Those with RNS 510 MFD3

[VWjon]

Think im gona get one pretty soon then, anyone else placed the ariel in a different place? I take it a good idea to place it against one of the rear / front screens.

[2007GTI]

mine is stuck inside the big centre air vent, i.e. below the mesh grille on the top of the dash.

this picture is looking down, with the mesh removed.

http://img77.imageshack.us/i/image005copylm1.jpg/

Think im gona get one pretty soon then, anyone else placed the ariel in a different place? I take it a good idea to place it against one of the rear / front screens.

[VWjon]

mine is stuck inside the big centre air vent, i.e. below the mesh grille on the top of the dash.

this picture is looking down, with the mesh removed.

http://img77.imageshack.us/i/image005copylm1.jpg/

Think im gona get one pretty soon then, anyone else placed the ariel in a different place? I take it a good idea to place it against one of the rear / front screens.

Thats a much better idea, cheers for the pic. Take it GPS works fine hiding away in there?

[2007GTI]

no probs in nearly 2 years.

[Pintman]

I had problems with my gps antenna when I installed it underneath the vent, would only pick up 2 satellites so only managed a 2d fix.

Decided to run the cable down underneath the glove box and up the passenger A-pillar, up the side between the windscreen and the lining, across the top of the windscreen pushing it into the gap and sitting behind the mirror.  Can't be seen from the outside and normally get 7 or 8 satellites. It's stuck there with velcro and has never moved. 

[2007GTI]

how times and places did you try and pick up the satellites, as its often just down to the time of day as to how many satellites you can pick up, as I regularly get 7 or 8.

I had problems with my gps antenna when I installed it underneath the vent, would only pick up 2 satellites so only managed a 2d fix.

Decided to run the cable down underneath the glove box and up the passenger A-pillar, up the side between the windscreen and the lining, across the top of the windscreen pushing it into the gap and sitting behind the mirror.  Can't be seen from the outside and normally get 7 or 8 satellites. It's stuck there with velcro and has never moved. 

[andytran]

I have just fitted the RNS510 to my 2007 GTI.

I broke the plastic covers off the 2 aerial leads (on the car side) and they fit into the new unit perfectly.

If you really want to buy the right lead, it will be around £25 from VW. The way I did it, it cost nothing and will still work perfectly fine when I put the old RCD300 back in come trade in time.

With regards to the gps aerial - I bought one of ebay for around £12 delivered. It is magnetic, so I put it next to the big centre vent which is removed during installation. It works perfectly.

If you take your time, the whole install can be done in less than 45mins.

Its a fantastic bit of kit. I was quite canny - I bid on lots of them, but managed to get a 6mth old B version with instructions book and genuine VW maps DVD for £440 delivered. It took a while, but if you wait long enough you will find a bargain!

Andy

[Pintman]

how times and places did you try and pick up the satellites, as its often just down to the time of day as to how many satellites you can pick up, as I regularly get 7 or 8.

I had problems with my gps antenna when I installed it underneath the vent, would only pick up 2 satellites so only managed a 2d fix.

Decided to run the cable down underneath the glove box and up the passenger A-pillar, up the side between the windscreen and the lining, across the top of the windscreen pushing it into the gap and sitting behind the mirror.  Can't be seen from the outside and normally get 7 or 8 satellites. It's stuck there with velcro and has never moved. 

It regularly only got 2 or 3 satellites.  Once I was driving on the M42 and the system couldn't get a lock on me and thought I was driving along the fields around Bristol.    After changing the location, no problems.   

[maxamus]

Well I ordered the connectors for the MFD3. I get a discount as i am a "valued customer".............probably because i test drove the MK6 GTI and havent got back to them since 
They are going to install it for me for £25 which includes a full valet, inside and out, so i cant complain 

[pitman4u]

are they fitting the stereo for £25?? not bad is that lookers vw in boro?? im after one of these ill av a pop over there if they will fit it for that!