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Rcd 510 Radio System Overview, Rabbit Sedan
- Multimedia Control Module -J650-
- Installed in center console
- For additional information, refer to MULTIMEDIA CONTROL MODULE
- Optional CD changer or multimedia system control module. It is not possible to have both systems together because both systems have the same installation location.
- CD Changer -R41-
- 6 disc CD changer
- Installed in center console
- Additional information, refer to CD CHANGER
- Optional CD changer or multimedia system control module. It is not possible to have both systems together because both systems have the same installation location.
- Radio -R- (RCD 510)
- Removing and Installing, refer to RADIO AND RADIO NAVIGATION SYSTEM, RABBIT SEDAN
- Overview of harness connectors, refer to RCD 510 RADIO CONNECTORS
- Transport protection device, refer to CD CHANGER TRANSPORT PROTECTION DEVICE, ACTIVATING/DEACTIVATING
- Electronic antitheft system, refer to ELECTRONIC ANTITHEFT SYSTEM
- External Audio Source Connection -R199-
- Installed in the storage compartment under the center armrest
- Additional information, refer to EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCE CONNECTION
- Telephone, Navigation and Auxiliary Heater Remote Control Antenna -R66-
- Installed on rear of roof
- Additional information, refer to ANTENNA
- Window Antenna
- Installed in the rear window, for radio reception with antenna diversity
- Antenna for digital radio reception, DAB, also optional
- For additional information, refer to ANTENNA
- Right Rear Treble Speaker -R16- and Left Rear Treble Speaker -R14-
- Installed in door trim of left and right rear doors
- For additional information, refer to SPEAKER SYSTEMS
- Right Rear Bass Speaker -R17- and Left Rear Bass Speaker -R15-
- Installed in door trim of left and right rear doors
- For additional information, refer to SPEAKER SYSTEMS
- Digital Sound System Control Module -R12-
- Installed under left front seat
- For additional information, refer to SOUND SYSTEM AMPLIFIER
- Right Front Midrange Speaker -R104- and Left Front Midrange Speaker -R103-, Right Front Bass Speaker -R23- and Left Front Bass Speaker -R21-
- Installed in door trim of left and right front doors
- Midrange speakers are only installed in conjunction with sound system
- Midrange and bass speakers are installed as one unit.
- Only the bass speaker is installed here when there is no sound system. Midrange frequencies play through the bass and treble speakers.
- For additional information, refer to SPEAKER SYSTEMS
- Right Front Treble Speaker -R22- and Left Front Treble Speaker -R20-
- Installed in triangle window of left and right front doors
- For additional information, refer to SPEAKER SYSTEMS
Radio unit is equipped with an electronic Comfort antitheft system which operates in conjunction with the instrument cluster.
After disconnecting the power supply, the radio can be used again after connecting the power supply. The antitheft code does not need to be entered again. The requirement is that the first activation of the electronic antitheft system follows and that the radio is reconnected in the same vehicle.
The antitheft code is transmitted via the vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system VAS 5051 or the vehicle diagnosis and service system VAS 5052. The radio card and the label on the radio that were used in the past are no longer used.
To access the antitheft code the Guided Fault-Finding VAS 5051 or the Guided Fault-Finding VAS 5052 "online" must be connected (network connection) and the user must provide a valid program user id to retrieve a radio code. Refer to RCD 510 RADIO ANTITHEFT SYSTEM, DEACTIVATING
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.