Changing from RCD310 to 510

[hazzer111]

Hi, I just bought a 2011 polo, it has the rcd310 fm/am radio. I would like to change it to a RCD510 and want to add bluetooth to it. Is there a way to get the dab radio to work with the current antenna? Also I have rear parking sensors that show up on the radio screen, would this work with the 510 out the box? Any information on adding a bluetooth module would be helpful, I am unsure which one I need and if it work just by plugging it in? Thanks.

[Willni]

For dab you’ll need to change the aerial on the roof the non-dab and dab look the exact same. The parking sensors will show up on the rcd510.

To add bluetooth you need a separate module and loom, then the microphone kit around £200 all in for it IIRC.

The RNS315 offers integrated bluetooth so all you need to do is get a microphone kit which is £30. I opted for the Rns315 I prefer it over the rcd510 and think it looks far better and oem in the car


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[hazzer111]

For dab you’ll need to change the aerial on the roof the non-dab and dab look the exact same. The parking sensors will show up on the rcd510.

To add bluetooth you need a separate module and loom, then the microphone kit around £200 all in for it IIRC.

The RNS315 offers integrated bluetooth so all you need to do is get a microphone kit which is £30. I opted for the Rns315 I prefer it over the rcd510 and think it looks far better and oem in the car


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Thanks, yeah it looks like Rns315 might be my best option. I assume ill have to modify the aerial for dab still. I'm struggling to find an adaptor or stock looking aerial to replace?
thanks

[Willni]

For dab you’ll need to change the aerial on the roof the non-dab and dab look the exact same. The parking sensors will show up on the rcd510.

To add bluetooth you need a separate module and loom, then the microphone kit around £200 all in for it IIRC.

The RNS315 offers integrated bluetooth so all you need to do is get a microphone kit which is £30. I opted for the Rns315 I prefer it over the rcd510 and think it looks far better and oem in the car


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Thanks, yeah it looks like Rns315 might be my best option. I assume ill have to modify the aerial for dab still. I'm struggling to find an adaptor or stock looking aerial to replace?
thanks

For the aerial you take the headlining down a touch and the back, and undo the nut holding in the aerial, and then swap the bases, I think you might need to run a new dab line to the radio as well can't remember.

[joe6]

Yes you will need a new dab cable as the RNS315 has a separate dab connector.

[hazzer111]

Hi, so I purchased a fm/am rcd510. However when I plug it in all works fine apart from the mdi aux/usb is not picked up by the 510, is there anything I can Do?

[alexperkins]

Make sure the plug is in properly. They can pop out of the quad lock and stop the MDI working. If that doesn’t fix it, you might have a faulty unit

[hazzer111]

So i tried again, it feels like the connection on the wiring harness isn't as tight as the original. However everything matches. I understand there are additional wires for usb and aux but I assumed the mdi would still work.

https://imgur.com/a/AmXsC

[alexperkins]

The 510 has full support for MDI

[hazzer111]

The 510 has full support for MDI

Hmm okay, so it should just work as soon as I plug it in without recoding or anything? As you can see from the pictures I took I have no option for the mdi. It says aux and usb but I assume that's through the other connections.
Thanks for the help

[alexperkins]

Correct

The 510 will show media in for the MDI

Have you got an aux and a USB socket?

[alexperkins]

That looks like a Chinese RCD510. Where did you get it from?

[hazzer111]

Correct

The 510 will show media in for the MDI

Have you got an aux and a USB socket?

I have the aux port in the centre next to the 12v outlet and have the mdi output in the glovebox

That looks like a Chinese RCD510. Where did you get it from?

Unfortunately you are correct, I purchased it from ebay. I may have to try get a refund from it.