RCD 510 Bluetooth Questions

sbull92 · Post by **sbull92** » Mon May 20, 2013 3:10 pm

Just pick up my new scirocco GT this weekend (love it) and am thinking of getting getting the bluetooth set up on the RCD510. The dealer told me that all of the background wiring etc is all there but just needs something adding on to make it all work. My questions are these:

Can someone please tell me what is the part I need and how much it would roughly cost?

Is it difficult to retro fit?

Will it work with the iPhone 5?

Thanks in advance

dstill · Post by **dstill** » Mon May 20, 2013 4:06 pm

Depending on the year of the car mate the bluetooth should already be there as standard on a GT. Check under the drivers seat and there should be a black bluetooth module.

I have an iPhone 5 and it works perfectly but i can't seem to fathom out how to stream music from my phone to the RNS510 via bluetooth.

sbull92 · Post by **sbull92** » Mon May 20, 2013 4:53 pm

It's a 59 plate pal, thanks for the advise, I'll go and check it out

Cuprabob · Post by **Cuprabob** » Mon May 20, 2013 6:24 pm

It's only cars ordered after Aug 2011 that have BT as standard, so your car won't have it unless it was specced as an option.

ScottC25 · Post by **ScottC25** » Mon May 20, 2013 6:26 pm

If its a 59 plate it's likely to have the older type of Bluetooth that only works with rsap type Bluetooth. Won't work for iPhone 5.

maq · Post by **maq** » Mon May 20, 2013 7:33 pm

dstill,

What bluetooth module and what entertainment unit and software version?

I had this issue myself with RNS 510 and fixed it with a software update

Maq

dimexi · Post by **dimexi** » Tue May 21, 2013 7:04 am

I have a 2010 model, it didnt come with factory bluetooth, but has a bury system installed. I suspect you will have to install the VW version yourself. I am currently looking into this, as I am not a fan of the bury system, but I havent got that far yet

dstill · Post by **dstill** » Tue May 21, 2013 7:10 am

maq wrote:dstill,

What bluetooth module and what entertainment unit and software version?

I had this issue myself with RNS 510 and fixed it with a software update

Maq

Maq, i have the factory standard bluetooth and an RNS510, not sure what firmware i have but i have been looking to update it but just can't find the most up to date firmware anywhere!

maq · Post by **maq** » Tue May 21, 2013 10:23 am

Can you see what firmware version you have? Should be visible in the secret set up menu, which can be made visible through VCDS.

You need RNS software > 3810 I believe to make A2DP work correctly.

dstill · Post by **dstill** » Tue May 21, 2013 12:12 pm

Just checked and in the hidden menu it shows SW Version 2720, do you know where i can upgrade to the 3810 version?

maq · Post by **maq** » Tue May 21, 2013 12:17 pm

Have a look on my-gti.com or the vwnavi forum for more info

Be sure to check the revision of your canbus too before proceeding, as you'll find commentary on my-gti around potential battery drain issues depending on your canbus and later firmware

Thanks,
Maq

dstill · Post by **dstill** » Tue May 21, 2013 12:27 pm

Thanks mate but I've already checked on my-gti and the firmware that is apparently newer than mine they state the link will be posted shortly but it has been like that on the website for a couple of months now.

Do you have to change the canbus software version to prevent battery drain?

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