Retrofit Sat Nav and DAB

[kieranm105]

Hi
I have been looking on other posts but not sure what will fit my vehicle.

I have a 2008 XL with the factory bluetooth phone and red MFD, it has the standard fm/am radio. I would like to add sat nav and DAB (looking at RNS315 which I have in my Tiguan).

If I get a RNS315 from eBay I know I will need a facia , DAB aerial and GPS antenna, but will I need anything else or should this go straight in?

Kieran

 

[SeatJay]

I think you should be plug and play with the 2008. I needed to update my canbus on my 2006 to stop battery drain. If you search the forum there are loads of how to's with this. Worst case you might need an aerial adapter.

 

[minimarvel]

An OEM shark fin aerial is available with DAB and GPS 6R0035501D, you may need a new aerial amplifier 1K8035552C for DAB. There are cheaper ways to do this though with stick on aerial and small square GPS receiver. MFSW? SW control module?

 

[SeatJay]

Did you do this Kieran

 

[kieranm105]

Did you do this Kieran

Not yet, I've got to find a reasonable priced RNS system

 

[teeth2k]

I might have to do this on my 2007 xl

 

[teeth2k]

Has anyone fitted an android head unit ?

 

[robbo990]

Yes - have an Android Head unit in my 2008 Altea XL - great with reverse camera, and dashcam.

 

[teeth2k]

Which one have you got? And was it a straight swap?

 

[robbo990]

Mine is the Eonon GA5153F Android 4.4 - but there are newer models with Android 5.1 on.

Yes was a straight swap - all the connections fitted perfectly. Just needed a new bezel as the original was the shape of the space.

 

[kieranm105]

I fitted an Xtrons unit to my old 2006 Xtrail, but wasn't too keen on it, the microphone was poor and I had to mess about with wires to get the thing to power up. I wanted to go factory if I could with the Altea. Although the aftermarket units have loads more functions than the factory.
If I can't find a RNS unit I will look at the upper end of the aftermarket.
Want to be able to plug it straight in and have little messing around really as its the wife's car and she doesn't like me tinkering with it!



Kieran

 

[kieranm105]

Does anyone know how to tell if the aerial is amplified?
I want the DAB and would like to use a splitter.

 

[Viking]

Why not go for the RNS510?

 

[SeatJay]

I bought the pumpkin auto one and it was plug and play. If yours is 2007 onwards you will not get battery drain .

Sent from my ALE-L21 using Tapatalk

 

[kieranm105]

Why not go for the RNS510?

Is there a DAB version of the RNS510?
I had the RNS315 in my Tiguan so I know what that is like.

 

[Viking]

Yep, DAB RNS510 is an option. If you don't mind a bit of a different brand I have a Skoda Columbus (same thing but Skoda branded) for sale.

 

[kieranm105]

Yep, DAB RNS510 is an option. If you don't mind a bit of a different brand I have a Skoda Columbus (same thing but Skoda branded) for sale.

Hi Viking
What are you looking for for the 510?
Does it have AV in/out for a camera as well on this?
Kieran

 

[Viking]

The Columbus / RNS510 has the connection port for the OEM reverse camera, same as some of the RNS315 have (but not all of the RNS315 are suitably equipped). So the answer would be Yes as long as you're fitting (or already have) a genuine VAG reversing camera.

For the Columbus I have it's cheapish due to a small mark in the plastic surround. Some pics...

Looking at £350 plus postage, unless you're near North Yorks?

 

[RD-Woo]

Is there a DAB version of the RNS510?

Yeah mate, it has 686 termination for DAB/DAB+ on end of part-number
example:
1T0 035 686G – RNS 510 DAB/DAB+
1T0 035 686E – RNS 510 DAB/DAB+, EU West V10 Maps

more details:
http://www.satnavsystems.com/main/vw-rns-510-dab-navigation-system/#tabs-1-2

If you don't mind a bit of a different brand

Also different lights buttons colors (green instead of red)

 

[Viking]

Also different lights buttons colors (green instead of red)

Yes... that's part of the branding...

Although if absolutely necessary I can make them red.