The RNS510 is the optional Hard Drive-based Navigation System available on Volkswagens from 2009-2015. This unit features a multitude of features, centered on its Hard-Drive Based System and 6.5' LCD Touchscreen. In our online web store, our units are categorized by the RNS510's 'revision letter'. The OEM North America.
Audio & Navigation RNS510 Nav system problem. RNS510 Nav system problem. Thread starter Mrs J.H; Start date Aug 29, 2018; M. Aug 29, 2018 #1 Hi again. We have RNS 510 fitted in out 2011 cali has always worked fine until today.Turned on the radio to find no sound coming out & all writing in German. 1 day ago Rns 510 map update v17 Updating 2009 Touareg RNS 510 Navigation Map. The one thing you were told correct is that a newer firmware could brick your unit if it's not recent enough. VOLKSWAGEN, SEAT, SKODA, RNS 510 / 810 2020 v17 EUROPEAN SATELLITE NAVIGATION MAP UPDATE SET. About the Volkswagen RNS 510 View the manual for the Volkswagen RNS 510 here, for free. This manual comes under the category Navigators and has been rated by 3 people with an average of a 7.8. I've come across a discussion board all about the RNS 510 navigation system available on the Tiguan as a factory option. It looks like a good site, with lots of interesting questions and answers.
The RNS-510 is one of the best car multimedia systems. It is manufactured by VDO Continental and used by Volkswagen. It can be connected with numerous different peripheral accesories in VW, Scoda and Seat cars. It has been replaced by Discover Media / Composition Media in 2014.
The latest version J has the following features:
- 6.5' inch, high quality resolution W-VGA(800x480 16:9) LED touch screen*.
- 4 x 20 watt integrated audio amplifier capable of driving up to 8 speakers.
- Radio supporting RDS και DAB.
- CD, DVD playback (mp3 and wma) plus DVD-video.
- GPS navigation system: split screen display with 2D and 3D map view with compass, GPS info, turn instructions and bird's eye views.
- European maps with over 10.000 searchable Points of Interest.
- Integrated 40GB hard disk drive with 3 partitions (GPS maps data / Audio files / POIs).
- SD(HC) card reader (up to 32GB).
- Fast processor.
Moreover, RNS-510 has the following capabilities:
- Connectable with an amplifier (Dyn-Audio).
- Displays Navigation, Radio, Audio (iPod & mp3 tracks), Telephone information on the Driver Information Screen (DIS) if the car is fitted with a Highline computer.
- Integration with Multi Function Steering Wheel
- Integration with MDI interface (usb, iPod™) and aux.
- Integrated TV with an analog - digital TV Tuner.
- Controller for Bluetooth™ mobile telephone interface.
- Display for optical parking sensors (OPS) or/and rear vehicle camera (RVC).
- Supports voice commands if the appropriate microphone is installed.
- Display for Climatic Control settings
Drawbacks (Nothing is perfect)
- Greek menu and greek voice guidance is absent.
- Unreasonable highly priced item (nevertheless, you can purchase it in a fair price at ebay
- It doesn't support avi, mkv, divx video files playback.
*Old hardware implements a TFT-LCD screen instead of LED.
Radio with RDS and station list of 24 memory slots
MP3 music playback
MultiMedia Device Interface (MDI) allowing full control of Apple™ iPods, iPhones displaying track names and allowing search, Albums, Playlist, Songs, Artist view functions. Also allows the connection of USB storage devices. Mp3s are supported through CD/ DVD / SD / SDHC and MDI (media-in).
DVDvideo playback
DVD playback is not allowed in motion due to safety reasons. However, you can plug in a special cable that enables video in motion or update the software of the RNS-510 using a special CD/DVD.
Displays Navigation, Radio, Audio (iPod & mp3 tracks) and Telephone information on the Driver Information Screen (DIS / FIS)
The screen located in front of the driver - DIS (driver information system) can display useful information such as Radio or Music Information or even GPS data.
Navigation using Global Positioning System (GPS)
Points of Interest - POI
You can import Points of Interest using an sd / sdhc card if you have one of the latest software installed. You can download the latest POIs from this website http://index.pois.gr.
The program poinspect0r can be used to create the necessary file which can be detected by RNS.
Aux-IN και Media-IN (MDI): Special input used for connecting usb sticks, ipod and iphone devices
- USB adapter
- Ipod - Iphone adapter
MultiMedia Device Interface (MDI) allowing full control of Apple™ iPods, iPhones displaying track names and allowing search, Albums, Playlist, Songs, Artist view functions. Also allows the connection of USB storage devices.
The USB and aux- in interfaces are integrated in a separate compartment; this compartment also offers storage space for a smart phone. You can use the RNS-510 to select and play your songs. You can connect an iphone-ipod-ipad or an usb stick in MDI (no iPhone 5 support yet).
Display for Optical Parking Sensors (OPS)
Latest firmware
There are better graphics and visual representation of the obstacles, while there is a button to disable the sound warning.
Old firmware
Software - Firmware Update
An updated firmware version adds new characteristics and feautures and also resolves some problems and bugs of previous versions.
Latest stable version for A/B/C devices: 2760.
Latest beta version for A/B/C devices: 4020.
Latest version for C+ devices C: 5218.
Features Releases
Η αναβάθμιση του firmware κυρίως επιλύει διάφορα μικροπροβλήματα στην λειτουργία του RNS και προσθέτει κάποιες παραπάνω λειτουργίες. Ωστόσο υπάρχουν διάφοροι κίνδυνοι και προβλήματα που μπορεί να παρουσιαστούν (δείτε πιο κάτω).
The website MY-GTI contains valuable instructions for firmware updates.
CAUTION: Please use the program Imgburn in order to burn the iso file at 4x speed DVD (+R).
New Firmware Feautures (version 4020 or newer)
• Voice commands (requires a microphone – please read the article: παρουσίαση του φωνητικού ελέγχου)
• Speed Limit Display
• Stability Improvements
• Faster startup and response
• New startup screen
• Enchanced destination input
• Video in Motion
• Larger RVC screen with transparent menus at the side
• Radio Text (4120 & newer)
• Display OPS and RVC at the same time
• SDHC 32 GB Support (HW04 and above)
• Display Off on extras tab
• Climatronic control if approriate climatronic fitted
• Clock display if RNS 510 swtiched off Korean movies translated in tagalog.
• Excluded roads (under route options)
Rns 510 Navigation System Problems Pdf
• GPS coordinates entry
• Additional adjustments for video
• Points of Interest - POI import through SD(HC) card.
Rns 510 Navigation System Problems Transmission
Maps updates
RNS-510 maps are divided into two versions for Europe: East and West. Greece is included at both versions.
Navteq offers an updated maps version once a year.
Latest maps version: v9 - 7918 using database 2012Q1.
Secret Menu
Valuable information are displayed through test/setup menu if you enable secret menu. This can be done using a Vag-com cable. To enter the test/setup mode when the RNS 510 is operating press and hold the setup button, keep holding it when the radio menu appears and shortly after the test menu appears. You need to reboot the unit after coding it.
Possible problems during / after updating
- There is a remote chance of you ‘bricking' the unit, this is a fraction of a percent but it could happen! The process takes around 60 minutes.'
- There are a small number of users where the RNS 510 display has a dim backlight after upgrading.
- Users with cars MY07 and earlier may experience power drain issues after the upgrade.
- 7L6 Touareg RNS 510′s are no longer supported since version 3870 due to the Touareg being fitted with the RNS 850. Version 1200 was the last version factory loaded on the 7L6 units with a hardware revision B.
- The maps and mp3s can be erased and you may have to re-install them.
CAUTION: Do not proceed through the firmware update if you are unsure or if you don't own a vag-com cable.
Links:
The RNS510 is the optional Hard Drive-based Navigation System available on Volkswagens from 2009-2015. This unit features a multitude of features, centered on its Hard-Drive Based System and 6.5″ LCD Touchscreen.
In our online web store, our units are categorized by the RNS510's 'revision letter'. The OEM North American RNS510 uses the part number 3C0035684xx, where the xx identify the unit's revision. Be weary of European models with part number 1Toxxxxxx, which have problems when USA Maps are loaded and do not have Sirius Radio, HD Radio and various other standard features.
RNS510 Revision Overview:
- Initial, A and B Revision- Earlier revision RNS510's. Upgradeable to 1140 firmware. Has the following features:
- 6.5″ LCD Touchscreen (800×480 16:9)
- AM/FM Radio
- HD Radio
- Sirius Satellite Radio (Requires subscription via SiriusXM)
- Sirius Traffic (Requires subscription via SiriusXM)
- Turn by turn GPS Navigation
- Rear View Camera Input (Requires OEM VW Rear view camera kit)
- 30GB Hard Drive for music storage from CD's and from SD (10GB reserved for maps)
- SD Card Music Playback (Uses slot on faceplate of unit)
- Auxilary input capability (Using existing OEM Aux input in glovebox/armrest)
- MDI Capability
- Single-disc CD/DVD Player (DVD's can be played while vehicle is in park. Video in motion activation is available)
- Bluetooth Phone Control (Requires external Bluetooth module)
- C/D Revision- Introduces brighter LED backlight, and slightly faster boot up times. Upgradeable to version 1140 firmware
- E/F/G/H Revision- Comes on 2012-2013 Volkswagens. Introduces Sirius Travellink, which feeds live Sports scores, Gas Prices, movie Times, Weather and other cool features to your head unit. A subscription is required to enable this service. Upgradeable to 4366 Firmware.
- J/K/L/M/N/P Revision- Comes on 2014 and later Volkswagens. Introduces Solid State Hard Drive, which speeds up interface. Includes other software related fixes. Upgradeable to firmware 5382.
When retrofitting this unit into a Volkswagen which did not have GPS from the factory (MFD2 or RNS315), you will at minimum need a GPS Antenna. For 2005.5-2009 models, you will need an AM/FM Adapter, and Sirius Antenna/Sirius Extension Cable. An external bluetooth module is necessary if your vehicle did not originally come from the factory with bluetooth capabilities or does not have a 9W2/9W7 bluetooth module installed.
Audio & Navigation RNS510 Nav system problem. RNS510 Nav system problem. Thread starter Mrs J.H; Start date Aug 29, 2018; M. Aug 29, 2018 #1 Hi again. We have RNS 510 fitted in out 2011 cali has always worked fine until today.Turned on the radio to find no sound coming out & all writing in German. 1 day ago Rns 510 map update v17 Updating 2009 Touareg RNS 510 Navigation Map. The one thing you were told correct is that a newer firmware could brick your unit if it's not recent enough. VOLKSWAGEN, SEAT, SKODA, RNS 510 / 810 2020 v17 EUROPEAN SATELLITE NAVIGATION MAP UPDATE SET. About the Volkswagen RNS 510 View the manual for the Volkswagen RNS 510 here, for free. This manual comes under the category Navigators and has been rated by 3 people with an average of a 7.8. I've come across a discussion board all about the RNS 510 navigation system available on the Tiguan as a factory option. It looks like a good site, with lots of interesting questions and answers.
The RNS-510 is one of the best car multimedia systems. It is manufactured by VDO Continental and used by Volkswagen. It can be connected with numerous different peripheral accesories in VW, Scoda and Seat cars. It has been replaced by Discover Media / Composition Media in 2014.
The latest version J has the following features:
- 6.5' inch, high quality resolution W-VGA(800x480 16:9) LED touch screen*.
- 4 x 20 watt integrated audio amplifier capable of driving up to 8 speakers.
- Radio supporting RDS και DAB.
- CD, DVD playback (mp3 and wma) plus DVD-video.
- GPS navigation system: split screen display with 2D and 3D map view with compass, GPS info, turn instructions and bird's eye views.
- European maps with over 10.000 searchable Points of Interest.
- Integrated 40GB hard disk drive with 3 partitions (GPS maps data / Audio files / POIs).
- SD(HC) card reader (up to 32GB).
- Fast processor.
Moreover, RNS-510 has the following capabilities:
- Connectable with an amplifier (Dyn-Audio).
- Displays Navigation, Radio, Audio (iPod & mp3 tracks), Telephone information on the Driver Information Screen (DIS) if the car is fitted with a Highline computer.
- Integration with Multi Function Steering Wheel
- Integration with MDI interface (usb, iPod™) and aux.
- Integrated TV with an analog - digital TV Tuner.
- Controller for Bluetooth™ mobile telephone interface.
- Display for optical parking sensors (OPS) or/and rear vehicle camera (RVC).
- Supports voice commands if the appropriate microphone is installed.
- Display for Climatic Control settings
Drawbacks (Nothing is perfect)
- Greek menu and greek voice guidance is absent.
- Unreasonable highly priced item (nevertheless, you can purchase it in a fair price at ebay
- It doesn't support avi, mkv, divx video files playback.
*Old hardware implements a TFT-LCD screen instead of LED.
Radio with RDS and station list of 24 memory slots
MP3 music playback
MultiMedia Device Interface (MDI) allowing full control of Apple™ iPods, iPhones displaying track names and allowing search, Albums, Playlist, Songs, Artist view functions. Also allows the connection of USB storage devices. Mp3s are supported through CD/ DVD / SD / SDHC and MDI (media-in).
DVDvideo playback
DVD playback is not allowed in motion due to safety reasons. However, you can plug in a special cable that enables video in motion or update the software of the RNS-510 using a special CD/DVD.
Displays Navigation, Radio, Audio (iPod & mp3 tracks) and Telephone information on the Driver Information Screen (DIS / FIS)
The screen located in front of the driver - DIS (driver information system) can display useful information such as Radio or Music Information or even GPS data.
Navigation using Global Positioning System (GPS)
Points of Interest - POI
You can import Points of Interest using an sd / sdhc card if you have one of the latest software installed. You can download the latest POIs from this website http://index.pois.gr.
The program poinspect0r can be used to create the necessary file which can be detected by RNS.
Aux-IN και Media-IN (MDI): Special input used for connecting usb sticks, ipod and iphone devices
- USB adapter
- Ipod - Iphone adapter
MultiMedia Device Interface (MDI) allowing full control of Apple™ iPods, iPhones displaying track names and allowing search, Albums, Playlist, Songs, Artist view functions. Also allows the connection of USB storage devices.
The USB and aux- in interfaces are integrated in a separate compartment; this compartment also offers storage space for a smart phone. You can use the RNS-510 to select and play your songs. You can connect an iphone-ipod-ipad or an usb stick in MDI (no iPhone 5 support yet).
Display for Optical Parking Sensors (OPS)
Latest firmware
There are better graphics and visual representation of the obstacles, while there is a button to disable the sound warning.
Old firmware
Software - Firmware Update
An updated firmware version adds new characteristics and feautures and also resolves some problems and bugs of previous versions.
Latest stable version for A/B/C devices: 2760.
Latest beta version for A/B/C devices: 4020.
Latest version for C+ devices C: 5218.
Features Releases
Η αναβάθμιση του firmware κυρίως επιλύει διάφορα μικροπροβλήματα στην λειτουργία του RNS και προσθέτει κάποιες παραπάνω λειτουργίες. Ωστόσο υπάρχουν διάφοροι κίνδυνοι και προβλήματα που μπορεί να παρουσιαστούν (δείτε πιο κάτω).
The website MY-GTI contains valuable instructions for firmware updates.
CAUTION: Please use the program Imgburn in order to burn the iso file at 4x speed DVD (+R).
New Firmware Feautures (version 4020 or newer)
• Voice commands (requires a microphone – please read the article: παρουσίαση του φωνητικού ελέγχου)
• Speed Limit Display
• Stability Improvements
• Faster startup and response
• New startup screen
• Enchanced destination input
• Video in Motion
• Larger RVC screen with transparent menus at the side
• Radio Text (4120 & newer)
• Display OPS and RVC at the same time
• SDHC 32 GB Support (HW04 and above)
• Display Off on extras tab
• Climatronic control if approriate climatronic fitted
• Clock display if RNS 510 swtiched off Korean movies translated in tagalog.
• Excluded roads (under route options)
Rns 510 Navigation System Problems Pdf
• GPS coordinates entry
• Additional adjustments for video
• Points of Interest - POI import through SD(HC) card.
Rns 510 Navigation System Problems Transmission
Maps updates
RNS-510 maps are divided into two versions for Europe: East and West. Greece is included at both versions.
Navteq offers an updated maps version once a year.
Latest maps version: v9 - 7918 using database 2012Q1.
Secret Menu
Valuable information are displayed through test/setup menu if you enable secret menu. This can be done using a Vag-com cable. To enter the test/setup mode when the RNS 510 is operating press and hold the setup button, keep holding it when the radio menu appears and shortly after the test menu appears. You need to reboot the unit after coding it.
Possible problems during / after updating
- There is a remote chance of you ‘bricking' the unit, this is a fraction of a percent but it could happen! The process takes around 60 minutes.'
- There are a small number of users where the RNS 510 display has a dim backlight after upgrading.
- Users with cars MY07 and earlier may experience power drain issues after the upgrade.
- 7L6 Touareg RNS 510′s are no longer supported since version 3870 due to the Touareg being fitted with the RNS 850. Version 1200 was the last version factory loaded on the 7L6 units with a hardware revision B.
- The maps and mp3s can be erased and you may have to re-install them.
CAUTION: Do not proceed through the firmware update if you are unsure or if you don't own a vag-com cable.
Links:
The RNS510 is the optional Hard Drive-based Navigation System available on Volkswagens from 2009-2015. This unit features a multitude of features, centered on its Hard-Drive Based System and 6.5″ LCD Touchscreen.
In our online web store, our units are categorized by the RNS510's 'revision letter'. The OEM North American RNS510 uses the part number 3C0035684xx, where the xx identify the unit's revision. Be weary of European models with part number 1Toxxxxxx, which have problems when USA Maps are loaded and do not have Sirius Radio, HD Radio and various other standard features.
RNS510 Revision Overview:
- Initial, A and B Revision- Earlier revision RNS510's. Upgradeable to 1140 firmware. Has the following features:
- 6.5″ LCD Touchscreen (800×480 16:9)
- AM/FM Radio
- HD Radio
- Sirius Satellite Radio (Requires subscription via SiriusXM)
- Sirius Traffic (Requires subscription via SiriusXM)
- Turn by turn GPS Navigation
- Rear View Camera Input (Requires OEM VW Rear view camera kit)
- 30GB Hard Drive for music storage from CD's and from SD (10GB reserved for maps)
- SD Card Music Playback (Uses slot on faceplate of unit)
- Auxilary input capability (Using existing OEM Aux input in glovebox/armrest)
- MDI Capability
- Single-disc CD/DVD Player (DVD's can be played while vehicle is in park. Video in motion activation is available)
- Bluetooth Phone Control (Requires external Bluetooth module)
- C/D Revision- Introduces brighter LED backlight, and slightly faster boot up times. Upgradeable to version 1140 firmware
- E/F/G/H Revision- Comes on 2012-2013 Volkswagens. Introduces Sirius Travellink, which feeds live Sports scores, Gas Prices, movie Times, Weather and other cool features to your head unit. A subscription is required to enable this service. Upgradeable to 4366 Firmware.
- J/K/L/M/N/P Revision- Comes on 2014 and later Volkswagens. Introduces Solid State Hard Drive, which speeds up interface. Includes other software related fixes. Upgradeable to firmware 5382.
When retrofitting this unit into a Volkswagen which did not have GPS from the factory (MFD2 or RNS315), you will at minimum need a GPS Antenna. For 2005.5-2009 models, you will need an AM/FM Adapter, and Sirius Antenna/Sirius Extension Cable. An external bluetooth module is necessary if your vehicle did not originally come from the factory with bluetooth capabilities or does not have a 9W2/9W7 bluetooth module installed.
Coding via VCDS may also be required to change the RNS510's amplifier settings, as well as to toggle BAP+ Communications. If you notice no sound coming from your unit after installation, the amplifier settings need to be adjusted via VCDS to let your RNS510 know if you have a 1)Dynaudio Sound System, 2) Fender Sound System or 3)No Amplified Sound System. BAP+ communications should be enabled if your cluster uses white letters (2010 and up), and disabled for vehicles with Red Instrument Clusters (2005-2010).
Navigation Data and Music Information only displays on highline Instrument Clusters (MFD+). If you are able to toggle through your instrument cluster menu to view MPG, speed, and other settings, you have a highline cluster. If your cluster is not able to toggle through menus and only fills half of the rectangular area, your vehicle has a low-line cluster. A low-line cluster is shown on the left side, while the highline cluster is displayed on the right.
