RCD510 with Dynaudio - Bluetooth Audio

[jayse]

Only had the GTI a week and trying to set it up the way i want.

it has Dynaudio and (i think) the RCD510. There is a menu option for Bluetooth audio, but i can't see any signal to pair it to on startup (engine off or on).

I've seen some postings saying if the phone button just mutes the radio (which mine does), then it isn't installed.
Some said there should be a module under the passenger seat, there is only (i'm guessing) the silver Dynaudio amp.

so my question is, is there anything else i need to check / enable for it to work, anything i can reset.

I'm even reaching the point of thinking is it an extra option (on the option sticker) i can check or is my phone bluetooth standard too new for what the radio is broadcasting....

[Nino]

If it's got the RCD510 with Dynaudio, the Bluetooth isn't actually built into the head unit itself on most cars it relies on a separate Bluetooth module (usually located under the passenger seat, next to/near the amp depending on spec).

The fact the phone button just mutes the radio is a good clue that the car doesn't currently have a working phone module fitted or it's not communicating with the CAN system. The Bluetooth audio menu can still appear on some RCD510 units even when there isn't a module connected, which is a bit confusing.

The module should normally show up on a scan with VCDS/OBDeleven as well, so that would be worth checking. If there is no module under the seat other than the Dynaudio amp, chances are it was never fitted or has been removed at some point.

The good news is it's a pretty common retrofit. A genuine VW 9W7 module (or similar) will give you proper hands-free and Bluetooth streaming, and it integrates nicely with the RCD510/MFD. Just make sure it's coded correctly afterwards.

Your phone being "too new" is very unlikely if the module was present and working you'd normally at least see a VW/PHONE Bluetooth device to pair with. Sounds more like the car is missing the hardware rather than a compatibility issue.

Be worth you reading this topic if you fancy changing your headunit.
https://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=290235.0

[joe6]

I retrofitted a rcd510 and had to add a module (( under the passenger seat) that set up Bluetooth and hands free and microphone. Also had to buy a retrofitted wiring harness. Did this about 8  years ago  and no problems since. As Nino says the microphone only muting is a key indicator that module not fitted. Fairly easy retrofit.

[jdoubleu]

I have exactly the same set up - RCD510 with dynaudio but where the phone button only mutes. I concluded (as you have) that I'm simply missing the necessary hardware. I bought a cheap Bluetooth adapter for the media in module under the armrest. Obviously it doesn't allow phonecalls, and you can't skip songs from the steering wheel - but it allows me to stream music to the headset with decent sound quality. An option if you don't want to mess with stuff too much.

[jayse]

Drawing the same conclusion, bluetooth via the MMI

Thanks for the feedback