Fitting new stereo

Hoachy

Hoachy

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Morning,

After a long wait I finally managed to get my hands on a replacement concert CD player for my A2. Unfortunately I have never had to do anything with a car radio before and I had a few questions I hope someone can help me with.

1. I assume it is unplug the existing stereo and plug in the new one, but is there anything I should know?

2. I don't have the flat tools used to fix the stereo in place, where is the best place to get some?

3. I was hoping to fit something that would let me play music from a phone over Bluetooth or even just an audio jack. Does anyone have any good suggestions how to achieve this?

Thanks
 
Hoachy McScroat said:
Morning,

After a long wait I finally managed to get my hands on a replacement concert CD player for my A2. Unfortunately I have never had to do anything with a car radio before and I had a few questions I hope someone can help me with.

1. I assume it is unplug the existing stereo and plug in the new one, but is there anything I should know?

2. I don't have the flat tools used to fix the stereo in place, where is the best place to get some?

3. I was hoping to fit something that would let me play music from a phone over Bluetooth or even just an audio jack. Does anyone have any good suggestions how to achieve this?

Thanks
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Morning,

This has been covered many times and I’ll add some links to this post later for you to study.

In short though (below is in order as you have asked above):

1. If you’re swapping like for like it, connection wise it should be a straight forward swap. There may well be a requirement to recode (VCDS) the replacement Concert as it could have come from a vehicle that doesn’t have the same set up as you currently have. Bose being the main option to address. You’ll obviously need the unlock code. If you don’t have VCDS to ensure the coding is correct then use the VCDS Free Scan thread to see who your closest assistance may be.

2. Genuine stereo removal keys are by far better. For a few years I was using an aftermarket set from eBay or Amazon. They didn’t always work as they started to wear away and had to nip over to another member home just to remove a stereo. Ive had no issues since purchasing a genuine set from @CreweAudi.

3. There are many options here but can only speak for the XCarLink as I was using it in my last commuter for many years. The Xcarlink gives great streaming quality from your device and also provides a reasonable quality hands free calling option. Other members have used different options and all seem to good.

EDIT: Some links added within the text above.

Kind regards,

Tom
 
2work said:
Morning,

This has been covered many times and I’ll add some links to this post later for you to study.

In short though (below is in order as you have asked above):

1. If you’re swapping like for like it, connection wise it should be a straight forward swap. There may well be a requirement to recode (VCDS) the replacement Concert as it could have come from a vehicle that doesn’t have the same set up as you currently have. Bose being the main option to address. You’ll obviously need the unlock code

2. Genuine stereo removal keys are by far better. For a few years I was using an aftermarket set from eBay or Amazon. They didn’t always work as they started to wear away and had to nip over to another member home just to remove a stereo. Ive had no issues since purchasing a genuine set from @CreweAudi.

3. There are many options here but can only speak for the XCarLink as I was using it in my last commuter for many years. Other members have used different options and all seem to good.

I’ll add some links later on once I’m home.

Kind regards,

Tom
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Thanks Tom. this is really helpful.

I've got the code for the replacement stereo and I'll get some of the removal keys ordered.
 
I installed this Handsfree Bluetooth Audio 8pin Mini-ISO for AUDI: Chorus 2, Concert 2, Symphony 1/2, Navigation Plus 1/2, RNS-D - - - VW: MCD, MFD, Gamma 5 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0774VP...abc_PKXS0ZVPAHE8TG25C10Y?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
a couple of months ago and have no complaints - sound quality is good, connects easily and call quality is decent even at speed i.e. I can hear the caller and they can hear me. It’s easy install, click and play and for the price I’m very happy.
 
Evening,

I just wanted to say thanks for the advice with this.

The replacement head unit is now in and I have been in touch with the guru (timmus) and hopefully he'll be fitting it up with bluetooth later in the year, I figured it would be best to have it done properly rather than make a hash of it myself.

Thanks again
 
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