RNS-510 Video In Motion via firmware change 5 min job and free.

I don't take credit for this at all I just know it worked for me. Most of the info I got was from Robpol86's post on tdiclub.com so credit goes to him. There are bunch of discussions about the subject going on now on a couple of forums.

gpsunderground.com

http://gpsunderground.com/forum/volkswagen-seat-skoda/7984-video-motion-tv-free-rns-510-via-software-update-2.html

tdiclub.com

http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=326199


Obligatory warning: As with any electronics when you make firmware changes there is a chance of bricking your unit. If you don't accept that risk then stop reading now. Also playing DVDs while driving is dangerous and intended for passengers only. Just like texting/talking DON'T DO IT.

1. Download poweriso http://download.cnet.com/PowerISO/3000-2646_4-10439118.html or any other CD/DVD image file processing tool. I used poweriso.

2. Download the Video In Motion file here. http://www.robpol86.com/index.php/File:RECODE_VIM_Berto89.zip There are 2 files in the zip.

VIM_berto.iso is the video in motion file.
RECODE_berto.iso is the file if you want to revert changes.


3. Open the file and burn a copy of the VIM file to a cd-r using poweriso.

4. Start the car eject any cd/dvd in the unit.
Press and hold Eject, Day/Night and Guide.
While holding buttons your screen will go black insert burned CD-R.
When it prompts you OK/Cancel on a white screen, hit OK.
It will reboot a few more times.
The head unit should auto-reboot when you remove the CD.


This worked for me on a CDN Spec RNS-510

Prt # 3C0 035 684 C
Hw H06
Sw 1000

Just did this and it works like a champ. Works on US spec RNS-510s too,

Good find!

Good find:thumbsup:. You should probably add the obligatory warning in your post.

bubuski said:

Good find:thumbsup:. You should probably add the obligatory warning in your post.

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Read again.

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Regina_Sk_GTI said:

Read again.

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shiiiit so tempted to try this. Would be nice if there was a way to backup the original firmware first before attempting

Kyle Butler said:

shiiiit so tempted to try this. Would be nice if there was a way to backup the original firmware first before attempting

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In the install folder there are 2 files, one is the modification file, and the other is the restore file.

I did this on my March 2010 GTI RNS-510, and it works like a charm.

In 2 years when someone comes looking for this file and the link is dead/gone, send me a pm, I just archived the file.

So can someone explain to me what this does for me?

VW-TX said:

So can someone explain to me what this does for me?

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The RNS 510 Model can play DVD discs as video discs when the car is stationary. This is limited to stationary by the radio's firmware so you can't drive your car and watch a movie at the same time. This hack removes that limitation so that you can watch movies/discs while driving. Mostly people want this for their passengers.

I just did this firmware update and it worked like a charm My unit is software version 1040

Thank's! Works like a charm!!

0380

Has anyone been successful using this on the Hardware revision A and the 0380 firmware?

Just did this. It works! Good find. Thanks!

Can someone tell me how i check my firmware? I've tried holding the setup button for a good minute and nothing happens it just shows FM, AM

help please