Hi Guys,  Just looking for a bit of help.  Owned this car, 2014 65k, in great condition for a few weeks now, but decided the standard stereo wasnt up too it, I need carplay back!

 

I have purchased this item on ebay, Which I believe comes with everything needed for the swap.

 

GENUINE SKODA OCTAVIA 3 SAT NAV MIB2 DAB CARPLAY | eBay

 

My question on this is, how does the oem screen come out? I cant see anywhere for keys etc? (I believe its a bolero unit?)

Also, Id quite like to fit a reversing camera at the same time.  Does anyone have any tried and tested reccomendations?  Ive read various threads and see people talking about cutting the hole for the handle bigger, etc and if that the case then Ill just leave it.  I would be looking for a unit that fits in the existing.

12 minutes ago, somedudebob said:

Hi Guys,  Just looking for a bit of help.  Owned this car, 2014 65k, in great condition for a few weeks now, but decided the standard stereo wasnt up too it, I need carplay back!

 

I have purchased this item on ebay, Which I believe comes with everything needed for the swap.

 

GENUINE SKODA OCTAVIA 3 SAT NAV MIB2 DAB CARPLAY | eBay

 

My question on this is, how does the oem screen come out? I cant see anywhere for keys etc? (I believe its a bolero unit?)

Also, Id quite like to fit a reversing camera at the same time.  Does anyone have any tried and tested reccomendations?  Ive read various threads and see people talking about cutting the hole for the handle bigger, etc and if that the case then Ill just leave it.  I would be looking for a unit that fits in the existing.

@SashaGraceshould be able to help with both these questions as she has done both jobs on her soon to be departed 2014 Vrs Estate. She will see this notification and be along to guide you no doubt.

Thanks for that.  So far the camera I am looking at is this one

 

Direct Fit Boot Handle Rear View Reversing Reverse Camera For Skoda Octavia Mk3 | eBay

 

Hopefully someone can steer me clear if its wrong!

39 minutes ago, somedudebob said:

Thanks for that.  So far the camera I am looking at is this one

 

Direct Fit Boot Handle Rear View Reversing Reverse Camera For Skoda Octavia Mk3 | eBay

 

Hopefully someone can steer me clear if its wrong!

Be careful with your choice of camera. I've a late 2014 car and fitted a camera off AliExpress last week which was the click in fitting type and not the bolt in like you've linked. There are also a couple of different sizes so measure before ordering. 

You can use the smaller cameras but these aren’t as good as the larger ones, no OEM options for these. AliExpress is full of them, I won’t link as they chop and change daily but really any of them will do

Thanks for that guys,  Ill have a look on aliexpress, but Im really not up to cutting the tailgate, so will have to take what I can.

 

Do you have any comments on my stereo purchase, or how to remove the standard unit?

 

I appreciate the help in advance!

1 hour ago, somedudebob said:

Hi Guys,  Just looking for a bit of help.  Owned this car, 2014 65k, in great condition for a few weeks now, but decided the standard stereo wasnt up too it, I need carplay back!

 

I have purchased this item on ebay, Which I believe comes with everything needed for the swap.

 

GENUINE SKODA OCTAVIA 3 SAT NAV MIB2 DAB CARPLAY | eBay

 

My question on this is, how does the oem screen come out? I cant see anywhere for keys etc? (I believe its a bolero unit?)

Also, Id quite like to fit a reversing camera at the same time.  Does anyone have any tried and tested reccomendations?  Ive read various threads and see people talking about cutting the hole for the handle bigger, etc and if that the case then Ill just leave it.  I would be looking for a unit that fits in the existing.

You need a set of Radio Removal Keys.  On the screen, the top left and top right slots are visable.  On the bottom (for the Bolaro, Amunsden and Columbus) - you need to get in there gingerly with your fingernail and the curved piece at the bottom of the screen and pull down gently.  The bottom plastic will seperate and show the bottom two slots for the screen.

 

Are you planning just a screen update or are you going for an MIB2 upgrade as well?  Depending on how desperate you are, I will eventually have my old Amunsden (Bolaro with Sat Nav) - Screen and MIB2.5 system available, but it will need to be Component Protection removed and re-coded (with correct parameters for your car) by pab567. 

 

Reversing camera - yes, can be fitted on Bolaro and upwards.  The genuine OEM ones are nicer because they have turning grid on them, but as @SashaGracecorrectly pointed out, really any chinese units will do (but they do have to be NTSC output, instead of PAL).  Cheap units won't have working reversing grid or self-cleaning functionality.

7 minutes ago, varaderoguy said:

You need a set of Radio Removal Keys.  On the screen, the top left and top right slots are visable.  On the bottom (for the Bolaro, Amunsden and Columbus) - you need to get in there gingerly with your fingernail and the curved piece at the bottom of the screen and pull down gently.  The bottom plastic will seperate and show the bottom two slots for the screen.

 

Are you planning just a screen update or are you going for an MIB2 upgrade as well?  Depending on how desperate you are, I will eventually have my old Amunsden (Bolaro with Sat Nav) - Screen and MIB2.5 system available, but it will need to be Component Protection removed and re-coded (with correct parameters for your car) by pab567. 

 

Reversing camera - yes, can be fitted on Bolaro and upwards.  The genuine OEM ones are nicer because they have turning grid on them, but as @SashaGracecorrectly pointed out, really any chinese units will do (but they do have to be NTSC output, instead of PAL).  Cheap units won't have working reversing grid or self-cleaning functionality.

Thanks for this.  I have a set of keys for removing the unit in the glove box, and I am happy with that,  I just hadnt noticed anywhere for the keys to go for the screens removal.  Ill have a closer look shortly.  Im upgrading the unit entirely to get car play functionality.  Link to what Ive bought in the first post (Already has CP removed etc)

 

If like to find a genuine one, but that is proving hard. 

Interesting - actually what is being sold there - is a Amunsden MIB2.5 system - with a Bolaro Screen (which will work).  The only difference being you don't have a NAV button.  You will also need an external GPS module (can be found on ebay for less than 10UKP) unless your current car has a shark-fin GPS receiver.

The seller agreed to include a GPS reciever with, but im not overly worried about that once I have Carplay enabled.  I find google maps to be better than most OEM automotive systems

 

Im not really sure I understand all the differences between the units,  I just know my current looks completely different from this one, and this one will give me car play! LOL

 

Thanks again

Arh - well, welcome to the world of MIB systems for Skoda MK3's....

 

Basically, there are three types:

 

Swing (super-basic) - generally only found on cars from your era, but never found on a VRS.

Bolaro (basic) - has mirror link, car-play, android auto etc

Amunsden (better) - all of the functions of Bolaro plus Sat Nav

Columbus (best) - biggest display, super 3d maps, internal HD and functionality to go with a virtual cockpit if you ever feel like upgrading.

 

More can be found out on the ICE, In-Car Radio and Security section of this forum.

Ok,  Now im very confused, because I dont have mirror link, car-play etc....

 

So to get the best functionality from what I have bought, I Ideally need an amunsden screen?  Is that correct?

Link for the unit release keys

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B018GKO6OQ/?coliid=I1DJNNU78M7PEO&colid=3PLHLJ6IK8BI4&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

If you put a photo of the unit and display labels, people can guide you better (no part number mentioned in the ebay advert)

Take a photo of what you have - then we can advise what your system can achieve.  Basically you have a MK1 audio entertainment system - called MIB1.  What you are purchasing is an MIB2 (also known as an MIB2.5 system) - which gives you additional functionality that you don't have at the moment.

 

An MIB1 system can do Mirrorlink - which will give you basic system mirroring of your mobile phone onto your existing system [assuming your current system is capable].

 

For you to use either Apple Carplay [it sounds like you have an Apple phone] or Android Auto, you will need to upgrade to an MIB2 system - which is what the ebay link you showed at the top does.  The information I've given you - is around the different versions of MIB1 and MIB2 systems there are.  If you *just* want additional radio functionality and the Apple Carplay, then the ebay item is perfectly fine and will work for you.  There are some additional cavaats that need to be addressed, because unless the seller has specifically tailored the ebay item to your car's specifications, it won't be a simple upgrade.  You need to find somebody with a VCDS system to integrate the new MIB2 system into your car.

 

IF you are still stuck, I'll happily PM you my phone number and we can chat about it there.

But I think what you have bought is a MIB2 unit (5Q0035874) with Amundsen display (5E0919605M).

So I removed the lower trim ok,  but still don’t see upper and lower releases for the screen. 

Just to add the seller was able to code the system for my car. He asked me for my VIN and then confirmed it was an estate etc 

I think you need to scan your current unit with VCDS and write them back to the new unit. The seller does not have access to your car specific equipment.

These are the wholes you need to insert the keys in the above link (amazon) in them.

Seller has only removed CP. At the end of the ad they have mentioned about VCDS coding as well.

Thank you for this. I did not notice the top holes at all. Keys are ordered. 
 

in that case, I shall wait for the equipment to arrive and see if I can find someone local with VCDS to code. I only have a basic Carista unit from a previous VW. 
 

I’ll also keep looking for a camera and see what I can find. So that it can all be coded at once. Then I just need to locate the pins for when the RCA is cut off, unless there is some sort of adapter?

 

 

thank you. 

Yep, taking the display and unit without the keys is a no go. For coding, it need someone who has done it before. For the camera you can find many information on the topics in the forum. Many people have done it successfully. Don't think it needs any coding unless you want the wheel line direction works.

This guide is my favorite:

Will do it one day myself after saving a a bit of money for it.

 

He has even calibrated the camera  

Well My parts all arrived today.

 

Stereo - 5Q0 035 874 - MIB2 Skoda Amundsen (doesnt appear to have a CD Drive? But does have an SD card, assumingly Maps)

Screen - 5E0 919 605 N - (2017 screen?)

USB - 5QD 035 726 J

 

And GPS aerial.  Doesnt look OEM, so hopefully will function ok inside the DashBoard.

 

Hopefully it all goes together when I get a chance to fit