dab radio retro fit?

[devito]

does anyone know if dab radio can be retro/aftermarket fitted to the mk 6?

[devito]

can't believe someone hasen't answered this.

[p3asa]

The DAB isn't an add on to the head unit, it is part of the head unit so to answer your question, no.

http://www.volkswagenaccessories.co.uk/accessories/SearchAccessories.do?range=unselected&modelId=0&groupId=131&text=510&x=60&y=5

[VWKev]

I'm slightly confused by it.

If you look here... http://www.my-gti.com/1313/volkswagen-rcd-510-pin-assignments

The very first section states... "1. Aerial Connector : DAB aerial input connection, optional"

There must, or I would assume there must be a DAB unit can be plugged up to that connector ?

[VWKev]

Regarding the RNS510, according to the differences here... http://www.my-gti.com/719/differences-between-the-volkswagen-rcd-210-rcd-310-rns-310-rcd-510-and-the-rns-510

It says the DAB option can be bought in the UK, for £150.

I'm pretty sure it can be fitted later, else that connector would not be there, it would be built in.

I have DAB in my RCD510 but I havent removed the headunit to have a peek behind it.

[keelaw]

can't believe someone hasen't answered this.

my, you're a regular mini-kev aren't you!

[VWKev]

Off with his head, there can be only one. 

[p3eps]

The RCD510 comes in a few different varients - one is with a DAB tuner, another is with Reverse Camera functionality.

I thought that the RNS510 DAB tuner is an add on thats plugged into the back - but since I've never seen one for sale I could be totally wrong!  Like above - it seems odd it has DAB pin outs if it can't have it.  I do know its DAB or reverse cam though... personally I'd rather have the camera 

[daviescotland]

The RCD510 comes in a few different varients - one is with a DAB tuner, another is with Reverse Camera functionality.

I thought that the RNS510 DAB tuner is an add on thats plugged into the back - but since I've never seen one for sale I could be totally wrong!  Like above - it seems odd it has DAB pin outs if it can't have it.  I do know its DAB or reverse cam though... personally I'd rather have the camera 

Me too. I've also heard the DAB reception can be patchy. It's definitely something i'll be looking at in the future as i have a DAB radio in the house and the qaulity is excellent.

[p3asa]

I'm slightly confused by it.

If you look here... http://www.my-gti.com/1313/volkswagen-rcd-510-pin-assignments

The very first section states... "1. Aerial Connector : DAB aerial input connection, optional"

I took that bit "DAB aerial connection" as being the aerial connection that plugs into the 510 unit. Not a standalone unit that will turn the 510 into a DAB unit.  However you never know.

From the link I sent from VW accessories it states "Please note we do not currently offer a DAB retrofit kit for this unit."  Maybe the "currently" bit suggests they might in the future