Hi guys,

 

Hope you're doing well.

 

In my Fabia HTP Classic, I'm replacing the radio next month with a proper head unit, the Sony XAV-AX100.

 

Just to clarify on a few things if you wouldn't mind answering them

 

Firstly, what additional things would I have to buy for the installation to be successful? The car came with an aftermarket radio which was single dim, so will I need to get another whole metal bracket etc? I found this on Ebay which looks like everything I need but just want to make sure: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Skoda-Fabia-2003-2007-MK1-Car-Stereo-Double-Din-Fascia-Panel-Cage-Fitting-Kit/202179100757?hash=item2f12d04055:g:mBoAAOSw-uhaU3SD

 

Secondly, will I have to re-enter the radio code? I have it in the book so it's not an issue, but not sure if I still will need to.

 

Any tips on the installation itself, or any experiences you guys have had with installing a double dim head unit, before I install it, would be grand to hear

 

Many thanks,

 

Most aftermarket car stereos come with the metal cage. There are multiple tabs that need to be bent outward once the cage is in place.

 

You will need a harness adapter to connect the new stereo to the factory stereo plug. Might need an antenna adapter also.

 

No need for radio code with aftermarket stereo. 

 

Halfords have the adaptors usually. They could even fit it for you if its too difficult. (For a steep price)

1 hour ago, Gt4thomas said:

Most aftermarket car stereos come with the metal cage. There are multiple tabs that need to be bent outward once the cage is in place.

 

You will need a harness adapter to connect the new stereo to the factory stereo plug. Might need an antenna adapter also.

 

No need for radio code with aftermarket stereo. 

 

Halfords have the adaptors usually. They could even fit it for you if its too difficult. (For a steep price)

 

Hi,

 

Thank you for the reply

 

Yeah I was wondering about the cage, seen the universal double din cage on halfords and thought might need it, but will have to see when radio actually comes.

 

When you're on about  the two adaptors, found this on Halfords:

 

https://www.halfords.com/technology/car-audio/stereo-fittings/universal-iso-harness-adaptor---ct20uv02-581824.html?cm_mmc=Google+PLA-_-Technology>Car+Audio>Stereo+Fitting+Accessories-_-Technology>Car+Audio>Stereo+Fitting+Accessories-_-581824&istCompanyId=b8708c57-7a02-4cf6-b2c0-dc36b54a327e&istFeedId=62b447cf-331e-4fec-a47a-9985ff72d404&istItemId=wirxtprpm&istBid=tzwt&_$ja=tsid:94971|cid:868555897|agid:49387676812|tid:aud-297219197929:pla-331764450417|crid:203456299599|nw:g|rnd:855742266473371216|dvc:c|adp:|mt:|loc:1006963&gclid=CjwKCAjw9MuCBhBUEiwAbDZ-7gxoiB_mB3GxZGYHocxGvGes06b9XIrEHG3GRWF-5cn3tZRothcJtxoCXK4QAvD_BwE

 

https://www.halfords.com/technology/car-audio/stereo-fittings/fakra-male-aerial-adaptor---ct27aa14-582152.html?cm_mmc=Google+PLA-_-Technology>Car+Audio>Stereo+Fitting+Accessories-_-Technology>Car+Audio>Stereo+Fitting+Accessories-_-582152&istCompanyId=b8708c57-7a02-4cf6-b2c0-dc36b54a327e&istFeedId=62b447cf-331e-4fec-a47a-9985ff72d404&istItemId=wirxtprtw&istBid=tzwt&_$ja=tsid:94971|cid:868555897|agid:49387676812|tid:aud-297219197929:pla-331764450417|crid:203456299599|nw:g|rnd:12566848060210793609|dvc:c|adp:|mt:|loc:1006963&gclid=CjwKCAjw9MuCBhBUEiwAbDZ-7nkD6QqERpEWZUDEeJXmcpfNwpWZVf6kPYyiPAuOmUia0sgIF3wwgRoC6E8QAvD_BwE

 

The top one looks like the one I need. Not sure about the ariel adaptor however. It's the first double din // touchscreen head unit that I've put into a car so just wanna get it right first time I put it in.

 

Do you reckon that the top link will just be the standard adaptor that I will need?

 

Many thanks,

Also @Gt4thomas, if you take a look at this video: 

 

 

it shows that it already has some sort of adaptor in the box with it, would that not do you reckon?

Wait until it arrives see what you get in the box.