new radio walkthru

mrmo · 26-04-2007, 11:58

Just got a secondhand Octavia Tdi Glx, ony real issue is that i want to be able to plug the ipod in and am not convinced by the adapters, cassettes, transmitters etc.

So i guess i need a new head unit,

Does a walkthru guide exist? what should i be aware of, or should i just get someone else to do it? It can't be that hard can it?

And for sensible money any recommended units to fit?

**tfboy** · 28-04-2007, 13:03

Fitting a replacement head unit to the octavia is dead easy

The DIN size is standard, so any normal head unit will physically fit.

VAGs even use standard ISO connectors on the back for connecting it up - there are two 8-way blocks; one for power and the other for speaker connections. The only gotcha is that the permanent and switched 12V feeds are swapped over. Most aftermarket head unit wiring looms have bullet connectors which allow you to swap over the red and yellow wires.

In terms of which head unit to get, it depends on what you want. CD? MP3 playback from CDs? Ipod support? USB connection to a generic usb flash drive for mp3 playback?

Anything around the £100 online will give you a good head unit. Generally, people stick to known makes such as Alpine, Pioneer, Blaupunkt, Kenwood, JVC, Sony etc.

take a look on Car Audio Direct - The UK's leading car audio and stereo resource. for some ideas

myfatcow · 28-04-2007, 17:45

you can get a alpine with glide touch that works like a i pod i have got this one
http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/pro...s_id/3454.html
and i also needed a ipod interface the cheepest place belive it or not is halfords i think is is £20-£30
http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/pro...s_id/2987.html

26-04-2007, 11:58	#1
mrmo Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 137 Members Car: Octavia GLX Thanks: 5 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	new radio walkthru Just got a secondhand Octavia Tdi Glx, ony real issue is that i want to be able to plug the ipod in and am not convinced by the adapters, cassettes, transmitters etc. So i guess i need a new head unit, Does a walkthru guide exist? what should i be aware of, or should i just get someone else to do it? It can't be that hard can it? And for sensible money any recommended units to fit?

28-04-2007, 13:03	#2
tfboy C+ à Paris! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tilehurst, Berkshire Posts: 6,325 Members Car: "Fake" Black Magic vRS Thanks: 21 Thanked 76 Times in 66 Posts	Re: new radio walkthru Fitting a replacement head unit to the octavia is dead easy The DIN size is standard, so any normal head unit will physically fit. VAGs even use standard ISO connectors on the back for connecting it up - there are two 8-way blocks; one for power and the other for speaker connections. The only gotcha is that the permanent and switched 12V feeds are swapped over. Most aftermarket head unit wiring looms have bullet connectors which allow you to swap over the red and yellow wires. In terms of which head unit to get, it depends on what you want. CD? MP3 playback from CDs? Ipod support? USB connection to a generic usb flash drive for mp3 playback? Anything around the £100 online will give you a good head unit. Generally, people stick to known makes such as Alpine, Pioneer, Blaupunkt, Kenwood, JVC, Sony etc. take a look on Car Audio Direct - The UK's leading car audio and stereo resource. for some ideas __________________ Xavier

28-04-2007, 17:45	#3
myfatcow 3.2 V6 24V GTA Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: kent Posts: 561 Members Car: Fabia VRS 07 Thanks: 25 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Re: new radio walkthru you can get a alpine with glide touch that works like a i pod i have got this one http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/pro...s_id/3454.html and i also needed a ipod interface the cheepest place belive it or not is halfords i think is is £20-£30 http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/pro...s_id/2987.html

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