Sat Nav Problem
Hi Guys
I have just purchased a R50 and love it
. I have a problem with the Sat Nav system or it may be the operator. The screen shows the red arrow about 300 KM off the coast of Sydney. Arrow seems to move but not in the right place. I did not get a CD with the car, is this the problem. I have been working my way through the RNS510 manual but any advice would be appreciated.
I have just purchased a R50 and love it
. I have a problem with the Sat Nav system or it may be the operator. The screen shows the red arrow about 300 KM off the coast of Sydney. Arrow seems to move but not in the right place. I did not get a CD with the car, is this the problem. I have been working my way through the RNS510 manual but any advice would be appreciated.1 - 20 of 22 Posts
I'm about to head to work.
If I get a chance today...I'll PM you with info/Links etc regarding the matter.
You will need a special set of 'keys' from your dealership (check the owners manual/folder - you never know, the previous owner/s may have already purchased them). Impossible to remove the RNS with out the keys....or destroying your dash/RNS. The GPS antenna is connected at the rear of the unit, and the 'puck' has a magnetic base and will sit as high as possible under the dash.
Fair to say that your present antenna is probably the original and although it will be plugged into the rear of the unit, the 'puck' itself may well be hidden in the roof etc. Not sure of the R50 antenna location ex-factory. Maybe Bails or someone else who owns one, will chime in. However, an aftermarket antenna will do the job very well. Overall...it's a 5 minute job to disconnect the old and install the new.
They look like this:
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and are inserted like this:
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Cost about $20 - $30 for the set of 4 from any good Audi/VW Dealership near you.
If I get a chance today...I'll PM you with info/Links etc regarding the matter.
You will need a special set of 'keys' from your dealership (check the owners manual/folder - you never know, the previous owner/s may have already purchased them). Impossible to remove the RNS with out the keys....or destroying your dash/RNS. The GPS antenna is connected at the rear of the unit, and the 'puck' has a magnetic base and will sit as high as possible under the dash.
Fair to say that your present antenna is probably the original and although it will be plugged into the rear of the unit, the 'puck' itself may well be hidden in the roof etc. Not sure of the R50 antenna location ex-factory. Maybe Bails or someone else who owns one, will chime in. However, an aftermarket antenna will do the job very well. Overall...it's a 5 minute job to disconnect the old and install the new.
They look like this:
and are inserted like this:
Cost about $20 - $30 for the set of 4 from any good Audi/VW Dealership near you.
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rsn510 needed
just purchased a 2008 R50 with standard radio but would like to convert to sat nav system with blue tooth I believe this is RSN510 are there any out there for sale
just purchased a 2008 R50 with standard radio but would like to convert to sat nav system with blue tooth I believe this is RSN510 are there any out there for sale
Congrats on the R50 purchase, Steve and Hedditch are the goto guys for your questions, but I'm curious as to what colour, mileage and where your R50 lives in this big land of Oz. Seeing you mentioned the GPS has you in the Pacific off Sydney, does that mean you are in or near Sydney. This isn't Bails' recently sold R50 is it?
John
QUOTE=Ecca;1491594]Hi Guys
I have just purchased a R50 and love it. I have a problem with the Sat Nav system or it may be the operator. The screen shows the red arrow about 300 KM off the coast of Sydney. Arrow seems to move but not in the right place. I did not get a CD with the car, is this the problem. I have been working my way through the RNS510 manual but any advice would be appreciated.[/QUOTE]
John
QUOTE=Ecca;1491594]Hi Guys
I have just purchased a R50 and love it
. I have a problem with the Sat Nav system or it may be the operator. The screen shows the red arrow about 300 KM off the coast of Sydney. Arrow seems to move but not in the right place. I did not get a CD with the car, is this the problem. I have been working my way through the RNS510 manual but any advice would be appreciated.[/QUOTE]
Congrats Carpetcut on your new puchase as well. I'd suggest the same Goto Guys as I did with Ecca, and pose the same questions for you (colour, mileage and home). Regarding the sound system, I beliewve all R50s had the sat nav as standard but bluetooth was an option as was the reversing camera.
John
John
just purchased a 2008 R50 with standard radio but would like to convert to sat nav system with blue tooth I believe this is RSN510 are there any out there for sale
Sorry...been busy
Ah...yes. I'd bite the bullet, grab a GPS antenna (look for a UK supplier - I trust them more than the Chinese knock-offs. Delivery time will be the same if not better ex-UK).
Once the antenna is replaced, it may take the RNS about 20 - 40 minutes to re-calibrate it's satellite fixings. I recommend you go for a drive, with the map screen open on the unit. You'll see it get a fix and locate itself correctly.
When all that is done...PM me...I'll have a "care package" to provide to you
Any questions...at any time. Just ask.
Thanks Steve. Your the man.
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