Navigation firmware update for RNS-510

[Seki]

If your are referring to the speed limit display on the right hand side of the NAV screen when driving the interstate, showing the posted speed limit, my NAV had that before the FW update. Is this what your are referring to or something else?

That’s what I’m talking about it.

[Rheinland Technik]

Hopefully it will still be there, either way, I will have to update my maps as a few major roads do not show up that have been opened over the past year or two.

[gtaylor0]

They're still there. I'm on version 3M of the maps and would like to update due to changes in roads here in the Northeast but it's $200 for the 4M maps...maybe next release

[jettsy]

any idea if this(1140 update) will work with my rns-510 version A part number: 3C0035684A H15 sw 0380

[Seki]

any idea if this(1140 update) will work with my rns-510 version A part number: 3C0035684A H15 sw 0380

Yes it should work. You will be ok just follow the instruction and read the entire thread as you will see how other members have solved there issues if you will have any.

[jettsy]

Yes it should work. You will be ok just follow the instruction and read the entire thread as you will see how other members have solved there issues if you will have any.

cheers mate

[Joe_South]

Just updated my RNS-510 from 0360 to 1140.
Great job from all of you getting me there.
Successfully installed VIM, too - mostly to have access to version info.

Unfortunately, I ran into the same issues L8train, nic11 and polarizer experienced.
Just bought my 2010 Jetta TDI from Carmax and it did not come with a DVD...

Anyone of you able to help?

Thanks

Joe

[Seki]

Just updated my RNS-510 from 0360 to 1140.
Great job from all of you getting me there.
Successfully installed VIM, too - mostly to have access to version info.

Unfortunately, I ran into the same issues L8train, nic11 and polarizer experienced.
Just bought my 2010 Jetta TDI from Carmax and it did not come with a DVD...

Anyone of you able to help?

Thanks

Joe

You got a PM.

[EuRoGTI86]

if one is to buy a RNS-510 in EU can he put US maps onto it?

[jettsy]

I think it would work but there are limitations to the unit. Like no Sirius radio and such. I would stick with a NA unit even if it's a little more

[EuRoGTI86]

A lil more lol. a lot more here in NA.

[jettsy]

Not if you know how to look!!

[DavidPaul]

Some time back, I purchased an RNS 510 that was from a 2009 Eos. The lady who owned the car moved to Belgium and had to purchase a different unit. The install into my 09 went very smoothly and I am having no problems with the NAV.

The only updating I have done is install some updated maps and currently have the latest V4.

My question is this, and please excuse me if this has already been answered because a search doesn't bring up much info, can my unit, which has the original SW Version 0320 be updated?

I am not sure if there is anything to be gained by doing this. Like I said, the unit gives me no trouble what so ever.

Again, please accept my apologies is this has already been discussed on this forum. I just haven't been able to locate it.

[InvertedB]

Being a US unit with an earlier version than the 1140 posted here means you should be able to update it. It should improve the performance of your unit and make it quicker, though if your current unit is quick enough it may not even be a point you care about. You can also add the VIM, though the usefulness and legality of that are up for debate anyway.

[DavidPaul]

Being a US unit with an earlier version than the 1140 posted here means you should be able to update it. It should improve the performance of your unit and make it quicker, though if your current unit is quick enough it may not even be a point you care about. You can also add the VIM, though the usefulness and legality of that are up for debate anyway.

Forgot to mention in my original post that I did add the VIM mod, just for kicks and giggles. I have no intention of using it but my wife loves movies so she has used it a time or two while I was driving. Since I really don't care that much, I was never tempted to watch the screen and never will.

Like you said, since my unit is not slow coming on and finding a satellite, I probably shouldn't mess with different firmware. In fact, based on what I had been hearing, before I got the nav unit, I was a bit concerned about the slowness, but have found it is as fast as any GPS unit I have ever had.

I currently have 4 portable GPS units and am using my latest portable in the CC. It is no faster or slower than MY RNS 510. Both are great. Within a few seconds, my units are fully functional.

Thanks very much for your input, I really appreciate it.

[Seki]

if one is to buy a RNS-510 in EU can he put US maps onto it?

To answer your question short, No it will not work without some big time modification to the unit.

[Seki]

Some time back, I purchased an RNS 510 that was from a 2009 Eos. The lady who owned the car moved to Belgium and had to purchase a different unit. The install into my 09 went very smoothly and I am having no problems with the NAV.

The only updating I have done is install some updated maps and currently have the latest V4.

My question is this, and please excuse me if this has already been answered because a search doesn't bring up much info, can my unit, which has the original SW Version 0320 be updated?

I am not sure if there is anything to be gained by doing this. Like I said, the unit gives me no trouble what so ever.

Again, please accept my apologies is this has already been discussed on this forum. I just haven't been able to locate it.

David, if you have the 0320 firmware now and have the V4 maps I would strongly suggest you do the update. They are just made to work with each other.
And yes you can update from 0320 to the 1140 without any issues.
Mine was a 0320 as well and a few members that I helped update.
You will get some more functions on the RNS, graphics as well you will be able to change the color of it using VAG-COM.
Hope this helps. If you have any problems feel free to contact me via PM as I don’t spend much time on the CC forum since I treaded her in for the A6 recently.

[InvertedB]

you will be able to change the color of it using VAG-COM.

That's an interesting feature I was unaware of. Just adding things I need to play with .

[Seki]

Volkswagen set the color schemes as follows, changing the color scheme is easy to accomplish with Vagcom/VCDS.

And here is the how to. And what you will get.

Highline:



Sportsline:



Premium:




Using Vagcom/VCDS open Channel 37 - Navigation



Select "Coding - 07" to start the coding process.



Click on "Long Coding Helper" to start the "Long Coding Helper"



Go to Byte 7 and select via the dropdown box the variant that you want to use.



Highline



Sportsline



Premium



After you have made your selection click on "Exit"
Exit Vagcom/VCDS and reboot the RNS 510 by pressing the < and > buttons on the left side of the DVD slot and whilst holding them press the far right info button next to the dvd slot. The new colour scheme will not display until the unit is rebooted.

On the Skoda Columbus you cannot change the color scheme as it’s always set to a version of premium.

[DavidPaul]

Seki,

Thanks so much for your expert advice. I upgraded my Rev A Nav unit from Firmware 0320 to 1140.

After reinstalling my V4 map the upgrade is fantastic.

I love the 3 color treatments that are available through VagCom plus the speed limit signs that now apperar on my maps. I hate tickets so the latter is a great improvement.

There may be other improvements that I haven't discovered yet.

Now I have just one more improvement to my toy for additional enjoyment. Gotta love technology.

Here at the VWvortex site, we really appreciate your input and large amount of help.

Continue enjoying your beautiful A6. Saw a blue one at the dealer today and it was a real show stealer.

David <><

[Seki]

^^^^^^
Glad it all worked out for you and that you are happy with the results!

[DavidPaul]

Seki,

Thanks so much for your expert advice. I upgraded my Rev A Nav unit from Firmware 0320 to 1140.

After reinstalling my V4 map the upgrade is fantastic.

I love the 3 color treatments that are available through VagCom plus the speed limit signs that now apperar on my maps. I hate tickets so the latter is a great improvement.

There may be other improvements that I haven't discovered yet.

Now I have just one more improvement to my toy for additional enjoyment. Gotta love technology.

Here at the VWvortex site, we really appreciate your input and large amount of help.

Continue enjoying your beautiful A6. Saw a blue one at the dealer today and it was a real show stealer.

David <><

The following isn't really a serious issue but am curious as to why this happened.

After installing the 1140 software, I lost the ability to bring up the hidden menu in Nav set up. When I try to change it via VAGcom, it gives me an error and will not let me change the value from "0" to "1".

Is this just the way it is with SW 1140 or is there a work around?

Still loving my new firmware.

[Seki]

The following isn't really a serious issue but am curious as to why this happened.

After installing the 1140 software, I lost the ability to bring up the hidden menu in Nav set up. When I try to change it via VAGcom, it gives me an error and will not let me change the value from "0" to "1".

Is this just the way it is with SW 1140 or is there a work around?

Still loving my new firmware.

Run the VIM software and it will unlock it.

[DavidPaul]

Run the VIM software and it will unlock it.

Will do. I had VIM on my old firmware but forgot the fact that it went away with the new software addition.

Tnx for the help.

[InvertedB]

David, did you need to use your map disk to get it all working properly when you were done?

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

[jettsy]

David, did you need to use your map disk to get it all working properly when you were done?

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

I had to insert mine

[luckbruno]

I need to VIM my A6 2012... I'm in Charlotte NC... need help..

[DavidPaul]

David, did you need to use your map disk to get it all working properly when you were done?

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

Yes.

[DavidPaul]

I need to VIM my A6 2012... I'm in Charlotte NC... need help..

Here is a link to the file you need which is

RECODE_VIM_Berto89.zip‎

http://www.robpol86.com/index.php/Fi...IM_Berto89.zip

Unzip it and burn it to a cd.

I take no responsibility for the installation of any files you may download. It worked for me though.

[jettsy]

^^that will not work for your Audi

[Seki]

Here is a link to the file you need which is

RECODE_VIM_Berto89.zip‎

http://www.robpol86.com/index.php/Fi...IM_Berto89.zip

Unzip it and burn it to a cd.

I take no responsibility for the installation of any files you may download. It worked for me though.

Do not use this on the 2012 AUDI!!!!! With a 3G MMI unit installed. They are not the same units!

[Seki]

2012 AUDI MMI3G VIM


These are the instructions I used for enabling VIM on my 2012 A6 MMI 3G You will need VAG-COM/VCDS. If they are the same systems it should work. You will need to download the serial # decoder program as you will need it to generate the VIM code.

1. Select control module 5F in VAG-COM/VCDS
2. Select "Advanced ID - 1A"
3. Submit the value from the "Serial number" field into the program. If there's more than one serial number, use the first one!
4. Select "Security Access - 16"
5. Enter the personal login-code provided by the VIM Program.
6. Press "Do It!". If you receive a "code not valid" message try the alternate code. If neither code works it's likely that your control module doesn't support VIM adaptation.
7. Select "Adaptation - 10"
8. Select channel 48
9. Press read
10. Set the value to 255
11. Press test
12. Press save
13. Press "Done, Go Back", close the controller and quit the software
14. Now reset the MMI.


Hope this helps.

[DavidPaul]

I burned a CD with the vim_berto89 file which I installed in my RNS510 when it had the 0320 firmware.

This very same CD in not working with my current 1120 firmware. I am getting the "change to hour" clamp error.

I have changed my clock to 24 hour but still no joy. Something I am missing? Do I need to go through VAGcom?

[Seki]

I burned a CD with the vim_berto89 file which I installed in my RNS510 when it had the 0320 firmware.

This very same CD in not working with my current 1120 firmware. I am getting the "change to hour" clamp error.

I have changed my clock to 24 hour but still no joy. Something I am missing? Do I need to go through VAGcom?

How do you have 1120

[DavidPaul]

How do you have 1120

Sorry, I meant 1140.

I finally got the CD to start running but then got an error

"Down Grade Error

Target loaded with media version 528207

Inserted media version 528207"

The rest of the message was how to restart the unit, which I did.

Is there a different file that should be used with 1140 firmware?

There is, however, one other possibility why I got the "Down Grade" error. Even though I did upgrade my firmware, perhaps the VIM is still installed from my previous download with the older firmware. I will check it out later today by putting in a Movie DVD and taking a little ride.

If the latter is true, then it still doesn't explain why I don't have the hidden menu. Will find out soon.