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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: Exonian on 03 February 2013, 07:30
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The lack of DAB in my GTI is getting to me!
I'm currently running an RNS 510 which is a B unit with later firmware and 7 digit maps BUT I need DAB!
The new 510s with DAB seem to be too slow coming through so I'm considering an RNS 315 but unsure if the factory Bluetooth is the same, and whether the 315 will work with an RVC if I fit one a the same time?
I'm guessing the 315 will need a cable running to the rear window to enable DAB ariel connection so may as well fit an RVC at the same time if compatible.
The 315 seems to be about £440 on ebay so most of the cost will be recouped by the sale of the 510
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Have you considered this:
http://www.satnavsystems.com/main/vw-dab-radi-upgrade/#tabs-1-2
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I was told that the RNS315 had bluetooth built in. If your car has factory BT, the mic will be part of the main loom, meaning you'll have to run a new wire from the RNS to the mic.
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I have to admit I wouldn't bother with DAB I have it but in Gloucestershire they dont seem bothered implenting DAB at the moment to you can only get the national stations. As soon as I drive towards, Birmingham or Bristol it works ok and can get the local stations.
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Well I had it in a Beetle the other day and was very inpressed with it. In rural Shropshire it only dropped out for a few seconds in areas where none of the phone networks can manage a signal. I'd have it.
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Have you considered this:
http://www.satnavsystems.com/main/vw-dab-radi-upgrade/#tabs-1-2
They quoted me something like £400 for that back along. Ouch.
I was told that the RNS315 had bluetooth built in. If your car has factory BT, the mic will be part of the main loom, meaning you'll have to run a new wire from the RNS to the mic.
That's along the lines of what I was dreading! :sad:
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Got it in the Leon and love it, recommended if you do lots of time in the car :cool:
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I was told that the RNS315 had bluetooth built in. If your car has factory BT, the mic will be part of the main loom, meaning you'll have to run a new wire from the RNS to the mic.
That's along the lines of what I was dreading! :sad:
Running the new mic wire is a piece of cake, it's knowing which connection on the quadlock connector to plumb it into that would be the difficulty.
How much is the Denison DAB system? That is supposed to be plug and play.
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Not quite sure on the Dension as it looks like you need other modules(?)
The AutoDAB unit doesn't work with the RNS 510 and dabonwheels recommend a Kinetic Digitizor at about £100 or another unit which is about £240.
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Fitted an RNS 315 DAB with built in BT to my 2012 Cabriolet with to many probs (my original radio had DAB and separate BT under seat.) I did have to get some stuff turned on and of with VCDS, all you would need is two extra aerials DAB and GPS and like the others said you would need to wire a mic. Mick
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I contacted the AutoDab supplier (Connects2) and they said "AutoDAB will work with the RNS510 unit".
Halfords stock the AutoDab, and if you're brave enough, will fit it for £35. I definitely want DAB in my GTi (with RNS510), just haven't got round to it! I miss it, cos my last car (Kuga) had it as standard.
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Fitted an RNS 315 DAB with built in BT to my 2012 Cabriolet with to many probs (my original radio had DAB and separate BT under seat.) I did have to get some stuff turned on and of with VCDS, all you would need is two extra aerials DAB and GPS and like the others said you would need to wire a mic. Mick
Thanks, food for thought. Will the existing mic not work? I have the GPS ariel already with the RNS 510.
I would just need to run a DAB screen ariel.
I contacted the AutoDab supplier (Connects2) and they said "AutoDAB will work with the RNS510 unit".
Halfords stock the AutoDab, and if you're brave enough, will fit it for £35. I definitely want DAB in my GTi (with RNS510), just haven't got round to it! I miss it, cos my last car (Kuga) had it as standard.
That's interesting! All their dealers state that they only guarantee it will work with the RCD 510 and 310 etc.
Tempted to try one and see.
Don't think I'd want Halfords fitters near my car!!
It can't be hard to fit and I managed to instal the RNS 510 easily enough and also a stealth Pure Highway instal in my other car.
I think it only says it will work with the RCD on the Halfords website too...
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On the halfords Q&A section someone has asked if the AutoDab will work with RNS510, and they've responded it should work fine.
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I've bit the bullet and ordered one from dabonwheels.co.uk as they've been really helpful :smiley:
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Let us know how you get on - I'm interested in the same product too, so your feedback will be useful.
Noel
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dabonwheels.co.uk are very highly recommended. Top service.
AutoDAB trial fitted today and works fine with RNS 510. A few 'setting up' things still need ironing out as the menu is scroll through only but it all works well and even the text scrolling seems to work on both the headunit and MFD.
I'm just trying to figure out the radio stations at the moment as it finds 35 but I can access them all. Probably something simple.
Will do a full thread on it when I've got everything sorted.
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Good news. :smiley: So a few questions....
1) was it easy to fit yourself (I'm assuming you remove the RNS510 surround, remove some screws, and that's it?)
2) have you fitted the windscreen aerial, and how does it look? Any pics would be nice.
3) I know the sound quality will be FM rather than DAB, but what's your verdict on the sound quality?
To be honest I only miss Radio 5 Live and flicking thru the Absolute Radio channels. As long as I can get those I'll be happy. Since getting the Golf I've realised I'm too old for Radio 1 and too young for Radio 2. They need to launch a Radio 1.5......
Cheers.
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1) Yes, easy enough to fit, will do a thread on the subject when I'm back from my travels testing the unit out the next few days
2) Yes, pics will follow as above. It looks a bit 'add on' but there's no way of hiding it!!
3) Not fully tested the unit over the moorland hills yet but will be doing so in the next few days. Sound quality with Dynaudio is actually pretty darn good and R5 Live is soooo much clearer than AM
BBC 6Music is the station for those of us who are too old for Radio 1 and too young for Radio 2, particularly if you like Indie stuff like I do. XFM and NME are also ok. At least you have an option to flick around the stations nice and easily with the DAB