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18 messages, Last post on Oct 02, 2008 at 8:38 PM
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Replying to: rv65 (Jun 23, 2008 11:12 pm) Thanks much for the info. I will wait until it comes down to $1,200.00 Although it seems like a great system, I dont want to pay 2K for a GPS
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Replying to: lepia (Jun 25, 2008 6:57 am) |
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Replying to: rv65 (Jun 22, 2008 1:01 pm) "The MDI is an addon you can install to the RNS-510. Replaces the aux and iPod/Cd Changer. Requires a special MDI iPod cable but gives you full integration" 1)Are you saying the iPod adapter that comes factory installed with the RNS-510 is terrible? Why is that? 2)By 'full integration' do you mean the track/song titles are displayed on the RNS-510 nav screen?
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Replying to: crsdoc (Jul 17, 2008 7:17 am) 1. I was referring to the current iPod adaptor that can work with the RNS-510. The MDI is the new iPod capable device. The current one is just a CD changer since it uses CD changer derived hardware to play iPod. 2. Yes it does show track and song info. It does require a cable that is currently on back order. 000 051 446 C is the part number for it. The MDI also relies on the CAN-bus to display song titles. Only the RNS-510 works with it at least in USA. The RCD-510 is very similar but with no nav and the hard drive. The RCD-510 has the hardware to work with the RNS-510.
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Replying to: rv65 (Jul 23, 2008 8:40 am) I have a 2008 Passat with the DVD nav unit=MFD2 I guess? If I wanted to upgrade to the RNS510, I would have to pay $3500 at the dealer?
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Replying to: crsdoc (Jul 23, 2008 9:03 am)
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Replying to: rv65 (Jul 23, 2008 11:48 am) |
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A useless OEM bluetooth is available starting in September but more inventory is in October. This kit has your features but has no MFI/MFD integration  . Has one good feature and that it has A2DP for RNS-510 and Premium 8 owners. Another more integrated kit is from Skoda and it's really nice. This kit's part number is 1K0 051 437. 1Z0 035 729 is the part number for the Skoda kit. Skoda kit has RNS-510 integration as well. Skoda kit has no A2DP aka bluetooth audio but who needs bluetooth audio. That kit costs 525 USD while the OEM USA kit costs around 340 USD. Though some sellers are selling it for around 300. Hope this helps. |
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| 3C0 035 684 X is the part number for the remanufactured RNS-510 or refurbished. It can be had for under 2k but there is supposedly a 500 USD core charge. They are limited in availibility but they are cheaper than paying over 3k for one of them. One guy supposedly has new ones for under 2,500 USD. | |
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RNS-510's are now here. You can get a discounted unit for 2300 USD at your dealer if you order 3C0 035 684. The maps are finally here. Map part for RNS-510 is 7L6 919 859 though you could call navteq and mention the RNS-510 and that you are retrofitting it. It will require VCDS programming if you have dynaudio. If your stereo has an amp then programming is also needed. The MDI iPod cable is now in stock. 000 051 446 C is the part on that and it's slowly getting into dealers. Dealer can probably order it. It's just a cable but you cant use your own iPod cable due to the MDI's design. It's pricey but has full integration on compatible iPod's. VW isn't advertising this as an iPod adapter but it does play iPod's. It doesn't work on the non nav radios since they didn't upgrade those yet. The MDI and RNS-510 have full iPod integration with that cable. It uses it's own interpretation of the iPod interface. It works like an iPod not a cd changer. Hope this helps. |
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