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Omega Help Area => Omega Electrical and Audio Help => Topic started by: cableguy on 24 February 2012, 20:57:36

Title: Other standard Vauxhall headunit
Post by: cableguy on 24 February 2012, 20:57:36
Is it possible to fit other standard vauxhall head-units to the Omega?
I currently have the large CDR500, would it be possible to swap it for the CD30 that comes out of the Astra H for example?
Title: Re: Other standard Vauxhall headunit
Post by: RobG on 24 February 2012, 21:01:39
Quote from: cableguy on 24 February 2012, 20:57:36
Is it possible to fit other standard vauxhall head-units to the Omega?
I currently have the large CDR500, would it be possible to swap it for the CD30 that comes out of the Astra H for example?
CDR2005 fitted, you can "upgrade" to the CCR2006. CD30 won`t work
Title: Re: Other standard Vauxhall headunit
Post by: TheBoy on 24 February 2012, 22:05:41
Quote from: cableguy on 24 February 2012, 20:57:36
Is it possible to fit other standard vauxhall head-units to the Omega?
I currently have the large CDR500, would it be possible to swap it for the CD30 that comes out of the Astra H for example?
You don't have a CDR500 ;)

You cannot go from 4 digit radios, such as cdr2005, to 2 digit radios, such as CD30, and retain all the MID functionality and steering wheel controls.
Title: Re: Other standard Vauxhall headunit
Post by: cableguy on 25 February 2012, 09:34:07
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 February 2012, 22:05:41
Quote from: cableguy on 24 February 2012, 20:57:36
Is it possible to fit other standard vauxhall head-units to the Omega?
I currently have the large CDR500, would it be possible to swap it for the CD30 that comes out of the Astra H for example?
You don't have a CDR500 ;)

You cannot go from 4 digit radios, such as cdr2005, to 2 digit radios, such as CD30, and retain all the MID functionality and steering wheel controls.

Apologise, you are correct it's the CDR2005 i have.  :y
Is it because the CD30 is a CAN system or something?

Having read other threads, if i change the head unit to a Sony one for example, I will lost the display functions bar the trip computer?
Title: Re: Other standard Vauxhall headunit
Post by: Brikhead on 25 February 2012, 11:57:38
Quote from: cableguy on 25 February 2012, 09:34:07
... if i change the head unit to a Sony one for example, I will lost the display functions bar the trip computer?

It is possible to buy stereos that will work with the standard Vx. display, you'll need quite a 'high up' model from one of the main manufacturers, I try to avoid Sony as in my experience Pioneer are MUCH better. You'll also need the correct adapters to enable steering wheel control and remote display....
Title: Re: Other standard Vauxhall headunit
Post by: Dave DND on 25 February 2012, 17:33:46
If running the Vx display is important, then look for a Kenwood model that has "Display Out" capability, as the expensive stuff is then built in, and you just need a £45 interface to hook it up to stalk and display.

Sony needs a discontinued £150 interface for display.