oem 2008 sat nav (MFD3), where to buy

[Cass]

TT you must be a POI whore

Never used any POI's on my MFD2 unless I've been lookin/driving for something specific. Must read the manual and get out more

Cass

[SteveP]

R32UK - you have PM.

Cass

Thanks for that Cass.

I am getting my parrot looked at tomorrow as it hasnt been functioning properly and the gent that fitted it disconnected my ipod when he did. So once I have that sorted (or returned it) I will be looking at alternatives.

Managed to get to the end of that thread and apparently there is a lead available that will allow the ipod tracks to be displayed on the HU. There was a link to a kit but it included a relacedment unit for under the arm rest and was a little pricey. I am quite sure I have seen a part number of there which can be ordered directly from VW... will try dig it out later.

I think VrStu may have the answer to many of these questions already

Thanks again

One thing to remember is the RNS-510 still has 18GB of Hard Disk space for music once the Navi maps are loaded on, plus you have the SD card slot (upto 2GB in size) and it can play MP3's from a DVD (another 8GB if you use DL disks).

The MDI kit (full ipod control from RNS-510 headunit) looks good but is €279 + delivery from kufatec (http://www.kufatec.de/shop/product_info.php/info/p1131_Volkswagen-MDI-Multimediainterface-MEDIA---IN-Golf-5-V.html) plus the iPod cable from a UK VW dealer at around £23.

I thought I would miss not having an ipod adapter but now I have music loaded on the hard disk and few SD cards I am more than happy without it. 

[Cass]

The MDI kit (full ipod control from RNS-510 headunit) looks good but is €279 + delivery from kufatec (http://www.kufatec.de/shop/product_info.php/info/p1131_Volkswagen-MDI-Multimediainterface-MEDIA---IN-Golf-5-V.html) plus the iPod cable from a UK VW dealer at around £23.

I presume that this kit is to add iPod connectivity outside of the factory iPod fit with the MFD2 (option in preference to a CD multichanger). I have this and presume it will work with the RNS 510 but with the same limited functionality. The hard drive and SD capability of the RNS 510 will give me artist/track info, yes 

Cass

[SteveP]

I presume that this kit is to add iPod connectivity outside of the factory iPod fit with the MFD2 (option in preference to a CD multichanger). I have this and presume it will work with the RNS 510 but with the same limited functionality. The hard drive and SD capability of the RNS 510 will give me artist/track info, yes 

Cass

Yep the MDI kit is separate to the normal VW ipod kit (as fitted to the MK5 at present) and is designed to allow connection of iPod's and USB storage devices and provide direct control via touchscreen.

The MDI kit is only supported on : -

RNS 510 (only for devices with index ..A or hihger)
RCD 510 (not for devices with index AA/ ..AB)
RCD 310

Basically the latest gen touchscreen headunit's.

And yes you get fully album/artist/title display when playing MP3's from the Hard Disk, SD Cards and MP3 CD/DVD's 

E.g -

[182_blue]

^^yeh a nice alternative to the ipod prep

[R32UK]

Not sure I am going to bother with the ipod thingy. Lot of money when you can hav 8gig on on each disk.. thats more than enough!

Just out of interest.. did anyone change to the touch screen unit from a RCD300??? I am I right in thinking I am going to need a GPS ariel or lead???

[SteveP]

Not sure I am going to bother with the ipod thingy. Lot of money when you can hav 8gig on on each disk.. thats more than enough!

Just out of interest.. did anyone change to the touch screen unit from a RCD300??? I am I right in thinking I am going to need a GPS ariel or lead???

I believe 182_blue upgraded from an RCD500 but the process is the same 

Yep you will need a GPS aerial with a Fakra connector 

[R32UK]

Not sure I am going to bother with the ipod thingy. Lot of money when you can hav 8gig on on each disk.. thats more than enough!

Just out of interest.. did anyone change to the touch screen unit from a RCD300??? I am I right in thinking I am going to need a GPS ariel or lead???

I believe 182_blue upgraded from an RCD500 but the process is the same 

Yep you will need a GPS aerial with a Fakra connector 

Cheers SteveP! Any idea where I can get them from? or the part numbers that are needed? or am I better just getting down to the dealers for them to sort it?

[SteveP]

Not sure I am going to bother with the ipod thingy. Lot of money when you can hav 8gig on on each disk.. thats more than enough!

Just out of interest.. did anyone change to the touch screen unit from a RCD300??? I am I right in thinking I am going to need a GPS ariel or lead???

I believe 182_blue upgraded from an RCD500 but the process is the same 

Yep you will need a GPS aerial with a Fakra connector 

Cheers SteveP! Any idea where I can get them from? or the part numbers that are needed? or am I better just getting down to the dealers for them to sort it?

Did you buy the one on the link at the start of this thread?

If so it says it includes the GPS aerial 

If not then ebay would be the cheapest place.

here's an example - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GPS-Antenna-Fakra-for-Mercedes-W211-VW-Audi-Blaupunkt_W0QQitemZ260282980836QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item260282980836&_trkparms=72%3A1090%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

[R32UK]

DUH!!! I really must pay more attention to what I buy... thats the problem with these impulse buys

Cheers Steve.. yeah i did get the one from ebay and noticed it does come with the GPS antenna! Thanks for you help.. cant wait for the postman to get here!! If its bills hes here at 8am anything exciting and its 11am