Fabia autochanger question.

Lummox · 11-01-2004, 16:11

I can get hold of a VW autochanger as fitted to all SEAT/VW/AUDI models (believe its a Panasonic item) has a lead on it with a small blue square plug on it.

Will this fit to the Symphony set in my Fabia?

Cheers

Ross

roo · 11-01-2004, 16:18

The unofficial dealer line is: don't bother, as for the cost of it you might as well buy a sony or jvc head unit/autochanger package.

Alex · 11-01-2004, 16:46

if it has 8 plug holes in it then yes it should fit, however if it will work or not

Lummox · 11-01-2004, 16:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by rooboy

The unofficial dealer line is: don't bother, as for the cost of it you might as well buy a sony or jvc head unit/autochanger package.

There is no cost. CD changer is a freebie thats why i'm asking.

Alex · 11-01-2004, 16:52

just give it a shot mate nothing ventured nothing gained

Lummox · 11-01-2004, 17:22

Will do.

Just need to find some suitable keys for sliding out the headunit.

Seem to be thinner than the normal VW/Audi type.

Alex · 11-01-2004, 23:57

feeler gauges/ thin metal zip tyes or strong plastic/ metal ruler on a swiss army knife/ cut down credit card/ Halfords are quite good ask to borrow their selection bound to be one that fits.

Hope this helps mate

Edit

skoda dealership aswell

Lummox · 12-01-2004, 00:06

Ta for the sugestions

SkodiRS · 12-01-2004, 09:43

Ross,

go to your Skoda dealer, if they have the keys they'll do it for you for nothing....mine did anyway.

adaadams · 12-01-2004, 18:44

if you cant get it out come to the birmingham meet and i will get the radio out for you as i have the proper radio keys.

big k · 12-01-2004, 20:16

if it has the blue connector i'm 99% sure it will work.

adaadams · 12-01-2004, 22:51

heres is the pic of the back of the radio. i marked the area the blue connector should fit. should be in the middle of the top row.

ade

Mikey · 25-01-2004, 00:18

Alright dudes, just curious how hard it is to take the stereo out? Anyone got a pic of the keys that u use to take the stereo out?
Could u use the items that Fabia mentioned?
Presume you just try to release the catch in the stereo. Been thinking of putting a Sony MD head unit in mine and i guess you need to have a facia for the dash - anyone know how much they are or you can get them for free?

**robmawer** · 25-01-2004, 00:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikey

Alright dudes, just curious how hard it is to take the stereo out? Anyone got a pic of the keys that u use to take the stereo out?

They're flat straight things that push into the little slots at either side of the head unit - they do sell the proper ones in Halfords for a few quid, but personally just tended to use picture hooks straightened out...

Rob.

***Neo_VR*** · 25-01-2004, 13:34

Mikey... yes you will need a facia adaptor.. they are about twelve quid from halfords or any ICE store..
autoleads part number: FP-20-00

Lummox · 25-01-2004, 13:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by adaadams

heres is the pic of the back of the radio. i marked the area the blue connector should fit. should be in the middle of the top row.

ade

Excellent, thanks alot, yes that is the correct conection, just got to get around to fitting it

adaadams · 25-01-2004, 20:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neo_VR

Mikey... yes you will need a facia adaptor.. they are about twelve quid from halfords or any ICE store..
autoleads part number: FP-20-00

go to a dealer to get the facia adaptor there only a couple of quid rather than twelve from halfords

Mikey · 25-01-2004, 23:37

Cheers guys! Now i need to save up for a head unit - might get one from HK and some other japanese mods, any recommendations?

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adaadams Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Birmingham Posts: 509 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	if you cant get it out come to the birmingham meet and i will get the radio out for you as i have the proper radio keys. __________________ ADE

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Alex Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Peak District Posts: 2,735 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	if it has 8 plug holes in it then yes it should fit, however if it will work or not

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Alex Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Peak District Posts: 2,735 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	just give it a shot mate nothing ventured nothing gained

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Alex Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Peak District Posts: 2,735 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	feeler gauges/ thin metal zip tyes or strong plastic/ metal ruler on a swiss army knife/ cut down credit card/ Halfords are quite good ask to borrow their selection bound to be one that fits. Hope this helps mate Edit skoda dealership aswell

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big k Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: u.k Posts: 1,215 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	if it has the blue connector i'm 99% sure it will work. __________________ how can me find a jet engine for me rapid ?

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Mikey Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 198 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Alright dudes, just curious how hard it is to take the stereo out? Anyone got a pic of the keys that u use to take the stereo out? Could u use the items that Fabia mentioned? Presume you just try to release the catch in the stereo. Been thinking of putting a Sony MD head unit in mine and i guess you need to have a facia for the dash - anyone know how much they are or you can get them for free? __________________ Silver Fab vRS SEAT MOMO upper strut Sony MDX-CA790X head unit Private Number Plate

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*Neo_VR* UberMod™ Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 12,064 Thanks: 66 Thanked 160 Times in 111 Posts	Mikey... yes you will need a facia adaptor.. they are about twelve quid from halfords or any ICE store.. autoleads part number: FP-20-00 __________________ ColGod the UberMod VXR, Gti, ST, Type-R, vRS, Cupra, Shifty... An MPS fears not these things...

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Mikey Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 198 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Cheers guys! Now i need to save up for a head unit - might get one from HK and some other japanese mods, any recommendations? __________________ Silver Fab vRS SEAT MOMO upper strut Sony MDX-CA790X head unit Private Number Plate

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