Changing headunit

DMC · 16-06-2005, 10:44

Hi there, I understand that this question may have been answered a few times, but I'm a complete novice on this..

I have a Kenwood MP3 CD headunit which I wish to fit inside my second-hand 02 Fabia . It has the current factory fit one, but I'm wondering how to remove it.

I see that there are two tiny slits either side of the top row of buttons, which I assume are to help remove it, and have two arms that came with the Kenwood that sort of fit it, but they dont, so I cant remove it that way.

Are there any arms that I could get for removing the headunit?

Also, are there any little surprises (weird connections) that I could come across?

Thanks in advance,

Damo.

**robmawer** · 16-06-2005, 10:49

You can get keys for it from Halfords (probably be badged as VW/Audi keys), or if you have any flat picture hooks from Ikea or the like, you can straigten these out and they will do the job. They do just push into the flat slots which then release the head unit.

The connections aren't that weird, but if you're a complete novice I'd recommend getting the wiring loom adaptor for it, should only be about £10-£15 depending on where you get it from. Then you can just plug that onto the existing connector and plug it straight into the back of the Kenwood.

For the Fabia, you'll also need a fascia adaptor, as the front dimensions of the original head unit are slightly larger than standard...

Rob.

Fluffmeister · 16-06-2005, 11:39

Halford Kenwood ones will fit, I made a set up out of a couple of bit's of ally I had in the garage.

Halfords jobbies are £3.49 for the pair.

DMC · 16-06-2005, 15:54

Many thanks guys

DMC · 21-06-2005, 19:33

Well, the good news is that I have it fitted, and I'll get the fascia adaptor during the week. But the bad news is that I now have nothing on MW/LW, whereas I did have on the Kenwood in my old car, and also on the old HU in the Fabia. FM is ok, not as sensitive as it was in the old car.

Is this a bad earth or something else? Where would you begin?

Lummox · 21-06-2005, 19:36

Did you fit an aerial amp?

The std headunit has an internal amp and on some headunits you need to fit one inline of the aerial cable. About £12 from Halfrauds.

Fabia 12v · 21-06-2005, 19:57

Hi,

To remove OEM H/U i just used two hacksaw blades (blunt and end pins broken off). You'll find removing couple of the blank switches above H/U will help get it out.

Facia adapter part number u'll need is:

6Y0857231B41

cost me £2.49 from dealers

Higgy · 22-06-2005, 12:20

And IF you attach the aerial amp, don't forget to connect its plus-wire to 12 volts switched as well.

spacedementia87 · 22-06-2005, 19:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fabia 12v

Hi,

To remove OEM H/U i just used two hacksaw blades (blunt and end pins broken off). You'll find removing couple of the blank switches above H/U will help get it out.

Facia adapter part number u'll need is:

6Y0857231B41

cost me £2.49 from dealers

Where did you get this.
£9.00 is the cheapest i have found!

Fabia 12v · 22-06-2005, 20:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by spacedementia87

Where did you get this.
£9.00 is the cheapest i have found!

You have PM

16-06-2005, 10:44	#1
DMC Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Changing headunit Hi there, I understand that this question may have been answered a few times, but I'm a complete novice on this.. I have a Kenwood MP3 CD headunit which I wish to fit inside my second-hand 02 Fabia . It has the current factory fit one, but I'm wondering how to remove it. I see that there are two tiny slits either side of the top row of buttons, which I assume are to help remove it, and have two arms that came with the Kenwood that sort of fit it, but they dont, so I cant remove it that way. Are there any arms that I could get for removing the headunit? Also, are there any little surprises (weird connections) that I could come across? Thanks in advance, Damo.

16-06-2005, 10:49	#2
robmawer Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Rochdale Posts: 12,418 Thanks: 2 Thanked 69 Times in 62 Posts	You can get keys for it from Halfords (probably be badged as VW/Audi keys), or if you have any flat picture hooks from Ikea or the like, you can straigten these out and they will do the job. They do just push into the flat slots which then release the head unit. The connections aren't that weird, but if you're a complete novice I'd recommend getting the wiring loom adaptor for it, should only be about £10-£15 depending on where you get it from. Then you can just plug that onto the existing connector and plug it straight into the back of the Kenwood. For the Fabia, you'll also need a fascia adaptor, as the front dimensions of the original head unit are slightly larger than standard... Rob. __________________

16-06-2005, 11:39	#3
Fluffmeister Hi! I'm Vermin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North West UK Posts: 3,199 Thanks: 69 Thanked 123 Times in 98 Posts	Halford Kenwood ones will fit, I made a set up out of a couple of bit's of ally I had in the garage. Halfords jobbies are £3.49 for the pair. __________________ All you need in life is HERE The path to enlightenment lies before you ..... HERE Briskoda Bikers social group > Clicky

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Lummox U18 Automotive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,762 Thanks: 22 Thanked 636 Times in 545 Posts	Did you fit an aerial amp? The std headunit has an internal amp and on some headunits you need to fit one inline of the aerial cable. About £12 from Halfrauds. __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

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Fabia 12v RICHARD Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Twickenham - Middlesex Posts: 4,934 Thanks: 6 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts	Hi, To remove OEM H/U i just used two hacksaw blades (blunt and end pins broken off). You'll find removing couple of the blank switches above H/U will help get it out. Facia adapter part number u'll need is: 6Y0857231B41 cost me £2.49 from dealers __________________ First Car: Skoda Fabia MK1 1.2 12v Comfort Replaced with: Volkswagen Golf MK4 GT 1.9TDI Replaced with: Seat Ibiza MK4 Sport 1.9TDI Replaced with: Volkswagen Polo MK5 Ltd. Edition Sport 1.4 16v To be replaced with: Volkswagen Golf Mk5 Final Edition GTI 2.0TFSI 16v... early 2009.

16-06-2005, 15:54	#4
DMC Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Many thanks guys

21-06-2005, 19:33	#5
DMC Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Well, the good news is that I have it fitted, and I'll get the fascia adaptor during the week. But the bad news is that I now have nothing on MW/LW, whereas I did have on the Kenwood in my old car, and also on the old HU in the Fabia. FM is ok, not as sensitive as it was in the old car. Is this a bad earth or something else? Where would you begin?

22-06-2005, 12:20	#8
Higgy Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	And IF you attach the aerial amp, don't forget to connect its plus-wire to 12 volts switched as well.

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