Hi guys,
Just retrofitted a RCD510 into my 09 Roc. The car came fitted with a rcd310, so instead if upgrading through the dealer i chose to buy a unit on ebay and fit it myself. It really is a simple plug and play job, and the bluetooth kit/PDC intergrated without a single glitch. While I was at it I installed a small powered sub under the passenger seat. Tapped into the rear speaker channels for feed, and took the ignition source from the cigarette lighter. Total job took 2 hours, and the end result looks and sounds awesome. Total upgrade cost less than 350 pounds equivalent, bargain!
Im in South Africa - the 510 did not come standard n our Roc's.
Retrofitting a RCD510
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ktmdave
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Re: Retrofitting a RCD510
My 140 Tsi came with the RCD510 (I was lucky - it had the bi-zenons, fogs and RCD 510 - all as I wanted)
BUT - please tell me more about the powered sub that you installed.
I am in Cape Town david@jetvac dot coza
BUT - please tell me more about the powered sub that you installed.
I am in Cape Town david@jetvac dot coza
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The Don
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Re: Retrofitting a RCD510
Where is the mic for the cars buiolt in bluetooth? is this installed even if you dont get phone prep, and becomes active when you buy the head unit?
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Shaun
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Re: Retrofitting a RCD510
The mic is in the interior light unit on the roof, and if you didnt spec bluetooth it wont be there, you need the mic and a loom that goes back to the headunit.
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SpootNICK
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Re: Retrofitting a RCD510
Hi,
The bluetooth kit that i installed is a Parrot unit that i bought From these guys.
https://www.1stvwparts.com/product_info ... ts_id=1090" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
It intergrates with the headunit, stearing wheel controls......and I installed the mic infront of the steering wheel below the the instrument cluster. Very easy install.
There are a few powered subs available. I think the car sound geeks in SA call them 'bakkie' subs. It fits under the passenger seat very easily. Mine is an Audio Bank powered sub with a built in amplifier.
Hope this helps
The bluetooth kit that i installed is a Parrot unit that i bought From these guys.
https://www.1stvwparts.com/product_info ... ts_id=1090" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
It intergrates with the headunit, stearing wheel controls......and I installed the mic infront of the steering wheel below the the instrument cluster. Very easy install.
There are a few powered subs available. I think the car sound geeks in SA call them 'bakkie' subs. It fits under the passenger seat very easily. Mine is an Audio Bank powered sub with a built in amplifier.
Hope this helps