Replacement Head Unit

new to 75s · 18th February 2015, 15:25

Hi,

I am looking to replace my current head unit (VDO CD 413x) with something like this (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Stereo...item19faac0a5a) so I can listen to music from a SD card, will be a simple plug and play??? will the volume controls on the steering wheel work?? or should I expect a world of pain??

thanks in advance

Nick

gazcaz · 18th February 2015, 16:05

Good price, mine doesnt work of the steering wheel anymore(last owner) and it doesnt bother me a quick flick of the knob and up and down it goes,volume that is

B12VEE · 18th February 2015, 16:07

Wheel controls will no doubt be a problem but the unit will be a straight exchange.

Jordan Apex · 18th February 2015, 16:10

You need an extra loom to keep the steering wheel controls

Ps3000 · 18th February 2015, 16:13

The physical fit of the unit will be the same - but if you look at the photos and instructions, that head unit comes with a non-standard plug and just the plain wires at the end. This means you will need two ISO sockets to connect it up, and you'll have to ensure you connect everything to the right pin numbers (unless you want to just "butcher" the wiring).

So I don't think this is a simple "plug and play" but it is doable with a modicum of electrical knowledge.

It doesn't look as if that unit supports steering wheel controls at all.

MangoMan · 18th February 2015, 16:15

The Remote Steering Controls will not be able to be used as there seems to be no Remote Socket on the rear of the unit.... Good price though without doubt! But as clf states below, not really my cup of tea either. Sorry.

PS. There is the same unit at even cheaper prices at the bottom of the page...

clf · 18th February 2015, 16:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by new to 75s

Hi,

I am looking to replace my current head unit (VDO CD 413x) with something like this (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Stereo...item19faac0a5a) so I can listen to music from a SD card, will be a simple plug and play??? will the volume controls on the steering wheel work?? or should I expect a world of pain??

thanks in advance

Nick

for the money, it seems good value, but I fear the vdo will sound better. steering controls will be lost, and I imagine if an adapter is available, it will cost more than the stereo

to upgrade the sound at the same time, I would suggest the Kenwood 5057sd. currently on offer through Amazon. it is 102.95, I was looking into there for ages, about 6 months ago, and they were 150+ then. I think Kenwood do a few others, with pm slots, mechless ones too (no tape or CD built in) for less than 100.

I know that is a huge leap in price, but I really fear the sound will be downgraded.

arnosvale65 · 18th February 2015, 19:52

It might be me but I find the steering wheel volume control not very good. I need to contort my ,admittedly short, fingers to use it. Much easier to use the knob on the high line.

Jordan Apex · 18th February 2015, 20:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by arnosvale65

It might be me but I find the steering wheel volume control not very good. I need to contort my ,admittedly short, fingers to use it. Much easier to use the knob on the high line.

I find mine very natural, different people do things in different ways, my seat is a lot lower than most would have theirs for example

Dooggie · 20th February 2015, 18:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by new to 75s

Hi,

I am looking to replace my current head unit (VDO CD 413x) with something like this (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Stereo...item19faac0a5a) so I can listen to music from a SD card, will be a simple plug and play??? will the volume controls on the steering wheel work?? or should I expect a world of pain??

thanks in advance

Nick

How do you find out all the build information listed?

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Ps3000 Gets stuck in None at moment Join Date: May 2013 Location: Loughborough Posts: 899 Thanks: 230 Thanked 125 Times in 113 Posts	The physical fit of the unit will be the same - but if you look at the photos and instructions, that head unit comes with a non-standard plug and just the plain wires at the end. This means you will need two ISO sockets to connect it up, and you'll have to ensure you connect everything to the right pin numbers (unless you want to just "butcher" the wiring). So I don't think this is a simple "plug and play" but it is doable with a modicum of electrical knowledge. It doesn't look as if that unit supports steering wheel controls at all. Last edited by Ps3000; 18th February 2015 at 16:16..

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MangoMan This is my second home Looking.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: England Posts: 10,911 Thanks: 862 Thanked 1,111 Times in 868 Posts	The Remote Steering Controls will not be able to be used as there seems to be no Remote Socket on the rear of the unit.... Good price though without doubt! But as clf states below, not really my cup of tea either. Sorry. PS. There is the same unit at even cheaper prices at the bottom of the page... __________________ *Regards, Bill - (MangoMan).* (Member 00854) http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/...d.jpg~original Last edited by MangoMan; 18th February 2015 at 16:20..

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