Mk 5 to mk 6 headunit rcd300 - rcd510

[Divhope1]

So im looking into getting my rcd 300 changed to the rcd510 out of the mk 6 golf whats all involved is it only the canbus gateway that needs upgraded and coded ?

[Guest 2]

You may need a canbus replacement due to battery drain on some models upgrading.

This thread has all the info - Question Fitting RCD 300 to RCD 510 in a 2006 Golf GTI using VCDS - Can it be done? (http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?142259-Fitting-RCD-300-to-RCD-510-in-a-2006-Golf-GTI-using-VCDS-Can-it-be-done)

[Divhope1]

Allryt cheers thanks for all the help mate :beerchug:

[J400uk]

Only need the replacement CAN Gateway if its pre-2008 as the late MK5s already have the new one

[Divhope1]

Mines is an 08 registered in march do u think that would be ok with an rcd 510 then ?

[richard@thebrae]

Should be fine, check with VCDS that the Gateway suffix is higher than a " K "

[Divhope1]

Ok cheers will check at the weekend :beerchug:

[paulw123]

Your canbus should be fine after mid 07 onwards. Fitted rcd510 DAB in my 2008 ok. Got it from turbo_herbie on ebay, they fit new rns510's into brand new vags, and then have loads of rcd510 DABs to sell ;O)) £220 delivered for a virtually new unit. You will need a fakra connector for £8 as well off the bay.

[J400uk]

Yup you will 100% be fine with a 2008 Golf. Can do without the fakra adaptor too, I fitted one to mine and it didn't really seem much better than just using one antenna socket. A DAB unit will require a new antenna though.

[Divhope1]

aww cheers lads :D would really prefer to keep a stock headunit in the car fed up with this whole going out paying the price for aftermarket and my car looses value lol