Hi, I have a 2011 Skoda Octavia II Ambiente 140 CR DSG (2.0 TDI, known as Skoda Laura in India). The car does not have 'Maxidot' display nor does it have steering mounted controls comes with Skoda Swing OEM ice (https://mediaportal.skoda-auto.com/resource/documentation/manuals/en/Superb/06-2009/Radio/B6_Superb_Swing_CarRadio.pdf) which is very basic has a single CD player, Radio, Reverse sensor display, AUX input. Would like to upgrade to an RNS-510 to add GPS Navigation and Bluetooth Phone connectivity. My question - Is this doable on a car which does not have Maxidot and Steering mounted controls ? What parts / part no's does one need to get ? Where does one get India specific maps from ? Relying on briskoda champs to get an answer, Thanks.

Hi.

You are talking here about 2 separate things

1. Columbus will work without Maxidot. But it does NOT have bluetooth built in.

2. Bluetooth. You will need to buy a separate Bluetooth module to get Bluetooth functionality. Oem unit fitted under drivers seat. Fiscon unit might be a cheaper option

The 2 units will work together, and work best with Maxidot, which can also be retro fitted.

Hi.

You are talking here about 2 separate things

1. Columbus will work without Maxidot. But it does NOT have bluetooth built in.

2. Bluetooth. You will need to buy a separate Bluetooth module to get Bluetooth functionality. Oem unit fitted under drivers seat. Fiscon unit might be a cheaper option

The 2 units will work together, and work best with Maxidot, which can also be retro fitted.

Thanks for the reply, few more questions...

1. RNS-510 / Columbus / MFD3 - can these terms be used synonymously ?

2. Are there different spec versions of 'Columbus' available in the market/eBay , viz US/Euro/etc...?

3. Which is the best source to buy one and which spec/version ?

4. What I understand is that if Columbus is installed on a Skoda that does not have or support Maxidot, it still works seamlessly but without any display on the instrument cluster. Am i right ?

5. Where does one source maps from, I need it specific to India. Is Navteq a source ?

Excuse my ignorance, I'm trying to learn.

Thanks for the reply, few more questions...

1. RNS-510 / Columbus / MFD3 - can these terms be used synonymously ?

2. Are there different spec versions of 'Columbus' available in the market/eBay , viz US/Euro/etc...?

3. Which is the best source to buy one and which spec/version ?

4. What I understand is that if Columbus is installed on a Skoda that does not have or support Maxidot, it still works seamlessly but without any display on the instrument cluster. Am i right ?

5. Where does one source maps from, I need it specific to India. Is Navteq a source ?

Excuse my ignorance, I'm trying to learn.

1. They are all the same.

2. 1z0 for pre FL Octavia 3T0 for facelift onwards

3. Can't comment on where the best place to buy. I had mine supplied by the factory

4. Everything should work fine as you say

5. You will need some VW maps. Can't comment on India.

do we need a fascia to fit a columbus in FL octavia?

You will most likely need a new fascia panel as the units are slightly different shape

ian

You will most likely need a new fascia panel as the units are slightly different shape

ian

hi . i am sugesh from India/Kerala/Cochin and I Retrofitted RNS 510 , Premium Bluetooth , Multi function Steering Wheel , Maxi Dot Display ,

Optical Parking Assistance , Original Hella Xenon without Washer and Auto Level .

Regards

Sugesh

hi . i am sugesh from India/Kerala/Cochin and I Retrofitted RNS 510 , Premium Bluetooth , Multi function Steering Wheel , Maxi Dot Display ,

Optical Parking Assistance , Original Hella Xenon without Washer and Auto Level .

Regards

Sugesh

Hi Sugesh good to hear that u have retrofitted RNS 510,and the rest of the above mentioned equipment on your LAURA . Hope u could guide me through the entire process like purchase of equipment and the rest of the process .I too am from India/Kerala/Cochin . If possible pls provide me with ur email or phone no so that i can get in touch with u .

Regards

Harish

Edited 16 July, 201114 yr by pentagan

Hi Sugesh good to hear that u have retrofitted RNS 510,and the rest of the above mentioned equipment on your LAURA . Hope u could guide me through the entire process like purchase of equipment and the rest of the process .I too am from India/Kerala/Cochin . If possible pls provide me with ur email or phone no so that i can get in touch with u .

Regards

Harish

my email id [email protected]

regards

sugesh

Hi Sugesh good to hear that u have retrofitted RNS 510,and the rest of the above mentioned equipment on your LAURA . Hope u could guide me through the entire process like purchase of equipment and the rest of the process .I too am from India/Kerala/Cochin . If possible pls provide me with ur email or phone no so that i can get in touch with u .

Regards

Harish

hi harish . i am availabl one 9895330033 regards

sugesh