Wiring in an MP3 AUX lead to 2001 Octavia

[ConorM]

I have a 2001 Octavia Elegance model with the 6-CD changer in the boot. I want to unplug the CD changer lead at the head unit and wire/plug in an AUX lead for my MP3 Player. It's a Grundig Symphony unit.

What do I need? Where can I buy the blue plug so I can make my own wire up?!

[robbi fab vrs]

I fitted one of these for my ipod video. Ten minute job.

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[robbi fab vrs]

Fitted one of these in to my fabia symphony this afternoon, ten minute job, drilled a hole in the back of the cubby below the HU for the 3.5 jack cable to come through. Works spot-on and the ipod video I have sounds great !



http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...Category=75307

[robbi fab vrs]

Damn, thought my original post hadn't sent

[a8 tech]

Intresting post,i have just order this mp3 aux kit Connects2 CTVSKX001 - Aux Adapter - Skoda on eBay, also, Terminals Cabling, In-Car Entertainment GPS, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 02-Jun-08 12:45:31 BST) just wondering what is the best mp3 player for the symphony grundig unit

[robbi fab vrs]

Looks like a similar product (though not as neat if you don't mind me saying). "whats the best mp3 player for the symphony HU" is surely the same question as whats the best mp3 player = personal preference. I love the iPod for ease of use myself : )

[ConorM]

Quick update.

I ordered the adapter a8 tech posted, but the guy messed me about and it never adrrivied, don't buy anything off locostcaraudio!

I'm going to try and get the adapter from that Polish crowd instead, see if they can do a better job than that muppet.

[a8 tech]

Thats odd,mine didnt turn up as well.
I contacted the seller and they said it had been posted to my neighbour.
This was bull and im currently awaiting a refund.
Just sold the vrs and ill miss her.

[smstext]

have you got a wire diagram on top of the stereo? if so look for AUX and see if you have any pins on the back of the stereo for AUx and simply make your own lead and keep your 6 cd player.

[ConorM]

Originally Posted by a8 tech

Thats odd,mine didnt turn up as well.
I contacted the seller and they said it had been posted to my neighbour.
This was bull and im currently awaiting a refund.
Just sold the vrs and ill miss her.

Yep, same here. Barely any communication, said he sent the item twice. Finally said that it was lost in the post, but this story changed by the time he left feedback...

"Item delivered to neighbour but by courier but lost???????????????????????"


Yeah right. My postie ALWAYS leaves parcels at the village PO as we are only a couple hundred metres away! Item was sent by RM special delivery so I would have to sign it...

Anyway, I'll be trying another seller now.

[smstext]

you can also get the wires that go into those blocks from any vag garage, cant remember the order number but i did post them on my thread i made on making a mp3 lead for the stream radio.

[ConorM]

Originally Posted by smstext

you can also get the wires that go into those blocks from any vag garage, cant remember the order number but i did post them on my thread i made on making a mp3 lead for the stream radio.

That was my initial thought. But I don't know which sockets in the block are the correct L/R and earth connections. Brings me back to my original plan- buy one of those connector blocks and simply attach the three wires from a stereo line-out cable. Is this what you did? Does it work? Need to get something sorted in the next week or so as I'm road tripping to the Alps.

[smstext]

is there a wiring diagram on the back or even symbols?

the thread i wrote is http://briskoda.net/forums/ice-secur...t-today/90871/

part numbers are at the start.

[smstext]

is the wiring diagram , just found it online, just trying to work out where the aux in is on it.

[ConorM]

That's great, could save me £30

[ConorM]

Anybody know any other sources for an AUX adapter for the Grundig Symphony unit??? Only found one on Ebay, Connects2 CTVSKX001 for £41!!!

Unfortunately I've not got the time or knowledge to try and make my own connector.

Maybe I'm better off buying an FM transmitter for the road trip (see, I've also got a Van, and would like to use my MP3 Playing it it as well..) and try and make my own connector when I come back from France??!!


PS:

A8, did yours ever turn up?

[smstext]

ive only just remembered about this, i havent had time to look this up anymore. i think its the AFL +AFR on the blue block and then find an earth (not sure off hand which it be, but will be on the blue block) this is only a good guess not a guarentee (covering my *** in case) if you can find someone who has already added an aux in to the stereo you will then know which wires to attache where.

[Mike Austin]

Originally Posted by a8 tech

Just sold the vrs and ill miss her.

At first glance, I thought you had just sold the mrs !

[phatbox]

Originally Posted by ConorM

Anybody know any other sources for an AUX adapter for the Grundig Symphony unit??? Only found one on Ebay, Connects2 CTVSKX001 for £41!!!

Unfortunately I've not got the time or knowledge to try and make my own connector.

Maybe I'm better off buying an FM transmitter for the road trip (see, I've also got a Van, and would like to use my MP3 Playing it it as well..) and try and make my own connector when I come back from France??!!


PS:

A8, did yours ever turn up?

Hi, try this one:

[downtime]

Originally Posted by smstext

i think its the AFL +AFR on the blue block and then find an earth (not sure off hand which it be, but will be on the blue block)

COM is ground.

How does it work if you don't have cdc installed? Doesn't the HU recognize that there's no CDC connected and change back to previous working source automatically?