd_510_av_N91-109301 –  Reserved for Debug RX protocol
2 –  Reserved for Debug TX protocol
3 –  Not assigned
4 –  Video signal input, RGBS, negative (ground)
5 –  Video signal output LF, Right (Audio use 17 for ground)
6 –   Ground Sync input
(Internal universal preparation for mobile telephone, mobile telephone detection)
7 –   Video signal output, vertical and horizontal synchronisation(Internal universal preparation for mobile telephone, cradle and button evaluation)
8 –   Video signal ouput, green
(Internal universal preparation for mobile telephone, cradle, aerial diagnosis)
9 –  Video signal input, RGBS, negative (ground)
10 –  Video signal input LF, right  (Audio use 24 for ground)
11 –  Video signal input, screening earth
12 –  Video signal input, vertical and horizontal synchronisation
13 –  Video signal input, green
14 –  Not assigned
15 –  Not assigned
16 –  Not assigned
17 - Video signal output, LF, negative (ground)
18 –  Video signal output LF, Left  (Audio use 17 for ground)
19 –  Video signal output, RGBS, negative (ground)
(Internal universal preparation for mobile telephone, cradle, negative)
20 –  Video signal output, Blue
(Internal universal preparation for mobile telephone, switched terminal 30)
21 –  Video signal output, Red
22 –  Video signal input, LF, negative
23 –  Video signal input, LF, left (Audio use 24 for ground)
24 –  Video signal input, RGBS, negative (ground)
25 –  Video signal input, blue
26 –  Video signal input, red

7. Aerial Connector

AM/FM aerial input connection

8. Aerial Connector

FM 2 aerial input connection

]]> http://www.my-gti.com/1313/volkswagen-rcd-510-pin-assignments/feed 3 Volkswagen RCD 510 Transport Lock Activation / Deactivation http://www.my-gti.com/1310/volkswagen-rcd-510-transport-lock-activation-deactivation http://www.my-gti.com/1310/volkswagen-rcd-510-transport-lock-activation-deactivation#comments Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:27:20 +0000 Maverick http://www.my-gti.com/?p=1310 The transport protection device must be activated before transporting an RCD 510 unit, and the device in a new unit must be deactivated when installing it. This is performed electronically using the keypad of the unit. When the transport protection device has been activated, the player of the CD changer is brought to a “transport position”.
Activating transport protection device:
Unit status: “ON”, cable connections must be connected to the RCD 510.
–   Press and hold keys identified with -arrows- simultaneously for at least 5 seconds.
The following appears on the radio display: “CDC transport protection activated”.
Transport protection is now activated.
Deactivating transport protection device:
Unit status: “ON”, cable connections must be connected to the RCD 510.
–   Press and hold keys identified with -arrows- simultaneously for at least 5 seconds.
The following appears on the radio display: CDC transport protection activated.
A button with the word “Deactivate” is located under it.
–   Press “Deactivate” button.
Transport protection is now deactivated.

The transport protection device must be activated before transporting an RCD 510 unit, and the device in a new unit must be deactivated when installing it. This is performed electronically using the keypad of the unit. When the transport protection device has been activated, the player of the CD changer is brought to a “transport position”.

volkswagen_rcd_510_transport_lock_N91-10990Activating transport protection device:

Unit status: “ON”, cable connections must be connected to the RCD 510.

Press and hold keys identified with -arrows- simultaneously for at least 5 seconds.

The following appears on the radio display: “CDC transport protection activated”.

Transport protection is now activated.

Deactivating transport protection device:

Unit status: “ON”, cable connections must be connected to the RCD 510.

Press and hold keys identified with -arrows- simultaneously for at least 5 seconds.

The following appears on the radio display: CDC transport protection activated.

A button with the word “Deactivate” is located under it.

Press “Deactivate” button.

Transport protection is now deactivated.

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Connector 1 – 8-pin (4×2) – brown – 3B7 035 447 (3B7035447)

Pins – N 906 844 05 (N90684405) Repair Wire 0.5mm – 000 979 021 (000979021) Repair Wire 1.0mm – 000 979 133 (000979133) Repair Wire 2.5mm – 000 979 225 (000979225)

Male

Pins – [...]]]> Quad Lock – All recent Volkswagen, Skoda, Seat and Audi vehicles use this connector.

connectors_rns_510_main_N91-10928

Connector 1 – 8-pin (4×2) – brown – 3B7 035 447 (3B7035447)

  • Pins – N 906 844 05 (N90684405)
  • Repair Wire 0.5mm – 000 979 021 (000979021)
  • Repair Wire 1.0mm – 000 979 133 (000979133)
  • Repair Wire 2.5mm – 000 979 225 (000979225)

Male

  • Pins – N 103 189 05 (N10318905)
  • Repair Wire 0.5mm – 000 979 022 (000 979 022)
  • Repair Wire 1.0mm – 000 979 134 (000979134)
  • Repair Wire 2.5mm – 000 979 226 (000979226)

Connector 2 – 8-pin (4×2) – plus quadlock – 3B7 035 444 (3B7035444)

  • Pins – N 906 844 05 (N90684405)
  • Repair Wire 0.5mm – 000 979 021 (000979021)
  • Repair Wire 1.0mm – 000 979 133 (000979133)
  • Repair Wire 2.5mm – 000 979 225 (000979225)

Male

  • Pins – N 103 189 05 (N10318905)
  • Repair Wire 0.5mm – 000 979 022 (000979022)
  • Repair Wire 1.0mm – 000 979 134 (000979134)
  • Repair Wire 2.5mm – 000 979 226 (000979226)

Connector 3- 12-pin (6×2) – green- 3B7 035 447 B (3B7035447B) – telephone

  • Pins – N/A
  • Repair Wire 0.5mm – 000 979 009 (000979009)
  • Repair Wire 1.0mm – N/A
  • Repair Wire 2.5mm – N/A

Male

  • Pins – N/A
  • Repair Wire 0.5mm – 000 979 012 (000979012)
  • Repair Wire 1.0mm – N/A
  • Repair Wire 2.5mm – N/A

Connector 4- 12-pin (6×2) – blue- 3B7 035 447 A (3B7035447A) – cdc

  • Pins – N/A
  • Repair Wire 0.5mm – 000 979 009 (000979009)
  • Repair Wire 1.0mm – N/A
  • Repair Wire 2.5mm – N/A

Male

  • Pins – N/A
  • Repair Wire 0.5mm – 000 979 012 (000979012)
  • Repair Wire 1.0mm – N/A
  • Repair Wire 2.5mm – N/A

Audio Visual Input – used by Volkswagen RNS 510 and AUDI RNS-E

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Connector - 32-pin (16×2) – grey- 1J0 972 977 G (1J0972977G)

  • Pins – N/A
  • Repair Wire 0.5mm – 000 979 009 (000979009)
  • Repair Wire 1.0mm – N/A
  • Repair Wire 2.5mm – N/A

Male

  • Pins – N/A
  • Repair Wire 0.5mm – 000 979 012 (000979012)
  • Repair Wire 1.0mm – N/A
  • Repair Wire 2.5mm – N/A
]]> http://www.my-gti.com/1294/volkswagen-head-unit-housings-and-pins/feed 1 Volkswagen Media Device Interface (MDI) USB Specifications http://www.my-gti.com/1287/volkswagen-media-device-interface-mdi-usb-specifications http://www.my-gti.com/1287/volkswagen-media-device-interface-mdi-usb-specifications#comments Sat, 29 Aug 2009 09:43:38 +0000 Maverick http://www.my-gti.com/?p=1287 Overview of connectors on USB connection
1 –  Data in, (here output)
2 –  Data clock
3 –  Voltage supply, terminal 31
4 –  Data out (here input)
5 –  Not assigned
6 –  Voltage supply, terminal 30
7 –  LF audio signal, right, positive
8 –  Control line, positive, switched from radio
9 –  LF audio signal, negative
10 –  LF audio signal, left, positive
11 –  Not assigned
12 –  Not assigned

Overview of connectors on USB connection

mdi_usb_connector_N91-107911 –  Data in, (here output)
2 –  Data clock
3 –  Voltage supply, terminal 31
4 –  Data out (here input)
5 –  Not assigned
6 –  Voltage supply, terminal 30
7 –  LF audio signal, right, positive
8 –  Control line, positive, switched from radio
9 –  LF audio signal, negative
10 –  LF audio signal, left, positive
11 –  Not assigned
12 –  Not assigned

General notes

Thanks to the Multimedia control unit -J650- analogue (via AUX-IN entry) as well as digital (via USB or iPod entry) audio contents can be played via the radio unit or the radio navigation system. Units connected via USB or iPod connections can also be operated via the radio unit or the radio navigation system. ID3-TAG and titles also appear on the radio unit or radio navigation system displays.

Note! Since the display ability of ID3 tags and titles on the radio unit or radio navigation system displays depend on the type of audio files used, refer to the Owner’s Manual of the radio unit or radio navigation system and to the Owner’s Manual of your MP3 player or iPod.

The multimedia system control unit -J650- provides an audio input (AUX-IN), an USB input, and an iPod connection (power supply, signal and AUDIO-IN) as an interface. To connect the mobile unit to the USB or iPod interface of the multimedia system control unit -J650-, a relevant specific adapter cable is used. A storage compartment for mobile unit is integrated in the multimedia system control unit -J650-. Charging is possible via USB or iPod connection.

Note! If no 1DIN slot is available in the vehicle, the “multimedia system control unit” can also be installed separately. The user can although have access to the universal interface (Mitsumi socket) via a Mitsumi-Mitsumi extension. For this purpose, the Mitsumi socket must be integrated in the inside of the vehicle. Wire length of Mitsumi-Mitsumi extension must not exceed 1500 mm.

]]> http://www.my-gti.com/1287/volkswagen-media-device-interface-mdi-usb-specifications/feed 2 Upgrading 2nd generation radios (RCD 300, RCD 500) to 3rd generation (RCD 210, RCD 310, RNS 310, RCD 510) power drain issue http://www.my-gti.com/1101/upgrading-2nd-generation-radios-rcd-300-rcd-500-to-3rd-generation-rcd-210-rcd-310-rns-310-rcd-510-power-drain-issue http://www.my-gti.com/1101/upgrading-2nd-generation-radios-rcd-300-rcd-500-to-3rd-generation-rcd-210-rcd-310-rns-310-rcd-510-power-drain-issue#comments Sat, 18 Jul 2009 11:07:45 +0000 Maverick http://www.my-gti.com/?p=1101 VAG 1K0907530S CAN bus gateway

Early build Volkswagen cars can experience a power drain issue after upgrading their 2nd generation headunit from a RCD 300 or RCD 500 to a 3rd generation headunit like the RCD 210, RCD 310, RNS 310 and RCD 510.

The problem is the CAN bus Gateway is too old and an [...]]]> VAG 1K0907530S CAN bus gateway

VAG 1K0907530S CAN bus gateway

Early build Volkswagen cars can experience a power drain issue after upgrading their 2nd generation headunit from a RCD 300 or RCD 500 to a 3rd generation headunit like the RCD 210, RCD 310, RNS 310 and RCD 510.

The problem is the CAN bus Gateway is too old and an updated version 1k0907530 (1k0 907 530) of L revision or higher is required - CAN bus gateway removing, installing and upgrading – Volkswagen Golf.

in vehicles belonging to the model series PQ35/PQ46 from
model year 2008 as well as the Tiguan,

Vehicles belonging to the model series PQ35/PQ46 from model year 2008 (MY08) as well as the Tiguan have gateways that are updated. Earlier models may require the updated CAN bus gateway to be installed. See Volkswagen Model Year Information for more details on the week of manufacture however generally Volkswagen change over Model Years around Week 22.

This problem does not* affect retrofits of the RNS 510 which is a 3rd generation head unit as this unit was in the production in 2007 whereas the RCD 210, RCD 310, RNS 310 and RCD 510 are recent additions.

Check the ‘Skoda Parts’ link (right hand menu) for a reasonably priced gateway. Revisions that will work after the 1K0 907 530 S (1K0907530S) revision include 1K0 907 530 AA (1K0907530AA), 1K0 907 530 AB (1K0907530AB) and 1K0 907 530 AC (1K0907530AC).

* This problem does now affect the RNS 510 if the firmware is upgraded to 2660 or higher. The RNS 510 will exhibit the same problems as the RCD 210, RCD 310, RNS 310 and RCD 510 and requires the CAN bus gateway to be upgraded.

]]> http://www.my-gti.com/1101/upgrading-2nd-generation-radios-rcd-300-rcd-500-to-3rd-generation-rcd-210-rcd-310-rns-310-rcd-510-power-drain-issue/feed 74 Upgrading 2nd generation radios (RCD 300, RCD 500) to 3rd generation (RCD 210, RCD 310, RNS 310, RNS 510, RCD 510) antenna adapter http://www.my-gti.com/1088/upgrading-2nd-generation-radios-rcd-300-rcd-500-to-3rd-generation-rcd-210-rcd-310-rns-310-rns-510-rcd-510-antenna-adapter http://www.my-gti.com/1088/upgrading-2nd-generation-radios-rcd-300-rcd-500-to-3rd-generation-rcd-210-rcd-310-rns-310-rns-510-rcd-510-antenna-adapter#comments Fri, 17 Jul 2009 23:24:41 +0000 Maverick http://www.my-gti.com/?p=1088 3rd generation connection

Upgrading from a 2nd generation radio (RCD 300, RCD 500) to a 3rd generation (RCD 210, RCD 310, RNS 310, RNS 510, RCD 510) requires an antenna/aerial adapter to be fitted. The 2nd generation radios had two seperate connectors for the antenna/aerial connections whereas the 3rd generation still have the two antenna/aerial [...]]]> 3rd generation connection

3rd generation connection

Upgrading from a 2nd generation radio (RCD 300, RCD 500) to a 3rd generation (RCD 210, RCD 310, RNS 310, RNS 510, RCD 510) requires an antenna/aerial adapter to be fitted. The 2nd generation radios had two seperate connectors for the antenna/aerial connections whereas the 3rd generation still have the two antenna/aerial but in the one connector. As many of the 2nd generation had swivel antenna/aerial connectors replacing the fakra housing is not possible and an adapter is required.

Most recent Volkswagens including the Golf 5, Golf 6, Passat, EOS, Jetta, Polo, Touareg and so on have a diversity antenna system and twin tuners hence the two antenna/aerial connections, leaving one disconnected will affect the performance of the radio system and throw errors in the radio/navigation system.

The 2nd generation antenna/aerial connectors look like this.

antenna_2nd_generation

Volkswagen have an adapter available that resolves this problem.

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Partnumber is 7L6 051 551 (7L6051551) and this is available for around AUD$50, GBP£25 and USD$30 from any Volkswagen spare parts department.

If this cable is not available you have another option and that is to purchase the cable in parts but this works out more expensive.

You require the following parts

  • 4E0035608K (4E0 035 608K) x 1 – Connector for the rear of the headunit
  • 000 098 707 (000 098 707) x 2 – Cable to connect to the antenna/aerial connection from car

There are three other options.

Kufatec sell a similar adapter for EUR€24.99 but shipping is expensive.

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Remove the plastic surround around the antenna/aerial connectors using side cutters and push the connectors into the sockets on the headunit, there are a few problems with this method however and these include the connectors can fall out as there is nothing to hold them back other than the connector friction and the connector becomes loose over time.

antenna_2nd_generation_removed

If you have the non swivel antenna/aerial connectors you can purchase just the fakra connector that attaches to the back of the headunit and replace the existing two connectors with the new one. The part number for this is 4E0 035 608 K (4E0035608K) and it is available for around AUD$10, GBP£5 and USD$7 from any Volkswagen spare parts department.

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Size of screen (can also be fitted to non touch screen models as well):

RNS 310 – please email me the size of the screen height and width RCD [...]]]> Adding a screen protector to protect the touch screen on the RNS 310, RCD 510 and RNS 510 from scratches, chemicals and general wear and tear is easily performed.

Size of screen (can also be fitted to non touch screen models as well):

  • RNS 310 – please email me the size of the screen height and width
  • RCD 510 – please email me the size of the screen height and width
  • RNS 510 – 79mm x 145mm (order size 78mm x 144mm and delivered size is 76mm x 142mm)

I order most screen protectors through Clarivue, the quality of the product is excellent and delivery is prompt.

To order the custom sizes go to their custom ordering page.

Enter the order size, the price of USD$19.99, a quantity of 2 and enter the discount code on the next page reducing the price to USD$17.99.

Clarivue 10% discount code (valid until 31st of July 2009): 107099745

If you have any questions or problems with the ordering process you have to discuss with Clarivue as I am only a customer.

Fitting the screen is somewhat difficult because of the amount of dust in the car, I find wetting the screen carefully makes the installation easier and you will end up with no bubbles or dust. The protectors can be removed, cleaned and reused.

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