[How To] Upgrade your RNS510 Rev (A,B,C) to Firmware 3810 and VW V5 Maps

[DeanCorp]

Hi All,

I thought I should give something back to the VWGolf community, since I must admit I have been trolling a fair bit lately :lol:

I can't drive until March 1, so in anticipation for that date, I thought I might as well update my RNS510 to the latest official firmware and the latest VW V5 Maps from Sensis.

I'd just like to give a big thanks to David (xc17ed) for helping out with this one.

The firmware provided for this guide is only for RNS510 REV A, B, C.

Revision D and above will need a different version.

After completing this guide your RNS510 of Revision A, B, C will now have:
• The latest official VW firmware 3810.
• The latest Sensis VW V5 Maps 7679.

Files you will need to download:
sw 3810.nrg
VW V5 Nav.iso

These can be downloaded from my iDisk account via this link:
VW RNS510 FW & V5 Maps (https://public.me.com/kramersh)
Password: deancorp

So what you will need to do is, make sure you have Nero or imgburn installed, for Mac Users, I am sorry ,but you will have to use Windows as the Firmware image is in .nrg format which is a Nero proprietary image format.

Click here to download imgburn (http://www.imgburn.com/index.php?act=download)

or Download a 15 day Free Trial of Nero from here (http://www.nero.com/ena/downloads-nero11-trial.php)


I would recommend burning the firmware image to a CD as the RNS510 seems to be a little bit fussy with media types.

Open Nero > Recorder>Burn Image. Browse to the file sw 3810.nrg (See image)

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/8781/screenshot20120227at144.png

I would burn the disc at a low speed 4X-8X to prevent any hiccups during the installation process.

Insert the burnt firmware image into your RNS 510 DO NOT put the key into the ignition, simply turn the RNS510 on so it is using the battery. You will then see the RNS510 reading the disc and begin the installation process. It will take about 55 minutes to install. At one point it may look like it is frozen, but don't worry it is still running.

I have attached some photos of the installation process;
http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/7152/img0813ou.jpg
http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/3061/img0815rc.jpg
http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/9313/img0816h.jpg
http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/8125/img0817ve.jpg

New Splash Screen!
http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/2431/img0818n.jpg

Confirming the new firmware has been installed, by holding down setup to access the 'secret' menu
http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/2743/img0820eu.jpg



You will notice now a new splash screen upon reboot. I have found the RNS510 loads up much faster and seems far more responsive, it really is a worthwhile upgrade. Everything else worked fine, I have the VW/Skoda OEM Bluetooth kit and experienced no problems. I also have the Kufatec TV Tuner and that wasn't effected either.


Once the firmware installation process is complete, you will need to reinstall the maps as that is all that was removed after upgrading the firmware.

To burn the maps, follow the same process above in Nero.

For Mac Users, this can be done through Disk Utility, which is found in Applications>Utilities>Disk Utility.

In Disk Utility, click Images, Burn, browse to the VW V5 Nav.iso file and burn. (see image).

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/5739/screenshot20120227at156.png

Once you have the new V5 Maps (7679) you will see a speed sign, which will now give you information about the speed limit on the street you are travelling on.

http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/2153/img0823hj.jpg



Please let me know if you have any questions or encounter any problems during the installation process :)

[Adzy]

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Is this Dean?? I am gobsmacked!!! Where is the trolling in that post?!! I mean its even informative and helpful?? Confused!

[Fab_R]

thats great dean.
thank you for your post.
you will be going to heaven now, and not hell fark ya!

[swalee]

Dean you are the wisest of wise. Sorry mate I'm trolling and since millions of people are googling ' how to get a free copy of navigation software RNS510' I thought I'd post. I want to be known as a troll queen on the internerd.

[Steve]

Deanski,

My 'versions' of 3810 won't show the map speed limit on the A revision unit I have. However. I'm prepared to download yours and give it a go. (Not that it's a big issue...but...well, why not?)

Well done on the "How to" and the links.

[DeanCorp]

My speed thing wasn't showing initially I turned on in advanced settings show demo or something and went back to the main screen and it appeared again. Perhaps it's a little glitch, but now it's on permanently. You can turn the demo mode off once you see the speed sign.

Let me know how you go.

[Tinto]

Nicely done Dean.

[Steve]

Your version sucks balls.

Fail
;)

[degers]

To the OP - who are you and what have you done with Dean?

[M4RK0]

Great stuff Dean!!,

Adding the POI update/upload! and this will be a complete RSN510 :)

Thanks for sharing!!!

[Nabsta]

DeanCorp is da man! I have been trying to update my s/w for ages. This worked a treat and got the v5 maps uploaded too. Happy camper and driver... :D

[Fab_R]

To the OP - who are you and what have you done with Dean?

lol!

[CDR20]

My RNS510 has a red interface and red buttons, will the colour of these change to grey same as the pics if the firmware is updated?

[DeanCorp]

RSmiling - No it won't. If you would like to change the skin, this needs to be done via Vagcom

[MasterKevin]

Hey guys. Just updated the firmware and it updated fine. But how the hell do I load the maps on? Just won't freaking work.

Will load over on the blue screen with the notify eject back option screen. But never asks me to save or anything? Help!?

I have no maps on my car now..

[MasterKevin]

I have no idea what I did but everything is the same, but in mine the only thing different is it says: how version:H11.

Instead you have H04.

But in setup I still have no speed setting to tick :(

[DeanCorp]

Great stuff Dean!!,

Adding the POI update/upload! and this will be a complete RSN510 :)

Thanks for sharing!!!

I may do this later.

[DeanCorp]

Hey guys. Just updated the firmware and it updated fine. But how the hell do I load the maps on? Just won't freaking work.

Will load over on the blue screen with the notify eject back option screen. But never asks me to save or anything? Help!?

I have no maps on my car now..

Restart your RNS by holding down the top 4 buttons < > eject etc..

Re-burn the maps disc at a slow speed on a CD-R, insert disc wait a minute and then press eject, and you will see the loading screen.

[GregoInc]

Folks,

Have been trying to access this screen for ages... can someone explain to me if accessing this screen requires a vagcom mod or if there's a series of buttons to get to the screen.

http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/2743/img0820eu.jpg

Thanks, Mark

[DeanCorp]

Folks,

Have been trying to access this screen for ages... can someone explain to me if accessing this screen requires a vagcom mod or if there's a series of buttons to get to the screen.

http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/2743/img0820eu.jpg

Thanks, Mark

I just held down Setup for about 10 seconds. I remember a while ago I had to use VAGCOM to access that secret menu.

[stephen8512]

you need to activate it via VAGCOM first to get to that screen. Then, as Dean described, its just a matter of holding down the setup button until that screen shows up. The option to open the VERSION INFORMATION must be enabled on VAGCOM first

[GregoInc]

I just held down Setup for about 10 seconds. I remember a while ago I had to use VAGCOM to access that secret menu.

All good, thanks... and the update went well too :)

[GregoInc]

you need to activate it via VAGCOM first to get to that screen. Then, as Dean described, its just a matter of holding down the setup button until that screen shows up. The option to open the VERSION INFORMATION must be enabled on VAGCOM first

Mine hasn't been changed in VAGCOM, but worked fine after holding setup button for 10 secs ;)

[DeanCorp]

All good, thanks... and the update went well too :)

Excellent. No problems :)


Mine hasn't been changed in VAGCOM, but worked fine after holding setup button for 10 secs ;)

You know what? Technically after upgrading the firmware that should reset that VAGCOM change I had done anyway.. So I am thinking, they have allowed the Version Information as a 'secret' feature without having to enable it. But I did notice, I lost all the other technical information I never used, which may still be enabled in VAGCOM if I needed to.

[AP]

Your so clever Deany!!

[Cruzer]

doing this firmware/map upgrade, will it disable the movie in motion software installed on my RNS?

[DeanCorp]

doing this firmware/map upgrade, will it disable the movie in motion software installed on my RNS?

I have the Kufatec VIM module, so I am not sure whether the software upgrade would be disabled. As I said the only thing I had to re-install was the maps, everything else was retained.

You can try just re-installing again.

[Steve]

I'll let you know shortly.

Currently doing a downgrade from FW3810 to 2760. The re-installing a different sourced 3810
VIM was enabled some time ago...will let you know if it works

[Cruzer]

Thanks mate!


I'll let you know shortly.

Currently doing a downgrade from FW3810 to 2760. The re-installing a different sourced 3810
VIM was enabled some time ago...will let you know if it works

[xc17ed]

doing this firmware/map upgrade, will it disable the movie in motion software installed on my RNS?

VIM has continued to work for me.

[technopato]

Dean... did you need to put in the PIN code after the RNS finished the firmware update?

[M4RK0]

Dean... did you need to put in the PIN code after the RNS finished the firmware update?

No man, you don't need it, I've noticed on my case, that all my address book was intact after the update, :)

Thanks Dave!

[DeanCorp]

Dean... did you need to put in the PIN code after the RNS finished the firmware update?

No Pato, you don't need the PIN.

[technopato]

No man, you don't need it, I've noticed on my case, that all my address book was intact after the update, :)

Thanks Dave!

Gracia Marko!


No Pato, you don't need the PIN.

Sweet as cuz!

Lost my damn pin code card, farken cant find it farken...

There is a cool RNS Maintenance tool that can reset, change the PIN code.. Must be what those eBay sellers in Europe are using!! haha..


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vO4xhwe6h0M

http://www.carradio.sk/hardware/RNS510/rns510_tool.htm

[Steve]

*UPDATE*

Well, for weeks I've been trying to get the "Speed Limit Display" option to be available in "SETUP/MAPS..etc etc". No go. Poor old Deanski has been pulling his hair out trying to come up with all sorts of solutions, and today, I found what appeared to be the crucial link to my issue.

Every time I loaded/downgraded/upgraded FW from 3810 to 2760 and back to 3810, the Radio stations were always available. I lost my music and maps, but the Radio was always the same. Until I found this little nugget of info from Chris (ozmale)
There is however clearly something odd about the firmware updates that may explain why some get the speed limit display and others don't. The firmware does not erase everything. E.g. all my tone and balance settings were untouched and given that the firmware is supposed to reformat the HDD then there is clearly some part of flash memory that is not overwritten, in fact I would say a lot of the settings are not over written. To get speed limits back we may need to find a way to overwrite the settings area of memory.

Chris

So...I found an image which purported to re-format the HDD based on a FW2720. I gave that a go...but I still had the radio stations available after applying this image. And the FW on-board was still 3810 (but no maps/music of course). Now...the Speed Limit Display option is available. To compound my troubleshooting, while investigating all this, I reset my Module 37 (Navigation) to the same long code as on Mavericks site (my-gti.com) with the only difference being my preferred screen colour option. Somehow, I think it was/is the VCDS coding which has enabled the menu option.

Anyway....reloading maps now....about to take the beast for a burst and see what she does.

BRB

[Steve]

*UPDATE #2*

It works...speed limit showing. VIM working.

[aplayboy2nv]

Will this update erase music?

[Steve]

Will this update erase music?huh?

Applying ANY new Firmware will erase maps/music

[DeanCorp]

Gracia Marko!



Sweet as cuz!

Lost my damn pin code card, farken cant find it farken...

There is a cool RNS Maintenance tool that can reset, change the PIN code.. Must be what those eBay sellers in Europe are using!! haha..


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vO4xhwe6h0M

http://www.carradio.sk/hardware/RNS510/rns510_tool.htm
retrieve
If you bought your car from a dealer and it came standard with it, you can quote your VIN # and they can retrieve it for you.

[stefans]

Any method of saving your "saved destinations" so you don't loose them in the update?

[technopato]

retrieve
If you bought your car from a dealer and it came standard with it, you can quote your VIN # and they can retrieve it for you.

Ha! Mine came from a "dealer" in Lithuania....
Although my pin code is on the unit itself, just cbf taking off the trim to grt to it..

[DeanCorp]

Ha! Mine came from a "dealer" in Lithuania....
Although my pin code is on the unit itself, just cbf taking off the trim to grt to it..

It's either 0000 or 9999

[AP]

You only get on go so make the right choice or it will block you completely.

[Steve]

You only get on go so make the right choice or it will block you completely."You only get one go so make the right choice or it will block you completely"

[stefans]

Can I go strait from 2760 to this? Having troubles...

[stefans]

http://img.tapatalk.com/c0947568-2727-b27e.jpg

This is what I get. That's burned at 4x

[wastegate]

naked womez

This is what I get. That's burned at 4x

What version of hardware do you have, make sure you are flashing witht he right firmware. Otherwise try a different DVD-R brand.

[aplayboy2nv]

huh?

Applying ANY new Firmware will erase maps/music

Incorrect, when I went from original firmware (1XXX) to 2760 it DIDN'T erase maps/music hence why I asked the question!!!

[stefans]

Hardware? It's a version A unit if that's what your asking?

[Steve]

Stefan,

try using CDR media. Also, if you're using ImageBurn, ensure that all the software controls are selected to burn the image at 1x

[stefans]

Ok sweet I'll give it another crack

[stefans]

Sorry one more question. If I start the process and go out for the day, will the car turn off?

[sam_online]

Sorry one more question. If I start the process and go out for the day, will the car turn off?

No, it'll stay there, not to.lock yr car tho

Sent from my HTC EVO 3D X515m using Tapatalk

[frazza]

No, it'll stay there, not to.lock yr car tho

Sent from my HTC EVO 3D X515m using Tapatalk

Yes what Sam said


Sent from my awesome electronic super device so you can see how awesome i am using a keyboard to type the words in

[morning]

THANKS~

does this 3810 support RNS510 chinese version (3CD 035 682 A)?

[technopato]

All done!

My observations upon completing the Firmware update to 3810.

- All music deleted from Hard drive as expected
- No need for PIN code re-entry as advised by Marko and Dean
- All MAP Data lost as expected.
- My home address however was retained and didnt need to be re-entered
- All of my Radio station favourites were there
- My hidden setup menu required to be re-activated via VAGCOM (done)

So thanks again Dean for the write up!

[Ozram]

Mine did exactly the same as technopato's post.

It is a revision C that became a D with the firmware update..
Couldn't get the speed sign to come up until I drove it. On the 2nd street I turned into it came up.

All good. Thanks Deano.

[M4RK0]

Mine did exactly the same as technopato's post.

It is a revision C that became a D with the firmware update..
Couldn't get the speed sign to come up until I drove it. On the 2nd street I turned into it came up.

All good. Thanks Deano.

To all, we missed to mention!!!

If you do the firmware update in a "off road" the Speed Limit sign will not show until you drive to an known road, check the versions Maps-Firware to be sure everything it's up to date!,

That's why it's highly recommended to do the Map V5 update after the firmware,

In my case we did the Map V5 update before the firmware and the Map info remained after the firmware update, hope this makes sense to all,

So, no difference in the order of the Updates Firmware then Maps is the desirable, but not necessary,

Good updates to all!!

[stefans]

Would anyone in melbourne be willing to give me the disk they used for this? I just cant get this shit to work and its driving me insane!!!

Would be greatly appreciated!

[DeanCorp]

Would anyone in melbourne be willing to give me the disk they used for this? I just cant get this shit to work and its driving me insane!!!

Would be greatly appreciated!

Yep I'm in Caulfield. If you come to Tim's on Friday night I can do it for you there?

[tuz]

anyone got a link to the video while driving mod? to keep my gf from being bored when i feel like random long drives
kk much love

[stefans]

Yep I'm in Caulfield. If you come to Tim's on Friday night I can do it for you there?

ah shit im working friday night. Would you be willing for me to swing past some time and do it? If not ill just wait till next event/meet or whatever. Thanks heaps

[Seph]

my observations

Before - when MDI in "Mix" mode, both skipping track and moving back were "mix"ed. i.e. could never go back to a song properly
Before - could not use voice for navigation

Both are now rectified and working.

woot.

[ConR]

This is awesome! Will install tonight. Hoping it works. My burner won't let me write at anything less than 10x

[Steve]

This is awesome! Will install tonight. Hoping it works. My burner won't let me write at anything less than 10xyou better have a good supply of discs then, 'cos when the upgrade fails...that'll be the problem.

[GregoInc]

Apology if this question has already been asked and answered...

I upgraded from 2720 to 3810 and everything went fine, running faster and all that. However for some weird reason the points of interest don't work and in the setup menu for navigation the 'my points of interest' option is greyed out. Seem to remember someone said if going from 1xxx/2xxx to 3xxx that this POI issue happens?

So my question... Is there a way to get POI working? Or is there a way I can blow away the hard drive and start a complete fresh install?

Thanks ;)

[Steve]

you need V5 maps.... it will resolve your POI issue

[ConR]

Actually, quite the contrary. Firmware upgrade worked like a charm. However, I can't tell if the map update is happening, as it doesn't really display anything on the screen. Should it?

[GregoInc]

you need V5 maps.... it will resolve your POI issue

Already have V5 maps... Here's the screen in setup version:-

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7191/6814980480_6912c0530e_z.jpg

[ConR]

Nevermind. All working now. Did a reset of the RNS and it's all perfect now. Seems it just takes a bit to copy the maps across.

As a side note, I burned at 10x and it all installed perfectly for me. Speed showed up instantly too.

Thanks a million Dean! Now I really know when I'm speeding :)

[Luka 03]

Hi, I've seen posts in other forums of people complaining about loosing there steering wheel functions after upgrading firmware?
Is that true?

[DeanCorp]

Hi, I've seen posts in other forums of people complaining about loosing there steering wheel functions after upgrading firmware?
Is that true?

Nope, as far as I know to lose your steering functionality that would require disabling something in VCDS.

[stefans]

I lost steering controls with a firmware upgrade once. Had to change to a different firmware to solve it

[Flat Chat]

DeanCorp,

Hi, the link you posted at the top of your post, to download the required files doesnt seem to work.
Any suggestions as to where else I can find them.

Thanks

[Steve]

works for me (tried 10 seconds ago)

Clear your cache, make sure passowrd is correct (case sensistive)

[Steve]

I lost steering controls with a firmware upgrade once. Had to change to a different firmware to solve it*shudder*...don't remind me

[Flat Chat]

Steve,

Thanks for that. I was getting and internet server error. Have tried another machine(not one at work) and it works.

Thanks again

[stefans]

Haha Steve I was ready to put my food through my RNS!

Still no luck with this upgrade though. Used the same disk that worked for a mate and it didn't work for me so I'm completely confused!

[Luka 03]

I lost steering controls with a firmware upgrade once. Had to change to a different firmware to solve it

Was it the 3810?

[stefans]

I honestly don't remember. Maybe Steve does?

[Steve]

IIRC
I reformatted...and went back to FW1100...then re-installed incremently.

Review my issues here http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread.php?7090-***ATTENTION-R32-OWNERS***

FW2760 was the 'cornerstone' that resolved the issue.

[karjadi15]

This sucks. My RNS510 Havnt been complete for a while now. This makes me :( COS I WANNA DO IT and I HAVE NO ACCESS TO WINDOWS! anyone in sydney willing to help out who has the CD already? :P

[karjadi15]

Ok Im confused. atm for a while my rns510 is not displaying contacts from phone, no POI or being able to save POI and a lot of the other options missing.
Its showing HW Version: H50 SW VERSION: 3970 and the Map version: 7360

what does this mean exactly? Can I still fix my unit?

ANy help is good thanks

[Steve]

Map 7360?

V5 is 7679. Better go back to post #1 and download the map from there. Should resolve your POI issues.

Ideally...burn to CDR at 1x speed.

[tuz]

So what you will need to do is, make sure you have Nero or imgburn installed, for Mac Users, I am sorry ,but you will have to use Windows as the Firmware image is in .nrg format which is a Nero proprietary image format.


good stuff deeno, if you have a mac u can use nrg2iso its free
http://www.x2studios.com/OSX_Win_Products.html

:)

[karjadi15]

But from the info above does it mean mine is version C or D?

[Steve]

But from the info above does it mean mine is version C or D?you haven't provided enough info. The ONLY way to be 100% sure what version your unit is, is to run a scan via VCDS. This will show unit version. RNS info screens (after FW upgrade) may 'trick' the unit into displaying itself as a D version, but in actual fact is an A version (or B or C) - mine is an A but thinks it's a D. VCDS reveals it is an A unit.

Follow?

[karjadi15]

Yeh, damn....
I don't have a VCDS my self....
I don't want to upgrade it and then I find out its D so I lose everything? Dooes it format everything so when its not compatible my device won't be working or its ok ?

[Steve]

There is no issue in upgrading via FW and your unit now becoming a "Revision D".

High chance you will lose maps/music, however, it's simple enough to reload them (if you have the map Disc?). Usually your radio station selections, and Nav addresses (personal avourites that you have saved) won't be wiped.

Upgrading your FW is not as distressing as you are believing it to be. The only thing required from you during the upgrade process is patience. The unit will go thru some extended periods of inactivity, resetting etc. Be patient. Process takes no more than one hour.

[karjadi15]

Thanks guys for those feedbacks.
My worry is coming from that I don't have a Map CD to go back to if I fail this one being that it may be version D

Ill give it a shot tonight...cheers

[GregoInc]

There is no issue in upgrading via FW and your unit now becoming a "Revision D".

High chance you will lose maps/music, however, it's simple enough to reload them (if you have the map Disc?). Usually your radio station selections, and Nav addresses (personal avourites that you have saved) won't be wiped.

Upgrading your FW is not as distressing as you are believing it to be. The only thing required from you during the upgrade process is patience. The unit will go thru some extended periods of inactivity, resetting etc. Be patient. Process takes no more than one hour.

Steve... Are you the FJ Steve on GPS Underground?

[Steve]

Thanks guys for those feedbacks.
My worry is coming from that I don't have a Map CD to go back to if I fail this one being that it may be version D

Ill give it a shot tonight...cheerssend me your email address via PM...I'll send a link for you to use.


Steve... Are you the FJ Steve on GPS Underground?yep

[GregoInc]

send me your email address via PM...I'll send a link for you to use.

yep

Ok... I wrote about the POI issues I'd been having with 3810 and V5 maps. Right now I'd settle for nuking the install and starting from scratch as it appears to be an issue with how the hard drive is formatted.

Are you aware of an install method that starts from scratch instead of upgrading?

[karjadi15]

No I don't, a little new to me......
my email is daniel@lumenessence.com.au

What link are you sending again?

[Steve]

Ok... I wrote about the POI issues I'd been having with 3810 and V5 maps. Right now I'd settle for nuking the install and starting from scratch as it appears to be an issue with how the hard drive is formatted.

Are you aware of an install method that starts from scratch instead of upgrading?yep...saw the trouble you're having.

There is a "format" Firmware version that does a 'soft' format of the RNS (not a full blown nuke). What is the model/version of your RNS?

[tuz]

mines all done!!! all burnt on a mac :)
working sweet as
off to exoticars i go now

[GregoInc]

What is the model/version of your RNS?

See these photos...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7057/6968176231_5a7fe901df_z.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7191/6814980480_6912c0530e_z.jpg

[CDR20]

I just updated my firmware to 3810 and it worked fine.
I then proceed to install the maps, all went fine and in the setup screen displayed 7679.

When i went for a drive the maps screen is blank and the navigation route guidance can't find a route. I updated the firmware and maps in an off route location (undercover carpark).

Need help......

[CDR20]

problem now sorted

[DeanCorp]

problem now sorted

NICE! I was going to suggest resetting the unit and being in the location where you have reception.

[Kfarb]

Thank you very much for the files and instructions - most useful!

I was wondering if anyone knows how I might change my car icon for the parking sensor screen - it now shows a generic white sedan rather than a reasonable approximation of my model.

Thankfully this seems to be the only niggling issue so far, so thanks again :)

[crazyray]

Ok... I wrote about the POI issues I'd been having with 3810 and V5 maps. Right now I'd settle for nuking the install and starting from scratch as it appears to be an issue with how the hard drive is formatted.

Are you aware of an install method that starts from scratch instead of upgrading?

Hey Mark

I have the same issue as well.. apparently when we done the upgrade it didn't format out HDD to make it a 50/25/25 partition.

[GregoInc]

Hey Mark

I have the same issue as well.. apparently when we done the upgrade it didn't format out HDD to make it a 50/25/25 partition.

Hi Ray... Yep, that's right... I am weighing up how much effort it's going to take to fix the problem, versus how much I really want POI ;)

[crazyray]

Hi Ray... Yep, that's right... I am weighing up how much effort it's going to take to fix the problem, versus how much I really want POI ;)

Well the POI's that scarlet has made is pretty handy, shows alot of things that Sensis doesn't offer on the RNS-510.

[GregoInc]

Well the POI's that scarlet has made is pretty handy, shows alot of things that Sensis doesn't offer on the RNS-510.

Yeah I here ya... Just not that into screwing around with my RNS at the moment.... It's working just nice, so maybe later ;)

[ConR]

As an aside, for anyone wondering, the Video In Motion mod still works on the latest firmware. Did it this morning.

And no, before people get mad at me for using it while driving, it's not for me. Need to keep the young ones busy somehow :)

[stefans]

Anyone had success of this install on a Version A unit?

Im tearing my hair out trying to get it happening in my R32. Killing me!

[Steve]

Anyone had success of this install on a Version A unit?

Im tearing my hair out trying to get it happening in my R32. Killing me!buddy...you need to hold your tongue in your left cheek.....and stand on your right leg.

Wassup? PM me your mobile number...I'll call you tomorrow and we can discuss what the problem is.

[stefans]

When it comes to my rns troubles, Steve, you would have to be the most helpful guy I know! Haha

[brimway]

Thanks Dean, worked for me C version

[Paolo]

shit shit shit

i installed everything fine

then went to put some tracks on my sd card to upload to the RNS so i went to sit in the car and turned the RNS on but it wouldn't turn on but i could hear it working. I grabbed the keys and turned the car on and the splash screen appears but then goes to a black screen again!

is this just because the RNS has been on too long and i should give it a few hours to recharge?! it isn't bricked is it?!

[Steve]

no......

after the instal, did the unit eject the CD/DVDR with the FW on it?
If it did, did the unit reset itself by itself, or (and this is ok) you reset it yourself?

If no to both, then do a reset (< + > + Info). It should be fine

[Paolo]

works now phew

i think it was due to the fact it was on too long maybe the battery was drained but now i think i have the same issue as Greg with the POI thingie majig

motherfugger i'm ill

[halojump]

mmm not sure what I am doing wrong but mine just sat at this screen for ages (> 1.5 hours) I ended up ejecting the disc and rebooting.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Rs9wXF4sjJs/T4Kxt4LLk5I/AAAAAAAAAHA/ojR_SPEVKtE/s640/photo.JPG

[sli]

Since this thread looks active ill ask my question here. Can i install the rns510 in my sisters Mk6 Golf TDI?

[Steve]

Since this thread looks active ill ask my question here. Can i install the rns510 in my sisters Mk6 Golf TDI?can't see any reason that you couldn't. What model RNS are you going to install?

[sli]

can't see any reason that you couldn't. What model RNS are you going to install?

RNS510. Its the only thing she is missing, She has leather, electric seats, sunroof and DSG.

[Steve]

RNS510. Its the only thing she is missing, She has leather, electric seats, sunroof and DSG.Ok Chris...let's get a little more intimate here.

Where are you purchasing the RNS from? (If you have an ebay link, chuck it up....some members may have purchasing experience with the seller). What model RNS (A,B,C,D,E,F,H) does the seller claim this unit to be?

Install is a piece o' piss.....FW software to upgrade the unit is freely available via the internet. Maps are available also. Only real 'issue' will be that you will have to adjust some of the VCDS coding in respect of getting the Satnav details showing on the MFD and (maybe) getting all the steering wheel buttons to work correctly (not a big or time intense task). You may believe that all the MFSW buttons work now, but once the RNS is installed you may lose some functionality. Again...don't fret, it's easy to restore.

Heaps of people in Shitney to assist you.

[sli]

HAHAHAH Shitney. Well i havent decided on a model just making sure it can be done first. And i was going to get one from Ebay. Havent looked at any on there lately. Anyone know any good sellers on there? When shes ready then ill start looking for a unit just doing some homework in the meantime.

[jonboy]

Just completed this update, works like a charm. Thanks.

[CDR20]

my speed alert on highways comes up as 120 not 110 per the speed limit

is there a fix?

[DeanCorp]

my speed alert on highways comes up as 120 not 110 per the speed limit

is there a fix?

That will probably be due to the maps, you will have to wait for the updated revision of the maps DVD which is expected to come out shortly anyway.

[73landau]

I found this poking around the net. It supposed to be good for version C up.


New Firmware 4020
Get 4020_nfb.rar on Wupload.com (http://www.wupload.com/file/2663796602/4020_nfb.rar) *down*
Password: skodaclub

Alternative: https://rapidshare.com/files/326321839/FW4020.rar

SW 4020 modified for RNS 510 since C6-C12

[ozmale]

I found this poking around the net. It supposed to be good for version C up.


New Firmware 4020
Get 4020_nfb.rar on Wupload.com (http://www.wupload.com/file/2663796602/4020_nfb.rar) *down*
Password: skodaclub

Alternative: https://rapidshare.com/files/326321839/FW4020.rar

SW 4020 modified for RNS 510 since C6-C12

neither of the links are working.

Chris

[Steve]

Watercooled has the lastest Firmware links

[shakespeare]

Great work Dean! awesome info and very simple to follow! Finally did this and installed VIM, all good except my Nav seems to be a little slow in picking up my position, firstly tried resetting the unit out on the street rather than in the garage didn't sem to help then tried re-installing the maps when on my street and this seems to have improved it, will try again tomorrow.
Cheers
Chris

[ozmale]

Great work Dean! awesome info and very simple to follow! Finally did this and installed VIM, all good except my Nav seems to be a little slow in picking up my position, firstly tried resetting the unit out on the street rather than in the garage didn't sem to help then tried re-installing the maps when on my street and this seems to have improved it, will try again tomorrow.
Cheers
Chris

I found that when ever I did any work with firmware or maps on my rns510 it became a little insensitive, but always fixed itself after I moved the car up and down the driveway.
Remember speed input from the wheels/engine is an integral part of RNS510 operation. It is not like normal GPS units where speed is calculated from GPS, the RNS510 only seems to use the vehicle speed. Hence no speed display on the RNS unit itself.

Chris

[GregoInc]

Watercooled has the lastest Firmware links

See my post here for the links... Click HERE (http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread.php?8197-RNS-510-V5-Australia-New-Zealand-maps&p=211766&viewfull=1#post211766) :D

[degers]

Watercooled has the lastest Firmware links

Steve - have u upgraded using the Watercooled links? What's meant to be better/improved in FW402x?


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[Steve]

Chris, I used the underground.com version with a modified script.txt file that kamold@watercooled.org sent me.

No noticeable difference (that I can see) - at this early stage.

[degers]

Chris, I used the underground.com version with a modified script.txt file that kamold@watercooled.org sent me.

No noticeable difference (that I can see) - at this early stage.

Thanks mate.


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[SSK05]

Anyone got working links for the latest firmware?

[ozmale]

Anyone got working links for the latest firmware?

I think most of us are getting sick of posting links that go down.

i have Ver 3810a and 3970. Am using 3810a as I think most are.

If you cant find a link and you live in Australia send me a PM and I will post you the CD's

Chris

[M4RK0]

Anyone got working links for the latest firmware?

Check this Website: http://www.my-gti.com/category/in-car-entertainment/rns-510-in-car-entertainment

Is the most trustful source, the only thing you have to do is read....

[SSK05]

Hey Guys!
Have run into a big issue. I upgraded my firmware to 3810a and re-installed maps and everything worked fine. Then I tried to upgrade to 3970 , which worked, but my gps signal disappeared. So I re-installed 3810a which worked - but now my navigation does not work. It says it is not picking up any satalittes! i tried to re-install v5 maps and still nothing..
Any ideas?


Check this Website: http://www.my-gti.com/category/in-car-entertainment/rns-510-in-car-entertainment

Is the most trustful source, the only thing you have to do is read....

[ozmale]

As silly as this sounds I found the problem can be fixed by driving round the block


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[M4RK0]

As silly as this sounds I found the problem can be fixed by driving round the block


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+1 annoying! but true!

[Silvrfoxx]

Looking for v5 maps.. have trawled through all of this thread..

[ozmale]

If someone can tell me a file sharing site that works, I will upload the files

Chris

[xGSiR]

Just got my RN510 installed, latest version H. It had euro maps installed but i downloaded the V5 Australian maps and placed in the CD and it deleted the old maps and installed the new ones. But for some reason now the RNS510 requests to insert the CD in order for the navigation to work? Has anyone encountered this problem? I thought with the built in hard drive, it shouldn't require a CD?

[ozmale]

Looking for v5 maps.. have trawled through all of this thread..

Try this, god knows how lonk it will work for.

http://www.4shared.com/zip/0R22LPra/VW_V5_Nav_AUS_NZ.html

Chris

[Spydar]

What's with the new maps saying 120km/h in 100 or 110 zones?

Is this a valid excuse if I am caught speeding? ;)

[dizzy_7]

Sorry to bring an old thread back to life.

I installed V5 maps on firmware 2760, then last night I upgraded firmware from 2760 to 3810 filename was 3810a_noru.rar

The firmware went through fine i have revision (C - RNS510)

Now though i cannot load maps again, i asks for the maps DVD for the GPS to work and does not copy over.

When i was running firmaware 2760 it copied over fine, upgraded maps disappeared and now cannot copy to HDD, must use DVD at all times.

Can anyone help?

[Steve]

do you have an older version of the maps? If so...install that (it will o'write the current map). After the nold version has installed, then install your version 5 map. It SHOULD take.

Report back (may have other help for you if this doesn't work)

Dizzy...you have a PM...it contains info which may help

[M4RK0]

do you have an older version of the maps? If so...install that (it will o'write the current map). After the nold version has installed, then install your version 5 map. It SHOULD take.



This ^ with every Firmware upgrade the maps will have to be reloaded,

Please let us know....

[dizzy_7]

I have the original disc for V3 maps and even those ask me to insert DVD and WILL not copy over to the HDD.

HELP!!

[Steve]

did you do a soft re-boot of the RNS after the FW upgrade?

[dizzy_7]

yeah after the firmware upgrade it automatically reboots?

I might try re loading the firmaware then maps, start from scratch

[M4RK0]

did you do a soft re-boot of the RNS after the FW upgrade?

Sometimes you have to do it again, after you have done the RNS reboot,

You can download the V5 Maps from here,

RNS-510-V5-Australia-New-Zealand-maps (http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread.php?8197-RNS-510-V5-Australia-New-Zealand-maps)

This should work,

[Steve]

Sometimes you have to do it again, after you have done the RNS reboot,

You can download the V5 Maps from here,

RNS-510-V5-Australia-New-Zealand-maps (http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread.php?8197-RNS-510-V5-Australia-New-Zealand-maps)

This should work,I sent him a link to my dropbox for the V5.1 map.

If all else fails..I have the formatting .iso to give him so that he can make a fresh start

[M4RK0]

I sent him a link to my dropbox for the V5.1 map.

If all else fails..I have the formatting .iso to give him so that he can make a fresh start

Sounds like plan Steve!, :) can I have the same PM? LOL!

[dizzy_7]

well trying to reload the firmaware comes up with error (i suspect because it is the same version)

I am going to burn the maps steve gave me and try, see how i go.

report back in 20 mins

[dizzy_7]

ok just burnt the maps at 1x speed and tried it in the rns510 and it did not ask me to copy to HDD.

it just allows me to look at the maps whilst the cd is in the RNS510.

any other ideas?

[M4RK0]

Silly question, but have you rebooted the RNS manually?

Maybe is too late for that but can you drive the car and the map is moving,

With the cd in, try to reboot the rns after that it will run the maps disk in auto,

[dizzy_7]

I have rebooted it manually many times < + > + info button?

Yes the maps do work whilst driving and the CD/DVD in

I have rebooted many times since with the maps cd/dvd in the rns510 and it has not once asked me to copy to HDD.

I have old firmware 2720, which i will downgrade to and try all again.

Thanks all for the help so far.

[Steve]

no problem dizzy...we'll get it sorted.

where are you? Sydney?

[dizzy_7]

Yep Sydney,

Just PM'd you, but might help others who read, i just tried to downgrade back to 2720 and get a software error page saying it cannot load the new software cause i have a newer version already

[dizzy_7]

OK i feel kinda dumb here, but glad it is resolved.

The maps copied over but never asked me to confirm to copy to HDD. (weird cause any time i have upgraded from V3 to V4 and then to V5 on old firmware it always asked me to confirm)

I just took the DVD out of the RNS510 and still had all the map info there, so i can conclude, i feel like a dumbass, but all is working.

If you ever upgrade to new firmware, it does not ask you to confirm for new maps, simply copies them over.

Thankyou guys for all the help

[M4RK0]

OK i feel kinda dumb here, but glad it is resolved.

The maps copied over but never asked me to confirm to copy to HDD. (weird cause any time i have upgraded from V3 to V4 and then to V5 on old firmware it always asked me to confirm)

I just took the DVD out of the RNS510 and still had all the map info there, so i can conclude, i feel like a dumbass, but all is working.

If you ever upgrade to new firmware, it does not ask you to confirm for new maps, simply copies them over.

Thankyou guys for all the help

Weird, the V5 maps for me always ask before copy, anyway! I'm glad you are up and running man!,

We all learn something new today :)

Cheers!

[Sammy]

HALP!!

I'm trying desperately to update my RNS510 to the latest firmware and maps.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v731/Sammyvr6/978B5073-A6F6-41BF-A440-0485BD576797-13587-00001129A9109D0A.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v731/Sammyvr6/2C01461D-217E-4E6A-BA55-74A4ED9E89E1-13587-00001129962634AD.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v731/Sammyvr6/8A838DF7-3E00-48F1-89F2-2EC0D64F3A13-13587-000011299CB6646D.jpg

It's failed on me 3 times with SWL error, in which cases I have used the rns_fix.iso disc to recover the unit.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v731/Sammyvr6/F1FCC196-C4C2-48C0-9DCF-DE9D1F428C4C-13587-00001129A2E46341.jpg

Questions: has my update failed?

How can I load V5 maps? I stick the disc in and nothing happens

[J4KE]

Just wondering if you can tell what version firmware/maps I have based on the attached VCDS printout? Guessing my hardware is revision B, but I'm not sure if I'm reading it correctly. Thanks in advance. https://www.dropbox.com/s/qzabmotb9porp9b/IMG_1142.jpg

[frazza]

Hi Mate and Welcome to the forum, when you get a chance do and Intro in the introduction section.

Your head units is Revision B (1T0 035 680 B) but this doesn't say what maps you have, hold down the "Setup" button on the until for about 30seconds and this should display a hidden menu that will show you the Map version.

[J4KE]

Thanks Chris. I've posted a newbie intro on that forum now. ;)

The secret menu isn't visible unfortunately. Sorry, this pic might be more helpful! http://db.tt/2dnrf9dg Is H03 0900 the firmware version?

[frazza]

Thanks Chris. I've posted a newbie intro on that forum now. ;)

The secret menu isn't visible unfortunately. Sorry, this pic might be more helpful! http://db.tt/2dnrf9dg Is H03 0900 the firmware version?

Can't see anything i recognize, my unit was a revision C and it wouldn't show that menu either, i had to go in through VAGCOM (VCDS) and activate it to bring it up, i'll find the steps and add it on here so you can do it.

Ok found it; - 37–Navigation, go into adaption and change channel 50 to 1 (will be 0).
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 . Reboot my unit after coding it but it may be possible a power cycle is enough.

You might have to do a reboot of the unit once it's done, "Hold down < > + *" If that doesn't work just let the unit sit for an hour or two to power down.

[J4KE]

Thanks Chris. Not sure I want to put a PC partition my Mac to run bootcamp. Off to find a friend with a PC...

[M4RK0]

Can't see anything i recognize, my unit was a revision C and it wouldn't show that menu either, i had to go in through VAGCOM (VCDS) and activate it to bring it up, i'll find the steps and add it on here so you can do it.

Ok found it; - 37–Navigation, go into adaption and change channel 50 to 1 (will be 0).
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 . Reboot my unit after coding it but it may be possible a power cycle is enough.

You might have to do a reboot of the unit once it's done, "Hold down < > + *" If that doesn't work just let the unit sit for an hour or two to power down.

I don't understan why they are coming with such older versions Firmwares and Maps,

[EAD]

hey guys just wondering if anyone had the CD for this? i cant seem to get this s*^T working and its killing my head!! if anyone in melbourne has it i can supply lunch of some sort for this! :)

[GregoInc]

hey guys just wondering if anyone had the CD for this? i cant seem to get this s*^T working and its killing my head!! if anyone in melbourne has it i can supply lunch of some sort for this! :)

PM sent... Better be a bloody good lunch :lol:

[frazza]

PM sent... Better be a bloody good lunch :lol:

Bring on the lobster >D

[EAD]

Hahhahaha dw Greg it will be awesome ill wine and dine you then take you on a romantic walk on the beach and watch the sun set

[GregoInc]

Hahhahaha dw Greg it will be awesome ill wine and dine you then take you on a romantic walk on the beach and watch the sun set

Hey mate, I don't give out that easy... Better be top shelf stuff :D