Retrofit RNS510 what are the garage likely to do with warranty issues in a MK6?

[p3asa]

The car is going into the garage next week for its 10k service.
While in I want them to look at the MDI as from day 1 my ipod has stuttered when changing between tracks (has been like that with the 6 or so ipods I have tried) and also the display sometimes doesn't change if I use my kids Nano ipods.

The problem is I bought the car with the RCD510 but upgraded to the RNS510.
If the garage check this I'm sure they will just blame the new unit.

I still have the RCD510 and it wouldn't be a problem sticking it back in as its literally a 5 minute job but I fear they will clear all the faults that will throw up as the car has been set up for Nav. I borrowed the VAG.COM so that would be a hassle!!

• Are they likely to blame the new unit if I leave it in or won't they even check?

• Would they clear all the faults if I temporarily put the RCD510 back in?   

Cheers.

[am1w]

Hi p3asa and good morning.
I put the same question to my Warranty Manager one month ago and she was quite categorical that a change of unit should not be an issue with regards to routine service or other warranty issues. One does not relate to the other. Obviously they will not take up warranty issues with the RNS510.
They won't even check if there has been a unit change as it is not part of their routine.

[am1w]

 ... you can tell them that the battery was disconnected .... make up a reason - bodyshop, bulb change ..... this would produce error codes!
I had tons of these yesterday after the bodyshop disconnected the battery! Darren cleared them for me.
O, I've also got 'auto rainclosing' now!

[p3asa]

Cheers.
The error codes aren't the problem really. I just don't want them clearing all the codes or putting it back to its original if I put the RCD510 back in as that means I'd need to go through the hassle of getting hold of another VAG.COM and getting the car recoded for putting the RNS510 back in 

[Snoopy]

I bet if you don't change it back they will simply blaim the new unit and/or who ever fitted it. Or the new unit braking something.
If it was me i would change it back to OEM and reset everything that way they cannot blaim you and have to fix it.

[Aidy06]

Cheers.
The error codes aren't the problem really. I just don't want them clearing all the codes or putting it back to its original if I put the RCD510 back in as that means I'd need to go through the hassle of getting hold of another VAG.COM and getting the car recoded for putting the RNS510 back in 

Leave it in mate, I did when I took mine in for the same problem. They even updated the software on it to see if that fixed the problem

[Aidy06]

They won't even check to see if it's retro fitted, they won't be able to fix the problem though. Mines been in twice for it, they updated software on the RNS, updated software on the MDI and even swapped out the MDI unit but the problem still persists. They blame Apple

[sundaydriver]

The vag-com lead is always here again when you need it.

F.O.C

   Steve

[am1w]

They did not realise I had LED rears and my DRLs were not working in the auto mode (SteveP will have a solution soon). Don't worry. They are not looking to penalise you. Leave your RNS in.

[mortygt140]

Asker I got some suggestions off of Steve but at the time I was at yours I couldn't get on the net to see it, 

If you see Steve he will sort your DRL's for you 

Darren