Upgrading 2nd generation radios (RCD 300, RCD 500) to 3rd generation (RCD 210, RCD 310, RNS 310, RNS 510, RCD 510) antenna adapter

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 [...]

Protecting the touch screen on the RNS 310, RCD 510 and RNS 510 headunits

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 [...]

Upgrading the audio with the stock headunit without the factory amplifier

Upgrading the audio with the stock headunit in cars without the factory amplified is easy with the Blaupunkt PnP (Plug and Play) amplifiers. Two models suit the Golf Mark V and fit under the left hand side front seat where the factory amplifier would sit. Two parts are required, the amplifier itself and the PnP wiring [...]

Differences between the Volkswagen RCD 210, RCD 310, RNS 310, RNS 315, RCD 510, RNS 510, RCD 550, RNS 810 and the RNS 850

Differences between the RCD 210, RCD 310, RNS 310, RNS 315,  RCD 510, RNS 510, RCD 550, RNS 810 and RNS 850 headunits.

RNS is the designation for Navigation Systems

RCD is the designation for Radio Systems

RCD 210RCD 310RNS 310RNS 315RCD 510RNS 510RCD 550RNS 810RNS 850

PlatformMost *7Most *7Most *7Most *7Most *7Most *7Touareg 2011->PhaetonTouareg 2011->

MarketsAllAllEuropeNorth AmericaAllAllEuropeAllAll

Screen ResolutionUnsureUnsure400 x 240 [...]

Volkswagen Media Device Interface (MDI)

MDI

The Media Device Interface (MDI) offers support for USB devices (memory sticks and hard drives), iPod integration and Aux In along with displaying ID3 tags over the CANbus to the MFD and the RCD310, RCD510 and RNS510 headunit. The unit is available for the Passat which mounts in the glovebox and the Golf which mounts [...]