Thrice_Guy

I'm not very DIY savvy so I'd rather buy an original skoda unit with DAB, sat nav, android auto and maxidot compatible. I'd also consider an android unit if maxidot is compatible and the above items too.

I didn't to be honest, apologies if it did. I can only go off the information provided by the company that sold the tuning box.

If you're not going to be helpful or give advice then please do not comment on this thread, or any thread for that matter. People use this site for help and advice, not to be called out on information given to customers about products they've purchased (TDI Tuning). I'm happy with my purchase and it has made my car more fun to drive. Back to original thread guys and gals, apologies for other people's waste of time posts and for people that are following the thread with e-mail alerts T.G 😁

I'd like to have the skoda green illumination on the unit too, I'm guessing it would be a pain in the back side to replace all of the led's in the unit?

I've read that, waiting for a price back from the chap that mods the units Thank you

The Kenwood unit is fantastically expensive, £900+ 😳 I think it might be cheaper to get the highest spec Amundsen unit. I believe the one's from the facelift yeti fit the MK2 Superb facia.

Thanks for the reply Oli, I'm absolutely useless with audio equipment, tried to put an android unit in my MK1 superb years ago and gave up as I couldn't get the steering wheel controls to work on the unit. I want to keep my MK2 estate until she dies, I absolutely love the car, especially as I've just popped a tuning box on her to bump the bhp from 167 up to 227. That's why I was being so specific because I want all original equipment to work with the benefits of android. Sorry, one more question about the Kenwood unit, can you update the android version as I don't want it to become obsolete because the android version is too old. Thanks again guys and gals. T.G 😁

Are there any Android units out there that support the maxidot for the Superb MK2 Estate FL? I want it to look as OEM as possible and keep every feature working on my Elegance trim. The only other option is to buy a Amundsen MIB STD, I don't know the part number but it's the one with the most features I think it ends with an E as my car has DAB, navigation. Currently have a Columbus unit in it and to be honest I'm getting tired of how slow is it. Hope everyone is ok and well out there. Kind regards, T.G 😁

Would anyone mind posting a video of how to remove the indicator holder? I have managed to remove the glass and screws but I'm having trouble removing the bottom part of the mirror to install new indicators. Thank you in advance to anyone that can help

Hi guys, apologies for the late reply, unfortunately I could not find a way to get the steering wheel controls linked up to the stereo. So I went to a car stereo shop in Manchester to enquire about patch leads to buy but they said it won't. The only way is to hard wire the steering wheel controls to the actual android head unit. I will be paying them to do this for me guys. I have managed to run all the wires through to the back of the head unit. Also buying a new unit to install a tyre pressure monitoring system onto it too NEW UNIT BELOW Xtrons PB78MTWP **INSTALL UPDATES** I have a new ariel installed on the roof with a SMA connector for the DAB USB stick and a FM/AM radio lead for the back of the unit. I reversing camera from the boot to the back of the radio, it is one that is part of the number plate light bulb cover (pic below) Also ran the wires through for the dash cam So again, I am very sorry guys, I will be paying for these items to be connected up to the new unit that is being purchased. I am more than happy to post pics up of everything working (hopefully) when it is all installed and connected up. Thank you all for your advice, help and support through this project but I have come to a stop due to lack of knowledge for the steering wheel controls problem. If anyone wants pics of the end results then leave a post and I am more than happy to post a reply. Hope everyone is well, be safe out on the road guys and gals. T.G

My code is in my owners manual on one of the back pages.

Hi Dan, I have a MK1 Superb Elegance, would you like me to upload my DX code on here to see If that helps?

I've bought the lead with the Chinese patch lead. It's in the post. I will be (attempting) to install it this weekend hopefully. The tyre pressure monitoring system they sent was wrong (sent the mk2 superb one) so I will be sending it back for a refund. So I won't be installing the tyre pressure monitoring system due to it not being plugged into the unit and not wanting a random box placed on my cars dash. The DAB USB is also being sent back for a replacement to be sent. I will keep you guys and gals updated. Take care out there on the roads folks T.G

Taede, you are an absolute legend. Thank you so much. I will e-mail the seller with my car details to make sure I get the correct patch lead too. I'll order the right one them have a go at installing it. Thank you again

Hi tease, thanks for your reply buddy I appreciate it. I'm not auto electrical minded. Do I have to take the wires out of my original steering wheel control plug (pic below of DX Unit plug) and solder and heat shrink it to the canbus box? Not sure what wires I need to connect to the canbus box.

Pic 6 is AMP-CON (Don't know what this is for) Pic 7 is ANT+12V (I don't think I need this as I have bought a new ariel which I can also connect the DAB USB stick to) Pic 8 is CAN BUS DECODER Pic 9 final pic is CAN BUS BOX (I think???) As said earlier, any help from anyone would be a great help, I just have no idea of how to connect the steering wheel controls. Thanks in advance. T.G

Hi guys and gals, Apologies for how long it has taken to bump the post with an update. Recently changed jobs and been very busy. Pic 1 is the second wiring loom that came with the unit (don't know if it is any use to hook up the multi function steering wheel controls) Pic 2 is labelled reverse in (reversing camera power???) Pic 3 is the reverse camera wire that has been run through the car hidden in the cars trim into the boot. (The other end of the wire has the same yellow plug and red power wire) The one in the boot needs to be connected to the reverse lights. I'm guessing the other end of the red wire needs to connect to the reverse in wire in pic 2. The other end of the yellow wire is already plugged into CAM in the back of the stereo unit. Pic 4 is KEY2-5V. I don't know what this is for Pic 5 is BRAKE-IN. Again don't know what this is for.

I will be taking pictures of the problems I am having / coming across tomorrow. I think it will be better with pictures and a decription of the problems. If anybody on the forum can help with advice or help in person I would be extremely grateful (Cups of tea / coffee offered) Thanks in advance to anyone that can help. T.G

Few pics of bits of progress here folks Unit installed, dash cam installed, AUX and DAB Radio USB cable (this is the one that I am going to put the splitter on for a double USB cable), AUX and USB (Charging only) in the 12v lighter socket. It's all slowly coming together Thanks to Milan for following the post

Hi guys and gals. Sorry for the dalay. Very quick update. (((( PICTURES TO FOLLOW ))) The new unit is in but sticks out a tiny bit. Also, dash cam is in and working. I bought a new ariel which has both FM/AM & DAB SMA connector (Installed new ariel onlt to find the DAB USB stick is faulty, so getting in touch with the company to get a replacement). Ran the wire from the unit through to the boot for the reversing camera (still needs a hole drilling before it can be installed properly) front ashtray now has a AUX & USB port in it (I have removed the lighter socket, it just needs tightening up properly, also bought a twin USB cable to hopefully be able to attach the DAB USB stick and connect the other to the USB to the one in the 12v socket for charging only, unit only has 2 USB ports on the back so i can not hook my ipod up to it, i will have to blue tooth music from my phone or save it to a micro SD card, max capacity is 128gb for this unit). Still waiting to hear back about how to install the tyre pressure monitoring system. Also still waiting to hear back about the multi function steering wheel compatibility / guide from the company too. I will get there eventually my fellow skoda friends, I'm doing all of this because I want an up to date unit with a few modern features. I will take pictures tomorrow (Saturday 21st July) Take care out there on the roads, always be safe and you'll never have to feel sorry. T.G (Trice_Guy)

I don't think so Domino59. My plan was to transfer my music onto an SD card and plug it into the unit. There is one CD slot and AUX port for 3.5mm jack from I-Pod or Phone. There is also blue tooth but I am not sure if this applies to music or just phone calls.

Hi folks, Audio Visual Tech got back in touch after I sent the unit back to them. They told me it can not be repaired. I will have to buy another unit next pay day. There is a canbus box that came with the unit. I will link up the canbus box when i have the new unit delivered. Failing that I will have to go down the connect2 harness route. Take care you fine people. T.G

Thanks for your replies Taede and Nackuk. Nackuk, that is the unit I have bought. Taede, I e-mail audio visual tech and they said they will die a new screen for £40, they asked me to post it back to them in Leeds, they have even e-mailed me a pre-paid postage label too which I thought was good of them. Sorry for anyone following the post, as soon as I have the unit back I will post again. As for the multi function steering wheel controls, I will research into the correct connect2 loom and also how to wire in the loom from the car as Taede suggested. Hope everyone is well, be safe on the roads guys and gals. T.G

Hi guys, Bit of an update. This is what happened when I forgot to earth the unit. I pulled the unit when I thought it was released from the console. It wasn't and the screen hit my gear stick and cracked. I have sent audio visual tech an e-mail asking if I can replace the front screen on buy a new unit. I am still waiting for a reply

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