BlueGT Stereo Change

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BlueGT Stereo Change

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Hi,

I'm looking to change my stereo from the RCD 310

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to the RCD510

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Does anybody know if it is just a straight swap? Is there any cables that I need to order with it?

Thank you!

-Mark
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Re: BlueGT Stereo Change

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If I'm not mistaken, the RCD510 has a a so called Diversity tuner, that has two antennas instead of the one that comes with the RCD310. Otherwise, straight swap.
You might get away with a two-to-one splitter for the FM antenna, so you'll still have a good FM signal. Otherwise you'll need a second antenna.
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Re: BlueGT Stereo Change

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Awesome, Cheers!

Will I need to do anything to get the bluetooth working correctly?

Currently have bluetooth in the car but cannot stream audio to the RCD310, only get phone calls coming through it.
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Re: BlueGT Stereo Change

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it will very likely have the same functioning as you have with your RCD310.
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Personally, i'd be looking at an rcd330g...
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dxg wrote: Tue Jun 19, 2018 6:06 pm Personally, i'd be looking at an rcd330g...
That one doesn't have DAB which is one if the main features of the pictured RCD 510.

Also MarcoPolo, you will need a DAB aerial in order to use the DAB feature.
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