Bolero HU for sale - MkII Octavia

[Makay55]

Hello fellow Briskodians!

For sale - in fully working order - Bolero HU from my 12 plate Octavia VRS. Includes manual and the 4 digit code of course.

Reason: Would like to upgrade to Columbus

SOLD

[bobnaldo]

Hello do you know if this is a straight swop for a swing radio in a Fabia?

[Northlodge]

Would this be ok to swap straight across to my somewhat older 2005 Octavia which has a Audience unit fitted?

[mannyo]

Hello do you know if this is a straight swop for a swing radio in a Fabia?

Octavia Bolero will not fit a Fabia, the radio front is totally the wrong shape.

Would this be ok to swap straight across to my somewhat older 2005 Octavia which has a Audience unit fitted?

You will have issues with battery drain unless you also upgrade the CAN gateway in your car at the same time.

[Makay55]

Thanks mannyo for helping out here... :-)

[Northlodge]

What's a CAN gateway then? Expensive or a vcds visit?

Edited 29 December, 2012 by Northlodge

[mannyo]

its not expensive, but it does require specific coding for your car with VCDS.

Have a read here.

http://www.my-gti.com/2296/can-bus-gateway-removing-installing-and-upgrading-volkswagen-golf

[Makay55]

Am I right saying they are around £40?

[Eddie-NL]

Am I right saying they are around £40?

You might be lucky and find one for that

They are £155 from the dealers for a new one

I can do a new pre-coded one for £75 Delivered

You will also require an antenna adaptor

[Makay55]

Yes, I forgot about coding.... thanks Eddie for you input

[Taxi_G]

Would this straight fit into a 58 plate elegance?

I know you loose climate & PDC on screen

Just after something that can alot straight in, no messing about with coding etc

G

[Makay55]

I'm pretty sure that it will work but there is an issue with battery drain on older Octavias and as I understand it, new CAN Bus is needed to sort this issue out. :think:

[Stormchaser]

It will work fine in a 58 plate Octy. Straight plug and play. No need to change facia surround either

[Gregie]

The fakara adapter is required to pick up am/fm radio if you don't listen to am radio you do not need the adapter. Fitted bolero to my 08 plate with nonissues what so ever. Very pleased with it.

[Dave_O]

Would this fit a 09 plate pre facelift octy vrs - I presume it's just be a plug and play?

Any pictures?

Cheers

[Stormchaser]

Would this fit a 09 plate pre facelift octy vrs - I presume it's just be a plug and play?

Any pictures?

Cheers

Yes plug & play on that year Octavia. No need CAN upgrade.

[Makay55]

Thanks guys for your interest but the unit is now sold.... :$$$: