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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: badgerbrock1972 on 29 March 2011, 13:01

Title: MFD2 or 3?
Post by: badgerbrock1972 on 29 March 2011, 13:01

 Hi everyone

im thinking of buying a TDI GT which has the factory RNS510 installed. Its in a June 09 car, would this be the MFD3 or the 2? Is there a way of telling visually?

also, assuming its the MFD3 - do all these units accept the latest firmware (7 digit postcodes etc) or are there 'older' 3's that can only be reprogrammed to a certain level?

finally, adding bluetooth - which it currently doesnt have. whats the cheapest and easiest way to add bluetooth functionality, via the MFSW?

cheers

Garry

Title: Re: MFD2 or 3?
Post by: p3eps on 29 March 2011, 17:59

The MFD2 is a very old stereo from about 2007 and isn't called an RNS510.

The RNS510 and MFD3 are the same thing.

I think the question you're looking for is do you have an A version, B version or C version?

The C version is the latest and there is also a C version LED - which is the VERY latest.  I don't think these came out until early 2010 though.  There is a button combo you can hold down when turning the stereo on that will tell you which version you have.  I'll have a hunt around for it and post it in a minute - unless someone beats me to it!

Title: Re: MFD2 or 3?
Post by: p3eps on 29 March 2011, 18:00

Looks like its just a case of holding SETUP when you turn it on for 20 seconds.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZMqOUSFRoE

Tell us what you have, and we can tell you what you can upgrade to!

Title: Re: MFD2 or 3?
Post by: badgerbrock1972 on 29 March 2011, 21:10

cheers buddy - im going to view the car on Friday so cant tell you yet,

so, if worst case it was a 'A' version, would that mean it couldnt be firmwared to the latest maps etc?

what i would really be looking for is 7 digit postcode and the ability to add POI's (speed cams etc)

cheers

Garry

Title: Re: MFD2 or 3?
Post by: p3eps on 29 March 2011, 22:08

An 'A' version can still get the most of the later firmwares that allow for things like 32gb memory card support.  It can also take the latest VW Maps 7 disk - which enables the 7 digit postcode search.

Have a look on vwnavi.com for more info
There are some 'custom' firmwares on there that'll run new software on older stereos.

The only downside seems to be 'Regensberg Syndrom' - which is where the Sat Nav always thinks its in Germany when its powered on - and take a few mins to get a GPS lock to tell where it really is. 
To be honest - I think June 2009 is past 'A' versions anyway.