My radio has started to distort at low volume and high volume but it's much more notice bake at low volume. I do drive the amp and speakers loud a lot of the time but I am also and ex sound engineer ao I do know how hard they can be driven safely.

I'm guessing at the most as I have not done any diagnostics yet other than pressing and holding the power button for 10 secs til the unit reboots and the logo cones up but that makes no difference.

I'm thinking of changing the radio to an aftermarket one is there any that fit the hole without needing fascia panels and keeps as many of the cars original functions like on the old screen at all??

Haven't really got round to looking into it yet, but I'll probably be getting rid next year.

Any thoughts or suggestions on decent ish replacments as above??

https://pluscenter.co.uk/products/skoda-octavia-mk3-rapid-2013-2019-android-15-car-stereo-head-unit-carplay-android-auto?srsltid=AfmBOoo0TUz_Q2bwnqLqLSQivFAuKCgKTOU3qd36d7cyLZjWsCOHe7H8

Might just go for that as a direct replacement and keep original functions.

Mind I'm guessing these use the media/nav module still as the amp at guess?? Need to check they out cause if that's the case then it's a waste of time.

Having said all that I have 2 trouble codes for the 5F unit, dab antenna both open circuit. Apparently that failing can cause distortion on all audio sources.

I have discinected the fakra connector to see if that resolves it bit srill the same, also possible break in door harness can also cause it, so hoping it's one of those that is causing it. Quick look and found a new one but for 75 quid for a tiny little box.

20 hours ago, simcor said:

https://pluscenter.co.uk/products/skoda-octavia-mk3-rapid-2013-2019-android-15-car-stereo-head-unit-carplay-android-auto?srsltid=AfmBOoo0TUz_Q2bwnqLqLSQivFAuKCgKTOU3qd36d7cyLZjWsCOHe7H8

Might just go for that as a direct replacement and keep original functions.

Discussed multiple times.

Stay away from theme

4 hours ago, nickytheshaft said:

Discussed multiple times.

Stay away from theme

Oh i see. Bummer

8 hours ago, simcor said:

Oh i see. Bummer

For basic functions they are ok but :

• random crashes

• horrible phone call quality => so AA or carplay unusable by voice as the unit does not understand anything

• USB wire has to be split and rewired as it is wired for the power of the MK2

• no more car diagnostics

• so so steering wheel controls

• Hit or miss drive mode showing on the screen (depends on the brand => EBILAEN shows it)

I tried 3 of theme before upgrading to MIB2.

If you can live the flaws, they are ok but if the mentionned is important, stay away

I'm aware Chinese units are not the best but tbh I don't want to pay Skoda prices to have it fixed and also don't really want to pay 300 quid for a repair to my unit, or even finding someone who will repair it for less and maybe still have issues down the line.

I just want to be able to listen to music again with out distortion and I'm not likely to be keeping the car that much longer anyway.

20 hours ago, nickytheshaft said:

Discussed multiple times.

Stay away from theme

9 minutes ago, simcor said:

I'm aware Chinese units are not the best but tbh I don't want to pay Skoda prices to have it fixed and also don't really want to pay 300 quid for a repair to my unit, or even finding someone who will repair it for less and maybe still have issues down the line.

I just want to be able to listen to music again with out distortion and I'm not likely to be keeping the car that much longer anyway.

then the units will do the trick , bty experience stick with EBILAEN for the drive mods.

you can use the stock car GPS and DAB antenna. you only need fakra connectors.

look for the huge thread on it (I was quite actif) and you will have all the information you need