Hello

 

My "new" car is fabia 2 2008 ambiente.

I Think it was bulid without hifi system, only ISO connectors.  + 1 little connector with Can+ can-

It has 2 iso connectors, 1. Front loudspeakers only. The rear cables are  missing 😞

The second has GND 12V Ignition, light and antenna switch.  It works very well, with a normal 1 din radio.

I bought a new VW hifi set.

It can communication only with canbus.

 

I make a new cables, with a quadlock connector.  CUT, soldering

It works, the radio is good, but I have to switch on/off with the button.  When I unplug the key not turn off, when I start the car, not turn on the radio..

BUT, when I turn on the lamps, the radio buttuns led turning on, and the backlight light is darker.

I think the car is turning on the all control panel backlight (clima, ventillators).

BUt the radio is not turn on..

And when I turn on the radio, and the car turns on, there is not signed on the display time and temp.

 

My question..

 

How can I switch on with VCDS the radio canbus control??

 

Thanks

 

Laci

 

Edited 1 August, 20196 yr by micilacko

You may want to simply do the wiring hack. Buy a tap-a-fuse and tap into fuse 26, the rear wiper. Run that as your switched live to the radio.

 

That way you can turn the radio off and on with the ignition, but you won't be able to listen to the radio without the ignition being on.

 

I know you can buy a CANBUS adapter that is designed for steering wheel controls, that gives you the benefit of the power control through CANBUS, apparently. Personally, I went the cheaper and simpler route and wired my dashcam and USB charger to it while I was at it, so I can charge my phone while listening to my tunes blaring from bluetooth.