My apologies for yet another numpty question about my 2013 Elegance diesel estate - this is a bit of a modern motorcar for me (my others are 1963 and 1972 Volvos, which are much less sophisticated - I’m much better with 60s/70s vehicles).

My Skoda has a ‘Navigation System Columbus’ which works perfectly, but the maps are a bit out of date. I have a vague recollection of it having version 16 installed some years ago. I’d like to update the maps as much as I can, but it would appear that this isn’t something still supported by Skoda. I’ve found this advertisement online that would seem to be right for my car:

SatNaviShop

Skoda Sat Nav Update Discs | Sat Nav DVD 2025

SKODA Sat Nav Map Update Discs V17 for All SKODA RNS510/810 Navigation's. Get the latest 2024-2025 sat nav Disc for your SKODA Skoda Roomster, Octavia, Yeti, Superb from satnavishop

The unit looks just like the one in this picture, but before I order it I have a few questions:

A. Does anyone have any experience of SatNaviShop - is it a reputable supplier?

B. How do I know whether my unit is a RNS? The manual just says Columbus and doesn’t specify RNS?

C. Is this a sensible thing to do?

Alan

The last map version for Columbus RNS510 family was V17 so I beleive what they offer is scam... When you click the link it changes a lot:

1 hour ago, pab567 said:

The last map version for Columbus RNS510 family was V17 so I beleive what they offer is scam... When you click the link it changes a lot:

So this company is a scam? It is just as well I asked the question!

this is what i used and very helpful going through the process https://www.satnavishop.co.uk/seat-vw-skoda-media-system-rns510-navigation-sat-nav-map-update-disc-2021-v17-318-p.asp

In view of the above, I’ve ordered a copy of the v.13 disk from a different company on the internet called latestsatnav.co.uk - it was a few pounds cheaper (£25) and the company did respond to an email I sent asking whether it was right for my motorcar. Indeed they asked me to send a photo of my unit displaying the software and map edition screen (as well as telling me how to activate that screen - press the SETUP button for more than 3 seconds). In the light of that I have somewhat more confidence that it isn’t a scam.

The disk should be here in a couple of days (by RM first class) so I’ll report on whether it works when it arrives.

Alan

@pab567 Question for you i am trying to update my fw to a newer one because the one i have atm is buggy as hell (i have MST2_EU_SK_ZR_P0367T). I would like to update it to MST2_EU_SK_ZR_P0478T but i need to find a service pack version to update my software so it lets me update to P0478T do you maybe have any ideas where to find it or do i just need to drive it to a skoda shop so they do it? (im new to this sory for any dumb questions) if you pm me i can send a pic of what it says when i try to update it to P0478T. Thanks and sory to bother you. Have a nice day all!

Upgrade from 03xx to 04xx is not possible the regular way, patch must be installed, search for MIB STD2 Toolbox

is it a good idea to patch it then can you ruin anything if it doesnt go as planned?

The postie delivered the v.17 map CD this morning. I understand this dates from 2021 and is the last update available for my Columbus unit.

There aren’t any instructions with the CD, but it is pretty obvious. Turn on the car (no need to start the motor), insert the CD, press ‘continue’ a couple of times and eventually get to a screen asking whether the maps on the HD should be replaced, or run from the inserted CD. I chose to replace the maps… then wait an hour or so (which is what I’m doing this whilst typing this, and listening to Smooth Radio).

There is a comfort screen, activated by touching the ‘eject’ button (this was about 5 minutes into the update):

I’ll let you all know whether the process worked in about another 30 minutes.

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This will probably be the final post in this thread. After 55 minutes this message appeared telling me the process was done:

Everything seems to have worked fine, the map version has changed from 8536 to 8557. I don’t know how much of an improvement in detail that will give me.

This has been a good few days work on the Skoda, I’ve changed the glow plugs, found and (I hope) fixed an issue with the headlamp aim and changed the rear brake pads. That should be all that is required for a while.

I really like my Superb diesel estate, it is such a practical motorcar, and so much less maintenance than my two old Volvos.

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Addendum: I have also received the Skoda’s road tax reminder in the mail this morning- just £35 for the year. It is (almost) a pleasure to pay it.

Edited 9 August, 20259 Aug by Othen