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RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - tucpal - 19:th-Jun-2015
you need to follow this one
http://www.vxoc.org.uk/forum/Thread-DAB-retro-fit-for-cars-with-the-cd500-and-600
RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - DC_ELiTE - 19:th-Jun-2015
(19:th-Jun-2015, 18:37:59)tucpal Wrote: Rusty is best were are you based
I can get to Rusty easy, make regular trips to Bournemouth, based near Bracknell myself
RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - tucpal - 19:th-Jun-2015
Cool sure he will work it out won't be to hard for him
RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - Rusty2009 - 19:th-Jun-2015
I'll need to track down the pins used on the radio plug, I know the plug and pins for the DAB.
It may pay (be cheaper) to find a loom from a scrapper to get the radio plug with pins in.
RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - bhalay207 - 20:th-Jun-2015
I best get checking mine then... [SPEAK-NO-EVIL MONKEY]
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RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - bhalay207 - 21:st-Jun-2015
@rusty2009 did you get chance to look at whether a dab module from the astra H would work on the J?
There aren't any J or insignia modules on ebay at the moment.
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DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - Rusty2009 - 21:st-Jun-2015
Sorry mate yeah from I work out no it won't.
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RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - bhalay207 - 22:nd-Jun-2015
That's a shame! I best keep my eyes peeled. Fortunately I can't do anything until payday anyway. You still good to hang on until the 26th for the ariael?
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RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - Rusty2009 - 22:nd-Jun-2015
Yes mate as agreed
DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - Nickmagicfingers1981 - 23:rd-Jun-2015
Ok i dont know if this will help any body but i have just spoken to evans halshaw in chilwell nottingham about having them fit my14 with dab as i have seen it on the vauxhall website for £195. Now speaking to the girl she has told me that they a running a reunion offer at the mo which means you could get it for £99 fully fitted. She explaind i would have to go and just get it checked to see if it could be fitted but it would take no more that 10 mins, so ive booked for friday next week.
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RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - Rusty2009 - 23:rd-Jun-2015
That won't be factory fitted DAB it will be an aftermarket DAB kit. I believe the make is pure highway it's the same as the Alpine DAB kit I have.
RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - tucpal - 23:rd-Jun-2015
As above aftermarket don't bother no were near as good
RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - Rusty2009 - 23:rd-Jun-2015
I must admit that I find the Alpine DAB very good and not had any problems with it at all, I would say looking the Pure highway just has different branding on it as it looks the same, I wouldn't use the glass aerial that it comes with tho.
RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - bhalay207 - 27:th-Jun-2015
So in theory, if I looked at the auto dab for example, would I be able to use the roof ariael?
There are no suitable dab modules on ebay at the moment 😕
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RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - Rusty2009 - 28:th-Jun-2015
The auto dab IIRC is made by connects2 although they are a very good company and most of their products are fine their DAB modules aren't the best I had one before the Alpine and it would lock it's self up on the local radio station, they did replace the item but the problem still remained.
They said it was down to radio station and that they couldn't receive the station where they where based. In the end the shop I got it from let me return it and pay the difference and I have no problems with my local station now.
TBH I would hold out for a Factory DAB unit.
RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - tucpal - 28:th-Jun-2015
there is one from an insignia but part numbers are difrent from the astra j gtc
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141690452842?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - Rusty2009 - 28:th-Jun-2015
Should work. Note I needed to request a VCI for Lewis's car.
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RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - bhalay207 - 28:th-Jun-2015
Will that work do you think @rusty2009?
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RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - Rusty2009 - 28:th-Jun-2015
(28:th-Jun-2015, 13:17:29)bhalay207 Wrote: Will that work do you think @rusty2009?
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Yep it should work mate
RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - bhalay207 - 28:th-Jun-2015
Well I've gone for it so fingers crossed. I just need the mounting bracket now.
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RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - tucpal - 28:th-Jun-2015
That one has the bracket so hopefully that will fit but you will need a bolt
RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - bhalay207 - 29:th-Jun-2015
Fingers crossed then. Thanks for finding this @tucpal
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DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - bhalay207 - 2:nd-Jul-2015
My module has arrived. Something about it has me confused. What is this part that's piggybacking it?
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RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - Rusty2009 - 2:nd-Jul-2015
USB module mate
RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - bhalay207 - 2:nd-Jul-2015
Oh. Brucey bonus. Is it any good to me?
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RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - Rusty2009 - 2:nd-Jul-2015
You will need the USB port and the loom mate, I'll PM you in abit.
RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - bhalay207 - 2:nd-Jul-2015
No worries. Cheers mate
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RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - tucpal - 2:nd-Jul-2015
you will also need to find what connection the gold connector is as it is different from what you need
sorry to tell you this but the connector is broke i have just had a good look
the gold bit is the inside of the connector the outer plastic shell is missing
do you agree rusty ??
send it back it is broke mate sorry
send it back it is broke mate sorry
RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - Rusty2009 - 2:nd-Jul-2015
It just looks like the fraka casing is missing the inside still looks to be there.
I have been told the fraka connection is just an SMA/SMB inside so should be able to get around it.
RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - bhalay207 - 3:rd-Jul-2015
Just seen your posts guys. I test fitted the ariael cable on it earlier and it seemed to fit ok... I'm not 100% on what's potentially wrong with it to know.
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RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - tucpal - 3:rd-Jul-2015
Does it stay on ok if so no problems it is missing the plastic outer casing
RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - bhalay207 - 3:rd-Jul-2015
It seemed to but I didn't put it on thinking there was a problem so I didn't look for anything untoward. I'll have to have a look when I finish work and get home later.
Can you buy the surround bit you think is missing?
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RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - tucpal - 3:rd-Jul-2015
Rusty may know that
RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - Rusty2009 - 3:rd-Jul-2015
You can
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fakra-Male-plug-Z-type-SMB-connector-PCB-mount-Straight-Waterblue-5021-NEW-/290953108520?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item43be281c28
you should be able to dissemble that.
RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - bhalay207 - 3:rd-Jul-2015
I've just woke up and retested the cable and module. It seems tight enough so I'll see what happens. I've emailed he seller to see if the part is still attached to the car so we'll see what happens.
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RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - bhalay207 - 11:th-Jul-2015
Hi Guys,
I get a day off from work tomorrow so will be running my cabling for the DAB ariael. The one i purchased off Rusty has a live cable to obviously give it power. Rusty advised to wire it to the permanent live in the rear light cluster.
As i've not yet taken the car apart (due to currently sitting in the office), which wire should i be connecting it to?
Also, which route is best to follow for bringing the cable from the back to the front for the module? I dont particularly want to be getting in the way of the curtain airbags for obvious reasons.
TIA!
RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - Rusty2009 - 11:th-Jul-2015
When we fitted Lewis's we ran down the c pillar and under the trim panel, we also took the live off the rear of the 12v socket as I knew that was an ignation live.
RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - bhalay207 - 11:th-Jul-2015
I cant picture what you mean.
Did you end up running it along the floor?
**Edit** Which wire is the ignition live in the 12v socket? And did you run it to the front socket or the socket in the armrest for the rear passengers?
DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - Rusty2009 - 11:th-Jul-2015
When you open the door the kick panel that runs from front to rear.
We took it off the front iirc it was purple (there is only 2 and one is ground black),
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RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - bhalay207 - 11:th-Jul-2015
Ahh, i get you now. So route it down the C pillar and run it along the sill edge direct to the module?.
I'm assuming the power will go to the front 12v socket then?
I take it thats where you ran it when it was in yours?
RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - Rusty2009 - 12:th-Jul-2015
Yes mate.
But on mine I had to run a power cable to the boot anyway for the TV box (being aftermarket) so was able to tap onto that.
DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - bhalay207 - 12:th-Jul-2015
@rusty2009 & @tucpal I've got the power cable from the ariael as far as the bonnet catch but I think I'm running short of cable.
Are any of these cables in the bunch near the bonnet catch an ignition live that I can tap into?
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RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - Rusty2009 - 12:th-Jul-2015
I'm not sure TBH mate, could you not add a some extra wire on?
RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - bhalay207 - 12:th-Jul-2015
i could but its another join i was hoping to avoid tbh
RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - bhalay207 - 16:th-Jul-2015
Guys..... I need help!
I took a trip to ***** yesterday to have my DAB programmed to which it was successful however DAB wont show in the radio display because there is a error code stored in the car indicating that there is no power going to the aerial. I've checked my cabling and all seems ok, so i'm literally as a loose end as to what to do next.
***** said sort the power issue and the DAB will appear. The aerial is wired into the front power socket via the purple cable.
RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - tucpal - 16:th-Jul-2015
if this is with rusty,s aerial sure he will be along to help
RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - Rusty2009 - 16:th-Jul-2015
Does the 12v socket work?
Just thinking you might of blown the fuse when hooking up the aerial.
Although I had issues with Lewis's I really can't it being the Aerial as the DAB module wouldn't be picking that up anyway, I would say it's more the DAB module.
Have a look at this
http://workshop-manuals.com/vauxhall/astra-j/driver_information_and_entertainment/cellular_entertainment_and_navigation/diagnostic_information_and_procedures/miscellaneous/dtc_b1265/
RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - bhalay207 - 16:th-Jul-2015
Yeah I plugged my car charger in and it started charging my phone so it's ok on that front.... I think.
I plugged the original aerial in but the error code didn't clear. What issues did you have with Lewis's?
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(16:th-Jul-2015, 21:08:44)bhalay207 Wrote: Yeah I plugged my car charger in and it started charging my phone so it's ok on that front.... I think.According to ***** it needs to pick up power from the aerial amplifier to work.
I plugged the original aerial in but the error code didn't clear. What issues did you have with Lewis's?
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RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - Rusty2009 - 16:th-Jul-2015
No it doesn't as Lewis's has used an aftermarket aerial and we had no problems.
Have a look at the link I posted I my post above.
RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - bhalay207 - 16:th-Jul-2015
Could the cable be took long? Although that said you wired into the cigarette lighter aswell didn't you?
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