VXOC Astra-J/GTC

(24:th-Apr-2016, 11:18:09)Tonto Wrote: [ -> ]Talking about placing the gps could you guys post some pics so I have an idea where to place mine!


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For those interested here's some better pics of my approach [SMILING FACE WITH SMILING EYES]











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WTF have you just done that is wrong and looks like an eyesore, you could of stuck on the inside of the roof if wanted better signal or even got the sharkfin I very first told you to buy.

That's how I always had it mate! Hahaha. You can barely see the thing... See the original post I made a a few pages back, it looks really good yanno... And yeah could have done but more faffing than I could be bothered with at the time and the Ariel was coming in at £100! My method was free!

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(25:th-Apr-2016, 08:22:20)sheppy1 Wrote: [ -> ]That's how I always had it mate! Hahaha. You can barely see the thing... See the original post I made a a few pages back, it looks really good yanno... And yeah could have done but more faffing than I could be bothered with at the time and the Ariel was coming in at £100! My method was free!

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Agreed.

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Couldn't you have at least filed/sanded the edge smooth?

That does look a bit naff lol.

(25:th-Apr-2016, 11:42:34)Jj0063 Wrote: [ -> ]Couldn't you have at least filed/sanded the edge smooth?

That does look a bit naff lol.

That bit you see is about 2mm in length and the bit that is rough is facing out the front window and at the bottom of the window at that!...no one would or could ever see it unless the grill is removed to show people what I did...so why bother!?!? lol. May as well polish my engine bay while I'm at it! ha

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This is what you see from the inside and the outside





Hence thay couple of MM hole I made which I didn't file down not really bothering me lol

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Not sure if I dreamt this or not but I'm sure someone asked if there was a way to get 64GB SD cards working with this unit as they aren't detected by default... I've worked it out anyway and got one to work with mine... Anyone actually care for the info?

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(25:th-Apr-2016, 15:07:42)sheppy1 Wrote: [ -> ]Not sure if I dreamt this or not but I'm sure someone asked if there was a way to get 64GB SD cards working with this unit as they aren't detected by default... I've worked it out anyway and got one to work with mine... Anyone actually care for the info?

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I was gonna ask what kind of SD card is needed for this unit, any special type I should know about?

Any kind you like I was using 32GB Kingston and Samsung cards without issue, when you get a 64GB card it won't be detected by the unit as it's in the exFAT format and not FAT32. To fix that you just need to download FAT32 Formatter from here on your Windows laptop:

http://www.ridgecrop.demon.co.uk/index.h...format.htm

And then click "start" once you've selected the drive letter of your SD card. Job done...64GB cards will now work on the unit too

Awesome thanks mate

Anyone help?? @sheppy1 @marcus



Been using normal built in sat nav but after update o get error.. Help.


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Still trying to find the time to fit this!

Anyway was just looking at the loom that comes with the unit, it has a box inline which says Envision for 2015? also a plug which says door alarm? just trying to work this out so I know where I'm at when fitting, if anyone can tell me what these are about? my car is a 2012!

Cheers Ronnie

I only installed mine today but can't remember what I done with door alarm, is it the small connector, 2pins maybe?


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(27:th-Apr-2016, 19:53:37)Tonto Wrote: [ -> ]I only installed mine today but can't remember what I done with door alarm, is it the small connector, 2pins maybe?


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The 2 pin for the speaker plugs into the wiring loom.

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Yes think it's 2 pin? what about that box thing with envision on it?

Cheers Ronnie

(27:th-Apr-2016, 23:03:06)ronnie63 Wrote: [ -> ]Yes think it's 2 pin? what about that box thing with envision on it?

Cheers Ronnie

It looks like the door alarm wires go to the speaker in the kit

Does anyone know where the green and black wire plug in this pic goes?

Also I see there are 2 mic jacks one on the screen and one on the DVD unit, I guess the bluetooth mic goes to the DVD unit?

Cheers Ronnie

The plug (green/black wire) goes into the spare connector that is left over from the factory screen!


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(29:th-Apr-2016, 14:42:41)Tonto Wrote: [ -> ]The plug (green/black wire) goes into the spare connector that is left over from the factory screen!


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Ah, thanks, I thought it might be obvious once I do the install but handy to know what to expect

Cheers Ronnie

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(29:th-Apr-2016, 14:42:41)Tonto Wrote: [ -> ]The plug (green/black wire) goes into the spare connector that is left over from the factory screen!


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Ah, thanks, I thought it might be obvious once I do the install but handy to know what to expect

Cheers Ronnie

Yeah I missed that one when I plugged it all in, I only realised and it's for the radio controls lol.

What about the mic plug? screen or DVD unit?

Cheers Ronnie

(29:th-Apr-2016, 15:03:25)Tonto Wrote: [ -> ]

(29:th-Apr-2016, 14:59:18)ronnie63 Wrote: [ -> ]

(29:th-Apr-2016, 14:42:41)Tonto Wrote: [ -> ]The plug (green/black wire) goes into the spare connector that is left over from the factory screen!


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Ah, thanks, I thought it might be obvious once I do the install but handy to know what to expect

Cheers Ronnie

Yeah I missed that one when I plugged it all in, I only realised and it's for the radio controls lol.

Haha. I did the same first time out. Had it all back together but none of the controls worked.

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(29:th-Apr-2016, 15:16:06)marcus Wrote: [ -> ]

(29:th-Apr-2016, 15:03:25)Tonto Wrote: [ -> ]

(29:th-Apr-2016, 14:59:18)ronnie63 Wrote: [ -> ]

(29:th-Apr-2016, 14:42:41)Tonto Wrote: [ -> ]The plug (green/black wire) goes into the spare connector that is left over from the factory screen!


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Ah, thanks, I thought it might be obvious once I do the install but handy to know what to expect

Cheers Ronnie

Yeah I missed that one when I plugged it all in, I only realised and it's for the radio controls lol.

Haha. I did the same first time out. Had it all back together but none of the controls worked.

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Yeah that's what happened to me too. Once you know how it only take minutes to take it sort again lol

Hi.  I've just bought a 14-reg Elite 1.6 auto, and I'm thinking of buying of of these M072 head units.  The information in this thread has been really useful!  At the moment, the CONFIG button on the radio brings up options e.g. "auto lock doors".  How can I change these options once the head unit is swapped?  Do they appear as options in the Android settings menu on the new screen, or does the existing config button bring up the old menu on the new screen?  Thanks.

(1:st-May-2016, 00:43:21)JonathanLondon Wrote: [ -> ]Hi.  I've just bought a 14-reg Elite 1.6 auto, and I'm thinking of buying of of these M072 head units.  The information in this thread has been really useful!  At the moment, the CONFIG button on the radio brings up options e.g. "auto lock doors".  How can I change these options once the head unit is swapped?  Do they appear as options in the Android settings menu on the new screen, or does the existing config button bring up the old menu on the new screen?  Thanks.

Yes all of those vehicle settings are available on the menu.

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(1:st-May-2016, 11:56:28)marcus Wrote: [ -> ]

(1:st-May-2016, 00:43:21)JonathanLondon Wrote: [ -> ][snip] At the moment, the CONFIG button on the radio brings up options e.g. "auto lock doors".  How can I change these options once the head unit is swapped?  Do they appear as options in the Android settings menu on the new screen, or does the existing config button bring up the old menu on the new screen?  Thanks.

Yes all of those vehicle settings are available on the menu.

Thanks!  So does the existing menu superimpose on the new head unit screen, or it it in an Android settings menu?  Just trying to get this clear in my mind.  Ta.

(1:st-May-2016, 18:53:20)JonathanLondon Wrote: [ -> ]

(1:st-May-2016, 11:56:28)marcus Wrote: [ -> ]

(1:st-May-2016, 00:43:21)JonathanLondon Wrote: [ -> ][snip] At the moment, the CONFIG button on the radio brings up options e.g. "auto lock doors".  How can I change these options once the head unit is swapped?  Do they appear as options in the Android settings menu on the new screen, or does the existing config button bring up the old menu on the new screen?  Thanks.

Yes all of those vehicle settings are available on the menu.

Thanks!  So does the existing menu superimpose on the new head unit screen, or it it in an Android settings menu?  Just trying to get this clear in my mind.  Ta.

There are a couple of apps which have all the vehicle settings listed. Funny thing is, I didn't realise all the settings were there on the standard unit. It's only when I was playing around with the Android unit that I came across them.

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Some pics

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(2:nd-May-2016, 17:34:42)marcus Wrote: [ -> ]Some pics

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Hi Marcus,

I'm guessing those links only work in Tapatalk 'cos I found them here...

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160502...887d5f.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160502...849af5.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160502...aef67b.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160502...a536b0.jpg

Looks very promising.  I'm just fussing because I'm worried about settings such as "Default fan speed in AUTO mode" - I wouldn't want to have to swap the head unit back, to change the setting!

But many thanks for the photos - much appreciated.

Jonathan.

(2:nd-May-2016, 19:59:38)JonathanLondon Wrote: [ -> ]

(2:nd-May-2016, 17:34:42)marcus Wrote: [ -> ]Some pics

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Hi Marcus,

I'm guessing those links only work in Tapatalk 'cos I found them here...

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160502...887d5f.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160502...849af5.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160502...aef67b.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160502...a536b0.jpg

Looks very promising.  I'm just fussing because I'm worried about settings such as "Default fan speed in AUTO mode" - I wouldn't want to have to swap the head unit back, to change the setting!

But many thanks for the photos - much appreciated.

Jonathan.

Can't confirm that the auto works but can't see why it wouldn't. They appear to have done their homework..

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Are the apps already on the unit or do you have to down load them thanks

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The main apps are on there yes... Extra ones can be downloaded e. g. Spotify. YouTube comes preloaded as does a browser and all the system apps

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Mine arrived today, so excited it feels like christmas as a kid haha

Amazed at the amount of cables that came with it but think I have figured out where most of them go without consulting the manual

If you get stuck, look on the back of head unit and you will see each socket it marked A,B,C etc. The look closely on cables and they'll have A,B,C etc.


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(4:th-May-2016, 15:57:27)Tonto Wrote: [ -> ]If you get stuck, look on the back of head unit and you will see each socket it marked A,B,C etc. The look closely on cables and they'll have A,B,C etc.


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Cheers mate, no doubt I will have questions on this once I get started, I get the feeling it won't be an easy install so will likely need to lean on you guys a little 

Honestly mate with info in this thread it's a piece of cake. Took me just under two hours and that was taking my time.


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I had planned to start the install this friday but my amp hasn't showed as yet and I just realized I don't have a camera either lol

(4:th-May-2016, 16:30:55)CraigSRi Wrote: [ -> ]I had planned to start the install this friday but my amp hasn't showed as yet and I just realized I don't have a camera either lol

I'd install it anyway. Practice makes perfect. Think I did it 4x.

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(4:th-May-2016, 16:30:55)CraigSRi Wrote: [ -> ]I had planned to start the install this friday but my amp hasn't showed as yet and I just realized I don't have a camera either lol

Camera? You installing an amp too? Can you not so them afterwards?

(4:th-May-2016, 17:59:43)marcus Wrote: [ -> ]

(4:th-May-2016, 16:30:55)CraigSRi Wrote: [ -> ]I had planned to start the install this friday but my amp hasn't showed as yet and I just realized I don't have a camera either lol

I'd install it anyway.  Practice makes perfect. Think I  did it 4x.

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4 x? Glutton for punishment haha

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(4:th-May-2016, 18:02:52)Tonto Wrote: [ -> ]

(4:th-May-2016, 16:30:55)CraigSRi Wrote: [ -> ]I had planned to start the install this friday but my amp hasn't showed as yet and I just realized I don't have a camera either lol

Camera? You installing an amp too? Can you not so them afterwards?

I'm planning on doing speakers, amp and head unit but wanted to do it in stages mate. Planned for Amp + HU + camera first to get the big stuff out the way

Hi Sheppy, 

I thought you could maybe know this problem what I have whit my Android radio. I bought this model:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Android-4...49594.html

Im trying to replace my CD500 radio unit in my Astra J whit this Android. Normally its a replacement for a CD400 model but the fitting is the same like a CD500 model. After I installed the radio I saw a little problem. My middle console (see picture) did not power up so I was not able to use those buttons. The rest of the functinality was working fine like climate control, park sensor, door detection etc..
[attachment=542]

I think there must be a little difference in the wiring diagram of a CD400 model comparing whit a CD500 model. I think that it could be the original backplate connector of the screen, there goes one purple wire from the CANBUS to that connector. I saw on the pics from your link that there goes two wires to that connection (green and black). 
[attachment=543]

The mine looks like this:
[attachment=544]

So is there anyway to power up the middle console whit that Android radio? If there is anyone whit a great idea please let me know otherwise I'm afraid that I need to send it back the. 

Kind Regards 
Amir Khezri

Wondering if this might be a cheap solution to the DAB/DVB issue?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131197892351?_...EBIDX%3AIT

Yes that spare plug from the old screen should work so yes there might be a slight difference in the wiring for the cd 500 unit. Not sure what to suggest through.

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(6:th-May-2016, 00:23:50)Amir Khezri Wrote: [ -> ]Hi Sheppy, 

I thought you could maybe know this problem what I have whit my Android radio. I bought this model:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Android-4...49594.html

Im trying to replace my CD500 radio unit in my Astra J whit this Android. Normally its a replacement for a CD400 model but the fitting is the same like a CD500 model. After I installed the radio I saw a little problem. My middle console (see picture) did not power up so I was not able to use those buttons. The rest of the functinality was working fine like climate control, park sensor, door detection etc..


I think there must be a little difference in the wiring diagram of a CD400 model comparing whit a CD500 model. I think that it could be the original backplate connector of the screen, there goes one purple wire from the CANBUS to that connector. I saw on the pics from your link that there goes two wires to that connection (green and black). 


The mine looks like this:


So is there anyway to power up the middle console whit that Android radio? If there is anyone whit a great idea please let me know otherwise I'm afraid that I need to send it back the. 

Kind Regards 
Amir Khezri

I had this problem, one plug from back if screen fits in to that part. I missed it at first but when I looked a second time I realised and it powers the buttons!

(8:th-May-2016, 18:04:53)CraigSRi Wrote: [ -> ]Wondering if this might be a cheap solution to the DAB/DVB issue?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131197892351?_...EBIDX%3AIT

I don't think so.  It needs a device driver (which they supply for Windows).  I doubt there is a device driver for Android.

(8:th-May-2016, 18:14:20)Tonto Wrote: [ -> ]

(6:th-May-2016, 00:23:50)Amir Khezri Wrote: [ -> ]Hi Sheppy, 

I thought you could maybe know this problem what I have whit my Android radio. I bought this model:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Android-4...49594.html

Im trying to replace my CD500 radio unit in my Astra J whit this Android. Normally its a replacement for a CD400 model but the fitting is the same like a CD500 model. After I installed the radio I saw a little problem. My middle console (see picture) did not power up so I was not able to use those buttons. The rest of the functinality was working fine like climate control, park sensor, door detection etc..


I think there must be a little difference in the wiring diagram of a CD400 model comparing whit a CD500 model. I think that it could be the original backplate connector of the screen, there goes one purple wire from the CANBUS to that connector. I saw on the pics from your link that there goes two wires to that connection (green and black). 


The mine looks like this:


So is there anyway to power up the middle console whit that Android radio? If there is anyone whit a great idea please let me know otherwise I'm afraid that I need to send it back the. 

Kind Regards 
Amir Khezri

I had this problem, one plug from back if screen fits in to that part. I missed it at first but when I looked a second time I realised and it powers the buttons!

Can you maybe more specific about that connection, as far as I know i didn't had any connectors left for that see picture. 
[attachment=548]

I think I'm missing more cable's for that connectors what powers up the console. 
I think thats the connector what you mean right? Thats the one what comes from the back of original screen.

(8:th-May-2016, 21:41:33)Amir Khezri Wrote: [ -> ]

(8:th-May-2016, 18:14:20)Tonto Wrote: [ -> ]

(6:th-May-2016, 00:23:50)Amir Khezri Wrote: [ -> ]Hi Sheppy, 

I thought you could maybe know this problem what I have whit my Android radio. I bought this model:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Android-4...49594.html

Im trying to replace my CD500 radio unit in my Astra J whit this Android. Normally its a replacement for a CD400 model but the fitting is the same like a CD500 model. After I installed the radio I saw a little problem. My middle console (see picture) did not power up so I was not able to use those buttons. The rest of the functinality was working fine like climate control, park sensor, door detection etc..


I think there must be a little difference in the wiring diagram of a CD400 model comparing whit a CD500 model. I think that it could be the original backplate connector of the screen, there goes one purple wire from the CANBUS to that connector. I saw on the pics from your link that there goes two wires to that connection (green and black). 


The mine looks like this:


So is there anyway to power up the middle console whit that Android radio? If there is anyone whit a great idea please let me know otherwise I'm afraid that I need to send it back the. 

Kind Regards 
Amir Khezri

I had this problem, one plug from back if screen fits in to that part. I missed it at first but when I looked a second time I realised and it powers the buttons!

Can you maybe more specific about that connection, as far as I know i didn't had any connectors left for that see picture. 


I think I'm missing more cable's for that connectors what powers up the console. 
I think thats the connector what you mean right? Thats the one what comes from the back of original screen.

The plug that the old screen plugs into is on the main wiring loom.(centre top black plug next to the speaker



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(9:th-May-2016, 06:28:17)marcus Wrote: [ -> ]

(8:th-May-2016, 21:41:33)Amir Khezri Wrote: [ -> ]

(8:th-May-2016, 18:14:20)Tonto Wrote: [ -> ]

(6:th-May-2016, 00:23:50)Amir Khezri Wrote: [ -> ]Hi Sheppy, 

I thought you could maybe know this problem what I have whit my Android radio. I bought this model:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Android-4...49594.html

Im trying to replace my CD500 radio unit in my Astra J whit this Android. Normally its a replacement for a CD400 model but the fitting is the same like a CD500 model. After I installed the radio I saw a little problem. My middle console (see picture) did not power up so I was not able to use those buttons. The rest of the functinality was working fine like climate control, park sensor, door detection etc..


I think there must be a little difference in the wiring diagram of a CD400 model comparing whit a CD500 model. I think that it could be the original backplate connector of the screen, there goes one purple wire from the CANBUS to that connector. I saw on the pics from your link that there goes two wires to that connection (green and black). 


The mine looks like this:


So is there anyway to power up the middle console whit that Android radio? If there is anyone whit a great idea please let me know otherwise I'm afraid that I need to send it back the. 

Kind Regards 
Amir Khezri

I had this problem, one plug from back if screen fits in to that part. I missed it at first but when I looked a second time I realised and it powers the buttons!

Can you maybe more specific about that connection, as far as I know i didn't had any connectors left for that see picture. 


I think I'm missing more cable's for that connectors what powers up the console. 
I think thats the connector what you mean right? Thats the one what comes from the back of original screen.

The plug that the old screen plugs  into is on the main wiring loom.(centre top black plug next to the speaker



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Hi Tonto, 

Thank for the reply I thought also that it must be there somewere for the middle console. Can you maybe tell me were the green and the black wires go from that connector 
(red arrow)? I have the same CANBUS like you only one difference in wiring I guess see pic here below:

[attachment=551]

Like your can see I have only purple wire going there to my backscreen connector. And on your pic there were one black and one green one. Maybe if I can see how to connect that connector then I will be there and the middle console will power up and then me happy :-).

(9:th-May-2016, 12:49:00)Amir Khezri Wrote: [ -> ]

(9:th-May-2016, 06:28:17)marcus Wrote: [ -> ]

(8:th-May-2016, 21:41:33)Amir Khezri Wrote: [ -> ]

(8:th-May-2016, 18:14:20)Tonto Wrote: [ -> ]

(6:th-May-2016, 00:23:50)Amir Khezri Wrote: [ -> ]Hi Sheppy, 

I thought you could maybe know this problem what I have whit my Android radio. I bought this model:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Android-4...49594.html

Im trying to replace my CD500 radio unit in my Astra J whit this Android. Normally its a replacement for a CD400 model but the fitting is the same like a CD500 model. After I installed the radio I saw a little problem. My middle console (see picture) did not power up so I was not able to use those buttons. The rest of the functinality was working fine like climate control, park sensor, door detection etc..


I think there must be a little difference in the wiring diagram of a CD400 model comparing whit a CD500 model. I think that it could be the original backplate connector of the screen, there goes one purple wire from the CANBUS to that connector. I saw on the pics from your link that there goes two wires to that connection (green and black). 


The mine looks like this:


So is there anyway to power up the middle console whit that Android radio? If there is anyone whit a great idea please let me know otherwise I'm afraid that I need to send it back the. 

Kind Regards 
Amir Khezri

I had this problem, one plug from back if screen fits in to that part. I missed it at first but when I looked a second time I realised and it powers the buttons!

Can you maybe more specific about that connection, as far as I know i didn't had any connectors left for that see picture. 


I think I'm missing more cable's for that connectors what powers up the console. 
I think thats the connector what you mean right? Thats the one what comes from the back of original screen.

The plug that the old screen plugs  into is on the main wiring loom.(centre top black plug next to the speaker



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Hi Tonto, 

Thank for the reply I thought also that it must be there somewere for the middle console. Can you maybe tell me were the green and the black wires go from that connector 
(red arrow)? I have the same CANBUS like you only one difference in wiring I guess see pic here below:



Like your can see I have only purple wire going there to my backscreen connector. And on your pic there were one black and one green one. Maybe if I can see how to connect that connector then I will be there and the middle console will power up and then me happy :-).

Which unit is that wiring harness from? It looks almost the same but not quite.

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Oh I'm not sure then mate, why unit is that for?

Without pulling it out I can't remember properly mate, sorry.



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