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How to Access the Hidden Menu on BMW RNS510 Radio

Model: BMW BMW Various
Part: Car stereo

In this video, we will see how to access the hidden menu on the BMW RNS 510 radio: press the two buttons on the right side of the screen, which are the MAP and SETUP buttons, simultaneously. After a moment, you will access a menu called "testmode" that displays a series of information, such as the model number, serial number, temperature, memory check, status of the DVD and HDD, and the CAN. For example, if you enter "navigation", you will access a submenu that shows information about maps, GPS, and other details, followed by more specific information. This enables software downgrading.

Updated on 28 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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