Installing GPS antenna inside dash in the Volkswagen Golf and Jetta

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 [...]

Volkswagen RNS 510 Firmware Upgrade to version 2760 / 2762 / 2764 / 2766 / 2768

Version 2760 / 2762/ 2764 / 2766 / 2768 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 2760.

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

Changing the Volkswagen RNS 510 Colour Scheme

Volkswagen set the colour schemes as follows, changing the colour scheme is easy to accomplish with Vagcom/VCDS.

Highline: Tiguan, EOS, Golf, Golf Plus, Sharan NF and Passat

Sportsline: Golf R32, Golf GT, Golf GTI, Scirocco, Passat R36

Premium:  Touran, T5 – Multivan, Touareg, Caddy, Passat CC

Using Vagcom/VCDS open Channel 37 – Navigation

Select “Coding – 07″ to start the [...]

Volkswagen RNS 510 SWL Recovery CD for Gateway Error 202 or Boot Problems

Download Unofficial SWL recovery CD

This is used if the unit is stuck with Gateway Error 202 or similar and is unable to boot after the upgrade. It’s based on the 272x firmware but can be used to recover RNS 510′s running any version. Insert the media into the RNS 510 and start a new SWL [...]

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

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

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]