RNS510 retro-fit and DAB with RCD510

[RickS]

Gents, I know retro fitting the RNS510 has been extensively covered, but I don't recall anyone mentioning the aerial.

When retro fitting the RNS510 does it require the shark fin aerial on the roof?

Can DAB radio be installed to an existing RCD510?

[gizzywizzy]

Gents, I know retro fitting the RNS510 has been extensively covered, but I don't recall anyone mentioning the aerial.

When retro fitting the RNS510 does it require the shark fin aerial on the roof?

Can DAB radio be installed to an existing RCD510?

No you don't need the sharkfin, Darren (mortygt140) fitted mine so I know that for a fact, however Im not sure about the DAB module I'm afraid.

[Jimble]

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=152441.0

Sixth picture down mate. I also can't help with the DAB though i'm sure steve or darren will sort you out.

[RunRabbit]

The RCD510 dabs have a separate dab aerial input on the back so I'd guess that it can't be retrofitted unless you get a new dab RCD510 and swap it out!

[p3asa]

The RCD510 has the DAB built in so it needs to be a complete new RCD510 rather than an add on module.
http://www.volkswagenaccessories.co.uk/accessories/SearchAccessories.do?range=Golf&modelId=9&groupId=131&text=rcd+510&x=0&y=0

[RickS]

Thanks for the replies everyone, very useful 

[FunkyMunky]

Hi,

Newbie to the forum doing some searching... I currently have a RCD310 fitted with MFSW and MDI in the armrest and looking to upgrade to a 510 unit - if i find one from a Match which comes with DAB from the factory, what work is involved with getting it to work in my car?

Will I need to add a DAB module/aerial or is it worth giving a swerve and sticking to a non-DAB 510 unit? Reading the posts above I've managed to leave myself confused!

Thanks in advance,
Gareth

[Exonian]

If you've got the DAB tuner all you will need to add will be a DAB ariel. They come in different shapes and sizes.
The factory ones vary too, some are on the inside of the glass. One I looked at on a Scirocco was in the offside rear side window.
An external ariel would give much better reception but would be a Royal PITA to fit and run cables round the car.
There are specialists that do this sort of retro-fit, they advertise in VW mags and maybe would tell you what they would recommend you fit.

[Snoopy]

Overview of aerial system with diversity function, DAB radio reception and navigation system (depending on radio unit or radio navigation system), Golf saloon




1 –  Mobile telephone -R54-
Optional
2 –  Aerial -R66-
Roof-mounted
Only installed with relevant equipments as telephone, navigation system or auxiliary heater with remote control
3 –  Left aerial module -R108-
For FM reception
Diversity aerial FM 2
Impedance converter
4 –  Aerial wire for optional “DAB” radio reception
5 –  Right aerial module -R109-
For FM/AM reception
Diversity aerial AM/FM 1
Impedance converter
6 –  Radio -R- or control unit with display for radio and navigation system -J503-
RCD 310
RCD 510
RNS 510
7 –  Frequency modulation (FM) frequency filter in negative wire -R178-
Has the task of preventing the aerial signals being shorted to earth
8 –  Amplitude modulation (AM) frequency filter -R177-
Has the task of preventing the aerial signals being shorted to earth
9 –  Frequency modulation (FM) frequency filter in positive wire -R179-
Has the task of preventing the aerial signals being shorted to earth
10 –  Rear window aerial -R130-

[FunkyMunky]

thanks for the replies from you both... gives me food for thought and stuff to investigate!