Replacing a Stereo in a Mk 4 Astra
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- Replacing the standard CDR500 stereo in a Vauxhall Astra G Mk 4 with a Sony CDX-G1200U.
It took a bit longer than I'd hoped, but was worth it!
Things used:
Sony CDX-G1200U (The new radio)
Autoleads PC2-04-4 (Leads for connecting radio to wire loom within car)
I'd disabled comments on this video a while back due to several, quite frankly, unnecessary and offensive comments. However I've now enabled them again and responded, honestly, to everyone who'd taken the time to comment before.
** Note - for "entertainment" purposes only and definitely not a proper how-to guide! **
Some answers to the... more polite questions:
The original black bracket was replaced by the silver one that came with the stereo
The leads that were held by the black bracket had to be detached and then connected to the adaptor cable I'd purchased - this was then connected to the back of the stereo before final fitting
As the cables were loose there was a lot of fiddling and choice words exchanged - hence the lack of footage; keeping it clean folks!
Youve only forgot to show us the most important part: How the factory one comes out and how the clip thing works
The how to Part is probably DLC
Unfortunately I spent too much time in fighting getting the stereo into the car I wasn't able to video at the same time. Complete failure on my part I'm afraid
This video will show you it is possible to replace the factory stereo. It WILL NOT show you however how this was achieved.
Very true - I'd looked at several other videos (can't remember which ones now I'm afraid) before attempting this.
Haha So very true,,,,
ummm... yeah... also it has 400 downvotes and 200 upvotes...
Unfortunatelly, Thais vídeo doesn't help me do it...
Thanks for the view, but sorry I couldn't help
very good but how do you connected the cabels of the sony ? possible to have pictures of conections ?
I'm looking to do this on my Astra. Any idea if the steering wheel controls works following installation? Did they work natively or did you require an adapter of sorts?
Hey there, unfortunately the wheel controls stopped working for me. I never managed to figure out how to get them back! :(
@@Q7Prod thanks for the reply.
It looks like you can get an adapter which allows the integrated steering wheel controls to still function. So looks to be needed to use with aftermarket head units. Thanks anyway!
@@ryguymods nice! Good luck with the refit!
Sorry mate don’t suppose I could tell me what leads u bought to but this in thanks
This will probably not get a reply since it’s an old video, but HOW did you get the black cradle out?
Trying to find this out too.
@@zoofless I took it to my local Supercheap Auto and they did it for me since I bought the radio from them. Maybe you could find something similar?
@@kerrinisaroxstar I figured out how to take it out, and now I'm rocking a cool Bluetooth radio 🙏🙏👍🏼
the problem i ran up against was, there is no memory, when power is off and you restart car, you have to reset it, all settings are lost, there is 1 blue wire left over im presuming is for auto antenna, any ideas gladly appreciated.
How did you do the wiring? Is there anyway you can share more information about the process?
I used a harness adaptor - Autoleads PC2-04-4. This connected between the back of the new stereo and the connector that was in the black harness. I had to remove this connector from the black harness when putting the new stereo in.
I also used an Aerial Adaptor in order to get the radio to work!
my radio isnt starting up, and i tested diffrent hi fi, but it just wont start up -.- (i tested the adapter to)
Sorry, not an expert I'm afraid. You may want to double check your car fuses if you're still having trouble
how had you connected it without losing permanent memory? or the display memory,for me every time I turn off and on my car, memory resets and I have to set it up every single time,it's very annoying
you gotta switch the red and the yellow cables
@ikosta98 - Not sure I'm afraid; everything worked for me first time once I'd finally got the thing installed! Not very helpful I'm afraid - sorry
How do i Connect the Buttons on the steering wheel to a new Radio or which cable is it?
Hi Dominik, I'm not sure I'm afraid. When I replaced the stereo I lost all the steering wheel controls and never really got round to sorting it.
A quick google suggests that Connects2 (connects2.com/ ) may be the place to look for adaptors. Please note I haven't done this myself and I don't know if it'll work or not!!
There is also a tray held in by star key screws behind metal tray that i think has to GO?
Hey Kyle, I only removed the black bracket... But maybe that's why I had so much trouble later on!
In frustration just ramming radio toward engine lol also theres a harness attatchment to get ur steering controls back mine work just waiting for RCA cables and the correct radio adapter to arrive
@@Kyle-bz9ue Definitely sounds like I got mine wrong then! Lost all the steering wheel controls after the upgrade; but the USB was worth it!
Ive got a MEX 6001BD DAB and AUX is what i need. If u ebay it its a 10 quid dongle type thing easy enough to wire in its called a stalk interface
You skipped the important part
Too busy trying to get the stereo fitted to film I'm afraid!
can you please tell me where you got the harness adapter for your radio. i am looking for one.
Hi, the harness adaptor was the Autoleads PC2-04-4 and I originally purchased it from Halfords (an automotive parts shop in the UK) - but they don't seem to sell it anymore. You may be able to get the same one from somewhere like Amazon (www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Autoleads+PC2-04-4&ref=nb_sb_noss) but please be aware that I lost the column controls as the harness lead didn't support it; also this was the thing that worked for me - I can't guarantee that it'll be the right solution for you I'm afraid!
You can take a jack from your old headphones and put the jack into the antenna hole
They have a link to this article ?
There are a lot of (much better) videos showing this process - I found several before attempting this myself... unfortunately I can't remember which ones I'd used!
Passably the worst video on installing a Radio..
what is the name of the new player please ?
It was a Sony CDX-G1200U
And how to do? Exactly? Very helpful..not.. What a useless kind of tutorial.
Totally agree. Updated video info to highlight that this video is for "entertainment" - if you can call it that...
dude.. you have to show the action
I totally agree - but unfortunately I'd concentrated too much on the installation and not the filming! Now updated video description to highlight the "entertainment"
No offence
Bit of a pointless video
None taken - meant to be a bit of "entertainment"
Regnet es in die kiste??? Naja sauber sieht anders aus,