Shuk

Hey everyone, Got my new Octavia few weeks ago, and figured out i can't install my after-market android device (cheap chinese one, which i worked hard to setup and configure) which was installed on my 2014 Octavia (company owned car - transportation officer refuse to let me install it due to 'new safety related features which can be only controlled from the head unit'). The resolution i was offered is to install an android device which will be connected to the Bolero head unit, and will not interfere with the safety features (by a specific car-audio shop, which asks ~1000$ for this pleasure). Being the cheapass that i am, i'm trying to find an alternate solution, and i wonder if you guys are familiar with such device? i assume we are talking about two different devices, one is a connector that allows video input and touch control in the bolero unit (not sure if passive or active device) and an android device (probably - any device with HDMI/Analog video out and USB port can do the work). anyone knows something like that? thanks.

any idea how can i get to this circuit?

I connected a USB device (which later i figured that it had shortened power lines) to the USB port under the heating controls, and it stopped working I tried to look at the fuse box, but nothing seems to be burned over there, my next idea is check the transformator which change the 12v to 5v (which hopefully have a replaceable fuse in it) but i have no idea where to look for it, any idea? Thanks.

if anyone interested, the original stereo can be easily replaced with the mentioned release keys (not sure which type to use - i bough a complete set for many vehicles for 10$) - you simple need to pull out the unit in the glove box (using the same release keys), few screws to disassemble the the glove box itself, release keys to remove the main screen (four keys - as mentioned above), and pull the cable cords from the glove box to the main unit (the length of the cable is enough to get to the main screen area). it easily connects to the original car connector, and has canbus connectivity (it shows few driving data details, can show which door is opened, be controlled from the built in steering wheel controls, dim the screen a bit if lights are on, and even display media info in the maxi dot display).

Actually - your replies took me back to the video on youtube (i was originally only interested on how they removed the screen), and indeed the screen is just a screen, but the company which posted the video (which isn't the system i thinking about buying) provides some extension cable, and they extend the cable form the glove box to the where the screen is. i think i'll get the release keys first to see what's going on inside, and later make sure with the seller that there product can be installed on the MK3. BTW - regarding the car related info, there is some ODBII device which sends data to the system over bluetooth and another canbus device (both optional components), i'm not sure what data each of them can get. Thanks.

Hello, I'm thinking about replacing the Bolero head unit on my Octavia (2014) with a Chinese aftermarket android system. I want to make sure i have the required tools for replacing it, after some online research - i figured there is some tool called release key, which needs to be used to disassemble the head unit. there is some youtube video (https://youtu.be/_93-Sh-Q6I4?t=20) where the presenter is using such release keys (two different types of release keys), but on the website of the video publisher - they mention a third and forth types of release key suitable for Octavia (http://www.connects2.com/products/accessories/release-keys/vehicle/Skoda) Does anyone knows which type should be used? Thanks