Navigation firmware update for RNS-510

[Seki]

Proceed at your own risk. I take no responsibility.


Firmware 1140 Update for RNS-510:

US-SW1140
File name: US_RNS-510_SW1140.iso
File description: US RNS-510 SW1140 applies to SW 0320,0360,0380,0980,1000,1040
File size: 404.21 MB


Changing the Volkswagen RNS 510 Color Scheme:
Follow these instructions on how to change the color of your RNS found here.


Use this file to enable Video in Motion:

VIM-Video in Motion
Insert the cd with the unit turned off and without the key in the ignition.
As soon as the unit starts to come on press the Eject button, Day/Night button, and Guide all at the same time to get the unit to reset.
It'll ask you to confirm the update and you'll press "ok"
Wait for it to run and you'll be done.


Just a FYI you can import destination from a SD card in to your RNS using the following website.
VW Labs

MDI UPDATE

1) Download update file from MDI for cars up to 21/2012

2) Please store update file into Root-folder (=main folder) The name of update file must not be changed or converted.

3) Connect USB-stick with update file by use of USB-adapter (000 051 446 B) with
multimedia interface MEDIA IN.

4) The update load will start automatically be switching on the radio/navigation
head unit. The display of head unit indicates the status of update load, as far as
the multimedia interface MEDIA IN as selected origin source as well as USB-connection
was active. Please do not remove USB-stick from multimedia interface MEDIA IN port during the whole update load.

5) After successful finish of upload file (appr. 1 minute), the status of upload will be
indicated in head unit’s display.

There is A TON of information in this thread. I have tried my best to make it easy to understand if you still have questions please first.


Pictures provided by: greek bandit

started with this, slowest part was APPL and Radio took the longest


you should see this at bottom of screen


and go through a few of these screens


and this should be end result after about 45mis-1hr


improved fullscreen backup cam instead of half screen and car on screen actually looks like a cc



begining of vim install after update


end result after about 2 mins


boot screen changing upload


end of boot screen upload of about 1-1.5 mins

[evannole]

Proceed at your own risk. I take no responsibility.


Firmware 1140 Update for RNS-510:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=KYSUZCLL

File name: US_RNS-510_SW1140.iso
File description: US RNS-510 SW1140 applies to SW 0360,0380,0980,1000,1040
File size: 404.21 MB

Thanks - I'm interested in this. What functionality, if any, does it add? How does one check one's current firmware version, to see if this update applies? Any instructions on installation?

Thanks again.

E

[Seki]

You will need VCDS to check your current firmware.

As far as instructions go:
1.Download.
2.Burn ISO file to CD-R.
3.Insert into nav unit.
4.It'll go off and on a few times then ask you to confirm update.

[de_bklyn]

What does this (firmware) update have? I know map updates give you new POIs, streets, cameras, etc.

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[Seki]

It just fixes some bugs and makes the system a bit more responsive. For the older firmware it will make some graphic changes.

[gtaylor0]

FYI I went from firmware 1040 (510 Version C) to the current, 1140. Burned CD loaded fine and the 510 did its reboots to complete; took about 40 minutes. Don't see any response changes -- maybe understandable -- and I had to reload my SD card (I play music from it instead of the HD). The update seemed to cause a loading error when reading from the SD after the update, so I'm thinking the update might have changed the stored library somewhat (which the 510 seems to keep in memory). But all's well and I'm hoping it fixed a couple of weird, very minor bugs. Thanks for the link.

[saywhat1]

Just updated it! works great! It took about a hour fron start to finish. It seems to load alot faster when you turn the car on then before! WINNING!!

[blue hare]

Gotta try it... Thanks!

[de_bklyn]

This is what I got after inserting CD with ISO image. My current SW version is 1040.
Edit: A quick google search revealed you have "to change the time format of the clock in the RNS 510 from 12 hour to 24 hour clock". Will try later and see if it works.



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[Seki]

^^^
What did you use to burn the CD?

Use this if you will still have problem with it.

http://www.poweriso.com/download.htm

[Seki]

Just updated it! works great! It took about a hour fron start to finish. It seems to load alot faster when you turn the car on then before! WINNING!!

Glad it worked for you!

[ElectricCo]

looks like the older units now get support for sdhc cards. i just popped in a 16gb card and it worked!

[Seki]

looks like the older units now get support for sdhc cards. i just popped in a 16gb card and it worked!

Yes that is correct. You can even plug in a 32 GB.

[Testiclease]

This is what I got after inserting CD with ISO image. My current SW version is 1040.
Edit: A quick google search revealed you have "to change the time format of the clock in the RNS 510 from 12 hour to 24 hour clock". Will try later and see if it works.



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mine did this. once i put the disk in without the key in the ignition it worked fine

[de_bklyn]

mine did this. once i put the disk in without the key in the ignition it worked fine

Thanks. Someone else also confirmed this :...ignition off, door open and time set to 24 hrs.

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[Seki]

Thanks. Someone else also confirmed this :...ignition off, door open and time set to 24 hrs.

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How did you burn the ISO?

The car has to be OFF RNS ON for it to work. Do you maybe have VIM activated?

I flashed two more RNS’ last night and no issue at all.

I will be in Brooklyn around noon on Saturday and if you want we can meet and I will give you my CD.

[de_bklyn]

Will try later this evening. Yes, VIM enabled. Shouldn't be an issue, right?

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[Seki]

I don’t know for sure, But I know that I had to enable mine after the update.

[gtaylor0]

I updated mine with car off, door closed and I left the clock on its 12 hour setting. VIM enabled via tool, not software, and still works.

[CC FROM CC]

what do you mean by VIM enabled ? I'm assuming video in motion and if so are you able to watch dvds while moving now ? thanks for the help

[gtaylor0]

Correct, video in motion, meaning video can play while driving. I bought my 510 from an online vendor who unlocked it with some kind of VW approved tool. From what I've read, if you use software available online to unlock VIM then you'll have to rerun it after the 1140 upgrade in order to get it back (all other settings seem to remain -- nice to see that, actually). I don't watch video while driving, of course, but it is nice to have (kids, traffic, etc.)

[Seki]

I updated the first post with a link to the VIM file.

Enjoy

[JoeRoke]

Thanks!!

[greek bandit]

I updated the first post with a link to the VIM file.

Enjoy

did it to my car and worked perfect with improvements


started with this, slowest part was APPL and Radio took the longest


you should see this at bottom of screen


and go through a few of these screens


and this should be end result after about 45mis-1hr


improved fullscreen backup cam instead of half screen and car on screen actually looks like a cc



begining of vim install after update


end result after about 2 mins


boot screen changing upload


end of boot screen upload of about 1-1.5 mins

[Seki]

did it to my car and worked perfect with improvements

Glad that it worked for you and thanks for the pictures.


Do you mind if I post them to the first post? That way we have them all in one spot?

[greek bandit]

whatever you need seki

[Seki]

Thanks. Pictures added to the first post.

[dcjenkins]

Thanks to the OP. After two years, this finally fixed the crazy loud default voice for Voice Activation. Man, that was driving me nuts. Rear camera is very nice. Start up time is still the same for me, but you can't win them all

[Seki]

Glad it worked for you and you are happy with the final results.

[Tazzboo]

Getting a error, it boots up fine starts the swl down load like the first couple of screen shots. Then it stops and says there was a error in reading the file and your system will revert back to original software. please eject cd/dvd to reboot system. Any Ideas?

Door was open, Clock set to 24 hours and key was not in the switch.

2012 CC lux plus here.

Thanks For the help.

[Seki]

Getting a error, it boots up fine starts the swl down load like the first couple of screen shots. Then it stops and says there was a error in reading the file and your system will revert back to original software. please eject cd/dvd to reboot system. Any Ideas?

Door was open, Clock set to 24 hours and key was not in the switch.

2012 CC lux plus here.

Thanks For the help.

Are you doing the firmware update or are you enabling VIM?

[Tazzboo]

Are you doing the firmware update or are you enabling VIM?

Firmware update sorry. I tried both a CD and then a DVD making sure it wasn't a disk issue. It all seems like its going to work then it just error's out.

[Seki]

Firmware update sorry. I tried both a CD and then a DVD making sure it wasn't a disk issue. It all seems like its going to work then it just error's out.

What did you use to burn the CD? Try burning it at a low speed or use this if you will still have problems with it.

PowerIso

[robrobsen]

Just updated my RNS on an 09 CC Lux... Wow the interface is way faster then before. Took 30 secs. to find a GPS fix and everything works fine so far.

Next VIM CD.. Cross my fingers ;-)

thanks

[CC FROM CC]

did you have to use a cd or a dvd to burn it to ? also I have a mac ....and I'm not computer literate lol, can someone please tell me the steps to burn the files both vim and update ? thanks to any and all in advance