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- perarduapropatria
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Re: Rcd510
I'm new here, so I'm still not massively up to speed on the various different RCD units.
- Does it have Bluetooth built in? i.e. can I connect it to my iPhone to make calls if I install a microphone?
- Does it have DAB?
- I already have an MDI in the glovebox. Will it work with that?
- Is it plug and play, after entering the code, or does it need VAGCOMing into the system.
I don't have steering wheel controls, parking sensors or bluetooth, but there is the MDI in the glovebox and an Aux input near the cupholders under the AC controls.
- Does it have Bluetooth built in? i.e. can I connect it to my iPhone to make calls if I install a microphone?
- Does it have DAB?
- I already have an MDI in the glovebox. Will it work with that?
- Is it plug and play, after entering the code, or does it need VAGCOMing into the system.
I don't have steering wheel controls, parking sensors or bluetooth, but there is the MDI in the glovebox and an Aux input near the cupholders under the AC controls.
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Re: Rcd510
Bluetooth isnt built in. You'll need to stick with the VW bluetooth kit the car came with or fit the proper built in bluetooth kit
Its quite possibly a DAB unit - seller will have to confirm
Yes it will
Yes it is - no programming needed
Its quite possibly a DAB unit - seller will have to confirm
Yes it will
Yes it is - no programming needed
- Ste j
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Re: Rcd510
Hi mate it's not dab, as said plug and play if you plug your phone in glove box you can control the music through the head unit
- perarduapropatria
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Got you.Ste j wrote:Hi mate it's not dab, as said plug and play if you plug your phone in glove box you can control the music through the head unit
Yes, no Bluetooth on ours ATM but might look to add it later. Hands free safety etc.
DAB sounds like a ball ache anyway - install new antenna etc.
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- perarduapropatria
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Adding Bluetooth....
Maybe someone can answer this for me?
If I add this module:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-SEAT-SKODA ... 3f4ca9792f
to the RCD510, do I then have to get someone to VAGCOM the car so it knows it has Bluetooth, or will the radio pick it up automatically? Some forums suggest that they've had airbag lights flash up once installed. Does anyone have any experience?
Also, if I have the phone plugged into the MDI - does that mean I don't need Bluetooth to access the phone function.....?
If I add this module:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-SEAT-SKODA ... 3f4ca9792f
to the RCD510, do I then have to get someone to VAGCOM the car so it knows it has Bluetooth, or will the radio pick it up automatically? Some forums suggest that they've had airbag lights flash up once installed. Does anyone have any experience?
Also, if I have the phone plugged into the MDI - does that mean I don't need Bluetooth to access the phone function.....?
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Re: Rcd510
Yes itll likely need coding to get everything playing nicely.
Airbag lights shouldnt be touched by this upgrade
No, youll still need bluetooth to access the phone function.
Airbag lights shouldnt be touched by this upgrade
No, youll still need bluetooth to access the phone function.
- perarduapropatria
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Re: Rcd510
Ok. I've got a cheapy code reader I use for the Jaguar, so hopefully I can reset anything I need to. Apparently it's not a real Jag unless there's something wrong with it...alexperkins wrote:Yes itll likely need coding to get everything playing nicely.
Airbag lights shouldnt be touched by this upgrade
No, youll still need bluetooth to access the phone function.
Looks like I'll have to suck it up and buy a module. Would the one above be appropriate? I was expecting a fag-packet sized thing, but apparently they're paperback sized - or just smaller.
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Should work fine
If you were local i'd do the coding for you!
If you were local i'd do the coding for you!
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That's very altruistic, thanks.alexperkins wrote:Should work fine
If you were local i'd do the coding for you!
Maybe someone in Leicester might help? Crate of beer?
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- perarduapropatria
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Re: Rcd510
Anyone have any experience of whether these cars pre-wired for a module under the seat?
Either that or it's stuffing it behind the dash....
Either that or it's stuffing it behind the dash....
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There's no prewiring. You'll have to put the wiring loom into place
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Re: Rcd510
Might be worth getting vcds.
Looks like it's getting stuffed down the back - we've got those under-seat boxes.
Looks like it's getting stuffed down the back - we've got those under-seat boxes.
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Re: Rcd510
This looks like a useful guide for anyone wanting to do the same thing:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=151928.0
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=151928.0