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[feeutfo]

My car came with 2013 and CID, so also has a blutooth car kit plug under the glove box.

But, I've fitted a 2015 now paired to CID as a 2013 , as it's waiting a loom to connect the Telematics to make it a proper 2015.

No problem all standard stuff, except there is no loom in the car for Telematics as it was never built with phone option at the factory. A loom  must be made to complete the project.

So given the above, I thought the opportunity should be taken to site the Telematics elsewhere, ie NOT in the glove box so I can have the use of it. And possibly fit an ac glove box is the ultimate aim, if poss.

Question is where to fit Telematics exactly....?   Possibles include...

First aid cupboard
Bose shelf
CarIn position pas side of boot. ....     Likely interference over the length of the loom with those 3 apparently....?   :-/

Or leave it in the Glove box  seems a waist of an opportunity to me, but if it avoids interference... Will it fit behind the Glove box? Iirc there is some room, provided the scuttle drain doesn't block it should be ok there, if there's room.

Needs are...
I really want a glove box of some sort.
Intend fitting a Harmen uphill Garden iPod emulator.
Intend fitting traffic master
Must work with 2015 head unit set as a 2015 with phone as any re sale will look daft.

So, where to site telematics unit.....?  (other than in the glovebox?). 

[RobG]

What dimensions is the unit

[feeutfo]

What dimensions is the unit

Same size as a single din head unit by the looks. Not measured it but if it's any bigger I would be surprised....?

[RobG]

Doubt if you`ll have room behind the glovebox

[feeutfo]

Doubt if you`ll have room behind the glovebox

Drivers side, above pedals maybe?

Will have to measure up.  :-/

[RobG]

Doubt if you`ll have room behind the glovebox

Drivers side, above pedals maybe?

Will have to measure up.  :-/

No room there either

[RobG]

Is there enough clearance under passenger seat to floor mount with velcro or similar :-/

[hotel21]

You got the dimensions needed for the telematics box?  If not, will measure in the morning and post up....

[Lazydocker]

Stop being a bender and fit it in the glove box!

I would... But then, it's not my car

[feeutfo]

You got the dimensions needed for the telematics box?  If not, will measure in the morning and post up....

Yep, thanks H, it's only loosely seated in the glove box ATM. I'll slide it out and see where it, er, fits. 

Re under seat I wonder if the Elites motors may scupper that one. 

We'll see.

[Dany]

Do you have already made the loom Chris? I want to install it on my car but there is no loom too... I wonder to fix it in the boot, under the Bose shelf may be?

[VXL V6]

Thanks for breaking this conversation out from our PM Q&A's! Far better with a wider audience input!

The Telematics is a standard single din size unit.

On the Vectra C the facia was redesigned and it was fitted in place of a shelf / cup holders in the centre console. Unfortunately there isn't enough depth to place it where the ashtray currently is on an Omega.

The other obvious place would be under the front passenger seat, however some consideration needs to be given to the possible postitions this seat could be in and where the rear passengers feet would be.

Bose shelf would probably be my next option but if you are LPGing the vehicle and plan to take the tray out and relocate the Bose amp then that idea fails.

I'm not sure how much space is available where the park pilot resides? This would also need consideration to how accessable the unit needs to be.

Anyway, the loom construction has started tonight but can't be completed until the location is confirmed. 

[TheBoy]

Guess it depends on LPG tank options, and if you ever need to carry bits of 2x2 or curtain rails.  An 80l cylinder will require Bose shelf to be binned, should you need to carry long objects back from NoMoreDIY.

If the shelf is staying - then thats an obvious place, but you'll need to have some decent screening on the cable.

IF the shelf is going, then an old CARiN mount with some minor mods would be an idea.  I don't think the first aid cubby hole is an option, as you can't mount to the flap.


BUT if I were doing it, it would be in the glovebox.  Lets face it, facelifts have loads of spaces for storing glovebox junk....



The other consideration is if you are fitting a bluetooth phone kit for your gayPhone...  ...as levels can be an issue.

[feeutfo]

By the sound of it, if it can't fit in the dash area, next favourite would be pas side of boot. Either Carin holder or screwed to park pilot upright? With spare removed there's access and acres of space there iirc.

But I'll need to check before messing people about. 

[VXL V6]

Anyone got a picture of the Carin bracket in the correct location?

Will have a nose at the parkpilot location tomorrow.