Volkswagen RNS 510 Firmware Upgrade to version 2840 / 2844 / 2846 / 2848

Version 2840 / 2844 / 2846 / 2848 Firmware for the Volkswagen RNS 510 and the Skoda Columbus has been released. This is the final 2xxx release, future releases are 3xxx – Volkswagen RNS 510 – 3xxx Firmware Changes.

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

June 6th, 2011 | Category: Firmware Updates, In Car Entertainment, Reference, RNS 510 | 26 comments

Volkswagen RNS 510 – 3xxx Firmware Changes

Versions

3970/3974/3976/3978 – beta

3930/3934/3936/3938 – beta

3890/3894/3896/3898 – beta

3810/3814/3816/3818 - release with support for older units

3800/3802/3804/3806 – beta

New Startup Logo

 

File System Changes

1xxx/2xxx firmware has a 20GB music and 10GB navigation partition.
3xxx firmware has a 15GB music, 7.5GB navigation and 7.5GB POI database partition.

POI Database

Requires a separate partition on the hard drive and new POI data v6 or greater.

See Volkswagen RNS 510 Maps [...]

June 5th, 2011 | Category: Firmware Updates, In Car Entertainment, Reference, RNS 510 | 16 comments

Volkswagen RNS 510 Firmware Upgrade to version 3970 / 3974 / 3976 / 3978

Version 3970/3974/3976/3978 firmware for the Volkswagen RNS 510 and the Skoda Columbus has been released. Confirmed BETA firmware.

Voice Control (requires microphone – see Volkswagen RNS 510 Microphone Connection for voice control)
NEW hold down the setup button for 30 seconds and get the following menus: FM, AM and the new VERSION INFO (map version and type, hw and [...]

June 1st, 2011 | Category: Firmware Updates, In Car Entertainment, Reference, RNS 510 | 56 comments

Volkswagen RNS 510 Firmware Upgrade to version 3930 / 3934 / 3936 / 3938

Version 3930/3934/3936/3938 firmware for the Volkswagen RNS 510 and the Skoda Columbus has been released. Confirmed BETA firmware.

Voice Control (requires microphone – see Volkswagen RNS 510 Microphone Connection for voice control)
NEW hold down the setup button for 30 seconds and get the following menus: FM, AM and the new VERSION INFO (map version and type, hw and [...]

June 1st, 2011 | Category: Firmware Updates, In Car Entertainment, Reference, RNS 510 | 4 comments

Volkswagen RNS 510 Firmware Upgrade to version 3890 / 3894 / 3896 / 3898

Version 3890/3894/3896/3898 firmware for the Volkswagen RNS 510 and the Skoda Columbus has been released. Confirmed BETA firmware.

Voice Control (requires microphone – see Volkswagen RNS 510 Microphone Connection for voice control)
NEW hold down the setup button for 30 seconds and get the following menus: FM, AM and the new VERSION INFO (map version and type, hw and [...]

June 1st, 2011 | Category: Firmware Updates, In Car Entertainment, Reference, RNS 510 | 3 comments

Volkswagen RNS 510 Firmware Upgrade to version 3800 / 3802 / 3804 / 3806

Version 3800/3802/3804/3806 firmware for the Volkswagen RNS 510 and the Skoda Columbus has been released. Confirmed BETA firmware.

Voice Control (requires microphone – see Volkswagen RNS 510 Microphone Connection for voice control)
NEW hold down the setup button for 30 seconds and get the following menus: FM, AM and the new VERSION INFO (map version and type, hw and [...]

June 1st, 2011 | Category: Firmware Updates, In Car Entertainment, Reference, RNS 510 | 3 comments

Volkswagen RNS 510 Backlight Dim after upgrading Firmware

After upgrading the RNS 510 to a higher version of firmware (3810 or higher) from revision C or earlier hardware running software 2840 or earlier the backlight may stop working after the gateway update and subsequent reboot. The screen can still be viewed with some additional light.

This recovery cd is based on the 2760 firmware but [...]

June 1st, 2011 | Category: Firmware Updates, In Car Entertainment, Issues and Problems, Reference, RNS 510 | 10 comments

Volkswagen RNS 510 Firmware Upgrade to version 3810 / 3814 / 3816 / 3818

Version 3810/3814/3816/3818 firmware for the Volkswagen RNS 510 and the Skoda Columbus has been released.

Voice Control (requires microphone – see Volkswagen RNS 510 Microphone Connection for voice control)
NEW hold down the setup button for 30 seconds and get the following menus: FM, AM and the new VERSION INFO (map version and type, hw and sw versions)
NEW [...]

June 1st, 2011 | Category: Firmware Updates, In Car Entertainment, Reference, RNS 510 | 48 comments

Volkswagen Golf Mark VI Head Unit – Removal and Installation

Tools required

Trim removal tools
Torx T-20 driver

Remove all CDs from head unit
Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers and remove ignition key

Removing

Using trim removal tool and carefully lever out centre console cover in area of -arrows- and remove cover.

Remove bolts -arrows- from radio or radio navigation system.
Pull radio or radio navigation system out of installation box far [...]

October 21st, 2010 | Category: DIY, In Car Entertainment, Interior Trim, Mark VI, Model Specific, RCD 210, RCD 310, RCD 510, RNS 310, RNS 510 | 2 comments

Upgrading 2nd generation headunits (RCD 300, RCD 500, MFD2) to 3rd generation headunits (RCD 210, RCD 310, RNS 310, RNS 510, RCD 510)

Upgrading 2nd generation headunits (as fitted to the Golf Mark V and similar models MY05-MY09) to a 3rd generation headunit has a number of additional requirements depending on the year.

Tools required for the install include

Trim removal tools
10mm socket or spanner
Selection of flat and torx screwdrivers
Sharp hobby knife
VCDS from Ross-Tech to code the unit
Fabric Adhesive Tape for [...]

October 18th, 2010 | Category: In Car Entertainment, Mark V, Model Specific, RCD 210, RCD 310, RCD 510, RNS 310, RNS 510, VCDS | 7 comments
 
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