VRS STEREO

[BethanieAnne]

Hi guys!

 

So 4 months ago I bought a 2014 Skoda Octavia VRS Estate, lovely car! I'm trying to find out if I can change the head unit to one that has Applecar play? I've found a couple on Ebay from a 2018 one, would it be as simple as swapping over the multimedia box in the glovebox, and obviously the stereo unit? Just I like the full glass screen from the 2018 ones but I'm not sure what I have to do.. 

 

Thanks so much! 

Sorry everyone if it's been said a thousand times! 

 

I have been looking through this page but I can't seem to find exactly what i'm looking for!

[TDIum]

Hello and welcome. 

It is possible to do that as folk have shown before, but it is not simple. There are some threads on here going back a few years. There was someone called Sasha Grace (or similar) who heavily modded her VRS and kept a long thread on the subject, you'd have to search for it, and she has moved on to a different car now (but possibly still on this forum). 

Buying a phone holder would be much simpler and less costly. 

Good luck, 

[BethanieAnne]

@TDIumThank you for your reply! 

 

Tbh, I am not overly fussed on Applecar play, its not something I would die without, what drew my attention most was how good the 2018 stereo's look being full glass screen! 

 

I will have a look through her page. Thank you 

[MarkyG82]

The glovebox unit is the main headunit and te scree in the center is just that.  Bit like a PC with a monitor on the desk.  

To change it you need:

- A new glovebox unit to go from MIB1 to MIB2 standard.

- A new screen

- A new usb port

- get the component protection removed by a dealer on the new unit.

- Get the new unit coded to match the car you have.

 

All in expect to pay £500 - £1000 for the varying level of standard fit.  If you want all the whistes you should expect closer to £1300.  Could be more with current prices of verything going up.  

 

Calling @pab567 to the thread!!  This guy is the MIB guru and will sort you out if you choose t go this route.  There are aftermarket options too but they are either woeful for require some knowhow.

[pab567]

Someone called me so here I Am

@BethanieAnne pls post your VIN so I can give you more details.