Am sure it’s easy enough to fix. Obvs if applying a film it would be better to do that when fitting the digitiser rather than trying to match the cutout in the trim that you see once it’s installed

A bit more expensive than some but the seller assures me that these are anti-glare - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/115496743732

12 hours ago, Schtum said:

A bit more expensive than some but the seller assures me that these are anti-glare - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/115496743732

hard part is that you’re not going to know if it’s anti-glare until you’ve fitted it. But probably worth a little extra on the promise it is. The glare isn’t a massive problem anyway as the screen is pretty low in the car - it was just an observation. 

In the end I bought this one from AliExpress.  Part of the ad for it was that it was a replacement for screens on which the polarisation had broken down, so I thought it might be a good bet that it was anti-glare.  

 

My son installed it in about an hour today and it seems to have restored my head unit to good working order.

 

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004861752111.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.5.21ef1802jZbkM9

 

 

Hi there, following on from Jonny's post which I thought excellently articulated the problem - my info system on a Skoda Yeti 20217 has also gone off the rails!

 

It's like there is a ghost in the machine which invisibly switches radio stations and calls people whilst no one is actually touching the screen. As it is currently my main source of playing music - it is deeply frustrating.

 

The indicating screen when you're reversing still works. I really only use it for playing music, a few handsfree calls and the reversing screen.

 

I've gone through the helpful responses about attaching a new screen yourself after purchasing for Amazon etc, but think I can safely say that won't be happening here. I am not a car fixing person.

 

So wondering if anyone knows someone good (but not at the dealership price) to repair it in the Somerset area too? I am desperately missing driving and listening to music but work is currently thin on the ground, and can't afford the dealership price.

 

 

Your help appreciated, thanks.

 

 

 

(I know this isn't a new issue, and I have looked around the forum for specific answers, but the Infotainment head unit in our 2017 Yeti has gone off the rails! It flashes around all functions and will randomly dial telephone numbers as well as switching radio channels etc. The touch screen seems dead and the menu selection buttons do nothing. Safest thing is to turn it off!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Well, for £25 for the screen plus the right smaller screwdrivers (£5), it doesn't sound like you can do much damage if it's knackered anyway. A lot of places would want you to unplug and post to them ?

It's not really a 'car thing' apart from unplugging it. A recommended place in my county wanted £195.

 

I was in the same boat and found a YouTube video that was really helpful and step by step. Probably took an hour being careful and keeping rewinding the video to re-check what to do.

Hey thanks Prezafab. Sadly I know I won't get this type of job done myself, not my area at all. 

 

Glad you found a solution to your problem. I imagine you are more motivated and patient than I am  

5 minutes ago, Nosila said:

Hey thanks Prezafab. Sadly I know I won't get this type of job done myself, not my area at all. 

 

Glad you found a solution to your problem. I imagine you are more motivated and patient than I am  

I doubt that I am more patient, but since moving to Yorkshire I automatically try to keep money in my pocket. Strange, that. 😃

Edited 5 November, 20241 yr by Prezafab

Ha, it must be something they put in the water!

Hi this is a long time later(!) but I did manage to fix the system, followed the YouTube video, bought screen from ali express and some tools from Ebay and amazon. All in all, the fix cost around £25! Works perfectly. There's a certain satisfaction in doing it yourself plus a huge financial saving. If you're  facing  this issue and don't mind taking a few bolts out, removing the 'lid' of your system and disconnecting a ribbon connector, then just do it! 

 

Hey Jonny, thanks for getting back to this query. I am impressed and rather envious you managed to do this and as you say, it's such a financial saving.

 

I may be splendid at various things, computer literate, lecturing or even metal-work...but car maintenance, it's sadly a hard no. As a female, tinkering or specific tools hasn't really happened in my world!

When I asked the local garage they said they couldn't even reset it back to factory settings because they weren't able to remove the screen to access controls. I might try showing them your description to see if that explained it more clearly for them. Thanks again.

It's all very therapeutic to have a go.

I can imagine the satisfaction, but for me just stress.

6 hours ago, Nosila said:

I can imagine the satisfaction, but for me just stress.

Have a look around for a Car Electrics centre - or whatever they call themselves - I am sure they would do the work for you if you discussed it with them first.

Thank you, that is oddly really helpful because when I Google, it is one of those odd jobs that falls between many areas and 'ordinary' garages don't seem to have the knowledge. Fingers crossed to having my music back!