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 [...]
Adding a microphone to the RNS 510 to enable voice control is a simple process and there are a number of ways to go about it.
Option 1 – use the factory microphone as used in the Skoda bluetooth kit
The factory microphone is fitted in the overhead console and run to the rear of the RNS [...]
Firmware version 2700 / 2702 / 2704 / 2706 / 2708 has been released
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 [...]
Firmware versions 2660 / 2662 / 2664 / 2666 / 2668 access to the Setup/Test Menu.
Option 1 – Vagcom/VCDS access
Using Vagcom/VCDS open Channel 37 – Navigation, go into adaption and change channel 50 to 1 (will be 0).
To enter the test/setup mode when the RNS 510 is operating press and hold the setup button, keep [...]
There are a number of steps to programming your bluetooth after installation, you will need access to VAGCOM/VCDS to perform these steps although your local dealer may be able to do these by using his VAS5052 dealer tool but it will be more difficult then using VAGCOM/VCDS.
Step 1 – Program the CAN Gateway to allow [...]
Bluetooth connector removed from holder
Volkswagen / Skoda Bluetooth Pinouts
Red text is at the headunit end.
1 V+ to pin 16 (actually pin 15 on harness)
2 V- to pin 12
3 Telephone ON
8 Audio LF Signal out + [...]
Volkswagen in Australia and other countries offers a parrot car kit as their “OEM” car kit and don’t offer the excellent VW/Skoda fully integrated unit. The units are available from a number of sources in Europe and the US.
Partnumbers for the kit include
1Z0 035 729 (1Z0035729) – Interface Unit (older models don’t support the RNS [...]