Replacing the RNS-510

[phenixdragon]

I bought a 2012 Passat TDI SEL and the VW Navigation system is just terrible. I always knew OEM nab systems weren't that great but it seems like the VW one is the worst I have seen. Does anyone know if it is possible to replace the system with an aftermarket deck? It appears that in VWs just a few years old, it is possible. It also appears that the stock deck really isn't needed for anything as all the car settings are down through the desk and not the deck. It would be nice to keep steering wheel controls. I know that in my 2010 Camaro SS, Metra makes a kit that retains all controls on an after market deck. In there I have what was the top end Kenwood nab system from 2010. The entire interface is leaps and bounds beyond the stock VW one so I would like to get this same deck into my Passat.

[phenixdragon]

Looks like I may have found my answer. Looks to be I just need this, http://www.crutchfield.com/p_127C2RV...e.html?tp=3486

[RonJitsu]

Please post up how that works out for you. (keeping steering wheel control functions with the aftermarket unit). I'll be doing the same thing once my car comes in next month.

[AganVW]

Originally Posted by phenixdragon

Looks like I may have found my answer. Looks to be I just need this, http://www.crutchfield.com/p_127C2RV...e.html?tp=3486

You can probably get it cheaper here: www.enfig.com

[clarkent5477]

Will you be selling your RNS-510?

[phenixdragon]

Originally Posted by clarkent5477

Will you be selling your RNS-510?

I might but undecided just yet. What would you offer though?

[phenixdragon]

Originally Posted by RonJitsu

Please post up how that works out for you. (keeping steering wheel control functions with the aftermarket unit). I'll be doing the same thing once my car comes in next month.

Will do. But I still need to figure out if swapping it will prevent me from doing anything.

Does anyone know for sure? I mean to me it appears all the settings are through the steering wheel controls via the dash and not through the RNS-510. The RNS-510 seems to purely just be media playback and nav and is not needed for anything.

[gfr1]

What nav sysem are you replacing it with? Or, have I missed something? Did you read Crutchfield's caution on the replacement gps receiver for you Passat? Depending on the installation, I'd guess, but you'll not have quite a number of services/capabilities after replacement. It seems like it is rather like a stand alone receiver installation that uses the wheel contols for that unit & loses most other services.

[phenixdragon]

I am looking at the Kenwood DNX-9980HD. I have the 9960 in my Camaro. Awesome system, just it is really slow, but the best nav system out there since it is running Garmin which looks great and you can do a lot of customizing to it, such as adding alerts for red light cameras and speed traps.

[gfr1]

In case you didn't read this, this is Crutchfield's warning if you install the Kenwood DNX-9980HD in your Passat SEL, with Fender. Are you up for this?

Installation Details
Installation Details for your 2012 Volkswagen Passat Sedan With Fender Audio System
This item fits your vehicle
If the factory radio is replaced, the factory AUX input connection will be lost.
If the factory radio is replaced, the factory USB input connection will be lost.
You'll lose factory SIRIUS Satellite Radio capability if you replace the factory radio.
You'll lose the factory navigation feature if the factory radio is removed.

Please Note: Your vehicle is equipped with a factory sound system that requires a special adapter to install a new car stereo. We strongly recommend that you purchase this adapter, and you'll save 50% if you buy it with any car stereo.

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