How to fit a radio into a Vauxhall Corsa CD30 (2005-2013) | JustAudioTips
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- How to remove a car stereo from a Vauxhall Corsa CD30 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013
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Tools Required:
Bojo Trim Tool
Flat Screw Driver
Phillips Screw Driver
Crimper
Wire Stripper
Parts Required
AF-119-00
AH4-186-08
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A helpful video, thanks guys. Although a 'close up' when you're cutting the ignition and attaching the fuse would be helpful for us novices!! :)
I installed the very same after market radio in my corsa C, and I didn't need to mess around with any ignition source. It's working fine and keeps it's memory.
they changed them after 05
Here is what he does on the 12v cigarette lighter part:
-Cut a 2 inch piece of red wire
-Cut the black wire going to the cig socket
-Twist 1 end of short red wire and 1 end of black wire together and put this into a butt connector
-Put the other bare end of black wire into the other side of the butt connector
Now you have a short piece of red wire tapped into the black wire
-Put a female spade connector on the bare end of the short red wire
-Put a female spade connector on the bare end of the long red wire
-Plug a 10amp blade fuse into these connectors
Done.
Well done that man! Done a little diagram, this is correct? i.imgur.com/rnHbLdd.jpg
Hi Jeremy,
I spoke to our technician, Yes, If you use steering controls it generates a supply from the canbus system :)
Yesterday finally received the parts needed to replace the default radio from the Corsa, which found itself replaced with a Kenwood Bluetooth/Ipod/USB model (BT43U). The total replacement took me about an hour and after which the caraudio had undergone dramatic changes in sound quality for the better. Thanks again for the video as it wouldnt have been so easy to do withouth it!
Best Regards
yes the stereo comes on with igniition with red wire plugged and yellow wired plug together with wiring supplied with sony head unit,i studied your video and was quite dubious whether i was able to do so being that you needed 12 volt feed,i bought connects 2 steering interface adaptor and googled more info on this and yes it states it provides 12 volt ign feed so i was very pleased with end result,however found your video very helpful also
Great video, thanks for sharing with us. At the point where you connect the ignition... it's a bit "blurry", not clear what to do. All I did was just shrink the red cable, disconnect the cigarette lighter and push the red cable it into the cig lighter connection where the cables are, push it into the end where the black cable goes to and then simply reconnect the cigarette lighter. I didn't cut anything, easier to connect and it works just fine.
Sándor Füle do you just push the red wire in the black part where it connects to cigarette lighter Plzz help
Ewan Knight did you sort it in the end? Were you able to do it without cutting wires?
Thank you so much. A little bit of knowledge goes a long way.
Great video and really helpful but I was still left with a few questions,
What about the pink cable in the adaptor?
What size fuse?
Where does the blue cable on the areal connect to on the converter block?
More research and I now have the answers I need so doing mine today.
I’ll upload a video to help others - Especially those who commented that it was difficult to see what was done to get the switched feed from the back of the cigarette charger.
I’ll post the link here once done
Thanks for the guide, just done mine :D
The 12v cig lighter is easy, pull it out, cut the black wire, reattach with the red wire from the stereo, there's loads of ways to do it, and you could even use Scotch Locks and you wouldn't have to actually cut any wires, though they're hit and miss in my experience, I just cut, stripped, twisted and soldered them.
Was looking all over for some tips on this for my Tigra. Brilliant video and simple job to do, thank you.
The trick of the cigarette lighter solve my problems!
Thanks.
Not that anyone is interested but I fitted mine, never needed a cigarette connection, just replaced the old one with the new one. However! Vauxhall in ALL their wisdom FORCE you to buy a converter connector because they do not support ISO as standard even though ISO stands for International Standards Organisation! Still I works and I could have avoided the whole connector by simply barrier blocking each lead from the data & power supply to the stereo, but that would have been a LONG mission! So for £10 from Amazon I an't complaining, just for everyone's information here, the replacing of the new facia is a bit of a bitch to go back in and does go in but requires a proper sssqqquuuueeezze!
Yes, The Black should be the 12v ignition power supply. ALWAYS double check with a multimeter before doing so though!
Thanks for the video. Was able to fix without any hiccups. Cheers again!
Great News!
How do I know if it needs to be wired to the cigarette thing or not? Cant I just use the cable converter that came with my Pioneer and plug it in?
JustSimpleTips if i don't have steering controls on my corsa d 2007. do i still have to do the stuff with the cigarette lighter?
Nice and clear for the most part but yeah I just can't seem follow what you're doing with those cigarette lighter wires lol.
+David Devaney Exactly the same here mate. I was quite proud following it up to that point, then....WTF???? Huh???
Totally missed the rest.
Black 12v ocket wire is pos
Will the radio work without the red cable going to the cigarette lighter? As I dont want to be cutting cables. Thanks
i tend to agree with alexander fitton,i have astra h 2005,i bought connects 2 steering interface adaptor with patch lead,didnt have to find 12 volt feed to wire from cig lighter ,just plug and play,on my sony head unit the red wire and yellow wire are consistant with each other on wiring then just plug in connects 2 adaptor,also ampified ariel blue wire plugs into blue remote wire to get strong signal hope this helps
Just in case anyone is confused, you DO NOT NEED to wire a ignition source, it is only for feeding the radio a little bit of power for keeping it's memory or preferences (For example, everytime you turn your car off, it won't keep the bass level at your choosing and the treble at whatever level you chose before, you will just have to keep putting them back up everytime you start your car). The radio still gets power when you start your car even without a ignition source.
Can assure you that’s not the case on my Corsa mate. The switched power cable (red one) has to have a live feed in order to lower the stereo on.
I can't see a thing you are doing with the cigarette lighter socket. Also can you show on corsa d 2009. As I have an active model
Previous to 2005, you don't need to, but after 2005 you do.
Depends on if you have a 2 digit or 3/4 digit radio. We have tutorials for both.
When I did my cig lighter I took the outer plastic off on the black cable and stripped some of the ignition cable back and wrapped the red wire around the black wire and then cut the ignition feed in half and soldered a fuse in and it works perfectly. Happy to help anyone. just comment on this if you need help, got a diagram that may help some people :)
can you send the diagram please
can you send me the diagram pass, ktom329@gmail.com
Could I have this diagram please?
You still got this diagram?
Could do with the diagram as well
I have a vauxhall corsa elegance 2003. The stereo says CDR 2005 VDO. Am i still able to change this to a different radio that allows auxillary leads the same way that you did in this video?
useful video, with the cigarette lighter part did you wire the short 2 inch red wire to the black wire with the other end to the fuse and then the long remaining red wire from the fuse, couldn't quite see it in the video
Great video!!!!
But please invest in a body trim removal tool. Seeing that flat blade screwdriver for removing the facia 👎👎
Bloody good video though.
Thank you 👍👍👍
I know this video is old but im looking for some advice..
My son just bought an android head unit for his corsa but doesn't work when plugged in? Ive tried it in my van and it works?? The only thing we didn't do is connet the wire to the ignition source (cigarette lighter) is this essential for it to work.
Thanks
sorry to ask the obvious but that audio part where you explain what wire adapter i need is a bit fuzzy. what wire connection do i need to change it over , did you say it was a pt2044???
cheers
After 2005 - AH4-185-8
Before 2005 - AH4-104-8
thanks very much!!!
Nice, i was just wondering if it was possible to just have an auxiliary input fitted to the car?
Hi,
Would I be able to use the steering wheel controls method regardless weather I have steering wheel controls or not? I have a 06 Corsa C with a CD30 without steering wheel controls and don't feel very confident with messing with the wires.
Thanks
Thanks so much fitted the radio perfectly
Thank u so much guys for the illustration and explaination on this vedio.
Could pls show us to open vauhall vectra cigarette socket?
Thanks guys and stay bless.
Looks nice & easy to do, only thing is will the Steering Wheel Controls Work? Thanks
Question? When installing an after market head unit like this, does the LCDscreen above still operate, ie show radio stations, settings etc???
Hey just wondering if you have any tips on getting an aux connection or can you point me to a video that will help me
I believe this is what he his doing when messing with the cigarette lighter. However I do have a question.
1. Cuts the ignition wire from the car to the cigarette lighter
2. Strips each end to expose the copper then twists and folds over the ignition cable closest to the cigarette lighter input connector (the plug basically)
*PUTS ALL OTHER CABLES BACK IN THE DASH AND CUTS 2" OF RED CABLE FROM HEAD UNIT WIRING*
3. Strip each end of that 2" red cable
4. Twist one end of the 2" red stripped cable with the ignition cable closest to the cigarette lighter input connector
5. Crimp the butt connector with the connected 2 wires (trimming if too long)
6. Crimp the other end of the butt connector back to the ignition wire coming from the car which was originally the ignition wire straight from the car to the cigarette lighter.
7. Twists the only stripped unconnected end available (red 2" wire) and crimp with butt connector
8. Add that little fuse thing
*8:00**minute mark in the video*
9. Strip, twist and fold the end of the long red wire coming from head unit
10. Crimp to the other terminal of the fuse
DONE!
My question is, Why fold over the stripped end of the cigarette lighter ignition cable and not the red 2" cable when twisting together? Why do you only fold over one not both? @JustSimpleTips
Just done mine, after months of waiting. I found it really hard using the butt connectors and actually felt as though they weren't good and after a few days of thinking I'd ruined it, I tried using block connectors. WORKED PERFECTLY! What I did was made both ends of the cut power wire to cigarette lighter (as they are far too short to work with - an expert could, but I'm no expert!) so it was easier for me to do it plus, if I mucked up, I could just start again with new wire. After making these two ends longer with those block connectors, I carried on with the steps above. The block connectors are the little blocks that connect VIA SCREW! It's not actually a block, more like a channel. Much a like the terminals on amps where you screw it in; except on this thing, it's at both ends to connect the wires together. Hope it makes sense and hope it helps
You lost me at cigarette lighter
Hey may I ask you about how to reset my Opel Corsa radio system ? For I lost the code and the Opel company does not have it either 🙏🏻☺️
will a normal 7 inch touch screen stereo fit into this if i put a double din panel around it?
Great Video very informative, but I have never connected a system to the cigarette lighter ever, not sure what that was all about. Is it a safety earthing idea?
I tried to do that but i just cant push radio all the way in.
Corsa C has some weird box and hard plastic or even steel behind the radio and the connector is so big that there is no free space to push it.
Maybe i need another cable that actually allows to move the "big connector" into hole there and free up the space?
And yes, i did remove the stock radio frame.
My cigarette lighter is in a different place! Is it removed in the same way and will the wiring still be the same as in video?
Correct, It generates a supply from the canbus system.
hello
this is great stuff.
i have a vauxhall corsa 1.2 2006.
the headunit remains on while ignition is off. ive only bought the car couple days ago. the previous owner had removed fuse 12. do u know what could be the cause of this problem. the headunit randonlmly turns on while ignition is off. sometimes goes to fm radio when cd is playing. or goes to mute.
question. is there a way to retain steering wheel controls for 3rd party radio's that support such function.
is it using simple on off switches?
So without steering wheel controlls u gotta get the cable underneath, and with, it just works?
Unless you use steering controls. Then it generates a supply from the canbus system.
Hi, I'm not very good with electronics etc. so was wondering if you could suggest somewhere to buy a fuse/or what to search for? also, what are the blue things you attach to the end of the wire and where can I find them? thanks.
Hi great video pal. Just wondering when u pull the lighter adapter out do you have a extra wire. I have a 2006 combo and when I pulled it out there the two connected to it and another just dangling there I can't find anything to connect it to when it goes back in. Also I have used a scotch block to splice into my feed but the radio only works when the ignition is on not on number 2 or with key still in. The old cd30 still works as normal when it's plug back in. Have you seen this b4 as well.
Cheers
you are a good professional
any chance i could get an easier look/diagram of the crimping and where the fuse is on the 12v cigarette area just to be sure?
You legend! Much appreciated.
What's the bracket that allows me to fit any stereo? The silver thing he used.
What radio would you guys recommend if I want to be able to connect via Bluetooth and so on? What size radio should I be looking for?
Great video, I just need an explanation of how to connect to the ignition as this isnt clear in the video. Cant see how the 2" of cable conects?
If I buy the Single Din Kit and the Steering Control Adapter, is there any difference in the way I would connect the wires?
I followed these steps however my radio won't work, it tries to find a singnal however I can't. I've got a vauxhall corsa 2006 and what does the blue wire do in the radio adapter and does it have a specific place to plug into
First off, this is really helpful thank you.
I just have a few clarifications when i am doing this.
Firstly what amp butt connectors etc are you using, are they 15amp?
Secondly, just because i can't see, you cut the ignition live cable (black) and then connect it to a fuse in-between the radio wire and the live just to protect it? Is the only reason you added extra wire to the live to extend the wire?
Hi,Yes, 15amp connectors will be fine, just make sure you drop the fuse slightly lower, so that blows before your wiring.Yes, That is correct, black is for most, but we recommend checking this with a multimeter before cutting as some are different.Correct again, we cut the wire to implement the live feed to power the radio, however, if you buy a steering control adaptor from ourselves, it creates its own live feed from the canbus system.Any other questions don't hesitate to email me on Peter.Watson@JustSimpleTips.comPeter
just fitted a PIONEER-FH-X700BT and everything works except I get the warning beep when I turn off the ignition - same as when you leave the lights on. Does this matter, am I draining the battery. Might it be if the cigarette lighter wires are other way round? - I assumed black was correct as I don't have a voltmeter.....
I have tried using the kit provided on your website to fit a stereo and continue using the steering wheel controls.
I'm having trouble connecting the patch lead to my stereo as there doesn't seem to be any connections that match up. The patch lead should be the correct one as you ordered it on my behalf when after I created my order.
Any help would be appreciated
Nice clear video. I only have one question. I installed my Pioneer FH-X720bt (2-din) with this instruction video and you helped me enormous. The only thing is when I turn the engine off and on the memory is gone? I connected it via the ignition cable like you said but when I turn the car back on the memory is gone? Do you have maybe a SimpleTip for me? Thank you very much for the help you already did!
You need to change around 2 cables. Im not too sure which ones... google it! It's a common problem. There must be a video how to do it I just can't find it now, unfortunately.
+Sándor Füle Could it be red for yellow?
if i got the steering wheel adapter would i still have to mess around finding somewhere to earth the cd player? also what would happen if it wasn't earthed?
Disregard that comment, I found that it goes from the stereo part to the ignition, there is a spare black connector by the lighter ignition but that's not allowing my stereo to turn on, do I have to cut the red line going to the lighter and connect it to my red line. Also do I have to do anything to the brown coed
Hi.
I'm looking to connect up my DAB CD player,aswell as my sub & amp.
Ive got the leads etc for the latter,but is it just the PC2-85-4 that i need?
Also,if i dont connect the fly lead,will it simply not turn on or will it just not turn on automatically with ignition?
Many Thanks
Is there any way possible to connect the radio without doing the whole cigarette lighter bit? I have read some forums and people say just swap the yellow and red wires around. Also, Why do you have to do the cigarette lighter bit?
I have done exactly as above stereo works fine, but it doesn't save radio stations... could I add a direct feed from battery? the wiring on mine had been bodged, so the original connect had been cut off so it was a guessing game. At the moment I have (red from stereo to cig lighter and Yellow from stereo to thin red car wiring) the wires like this is the only way the stereo works! Confused
Hi there. Is the connector cable "PC2-85-4B" the same as the mentioned "PC2-85-4" ? And if I get a steering wheel adapter do I still need the PC2-85-4 as well ?
how does the original cd turn off when key is off. there is a white wire where the red wire was before. wiring to the cig lighter means it will only come on when ignition lights are on or engine running.
this the same for an 08 plate corsa life 1.2... and what cheap stereo/radio do you recommend for aux ?
used the quad lock and sony to iso on a corsa d with the mex bt3100u and the radio signal is pant. Any idea where I went wrong?
I have the same radio and car, is there anyway I can fit my new radio without having to do the part with the ignition fly lead and wiring it through the cigarette lighter. As It was very hard to follow (or see) each step in that part of the process.
hi i was wondering if you could help me i bought an Xtrons radio trying to fit it to my Astra 07 but instead of a ignition fly lead it has several cables which Im told one of them will be that they are labeled but Im not sure which would be it there is 2 brown labeled "brake in", a blue/white one labeled "amp con", a dark blue one labeled "ant", a green one labeled "key1 5v and a orange one labeled "key2 5v" any idea which one it could be
What size fuse do you need to put inline with the ignition/cigarette lighter cable?
Hi would this be the same procedure for a 55 plate Astra. Thanks in advance
Can you explain the cigarette lighter Live ignition feed part more? Its very hard to see what he is actually doing there. Also can this whole wire crimping be avoided if I buy the £40 steering wheel control kit?
Run the cable that we include in our kit down to the cigarette lighter, cut the black cable on the lighter (Check its ignition live first) then connect the cable from the stereo to the black cable with a fuse and then back into the cigarette lighter cable. So you effectively have a fuse in between making sure you dont blow anything important.
and Yes to your question, if you order this www.justaudioshop.com/SC-1160--Vauxhall-2-Digit-2005-Onwards-Steering-Control-Adaptor-Vauxhall-Agila-Astra-Corsa-Meriva-Vectra-Zafira_p_112.html
You wont have to do anything.
JustSimpleTips Thank you very much for explaining!
JustSimpleTips So to clarify, do you mean that if you get the steering control adaptor you don't have to run an ignition source down to the cigarette lighter? i.e. you avoid the crimping?
That is correct.
Hi thanks for the video do you have to put the fuse in there? I've seen videos and they haven't
Is the progress the same by a Corsa C from 2003? Becaus the original radio is a diffrent one...
The fascia panel I have sticks out a bit in my 2007 corsa, it's supposed to be flush right ? Is there a certain way I have to put it in ?
I have same car i messed up left fan on top of the radio by pushing in the vent satnav holder. Can you please help how to open it?
Just a quick question here something I can't seem to find on google.
We have a dutch Opel combo 1.7CTDI, with a Blaupunkt mp30 radio. I wonder if the Opel cross and the opel combo have the same interface? and if so can I use this kit in my Opel combo to control my pioneer SPH-120? I know I can program the controls on the SPH, I just can't figure out how to convert the steering wheel controls to my pioneer... note I would still like to see the time and date on my original LCD display..... Even the opel forum wasn't able to help me. Thanks for helping me out!:D
Hi there. My ignition cord (red one) is connected to the big connector. Its not hanging free like yours is. Do I cut it? And if so do I cuy it from the part that connects into the stereo or the adaptor that connects to the car
Thanks , very Helpfull
Hie,, i have done mine same as you are doing on your video but when i turned the igination off without removing the keys the radio turns off and the watch turns off as well ,, why??? And when i turn the key on , at first position the radio and watch is not turning on, its only turning on when i turned the key at position 2 which makes the dashboard lights on. , why????
Wouldn't a fuse tap to the 'radio' fuse, or even to the 'ignition switch' fuse, be better than a cutting and crimping the cigarette lighter connection?
Does somebody know how to remove the silver casing around the air vents and the hazard switch? I want to respray mine but I dunno how to remove it.
This was a nice clear video up to the critical point of showing what to do with the red ignition cable when connecting it to the cigarette lighter. I could see you chopping, splicing, crimping and connecting, but I'm buggered if I could make out exactly *what* you were doing!!!
You chopped part of the red cable off - why?
Do you join the red ignition cable and the cigarette lighter cable, then add the piece of red cable, then connect that to the 10AMP fuse, then connect all of that back into the lighter? If so, why have a seemingly superfluous piece of cable - why not just join the two cables together then connect them to the fuse?
I'm giving this a go at the weekend (28th Nov). If you're able to clarify the above, you'll make my daughter very happy as I've bought her a car stereo that's little more than a paperweight at the moment!
+LMC Hi how did this go for you as i seen you didnt get a reply and I am wondering the exact same want to change out my radio but dont know what he done when it came down to installing the fuse.
KieranVlogs
Please help! I was driving today and the radio just stopped working, changed the channel, nothing. The display still shows the channel display! I checked the fuse anyway, all ok, any suggestions.....TIA
thanks for your last comment.
what kind of fuse do you use and where to get it from?
to which color of wire do you connect it?
10amp, and check which one is ignition live with a multimeter, normally its black.
I am thinking about doing this to my corsa c 2006. It has the CD30 installed so i will have to connect it to a ignition power source. This, like a few other people, is concerning me. I would like to just ask:
If i purchase the single din kit with the audio control add on, so my controls on my wheel still work, will i need do do the whole cutting wires thing?Because if i can avoid all that because it gains power via the audio controls i would defiantly purchase the kits.
Seconldly, if the answer to the above question is no, and i do in fact have to still connect to the cigarette lighters power source. could you be so kind to do a tutorial on that bit only? This would help me greatly because i kinda see what your doing there... but i want to have total confidence when it comes to cutting wires and messing with my electrics. Cheers. Hope you answer my questions soon, Josh.
If you buy steering controls, you wont need to do the ignition cable wiring: www.justaudioshop.com/SC-1160--Vauxhall-2-Digit-2005-Onwards-Steering-Control-Adaptor-Vauxhall-Agila-Astra-Corsa-Meriva-Vectra-Zafira_p_112.html
i am going to do mine the the same way in this tutorial but what fuse do you use and which wire do connect the ignition wire to ?
5amp, normally on this vehicle its the black cable, but check with a multimeter.
If the car has steering wheel controls would the cables for that be in the back of the stereo (i know i need a vauxhall adapter and compatible head unit) and does it change anything else in regards to installation?
Thanks
You will need a separate kit - www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-Astra-Corsa-Tigra-Steering-Wheel-Stalk-Control-Adaptor-Lead-CTSVX002-/350517857215
These always retail for around £34.. or you can get our kit, which includes everything you need (but wont give you steering controls) www.justaudioshop.com/Vauxhall-2005-Onwards--Stereo-Installation-Set_p_85.html for £34.99 but this gives you everything not just a cable.
Hi, I have a Corsa D 2010(55 plate) with the CD30 Radio, I would like to change it with a Sony WX-GT90BT 2 Din Bluetooth CD/MP3 Player, this is steering wheel control ready, and I would like to of course use my steering wheel controls with it. Could you please recommend which cables/adapters and fascia kits I would require.
Thanks
Hi,
Single Din Kit: www.justaudioshop.com/Vauxhall-2005-Onwards--Stereo-Installation-Set_p_85.html
Double Din Kit: www.justaudioshop.com/Vauxhall-2005-Onwards--Double-Din-Kit_p_107.html
these don't come with steering controls though.
If you're just after the steering wheel controls they are here:
Steering Wheel Controls (SC-1160): www.justaudioshop.com/SC-1160--Vauxhall-2-Digit-2005-Onwards-Steering-Control-Adaptor-Vauxhall-Agila-Astra-Corsa-Meriva-Vectra-Zafira_p_112.html
However, If you want both together, email me on peter.watson@justsimpletips.com and create a kit for you.
Systematic name is Tuch&Connect it is from 2013
Surely there must be a way to fit without clipping wires? I have one which has the steering wheel stalk on and didn't need to clip any wires. Why is that ok on mine but this harness without the steering wheel you have to link to cigarette lighter. doesn't make sense to me so please can you advise?
I am using the following in mine which didn't need clipping:
CTSVX002
Kind Regards
The steering controls system draws an ignition 12v, when its not used you need to implement a 12v ignition source.
Where is the Radio fuse located behind the radio itself? I need to replace mine and have no clue! (03 Corsa)
What, if anything, is different for doing this on a Vauxhall Astra?
Hi can u get to the heater switch via the radios hole?
I'm using the SC-1160 and get no radio signal. Do I need to purchase a separate aerial adaptor?
hi i connected the red ignition wire to my astra mk5 cigarette lighter cable. initially i connected it to the spare black wire but it cut out. i have now connected it to the red wire but without a fuse is this ok.
The benefit of putting a fuse inline is if there are any problems then the fuse you have put in will pop, rather than whatever you have wired it too.
Is there anyway i could add AUX or MP3 slots onto my 1.3CDTI standard 2005 corsa?