Navigation firmware update for RNS-510

[jettsy]

What version rns do you have?

[djanemix]

What version rns do you have?

I believe I have the first one:
3C0 035 684, HW:H17, SW:0210, Date: 29.08.2008

Last successful update was SW1040. As SW1140 is where I contracted the issue. Thanks for your assistance.

[jettsy]

Have you tried going to the settings and increasing brightness? Worth a shot.

Also when you restart the unit does it stay dim?

[djanemix]

Have you tried going to the settings and increasing brightness? Worth a shot.

Also when you restart the unit does it stay dim?

After reset unit Backlighting does stay off. It's not so much being "dim" as it is the backlight not on.

[bryanbe]

First, thank you all for such great guide. I updated my RNS to 1140 and VIM.

Second: The speed display is showing up in the top right corner BUT it seems the speed is displayed in KM, not MILES. I have my car configured to Miles (US), Temp F but still it displays the wrong Speed Limit (in KM)

Any idea?

Sorry to be such an @ss...

Thank you

[nater]

Let's keep the talk of pirating software out of this thread please. Otherwise I'll just delete this thread (which would suck since there's some great info in it).
Thanks,

[Anile_eight]

The vw CC in the family was updated from 0320 to 1140 and now we can't see any city names when we try to write them under address when entering an address for the nav. thoughts?

[Seki]

Let's keep the talk of pirating software out of this thread please. Otherwise I'll just delete this thread (which would suck since there's some great info in it).
Thanks,

Totally agree!

[Seki]

The vw CC in the family was updated from 0320 to 1140 and now we can't see any city names when we try to write them under address when entering an address for the nav. thoughts?

You should read this tread from A to Z as some other users had the same problem. I think they all resolved it with reloading the map CD.

[jettsy]

That definitely fixes it

[Anile_eight]

You should read this tread from A to Z as some other users had the same problem. I think they all resolved it with reloading the map CD.

That's what I ended up doing... never got back on here to respond. I stuck the old map disk in and it eventually worked haha. Thanks everyone!

[Seki]

That's what I ended up doing... never got back on here to respond. I stuck the old map disk in and it eventually worked haha. Thanks everyone!

[rudyv1]

Just a thought, but isn't it possible to complain to the dealer about issues with the Nav/Radio head unit and have them perform the firmware/software update?

This assumes your car is still in warranty and the dealer is able to charge VW for the labor through a warranty claim.

The only reason I ask is that BMW does this for me when I go with in with my car (there are always updates available for the radio, nav, engine control module, transmission, etc) and they put them on without even having to ask since it's covered under warranty

Thank you

[jettsy]

This update was not officially released for vw techs.

[rudyv1]

This update was not officially released for vw techs.

Oh, I did not know that, thank you for the heads up.

So that means this update is from Continental directly then?

[donsmith]

Excuse my ignorance, when burning the VIM iso file onto disk, should the actual .iso file be burned, or the expanded content of the .iso file?

[Anile_eight]

Excuse my ignorance, when burning the VIM iso file onto disk, should the actual .iso file be burned, or the expanded content of the .iso file?

you will or should get 1 of two options an .iso file directly downloaded or a .rar file which you can use winrar to unpack and you will get an .iso file. then burn that to a disk... I use power iso

[Cpartipilo]

Just a warning..

I tried to do this and left it in the car running, when i came back it had failed with an SWL error. i figured i'd run it again and got all the bars to 100% and then i guess i pulled the disc too early or somthing like that.

Really i don't know what i did but i know i bricked my unit, all i get is a blank white screen that reboots every few minutes.

Make sure you read the whole thread and make a print out of your instructions and how to proceed if the update fails.

If any of you reading this can help me get my unit working again i'd appreciate it.

[Seki]

Just a warning..

I tried to do this and left it in the car running, when i came back it had failed with an SWL error. i figured i'd run it again and got all the bars to 100% and then i guess i pulled the disc too early or somthing like that.

Really i don't know what i did but i know i bricked my unit, all i get is a blank white screen that reboots every few minutes.

Make sure you read the whole thread and make a print out of your instructions and how to proceed if the update fails.

If any of you reading this can help me get my unit working again i'd appreciate it.

Yeah pulling the disk early will do that. You can find the recovery CD on VWNAVI.COM
Good luck.

[Cpartipilo]

Yeah pulling the disk early will do that. You can find the recovery CD on VWNAVI.COM
Good luck.

Thanks Seiki.

I have the recovery CD but my unit is dead. i can't get the FW disc out and even if i dissasembled it and remove it manually i don't know that i could make it look at the recovery disc.

I have tried all combinations of buttons unsucessfully, if you have suggestions let me know.

[jettsy]

Does your unit power up at all?

[Cpartipilo]

Does your unit power up at all?

Yes, powers up to a completely white screen. Stays white for about a minute or 2 and the unit reboots back to the same white screen, wait, reboot, etc.

[Dashmaster]

Yes, powers up to a completely white screen. Stays white for about a minute or 2 and the unit reboots back to the same white screen, wait, reboot, etc.

Sounds like your MPEG calibration is off. Need SetConfig or MRM to fix this.

DashMaster

[Cpartipilo]

Sounds like your MPEG calibration is off. Need SetConfig or MRM to fix this.

Exactly, i'm trying to find someone with MRM to help me fix this. i was not aware SetConfig though.
I already contacted motordiag to see if it's worth getting the tool.

[Seki]

Just added to the first post a MDI update for cars up to 21/2012. Download and install instructions remain the same.

Enjoy

[usaf-lt-g]

what's the benefit of updating the MDI? I don't have any of the cables or the usb cable to update it. Wondering if it's worth my time to update it? I updated the NAV firmware and all that jazz before... just not the MDI.

[Seki]

No sure as I did not have on what to test it out yet but it should be able to display cover art from the track on the RNS. And if not it’s always good to be up to date with electronics!

[AUTO_CLEARANCE]

Hi All,

Does the VIM file work on the 2013 RNS-510?

Thanks

[Stuart Little]

what's the benefit of updating the MDI? I don't have any of the cables or the usb cable to update it. Wondering if it's worth my time to update it? I updated the NAV firmware and all that jazz before... just not the MDI.

I'm also curious as I don't have the USB connection, just the SD card slot or CD/DVD, but someone mentioned (didn't go back and read the posts otherwise I bet the answer is already there) that USB key is the only way.

Anyone in Denver have one? I'd hate to buy one just for the single purpose.

[BarryT82]

Hi All,

Does the VIM file work on the 2013 RNS-510?

Thanks

I just ran it on mine and it worked fine.

[burnaby]

I just updated it, everything went good, thx again for the instructions but i just have a couple questions

first the OPS isnt on... i had a little car show up on the left side of the screen but its now gone, any way to make it come back on?
and also when i used to turn my lights on or auto at night the maps background used to go black and lights off or auto in daytime it was white, now its always white, any reason y that would be?

[bmwtechie]

I have a 2009 VW Touareg with RNS system, it has been exported from UK to New Zealand, is it possible to just insert a NZ RNS map disc ( which I have) and it will update to NZ maps, or do I need to do something with firmware first?

[chessmck]

I just found this thread a few weeks ago and updated my 2010 TDI to this version. All seems to work well except if I go into navigation and Start a Route, the backup camera no longer works. After stopping the car for a few minutes and restarting camera works - until Nav is used again. Anyone else having this issue?

I am also running the video in motion patch too.

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?

[jjwoods1]

I have a 000 051 446 B cable I'd be willing to trade to someone with a 000 051 446 C...pm me if interested

[Geesixty]

I believe I have the first one:
3C0 035 684, HW:H17, SW:0210, Date: 29.08.2008

Last successful update was SW1040. As SW1140 is where I contracted the issue. Thanks for your assistance.

After reset unit Backlighting does stay off. It's not so much being "dim" as it is the backlight not on.

Was this resolved? I have the same first-gen RNS-510 (built almost exactly 1 month later) and have already burned the ISO file to a disc. I am a little hesitant to upgrade now if there are unresolved issues... that and I don't have the V5 map disc that was loaded to this RNS prior to my purchasing the unit.

I have been reading every thread I can find on the RNS-510 to try and figure this out.