RNS-510 columbus restart or reboot repeatedly !

[999smiler]

Hi

 

My RNS-510 columbus today has started to go through a reboot/restart repeatedly - so it switches on to the splash screen and pauses for about 10 seconds and switches off and then it will cycle through again and again.

 

I've done some searching -

 

I've tried a SWL  fix, not sure that if I've done it properly though - 

 

I've tried disconnecting the battery, nothing - 

 

I'm now downloading a firmware update to try also - but its still downloading.

 

If anyone has fixed this themselves then please let me know how you did it???

 

Only had the car 6 weeks!!!

 

Oh its a 2009 Skoda Superb 170 Elegance DSG steel grey

 

Apart from this - its a great car - hopefully I'll get it sorted and wont cost the earth.

 

thanks for anyone who can help

 

Mark

[ste2000]

A colleague from national forum has to replace motherboard having similar sympthoms - needless to say it costed him a fortune.

 

If no software solution helps, I would as a second step do some "manual therapy" over the internals: securing connectors etc. Oh, prior to dismantling I would first do some reconnection of external connector(s). Good luck!

Edited 12 October, 2013 by ste2000

[Nathanio]

Isn't there a factory reset sequence for these via some buttons on the front?

[KBPhoto]

Yes. Try this before you start throwing firmware discs at it.

<, > & i at the same time.

[Noddy90]

Posted last year:

 

I recently had the dreaded constant reboot problem with my Columbus, the one where the software fails to load properly and just goes into an endless cycle of re-booting. Most commentators on this site will say that points to a duff HDD and they might be right. However, I've got it working again, at least for now.

My Columbus is a 2009 H11 unit, originally with 1164 firmware and V3 (I think) maps. I first upgraded to V8 maps, but couldn't, of course, get 7-digit postcode functionality. Baffled and dismayed by the reams of conflicting advice about upgrading the firmware in steps, I decided simply to take the plunge and upgrade to 4024 with a disc I acquired from... somewhere.

It worked.

I now have fully functioning 4024 firmware with 7-digit postcodes, maps, POIs and music and have recently upgraded to V9 maps (which definitely DOES have more recent mapping than V8).

Now, when the above fault appeared, I first tried SWL_FIX, again widely available from all good stores via Google. The unit accepted this and completed its actions but this did NOT fix the problem. My next step was to re-install the 4024 firmware.

This DID fix the problem.

Lesson 1: by all means fear the worst, but don't re-mortgage your house to get a new Columbus until you have tried a few options.
Lesson 2: seek and ye shall find. 

[999smiler]

Thanks

I did try the soft boot to no acail!!

I tried the SWL download and with some fancy finger work and patience I arrived at a splash screen asking for a SWL boot dvd, so assumed the download might not have worked fully.

Now I'm tying the firmware I think it's 4020 from GTi site, took all night and some to download.

Well it's managed to get me a little further and now I have

'Software Download - Source activated - searching for SWL image'

Not sure how long to leave it in this screen before a retry??????

[999smiler]

Oooops looks like it was probably working, interrupted it and switched on to see skoda screen with software loading and a progression bar.

So just done the reset and I'll leave it for longer now.

Anyone know what the battery longevity is like ????

Thanks again

[ashfan]

I get warnings that I might flatten the battery so just in case I run the engine

[999smiler]

Hmmm concerned about the CANBUS talking to columbus and interrupting the process!?!?!?

[ashfan]

Don`t know what that means but I do know that the last time I tried to update my firmware to 4020 it failed on both occasions. So maybe me starting the engine mid way through had something to do with it failing.

[999smiler]

Well it hasn't worked yet.

I'm going to try another copy this time with Nero seeing how that's been mentioned a lot.

Im pleased to have seen a screen saying loading software and it then seems to fail at the point of searching for the main software SWL whatever that stands for??

[ashfan]

Mine stopped on both occasions at 42% with different discs.

 

I mentioned it in this thread http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/285187-which-firmware-to-my-columbus/

[999smiler]

Thanks, I've read the link.

I'll try the earlier firmware if this one doesn't work.

[999smiler]

Well I found

http://www.rnsfirmware.com

And downloaded the latest firmware which downloaded in no time, then popped in a DVD and in about an hour it had loaded.

The only downside is I've now got to obtain a map.

[ashfan]

Thanks for that link I'll give that a go myself and hopefully it'll be third time lucky.

As for the maps Google should help. I don't think posting links on here is allowed

[Gdb1]

Hi all,

 

Having the dreaded re-boot too!

 

I have downloaded the 3810a firmware as instructed via the vwwatercooler forum. I just cant get the unit to stay on?

 

Once the car is unlocked, I switch on the unit. Upon holding down the 'eject, 'i' and setup buttons i manage to get to the SWL screen. I then insert the disc and within seconds it all seems to power down and start rebooting??

 

My question really is wether i am folowing the correct sequence? Or, if the disc image is right. I am simple burning the .iso that's downloded from the relevant site to a disc (slowly) - is this correct?

 

also, I am using a Mac - would this have a potential effect.

 

Running out of ideas (and a little patience )

 

It's just a little frustrating. thanks of listening to my verbal - onwards and upwards.

 

Cheers

 

G

[adamal]

When you saying burning are you creating a disc from the iso image? Free software like imgburn gives you this option. Simply copying the iso file to disc won't work.

Adam

[Gdb1]

Hi Adamal,

 

Thanks for your reply. 

 

I see.

 

Yes, I was literally throwing the iso onto a disc. This makes sense now. I'm assuming that imgburn is a PC application. I believe I can use DiskUtility on my Mac from some of the many other posts I have read before. (thought that was the same as simply burning the file to disc.) I'll check the requirements and let you know how I get on.

 

Thanks again.

 

Graham

[adamal]

No worries. Imgburn is a pc application as you say and can't advise on a mac but sounds like you have an option. Good luck.

[Gdb1]

Cheers.

 

Managed to burn the iso to disc as a 'disc image' using Disc Utility.

 

I'll get it into the car soon.

 

As I understand, version 3810 of the firmwares will erase all music and maps data. I have a maps v3 disc. this should still be ok to load back onto the unit once it's 'fixed' - correct? Not ideal i know but it's all i have to work with

 

OK, will confrim success or failure shortly.

 

Cheers

[adamal]

It will probably load but you you won't yet get 7 digit postcode searching unless you get v7 or above, and you need v7.2 or above to access points of of interest with the newer firmware.

[Gdb1]

OK, thanks for the tip and advice. It has been very much appreciated!

[KBPhoto]

Using disk utility on a Mac will work to extract an ISO straight to CD. Burn as slow as possible (1x if possible).

[Gdb1]

Cheers KBPhoto.

 

All done! The burn to disc was successful and the update took first time. I'm a happy chappy.

 

Thanks very much for all your assistance/advice/encouragement!

 

If there's anyone in the west yorkshire area who needs help or to use the disc i have with firmware version 3810 please feel free to give me a nudge and i'd be happy to help!

 

Right, next job, get my music back on and the maps. If there's anyone who would like to lend me a more up to date maps disc (currently on v3) I would gladly reward them.

 

Many thanks

 

Graham

[adamal]

Good result Graham well done.