Sat. Nav. Fitting

bandit1 · 09-07-2003, 15:46

When I sold my last car (Vectra V6) I removed the Sat Nav I had in the car with the intention of having it fitted in my new car (vRS WRC).

When I enquired at my local Dealer who fitted the system in the first place I was told I needed a "Speed Pulse Generator" & a new bracket for the remote LCD Screen. (he wanted £600 !!!)

I have contacted Clarion (Manufact.) who "Thinks" that I do not as PIN 1 on the ISO should be a S.P.Gen.

Looking at the wiring diagram here http://g7pkf.homeip.net/cars/octavia/radio.htm it appears that PIN 1 is for the GALA.
Is GALA Speed controlled or something else (Noise?)
If it is speed controlled this would make sense.

Anyone fitted anything ??

BIG K ?? (Our Resident Expert)

Thanks

Graham

PS I really miss the electronic "nagging" of my Sat Nav. lady blandly telling me where to get off (the roundabouts!) !!

dab · 09-07-2003, 15:51

There are people who will know better than me, but I know that GALA on the ICE radio setup in Skoda's is a way of the ICE increasing volume automatically as speed increases to compensate for road noise. It can be adjusted to 9 different settings on the Symphony model.

Hope this helps :?

Damo

**robmawer** · 09-07-2003, 15:54

I'd imagine it does work off speed rather than noise, and as such could be what you're after.

Usual disclaimers apply though...

Rob.

**robmawer** · 09-07-2003, 15:55

Quote:

Originally posted by robmawer in this post
I'd imagine it does work off speed rather than noise, and as such could be what you're after - it goes to the same volume at
70 whether your cruising over smooth tarmac or bouncing over
concrete...

Usual disclaimers apply though...

Rob.

**robmawer** · 09-07-2003, 15:56

Ah, poo, done it again...

Rob.

redbaron · 09-07-2003, 16:03

check the old posts on here.. i remember reading that octavias do have a speed pulse signal as std...

Quinten · 09-07-2003, 19:31

Yes I recall reading that too.

JayTee · 10-07-2003, 00:17

My local car audio dealer re-fitted my Panasonic DVD sat nav system into my Octavia and though they initially warned me that I might need a speed pulse adaptor, subsequently found that it is NOT required.
Unfortunately, I don't know location of connexion point, but if you're stuck, I could find out.
John.

steveredvrs · 10-07-2003, 19:27

You definitely do not need a speed pulse generator
The ISO connector has a speed signal to allow the radio to adjust the volume according to the car's speed.
I have a Clarion NAV613 system fitted in my vRS and I deal with Clarion with my work.
They actually run a VRS and Leon Cupra in their fleet and faxed me a wiring diagram - which I sent to my dealer - saving the £150 that they were going to charge me for the speed pulse interface.
Steve

big k · 10-07-2003, 19:43

Quote:

Is GALA Speed controlled or something else (Noise?)
If it is speed controlled this would make sense.

Anyone fitted anything ??

BIG K ?? (Our Resident Expert)

Thanks

Graham

PS I really miss the electronic "nagging" of my Sat Nav. lady blandly telling me where to get off (the roundabouts!) !!

does this involve a hammer

on a serious point yes gala is effected by vehicle speed so you should be able to use this.

bandit1 · 10-07-2003, 19:47

Thanks Big K !!

(Knew i could rely on you !!)

Graham

Quinten · 10-07-2003, 20:30

big k, you really need to learn how to use the quote button properly

You're make a right old mess of it all :p

Q.

neilcaldwell · 07-08-2003, 12:47

I have Sat Nav in my Occy TDi - The speed pulse for this was taken from the back of the radio (Hence the GALA auto Volume adjustment). I rang up the dealer asked which wire and they rang me back 5 mins. later and told me which one to tap into.

09-07-2003, 15:46	#1
bandit1 Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Not a Post Whore Posts: 475 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sat. Nav. Fitting When I sold my last car (Vectra V6) I removed the Sat Nav I had in the car with the intention of having it fitted in my new car (vRS WRC). When I enquired at my local Dealer who fitted the system in the first place I was told I needed a "Speed Pulse Generator" & a new bracket for the remote LCD Screen. (he wanted £600 !!!) I have contacted Clarion (Manufact.) who "Thinks" that I do not as PIN 1 on the ISO should be a S.P.Gen. Looking at the wiring diagram here http://g7pkf.homeip.net/cars/octavia/radio.htm it appears that PIN 1 is for the GALA. Is GALA Speed controlled or something else (Noise?) If it is speed controlled this would make sense. Anyone fitted anything ?? BIG K ?? (Our Resident Expert) Thanks Graham PS I really miss the electronic "nagging" of my Sat Nav. lady blandly telling me where to get off (the roundabouts!) !! __________________ Driving a Bus !!

09-07-2003, 15:54	#3
robmawer Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Rochdale Posts: 12,420 Thanks: 2 Thanked 69 Times in 62 Posts	I'd imagine it does work off speed rather than noise, and as such could be what you're after. Usual disclaimers apply though... Rob. __________________

09-07-2003, 15:56	#5
robmawer Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Rochdale Posts: 12,420 Thanks: 2 Thanked 69 Times in 62 Posts	Ah, poo, done it again... Rob. __________________

09-07-2003, 16:03	#6
redbaron Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 9,459 Thanks: 13 Thanked 65 Times in 57 Posts	check the old posts on here.. i remember reading that octavias do have a speed pulse signal as std... __________________ ________________________________________ Some times I just feel like smiling.

09-07-2003, 19:31	#7
Quinten playing dadsie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: fast lane Posts: 10,022 Thanks: 19 Thanked 40 Times in 37 Posts	Yes I recall reading that too. __________________ Awooga!!!

09-07-2003, 15:51	#2
dab Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Liverpool Posts: 119 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	There are people who will know better than me, but I know that GALA on the ICE radio setup in Skoda's is a way of the ICE increasing volume automatically as speed increases to compensate for road noise. It can be adjusted to 9 different settings on the Symphony model. Hope this helps :? Damo

10-07-2003, 00:17	#8
JayTee Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hemel Hempstead Posts: 351 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	My local car audio dealer re-fitted my Panasonic DVD sat nav system into my Octavia and though they initially warned me that I might need a speed pulse adaptor, subsequently found that it is NOT required. Unfortunately, I don't know location of connexion point, but if you're stuck, I could find out. John. __________________ John Thomson Seat Toledo Sport DSG TDi - Platinum Grey Sunroof, Bi-Xenons, 17" Alloys, Park Sensors, Bluetooth, Heated Seats, Rear Sliding Seats, Spare Wheel! (yes, it is optional )

10-07-2003, 19:27	#9
steveredvrs Briskodian Join Date: May 2003 Location: Mid Wales Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	You definitely do not need a speed pulse generator The ISO connector has a speed signal to allow the radio to adjust the volume according to the car's speed. I have a Clarion NAV613 system fitted in my vRS and I deal with Clarion with my work. They actually run a VRS and Leon Cupra in their fleet and faxed me a wiring diagram - which I sent to my dealer - saving the £150 that they were going to charge me for the speed pulse interface. Steve

10-07-2003, 19:47	#11
bandit1 Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Not a Post Whore Posts: 475 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Big K !! (Knew i could rely on you !!) Graham __________________ Driving a Bus !!

10-07-2003, 20:30	#12
Quinten playing dadsie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: fast lane Posts: 10,022 Thanks: 19 Thanked 40 Times in 37 Posts	big k, you really need to learn how to use the quote button properly You're make a right old mess of it all :p Q. __________________ Awooga!!!

07-08-2003, 12:47	#13
neilcaldwell Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have Sat Nav in my Occy TDi - The speed pulse for this was taken from the back of the radio (Hence the GALA auto Volume adjustment). I rang up the dealer asked which wire and they rang me back 5 mins. later and told me which one to tap into.

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