Removal key for Fabia factory radio?

Punchinello · 28-05-2005, 22:37

I'm wondering what keys I need to buy to get the radio out of my '01 Fabia Classic. It has the standard 202 cassette/radio. I just want to make sure I don't buy the wrong ones!

Thanks in advance.

Edit: I should mention I've tried searching t'internet, but I can't find any answers.

truCido · 29-05-2005, 01:39

i dont kno 100% but im assuming there the same as VW ones?? If they are just go into any audio store (even Halfords) and ask for some flat pins for removing a stereo from a VW.

Some Skoda dealers would even pop it out for free....

Ic3man · 29-05-2005, 06:59

Had the same problem with removing a 'symphony' unit from my Octy. The key you're after is 'euro/VW' - halfords £2.99. My local store didn't have a spare so they removed the unit for me for free and fitted my new HU...top bloke

walkie · 29-05-2005, 10:10

Kenwood keys work if you know anyone with some handy

WW_VRS · 29-05-2005, 10:35

Just drive past your dealer - free removal and they're officially not allowed to sell them to you.

Lummox · 29-05-2005, 10:42

They are allowed to sel them to you. Due to block exemption a dealer has to sell any workshop tools to the public if they want them.

WW_VRS · 29-05-2005, 11:14

Well that's not what my dealer told me

Either way, personally I don't want to spend the money anyway, I'd rather take the car out for a drive

For example, I fitted the (finally arrived) dual cupholder tray into the car. I had removed the old tray + surrounding clips, but found radio had to come out. Drove to the dealer, who removed the radio for me & fitted the tray FOC, put it all back together again. 5 minute job but still, it was free

It's easy to get it out anyway, junior hacksaw blade, snap in half, job done. Cheaper too and works with most radios

Lummox · 29-05-2005, 11:20

Even with the propper tool they can be an **** to get out, ended up faffing around with Walkies for ages, cut myself and bled on his lovely vRS seats, whoops.

Thank god for scotchguard!

DRJ · 29-05-2005, 12:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lummox

Even with the propper tool they can be an **** to get out, ended up faffing around with Walkies for ages, ...

FIVE SECONDS!

I've bought Kenwood keys - pushed them in - pulled out immediately - no problems...

Handy hint - as you're pulling the keys backwards, also push one upwards at the same time as you're pushing the other downwards - otherwise the keys simply pull back out...

Punchinello · 29-05-2005, 13:38

Nipped to Halfords and tried the Euro ones, but there's a notch on them that prevents it going in.

However, the Kenwood ones worked a treat with a bit of jiggling.

Cheers!

walkie · 29-05-2005, 16:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lummox

Even with the propper tool they can be an **** to get out, ended up faffing around with Walkies for ages, cut myself and bled on his lovely vRS seats, whoops.

Thank god for scotchguard!

lmao

Yes it was rather reluctant to come out!

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRJ

FIVE SECONDS!

I've bought Kenwood keys - pushed them in - pulled out immediately - no problems...

Handy hint - as you're pulling the keys backwards, also push one upwards at the same time as you're pushing the other downwards - otherwise the keys simply pull back out...

Trust me David, this wasnt moving for love nor money

Lummox · 29-05-2005, 21:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRJ

FIVE SECONDS!

I've bought Kenwood keys - pushed them in - pulled out immediately - no problems...

Handy hint - as you're pulling the keys backwards, also push one upwards at the same time as you're pushing the other downwards - otherwise the keys simply pull back out...

Believe me I know how to remove the stereos I do enough. Problem with Walkies was one of the release tags was bent the wrong way so the release keys wouldnt catch them.

**VRStu** · 29-05-2005, 21:47

I found the easest for me was to slide the keys in so that they depress the latches (not all the way in) and then ease out the radio carefully with a screwdriver around the edge.

DRJ · 30-05-2005, 10:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lummox

Believe me I know how to remove the stereos I do enough. Problem with Walkies was one of the release tags was bent the wrong way so the release keys wouldnt catch them.

I agree anything's likely to be difficult to get out if it isn't installed properly in the first place... However using the Kenwood keys in a correct installation is a breeze...

truCido · 30-05-2005, 12:34

You'll find quite a few stereos in the VAG range are like this...i used to fit stereos and had to dismantle many dashes in VW's and Audi's to get the stereo out

28-05-2005, 22:37	#1
Punchinello Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Leamington Spa, UK Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Removal key for Fabia factory radio? I'm wondering what keys I need to buy to get the radio out of my '01 Fabia Classic. It has the standard 202 cassette/radio. I just want to make sure I don't buy the wrong ones! Thanks in advance. Edit: I should mention I've tried searching t'internet, but I can't find any answers. Last edited by Punchinello; 29-05-2005 at 00:27.

29-05-2005, 01:39	#2
truCido Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 79 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i dont kno 100% but im assuming there the same as VW ones?? If they are just go into any audio store (even Halfords) and ask for some flat pins for removing a stereo from a VW. Some Skoda dealers would even pop it out for free.... __________________ Seat Ibiza 1.8T - Custom Code - Green Dynatwist - Forge 007P - Nomad Pillar Pod and Stealth Gauges

29-05-2005, 06:59	#3
Ic3man Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: High Peak Posts: 348 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Had the same problem with removing a 'symphony' unit from my Octy. The key you're after is 'euro/VW' - halfords £2.99. My local store didn't have a spare so they removed the unit for me for free and fitted my new HU...top bloke __________________ '04 Silver Octy vRS - Revo 4bar, Miltek SS, Mitek Downpipe, 100cel CAT, RS6 18" Alloys, Forge 007p, ABD lan pipe/green filter, Samco TIP, Autogauge Boost,Oil temp, Oil Pressure gauges, ESP, Xenons, RS3 upper & lower braces

29-05-2005, 10:10	#4
walkie ............... Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Monday: MK Tuesday: MK Wednesday: MK Thursday: MK Friday: MK/Home Saturday: Home Sunday: In bed ;o) Posts: 6,606 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Kenwood keys work if you know anyone with some handy __________________ Having a little break, concentrate on the more important things in life, swmbo and my training. See you soon folks, take care - James

29-05-2005, 10:35	#5
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,736 Thanks: 44 Thanked 70 Times in 61 Posts	Just drive past your dealer - free removal and they're officially not allowed to sell them to you. __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Lummox'/Ross thread on Unit18 Automotive progress on my car: here

29-05-2005, 10:42	#6
Lummox U18 Automotive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,750 Thanks: 22 Thanked 634 Times in 544 Posts	They are allowed to sel them to you. Due to block exemption a dealer has to sell any workshop tools to the public if they want them. __________________ 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.

29-05-2005, 11:14	#7
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,736 Thanks: 44 Thanked 70 Times in 61 Posts	Well that's not what my dealer told me Either way, personally I don't want to spend the money anyway, I'd rather take the car out for a drive For example, I fitted the (finally arrived) dual cupholder tray into the car. I had removed the old tray + surrounding clips, but found radio had to come out. Drove to the dealer, who removed the radio for me & fitted the tray FOC, put it all back together again. 5 minute job but still, it was free It's easy to get it out anyway, junior hacksaw blade, snap in half, job done. Cheaper too and works with most radios __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Lummox'/Ross thread on Unit18 Automotive progress on my car: here

29-05-2005, 11:20	#8
Lummox U18 Automotive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,750 Thanks: 22 Thanked 634 Times in 544 Posts	Even with the propper tool they can be an **** to get out, ended up faffing around with Walkies for ages, cut myself and bled on his lovely vRS seats, whoops. Thank god for scotchguard! __________________ 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.

29-05-2005, 13:38	#10
Punchinello Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Leamington Spa, UK Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Nipped to Halfords and tried the Euro ones, but there's a notch on them that prevents it going in. However, the Kenwood ones worked a treat with a bit of jiggling. Cheers!

29-05-2005, 21:47	#13
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,407 Thanks: 113 Thanked 918 Times in 825 Posts	I found the easest for me was to slide the keys in so that they depress the latches (not all the way in) and then ease out the radio carefully with a screwdriver around the edge. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

30-05-2005, 12:34	#15
truCido Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 79 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	You'll find quite a few stereos in the VAG range are like this...i used to fit stereos and had to dismantle many dashes in VW's and Audi's to get the stereo out __________________ Seat Ibiza 1.8T - Custom Code - Green Dynatwist - Forge 007P - Nomad Pillar Pod and Stealth Gauges

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