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**poyta** · 07-06-2011, 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by Thaiger14

Thanks mate. I've read Mavericks advice, very helpful. So one can assume that if you are upgrading to an RNS510 with a pre MY08 VW you will encounter the power drain issue unless you have firmware that is not higher than 2660. Geez seems like alot of effort...

Ok Now I'm worried - what's this about a battery drain? I've got a 2007 GT so I should be getting an older RNS510?

**Thaiger14** · 07-06-2011, 02:45 PM

Originally Posted by poyta

Ok Now I'm worried - what's this about a battery drain? I've got a 2007 GT so I should be getting an older RNS510?

Sounds like you are ok but if concerned have a read of Mavericks forum:

Upgrading 2nd generation radios (RCD 300, RCD 500) to 3rd generation (RCD 210, RCD 310, RNS 310, RCD 510) power drain issue | my-gti.com

**poyta** · 08-06-2011, 01:04 PM

Ok so it sounds like I need to go for an RNS510 that has firmware at least 2660 or higher to avoid any battery drain issues in my car.

Would something like this be ideal then - Seems like its got version 2720. Do I need anything else to connect it? I hear something about a Farkra adapter????

VW MFD3 DVD SAT NAV RNS 510 PASSAT, GOLF 6, SCIROCCO (eBay item 260797331384 end time 10-Jun-11 20:49:34 AEST) : Electronics

**Transporter** · 08-06-2011, 01:18 PM

Sounds good.

**Thaiger14** · 08-06-2011, 03:58 PM

Originally Posted by poyta

Ok so it sounds like I need to go for an RNS510 that has firmware at least 2660 or higher to avoid any battery drain issues in my car.

Would something like this be ideal then - Seems like its got version 2720. Do I need anything else to connect it? I hear something about a Farkra adapter????

VW MFD3 DVD SAT NAV RNS 510 PASSAT, GOLF 6, SCIROCCO (eBay item 260797331384 end time 10-Jun-11 20:49:34 AEST) : Electronics

My understanding was the the firmware had to be lower than the 2660 to avoid the battery drain issue? I might be wrong?

* This problem does now affect the RNS 510 if the firmware is upgraded to 2660 or higher. The RNS 510 will exhibit the same problems as the RCD 210, RCD 310, RNS 310 and RCD 510 and requires the CAN bus gateway to be upgraded.

**poyta** · 08-06-2011, 04:55 PM

Originally Posted by Thaiger14

My understanding was the the firmware had to be lower than the 2660 to avoid the battery drain issue? I might be wrong?

* This problem does now affect the RNS 510 if the firmware is upgraded to 2660 or higher. The RNS 510 will exhibit the same problems as the RCD 210, RCD 310, RNS 310 and RCD 510 and requires the CAN bus gateway to be upgraded.

Ah I think you're right - damn that means I'd probably have to get an older version B RNS510 then? Or is it worth paying the extra to get the CANBUS upgraded ?

**aussietig** · 08-06-2011, 05:25 PM

Originally Posted by poyta

Ah I think you're right - damn that means I'd probably have to get an older version B RNS510 then? Or is it worth paying the extra to get the CANBUS upgraded ?

There's mention of overcoming the problem by fiddling with the fuse or something like that!

Pictures were provided in the thread.

You need to go back and re-read it carefully!