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Its so confusing. Everything I have read so far says that you cant just chuck in an aftermarket HU in a car with canbus. I was under the impression that the connects2 adaptor will allow a normal iso connected HU to connect to a canbus system. So even with the connects2 adaptor I will not get any power to the alpine HU? I will have to run a line to the fuse box? My head hurts!

I have an 07 Octavia Sport 2.0 TDI. I am looking to change the "audience" head unit out for an Alpine Cde-W235BT. The car does not have any controls on the steering wheel. I have been told I need a canbus adapter in order to install the Alpine. I have looked at this http://www.connects2.co.uk/ProductInformation.aspx?id=16843&p=CTKSK02 as it is a complete kit with hopefully everything I need. I just want someone to confirm that I am getting the right thing? Thanks

I am looking to replace the factory head unit with one an Alpine double Din CDE-W235BT. I've been told I need an Installation kit CTKSK02 which has everything I need to get the unit to work. The kit is on this website http://www.carcommunications.co.uk/car-accessories/fitting-accessories/connects2-car-stereo-fitting-kit-double-din-facia-radio-installation-for-skoda-ctksk02 As part of the description it says that it has the CAN-Bus Steering Wheel Control Interface. My car doesn't have steering wheel controls. Do I still need this kit, do I still need a Canbus adaptor? The car is a 2007 Skoda Ocatavia Sport.

Sorry to resurrect this old post but I am looking at the Erisin units aswell for my 2007 Skoda Octavia Sport. Have you still got yours John? If so how has it been? Did you have to get a canbus adaptor with it? Cheers Danamo - Did you ever buy one? if so how did you get on with it?

Just joined and wanted to say Hello. Drive an 07 Skoda Octavia Sport