Sat Nav VAG OEM

faboka vrs · 04-05-2005, 15:01

Been looking on ebay at oem vag sat nav stuff. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...772143704&rd=1

Just out of interest how easy/hard would it be to install one of these. Would it be a simple plug n play? Would Vag-com be needed? Where about do you put the GPS thingy?

Thanks in advanced

EddyH · 04-05-2005, 15:09

It's plug and play in the Octavia so can't see the fabia been much different.

GPS aerial is magnetic and goes behind the dash on the metal tubular rail either behind the glovebox or clocks.

Great bit of kit.

jimnpaula · 04-05-2005, 16:08

Is a new centre console required or is it simply a case of removing the tray beneath the stereo in order to fit one of these?

James

EddyH · 04-05-2005, 16:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimnpaula

Is a new centre console required or is it simply a case of removing the tray beneath the stereo in order to fit one of these?

James

In the Octavia you just remove the standard stereo and the plastic tray. Slots straight in then, helps to take the glovebox off so the wiring can be fed through easily from behind.

faboka vrs · 04-05-2005, 16:26

What about the radio code. I thought it was programmed into the ecu?

jimnpaula · 04-05-2005, 16:28

Fantastic!

Oh well - hope one of these is available when funds allow....

James

EddyH · 04-05-2005, 16:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by faboka vrs

What about the radio code. I thought it was programmed into the ecu?

You just enter it the first time you turn it on after installing.

faboka vrs · 04-05-2005, 16:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by EddyH

You just enter it the first time you turn it on after installing.

Cheers

FabiaTDi · 04-05-2005, 16:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by faboka vrs

Been looking on ebay at oem vag sat nav stuff. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...772143704&rd=1

Just out of interest how easy/hard would it be to install one of these. Would it be a simple plug n play? Would Vag-com be needed? Where about do you put the GPS thingy?

Thanks in advanced

I want one!

faboka vrs · 04-05-2005, 17:01

Would look

Dodgy · 04-05-2005, 17:08

Looks smart, I wonder how much it will go for?
Dave.

EddyH · 04-05-2005, 18:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dodgy

Looks smart, I wonder how much it will go for?
Dave.

I paid £565 for one from that seller.

Dodgy · 04-05-2005, 18:26

Not a bad price, I paid roughly the same for a IPAQ PDA with TomTom3 and bluetooth GPS about a year ago. I'd much rather have an integrated system though!

Dave.

delroy · 04-05-2005, 19:34

HAve you seen this one.......

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...sPageName=WDVW

Its actually a Skoda one, not VW - so should light up green etc, buy it now £400.00

Dodgy · 04-05-2005, 19:59

That looks well tatty.
Dave.

jimnpaula · 05-05-2005, 07:44

Are there any other connections to make other than GPS antenna and ISO plugs?

Looking at another seller's website http://www.satnavsystems.com there is mention of a CAN-BUS interface which gives speed pulse, ignition, illumination and reverse signal outputs, for £129

Just wondering if this is actually needed and if so where it connects to in the car.

James

EddyH · 05-05-2005, 08:52

You need a plug and play wiring loom but that comes in the kit from the seller of the first auction.

BTW satnavsystems and that first seller are the same person.

Ic3man · 05-05-2005, 13:39

Anyone know if the skoda 6-disc changer will work with the 1st sat-nav system?

EddyH · 05-05-2005, 13:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ic3man

Anyone know if the skoda 6-disc changer will work with the 1st sat-nav system?

Yep.

Goochie · 05-05-2005, 15:22

anyone tried to get a unit from a breakers yard? I cant ven find an Octy let along a decent spec'd one !

I'm after the little spring loaded handle from the central arm rest - mine has broken

Ic3man · 05-05-2005, 15:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by EddyH

Yep.

Hmmm....next thing on my shopping list then. I will also put my original and replacement headunits up for sale to fund one of these. N1

hussein · 08-05-2005, 12:59

I bought a DX nav unit thing on Saturday. The owner wrote off his Supurb and thats where this came from. It has an internal antenna, and a wiring loom that is connected to the left and right ABS sensors and reversing switch in the main loom by the passengers left foot. It also came with another loom for a Telephone mute switch, and some other stuff (I see a cable labeled 'C-bus') that apparantly I don't have to connect anywhere. According to him, the 2004 map disc should still be inside.

I put it in without the looms and bits and pieces to check it out and make sure its ok... I got this far:

1. It looks great
2. It sounds better than the Symphony
3. Its a quality bit of kit, great and easy to use (for audio)

BUT... the map disc is not in there. Hmm. I put in some other disc and it doesn't take it. I lift the lid off and find the top part of the spindle obstructing the path of the disc - move it a little and it does swallow the disc. When it is in there it makes horrible slurping noises as it doesn't spin properly.

As much as I'd like to take it apart and try to fix it - I can't really risk it. I took it back to the guy who was selling it, showed him the issues it had and got my money back (he was alright about it). I think the accident shock killed the drive.

I'd love another one, but only at the right price. Tomtom Go is good as well, but again I'm in no rush. I can read maps! Its just that I like my gadgets really.

Ah well.

Fabia 12v · 08-05-2005, 16:18

Please say you only have to take radio and tray out to put this in and all the wiring is already there cause iv just ordered one of these!

Is it ljust a matter of tasking wiring off symphony and plugging it in the back of this and just add the aerial??

hussein · 08-05-2005, 17:28

No, thats not the case.

You will need to remove the glovebox, the trim under the glovebox, the trim in front of the passenger door, run the loom for ABS and Reverse over from the HU to the left of the car and tap into the cables in the main loom there.

And also wire up the GPS antenna onto the dash...

This is what I have been told - I didn't get a chance to find out for myself! I don't know if a "plug and play" loom is going to help anything - none of the wiring for the sensors is there already, and you will need it.

Can someone who has installed this elaborate? I'd like to know for sure. Same with installing a changer - how hard is it to install all the wiring and mount the bracket under the seat?

Fabia 12v · 08-05-2005, 17:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by hussein

No, thats not the case.

You will need to remove the glovebox, the trim under the glovebox, the trim in front of the passenger door, run the loom for ABS and Reverse over from the HU to the left of the car and tap into the cables in the main loom there.

And also wire up the GPS antenna onto the dash...

This is what I have been told - I didn't get a chance to find out for myself! I don't know if a "plug and play" loom is going to help anything - none of the wiring for the sensors is there already, and you will need it.

Can someone who has installed this elaborate? I'd like to know for sure. Same with installing a changer - how hard is it to install all the wiring and mount the bracket under the seat?

When you say tap in do you just plug in? or is it case of cutting wires?

04-05-2005, 15:01	#1
faboka vrs Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Merseyside Posts: 6,054 Members Car: 2004 Fabia vRS TDI PD130 Thanks: 14 Thanked 46 Times in 46 Posts	Sat Nav VAG OEM Been looking on ebay at oem vag sat nav stuff. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...772143704&rd=1 Just out of interest how easy/hard would it be to install one of these. Would it be a simple plug n play? Would Vag-com be needed? Where about do you put the GPS thingy? Thanks in advanced __________________ John 2004 Skoda Fabia vRS - Xenons - Heated Seats - Cruise Control - Passenger Airbag Deactivation switch - Side Airbags

04-05-2005, 15:09	#2
EddyH Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 4,908 Members Car: Audi S8 Thanks: 41 Thanked 27 Times in 27 Posts	It's plug and play in the Octavia so can't see the fabia been much different. GPS aerial is magnetic and goes behind the dash on the metal tubular rail either behind the glovebox or clocks. Great bit of kit. __________________ EddyH Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI Audi A3 2.0 TDI Sport

04-05-2005, 16:08	#3
jimnpaula Briskodian Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 60 Members Car: 02 Yellow Octavia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Is a new centre console required or is it simply a case of removing the tray beneath the stereo in order to fit one of these? James __________________ James & Paula

04-05-2005, 16:26	#5
faboka vrs Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Merseyside Posts: 6,054 Members Car: 2004 Fabia vRS TDI PD130 Thanks: 14 Thanked 46 Times in 46 Posts	What about the radio code. I thought it was programmed into the ecu? __________________ John 2004 Skoda Fabia vRS - Xenons - Heated Seats - Cruise Control - Passenger Airbag Deactivation switch - Side Airbags

04-05-2005, 16:28	#6
jimnpaula Briskodian Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 60 Members Car: 02 Yellow Octavia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Fantastic! Oh well - hope one of these is available when funds allow.... James __________________ James & Paula

04-05-2005, 17:01	#10
faboka vrs Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Merseyside Posts: 6,054 Members Car: 2004 Fabia vRS TDI PD130 Thanks: 14 Thanked 46 Times in 46 Posts	Would look __________________ John 2004 Skoda Fabia vRS - Xenons - Heated Seats - Cruise Control - Passenger Airbag Deactivation switch - Side Airbags

04-05-2005, 17:08	#11
Dodgy Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Wirral Posts: 620 Members Car: 2007 Octavia vRS TDi Thanks: 8 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts	Looks smart, I wonder how much it will go for? Dave. __________________ Click here to make a clicking sound.

04-05-2005, 18:26	#13
Dodgy Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Wirral Posts: 620 Members Car: 2007 Octavia vRS TDi Thanks: 8 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts	Not a bad price, I paid roughly the same for a IPAQ PDA with TomTom3 and bluetooth GPS about a year ago. I'd much rather have an integrated system though! Dave. __________________ Click here to make a clicking sound.

04-05-2005, 19:34	#14
delroy Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kent Posts: 596 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	HAve you seen this one....... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...sPageName=WDVW Its actually a Skoda one, not VW - so should light up green etc, buy it now £400.00 __________________ You've been Skoda'taken!

04-05-2005, 19:59	#15
Dodgy Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Wirral Posts: 620 Members Car: 2007 Octavia vRS TDi Thanks: 8 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts	That looks well tatty. Dave. __________________ Click here to make a clicking sound.

05-05-2005, 07:44	#16
jimnpaula Briskodian Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 60 Members Car: 02 Yellow Octavia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Are there any other connections to make other than GPS antenna and ISO plugs? Looking at another seller's website http://www.satnavsystems.com there is mention of a CAN-BUS interface which gives speed pulse, ignition, illumination and reverse signal outputs, for £129 Just wondering if this is actually needed and if so where it connects to in the car. James __________________ James & Paula

05-05-2005, 08:52	#17
EddyH Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 4,908 Members Car: Audi S8 Thanks: 41 Thanked 27 Times in 27 Posts	You need a plug and play wiring loom but that comes in the kit from the seller of the first auction. BTW satnavsystems and that first seller are the same person. __________________ EddyH Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI Audi A3 2.0 TDI Sport

05-05-2005, 13:39	#18
Ic3man Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: High Peak Posts: 348 Members Car: Octavia Vrs 2004 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Anyone know if the skoda 6-disc changer will work with the 1st sat-nav system? __________________ '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

05-05-2005, 15:22	#20
Goochie Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Up a tree. Posts: 12,363 Members Car: Thanks: 7 Thanked 27 Times in 25 Posts	anyone tried to get a unit from a breakers yard? I cant ven find an Octy let along a decent spec'd one ! I'm after the little spring loaded handle from the central arm rest - mine has broken

08-05-2005, 16:18	#23
Fabia 12v RICHARD Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Twickenham - Middlesex Posts: 5,026 Members Car: Skoda Fabia >> VW Golf >> Seat Ibiza >> VW Polo Thanks: 11 Thanked 26 Times in 23 Posts	Please say you only have to take radio and tray out to put this in and all the wiring is already there cause iv just ordered one of these! Is it ljust a matter of tasking wiring off symphony and plugging it in the back of this and just add the aerial?? __________________ First Car: Skoda Fabia MK1 1.2 12v Comfort Replaced with: Volkswagen Golf MK4 GT 1.9TDI Replaced with: Seat Ibiza MK4 Sport 1.9TDI Replaced with: Volkswagen Polo MK6 Ltd. Edition Sport 1.4 16v

08-05-2005, 17:28	#24
hussein Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: ZZ9PZA Posts: 186 Members Car: 2003 Fabia TDI Comfort Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	No, thats not the case. You will need to remove the glovebox, the trim under the glovebox, the trim in front of the passenger door, run the loom for ABS and Reverse over from the HU to the left of the car and tap into the cables in the main loom there. And also wire up the GPS antenna onto the dash... This is what I have been told - I didn't get a chance to find out for myself! I don't know if a "plug and play" loom is going to help anything - none of the wiring for the sensors is there already, and you will need it. Can someone who has installed this elaborate? I'd like to know for sure. Same with installing a changer - how hard is it to install all the wiring and mount the bracket under the seat? __________________ Hussein Jodiyawalla mightymouse dot net fabia tdi comfort, dark blue metallic. fabia mats, fancy bulbs, debadged, pd sound absorber, pd160 intake, stu's cruise control. nokia ck-7w bluetooth car kit, empeg mk2a 40gb mp3 player, jvc digifine 4x40w amp.

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