• Voice Control (requires microphone – see Volkswagen RNS 510 Microphone Connection for voice control)
• Speed Limit Display
• Stability Improvements
• Faster Startup (this has been improved on 2720)
• Display OPS and RVC at the same time
• SDHC 32 GB Support (HW04 and above)
• Display Off on extras tab
• Climatronic control if approriate climatronic fitted
• Clock display if RNS 510 swtiched off (buggy)
• Excluded roads (under route options)
• GPS coordinates entry
• Additional adjustments for video
• Larger RVC screen with transparent menus at the side

Units that can be upgraded include (still being compiled may not be 100%)

• 1T0 035 680 C (1T0035680 C) from software version 1000, 800,  900, 1100 and 2660 to version 2700.
• 7L6 035 680 C (7L6035680C) from software version 1002,  1022, 1102 and 2664 to version 2700.
• 3T0 035 680 A (3T0035680A) to version 2704.
• 7F0 035 680 (7F0035680) to version 2700.
• 7E0 035 680 (7E0035680) to version 2700.
• Further to follow as the firmware is loaded.
• USA Firmware has yet to be released
• Revision A units can be upgraded with the modified firmware (see link below) – thanks to Josi (also for the unofficial SWL recovery CD)

Download the files and extract them using winrar and you will have a NRG format ISO file to burn. Using Nero burn a DVD+RW or DVD-R (CDR works as well) at a slow speed (4 x is ok for DVD and 16 x for CD). Make sure you use quality media and keep the burn speed down as low as you can to ensure there are no problems during the installation process. Also note that you may need to edit a file before you burn it (see below) if you want to access the setup menu without Vagcom/VCDS.

Warning! This upgrade WILL delete your music and/or maps if you have a firmware version PRIOR to version 1100/1102. Units with a firmware version of 1100/1102 will not have music and maps deleted.

Warning! There is a remote chance of you ‘bricking’ the unit, this is a fraction of a percent but it could happen! The process takes around 60 minutes.’

Warning! There are a small number of users where the RNS 510 does not know where it is after it’s been powered on, details of the previous location are kept in the unit but at this stage there is no pattern to this problem.

Warning! Users with cars MY07 and earlier may experience power drain issues after the upgrade. See the post “Upgrading 2nd generation radios (RCD 300, RCD 500) to 3rd generation (RCD 210, RCD 310, RNS 310, RCD 510) power drain issue” for more details.

Warning! Users with the Skoda UHV bluetooth 1Z0 035 729 B (1Z0035729B) may want to delay upgrading the firmware, there is an issue with the RNS 510 no longer displaying the phone book and/or the call details but signal strength etc are visible for some phones. My HTC Diamond for example worked fine before the update but only partially afterwards however my Iphone 3G worked fine before and after. This is not a problem with the 1Z0 035 729 D (1Z0035729D) Skoda UHV bluetooth kit. The MFD functions as per normal with phone book and last calls listed correctly. Android 2.1 phones work fine with the update.

Note! - Test/Setup Mode. The firmware can allow access to enter test/setup mode without Vagcom/VCDS access see Accessing the Setup Menu on the RNS 510 head units with firmware later than 1100. The procedure for entering the test/setup mode for those with Vagcom/VCDS is slightly different as well. To enter the test/setup mode when the RNS 510 is operating press and hold the setup button, keep holding it when the radio menu appears and shortly after the test menu appears . I had to reboot my unit after coding it but it may be possible a power cycle is enough.

Note! - Failure (Gateway Error 202) - You can downgrade back to 1100 by inserting the 1100 firmware and rebooting the RNS 510 (Setup + eject + info).

Steps to load firmware

1. Unlock and/or open the car
2. Do not start the car
3. Turn the RNS 510 on and insert the firmware CD/DVD into the drive

Download Firmware Upgrade

Download Location (Thanks Mkik)

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 process by pressing Setup + Eject +Info/Mic (top right hand button next to the DVD slot). It will attempt to restore a new SWL process and will enable it to boot up. (Thanks again to Josi)

Download Location

File: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=TG9ZATDY

Version Information from VERSION.TXT

--------------------------------------------
Software Loading CD for CP2 based units
(c) CONTINENTAL Wetzlar

CdTreeBuilder version 3.06 is used.
--------------------------------------------

#CD:P 0 0 4 . 8 5 8 . 3 0 2
#DATE:2009-12-18

#Project: VWRNS
#Author: RoNe
#Steckbrief: C_EU_9.242_t500 C6

#CommentStart:
This is a SWL CD for VW delivery.

#CommentEnd:

#Integrationphase: Delivery cw45/09 C6-samples
#VwSwPartNumber:1T0035680C/1T0035680C/7L6035680C/3T0035680A/7F0035680/7E0035680
#VwSwIndex:2720/2726/2722/2728/2724
#AppsBuild:C_EU_9.242_t500 C6

#CRC16:1188

• Voice Control (requires microphone – see Volkswagen RNS 510 Microphone Connection for voice control)
• Speed Limit Display
• Stability Improvements
• Faster Startup (this has been improved on 2770)
• Display OPS and RVC at the same time
• SDHC 32 GB Support (HW04 and above)
• Display Off on extras tab
• Climatronic control if approriate climatronic fitted
• Clock display if RNS 510 swtiched off (buggy)
• Excluded roads (under route options)
• GPS coordinates entry
• Additional adjustments for video
• Larger RVC screen with transparent menus at the side

Further details on the features can be found on the following page: Volkswagen RNS 510 Firmware version 2660 / 2662 / 2664 / 2666 / 2668 new features

Units that can be upgraded include (still being compiled may not be 100%)

• 1T0 035 680 C (1T0035680 C) from software version 1000, 800,  900, 1100 and 2660 to version 2700.
• 7L6 035 680 C (7L6035680C) from software version 1002,  1022, 1102 and 2664 to version 2700.
• 3T0 035 680 A (3T0035680A) to version 2704.
• 7F0 035 680 (7F0035680) to version 2700.
• 7E0 035 680 (7E0035680) to version 2700.
• Further to follow as the firmware is loaded.
• USA Firmware has yet to be released

Download the files and extract them using winrar and you will have a NRG format ISO file to burn. Using Nero burn a DVD+RW or DVD-R (CDR works as well) at a slow speed (4 x is ok for DVD and 16 x for CD). Make sure you use quality media and keep the burn speed down as low as you can to ensure there are no problems during the installation process. Also note that you may need to edit a file before you burn it (see below) if you want to access the setup menu without Vagcom/VCDS.

Warning! This upgrade WILL delete your music and/or maps if you have a firmware version PRIOR to version 1100/1102. Units with a firmware version of 1100/1102 will not have music and maps deleted.

Warning! There is a remote chance of you ‘bricking’ the unit, this is a fraction of a percent but it could happen! The process takes around 60 minutes.’

Warning! There are a small number of users where the RNS 510 does not know where it is after it’s been powered on, details of the previous location are kept in the unit but at this stage there is no pattern to this problem.

Warning! Users with cars MY07 and earlier may experience power drain issues after the upgrade. See the post “Upgrading 2nd generation radios (RCD 300, RCD 500) to 3rd generation (RCD 210, RCD 310, RNS 310, RCD 510) power drain issue” for more details.

Warning! Users with the Skoda UHV bluetooth 1Z0 035 729 B (1Z0035729B) may want to delay upgrading the firmware, there is an issue with the RNS 510 no longer displaying the phone book and/or the call details but signal strength etc are visible for some phones. My HTC Diamond for example worked fine before the update but only partially afterwards however my Iphone 3G worked fine before and after. This is not a problem with the 1Z0 035 729 D (1Z0035729D) Skoda UHV bluetooth kit. The MFD functions as per normal with phone book and last calls listed correctly. Android 2.1 phones work fine with the update.

Note! - Test/Setup Mode. The firmware can allow access to enter test/setup mode without Vagcom/VCDS access see Accessing the Setup Menu on the RNS 510 head units with firmware later than 1100. The procedure for entering the test/setup mode for those with Vagcom/VCDS is slightly different as well. To enter the test/setup mode when the RNS 510 is operating press and hold the setup button, keep holding it when the radio menu appears and shortly after the test menu appears . I had to reboot my unit after coding it but it may be possible a power cycle is enough.

Note! - Failure (Gateway Error 202) - You can downgrade back to 1100 by inserting the 1100 firmware and rebooting the RNS 510 (Setup + eject + info).

Steps to load firmware

1. Unlock and/or open the car
2. Do not start the car
3. Turn the RNS 510 on and insert the firmware CD/DVD into the drive

Download Firmware Upgrade

Preferred Download Location (Thanks Speed)

Backup Download Location (Thanks Artek)

File Password: halkon77wie$ch88
File 1: http://rapidshare.com/files/358746579/4.801.340-t450-c6.part1.rar
File 2: http://rapidshare.com/files/358756430/4.801.340-t450-c6.part2.rar
File 3: http://rapidshare.com/files/358762379/4.801.340-t450-c6.part3.rar
File 4: http://rapidshare.com/files/358768820/4.801.340-t450-c6.part4.rar

Version Information from VERSION.TXT

--------------------------------------------
Software Loading CD for CP2 based units
(c) CONTINENTAL Wetzlar

CdTreeBuilder version 3.06 is used.
--------------------------------------------
#CD:P 0 0 4 . 8 4 0 . 3 0 1

#CD:P 0 0 4 . 8 4 0 . 3 0 1
#DATE:2009-11-19

#Project: VWRNS
#Author: RoNe
#Steckbrief: C_EU_9.242_t450 C6

#CommentStart:
This is a SWL CD for VW delivery.

#CommentEnd:

#Integrationphase: Delivery cw45/09 C6-samples
#VwSwPartNumber:1T0035680C/1T0035680C/7L6035680C/3T0035680A/7F0035680/7E0035680
#VwSwIndex:2700/2706/2702/2708/2704
#AppsBuild:C_EU_9.242_t450 C6

#CRC16:dc42

Firmware loading steps from start to finish (2660 but the process is the same)

Version 2660 / 2662/ 2664/ 2666 / 2668 Firmware for the Volkswagen RNS 510 and the Skoda Columbus has been released and gives new features such as

• Voice Control (requires microphone – see Volkswagen RNS 510 Microphone Connection for voice control)
• Speed Limit Display
• Stability Improvements
• Faster Startup
• Display OPS and RVC at the same time
• SDHC 32 GB Support (HW04 and above)
• Display Off on extras tab
• Climatronic control if approriate climatronic fitted
• Clock display if RNS 510 swtiched off (buggy)
• Excluded roads (under route options)
• GPS coordinates entry
• Additional adjustments for video
• Larger RVC screen with transparent menus at the side

Further new features and more details can be found on the following page: Volkswagen RNS 510 Firmware version 2660 / 2662 / 2664 / 2666 / 2668 new features

Units that can be upgraded include (still being compiled may not be 100%)

• 1T0 035 680 (1T0035680) from software version 0421, 0520, 1000, 800,  900 and 1100 to version 2660.
• 1T0 035 680 A (1T0035680A) from software version 0421, 0520, 1000, 800,  900 and 1100 to version 2660.
• 1T0 035 680 B (1T0035680B) from software version 0421, 0520, 1000, 800,  900 and 1100 to version 2660.
• 7L6 035 680 (7L6035680) from software version 522, 1002,  1022 and 1102 to version 2664.
• 7L6 035 680 A (7L6035680A) from software version 522, 1002,  1022 and 1102 to version 2664.
• 7L6 035 680 B (7L6035680B) from software version 0522, 1002,  1022 and 1102 to version 2664.
• 1Z0 035 680 A (1Z0035680A) from software version 0524, 1004, 1024 and 904 to version 2664.
  1Z0 035 680 A (1Z0035680A) becomes 3T0 035 680 B (3T0035680B) after upgrade.
• 1Z0 035 680 B (1Z0035680B) from software version 0524, 1004, 1024 and 1104 to version 2664.
  1Z0 035 680 B (1Z0035680B) becomes 3T0 035 680 B (3T0035680B) after upgrade.
• Skoda units – see instructions below for keeping steering wheel buttons operational
• Seat units – No, the Hardware ID shows up as Skoda but if this is changed to VW the firmware will load and the Hardware ID can be changed back to Seat. There are no hardware definaitions for the Seat on the upgrade media.
• USA Firmware has yet to be released

Download the files and extract them using winrar and you will have a NRG format ISO file to burn. Using Nero burn a DVD+RW or DVD-R (CDR works as well) at a slow speed (4 x is ok for DVD and 16 x for CD). Make sure you use quality media and keep the burn speed down as low as you can to ensure there are no problems during the installation process. Also note that you may need to edit a file before you burn it (see below) if you want to access the setup menu without Vagcom/VCDS.

Warning! This upgrade WILL delete your music and/or maps if you have a firmware version PRIOR to version 1100/1102. Units with a firmware version of 1100/1102 will not have music and maps deleted.

Warning! There is a remote chance of you ‘bricking’ the unit, this is a fraction of a percent but it could happen! The process takes around 60 minutes.’

Warning! There are a small number of users where the RNS 510 does not know where it is after it’s been powered on, details of the previous location are kept in the unit but at this stage there is no pattern to this problem.

Warning! Users with cars MY07 and earlier may experience power drain issues after the upgrade. See the post “Upgrading 2nd generation radios (RCD 300, RCD 500) to 3rd generation (RCD 210, RCD 310, RNS 310, RCD 510) power drain issue” for more details.

Warning! Users with the Skoda UHV bluetooth 1Z0 035 729 B (1Z0035729B) may want to delay upgrading the firmware, there is an issue with the RNS 510 no longer displaying the phone book and/or the call details but signal strength etc are visible for some phones. My HTC Diamond for example worked fine before the update but only partially afterwards however my Iphone 3G worked fine before and after. This is not a problem with the 1Z0 035 729 D (1Z0035729D) Skoda UHV bluetooth kit. The MFD functions as per normal with phone book and last calls listed correctly.

Note! Skoda owners (thanks to Ted)

1. Extract files PQTABLE and SKTABLE from image (use magiciso or ultraiso). Files can be found from path: \VUCI\B101\RNSMIDEC\PROG
2. Switch the filenames by just renaming SKTABLE to PQTABLE and vice versa
3. Overwrite the renamed files back to image and save the image. Burn this image to DVD or CD.
4. Load or reload the Firmware to your RNS-510 using the steps below.
5. Voilá… buttons are back!

Note! - Test/Setup Mode. The firmware can allow access to enter test/setup mode without Vagcom/VCDS access see Accessing the Setup Menu on the RNS 510 head units with firmware later than 1100. The procedure for entering the test/setup mode for those with Vagcom/VCDS is slightly different as well. To enter the test/setup mode when the RNS 510 is operating press and hold the setup button, keep holding it when the radio menu appears and shortly after the test menu appears . I had to reboot my unit after coding it but it may be possible a power cycle is enough.

Note! - Failure (Gateway Error 202) - You can downgrade back to 1100 by inserting the 1100 firmware and rebooting the RNS 510 (Setup + eject + info).

Steps to load firmware

1. Unlock and/or open the car
2. Do not start the car
3. Turn the RNS 510 on and insert the firmware CD/DVD into the drive

Download Firmware Upgrade

File Password: octaviars20tdi

File 1: http://rapidshare.com/files/269960256/skoda-auto.part1.rar.html
File 2: http://rapidshare.com/files/269960259/skoda-auto.part2.rar.html
File 3: http://rapidshare.com/files/269960261/skoda-auto.part3.rar.html
File 4: http://rapidshare.com/files/269960260/skoda-auto.part4.rar.html

Version Information from VERSION.TXT

--------------------------------------------
Software Loading CD for CP2 based units
(c) CONTINENTAL Wetzlar

CdTreeBuilder version 3.06 is used.
--------------------------------------------

#CD:P 0 0 4 . 7 5 4 . 3 0 1
#DATE:2009-06-11

#Project: VWRNS
#Author: RoNe
#Steckbrief: C_EU_9.242_t300 C3/C4A/C5C/C6

#CommentStart:
This is a SWL CD for VW delivery.

#CommentEnd:

#Integrationphase: Delivery cw45/09 C3/C4A/C5C/C6-samples
#VwSwPartNumber:1T0035680C/1T0035680C/7L6035680C/3T0035680A/7F0035680/7E0035680
#VwSwIndex:2660/2666/2662/2668/2664
#AppsBuild:C_EU_9.242_t300 C3/C4A/C5C/C6

#CRC16:8b76

Firmware loading steps from start to finish

RNS is the designation for Navigation Systems

RCD is the designation for Radio Systems

*1 Units with firmware from 2660 upwards now have 32GB + SDHC support including older units (from HW04 and above type A units).

Units with firmware prior to 2660 or with a older hardware revision have a 2GB limitation.
Some 4GB SD cards (not SDHC) will work. 2GB is the maximum size allowed by the specification of SD however there are some 4GB cards available. One that has been tested to work when formatted as a FAT32 card is the Transcend 4GB Secure Digital Memory Card Class 6 (TS4GSDHC6)

*2 DAB Radio is a £150 option in the UK. Exact details of what is included or retrofitting are not available.

*3 Factory option only for Mark 6. The sound system developed for the Golf by Volkswagen and the Scandinavian hi-fi specialist Dynaudio can be paired with any of the 300 or 500 series units. The Dynaudio sound system offers pure high-tech sound: the four 168 millimeter woofers – made of a magnesium-silicate membrane, a very light 74 millimeter voice coil and an internal magnet design in a stiff plastic basket – provide for precise and powerful bass with high pulse fidelity in the doors and in the rear side panels. The 50 millimeter and 60 millimeter tweeters in the door and side trim supplement this sound with exceptionally clear transparency and complex sound impressions.

The loudspeaker system is supplied by a newly developed, digital 300 Watt amplifier; it consists of eight Class AB output amplifiers. The capabilities offered by the digital sound processor (DSP) for so-called propagation time correction (goal: to make a correction so that sound waves from all loudspeakers reach listeners’ ears simultaneously, regardless of their locations in the vehicle) and frequency equalization guarantee a sound experience of the highest level.

*4 Map data is loaded from CD onto a SDHC card, this card can also be used for MP3’s.

* 6 Unit has AV input on rear however this is not fitted to all head units.

* 7 New Polo, Golf Mk 5 & 6, Golf Plus, Scirocco, Touran, EOS, Tiguan, Passat & CC, Caddy, Transporter T6, Touareg <2011 and others.

RNS 510 Specifications

• Touch Screen Operation
• High Quality Sunlight Readable TFT display
• 400 mHz CPU
• Standard map display, or 2D or 3D
• Audio Playback in MP3 or WMA formats
• SD Card Slot for MP3 data which can be copied to the hard drive (2GB Max – SDHC cards will not work)
• 30GB internal hard disk
• DVD playback when stationary
• The DVD Maps are from Navteq (Europe), Sensis (Australia)
• CD Changer, IPOD Interface, Analog and DVB-T Tuners can be connected

Offroad navigation. A further innovation of the RNS 510 is a specially developed offroad navigation system. This mode makes it possible to record up to 500 route points during a journey, even in non-digitized areas. This allows the driver to find his or her way back from offroad adventures into any desert or steppe. In edit mode, the driver can modify the route as desired.

New versions of the RNS 510 are due out April 2009. No details of any changes are available.

1T0035680C (1T0 035 680 C)

3C0035680C (3C0 035 680 C) – For Start/Stop Cars

7L6035680C (7L6 035 680 C) - Touareg

1T0035680B (1T0 035 680 B)

7L6035680B (7L6 035 680 B) - Touareg

1T0035680A (1T0 035 680 A)

7L6035680A (7L6 035 680 A) - Touareg

Original Release

1T0035680 (1T0 035 680 )

7L6035680 (7L6 035 680 ) - Touareg

Version 1100 Firmware for the Volkswagen RNS 510 has been released, the update upgrades the version to the B version and gives new features such as

• Bluetooth audio support
• AV output
• Faster touchscreen response
• New volume location at bottom of screen without any dimming
• Bluetooth Audio Support
• New Balance Fader

Units that can be upgraded include

• 1T0 035 680 (1T0035680) from software version 0421, 0520, 1000, 800 and 900 to version 1100.
• 1T0 035 680 A (1T0035680A) from software version 0421, 0520, 1000, 800 and 900 to version 1100.
• 1T0 035 680 B (1T0035680B) from software version 0421, 0520, 1000, 800 and 900 to version 1100.
• 7L6 035 680 (7L6035680) from software version 0522, 1002 and 1022 to version 1102.
• 7L6 035 680 A (7L6035680A) from software version 0522, 1002 and 1022 to version 1102.
• 7L6 035 680 B (7L6035680B) from software version 0522, 1002 and 1022 to version 1102.
• 1Z0 035 680A (1Z0035680A)

After the process is complete you will have a B revision unit.

The firmware can be downloaded from here in a NRG format and should be burnt to DVD +RW (CDR is also ok) using Nero. Alternatively you can download the ISO version from here.

Warning! When this upgrade is performed it will delete all the music and require your maps to be reloaded (last addresses and home address are retained however as are other settings). There is also a remote chance of your ‘bricking’ your unit. The process will take around 60 minutes.

1. Unlock and/or open the car
2. Do not start the car
3. Turn the RNS 510 on and insert the firmware CD/DVD into the drive

First stage of firmware upgrade loading

Second stage of firmware upgrade loading

Unit will restart before the next stage

Unit after restart

First confirmation screen

Second confirmation screen

The process will quickly show 100% and move onto the next step

The actual firmware upgrade will now commence after this screen

Time remaining is shown at the base

Process is still going, once this step is finished the unit will change to the following screen

Eject the CD to restart the system

Sound setup menu - new option for AV output

New fader display

New options for bluetooth audio and artist/title names.

Insert the map DVD and it will automatically start loading. If you try and eject it early you will get the following message.

Early ejection of the map dvd will give this error.

Note: Setup now has to entered by coding using Vagcom\VCDS. See seperate guide for performing this.

Note: If you receive a clamp state error ‘a swl disk is detected but it is unvalid because of clamp state. please switch clamp state to hour mode and re insert disk’ this means you need to change the time format of the clock in the RNS 510 from 12 hour to 24 hour clock.