Due to pick up my new Anthracyte Oct Elegance with loads of goodies* (replaces std Admiral Blue 1.8T '03 Elegance) tomorrow

Now for all my cars, I've fitted the car kits myself. However I've heard that the newer VW/Skoda/Audi etc now use a bus connection.

Previous installs I've done have used an ISO radio mute loom to power the carkit, and pump the sound through the cars speakers.

Has anyone got any good step my step guides for fitting the nokia kits, with vehicle speaker/mute connection, to the new Octavia?

Kind of begrudge paying someone to do it when round here they charge

You'll find the pin outs here Octavia-vRS.com - MFD2 Install Guide to connect to the radio. Simply take the mute enable direct from the car kit and connect it to the stereo, cut off the Nokia speaker and connect in the same fashion.

You'll need a plug and the correct terminated cables which are cheap enough. No messing around with those silly auto mute leads.

Power for the car kit can be taken directly from the fuse box, again using the proper connector and there is a fuseway for a phone.

I've posted recently with help for a Nokia CK Kit I think, should have the part numbers you need. Try the search or the handy numbers section of my website.

Be careful taking the trim off, there are some hiddedn screws.

Oh and welcome.

Thanks.

Just looked at your site, and you've a guide on the fabia site (akin to my Octavia 1), but not one for the Octy 2 - but from one of the pics you have a 126/7w kit installed I see.

Oh and the MFD2..... mmmmm gonna have to think about that upgrade long n hard *drools*

I have a SE HCB-700 in my Octy.

I did take some pictures etc for a guide but one or two didn't come out as well as they should have so I've never bothered to do it. I should do really as it's a common enough question.

I have a SE HCB-700 in my Octy.

I did take some pictures etc for a guide but one or two didn't come out as well as they should have so I've never bothered to do it. I should do really as it's a common enough question.

Hmm Octy you say....

Looks more like a 1 series! Something you're not telling us Stu

There's always one - and you're all of them.

There's always one - and you're all of them.

Why thank you...

Anyway you will have the last laugh as at some point I'll be trying to fit a kit in mine.

Well, if I get mine completed first, I'll try to do a guide.

won't have time for a few weeks though, so back to the bluetooth earpiece until then!

I'll be aiming for a parrot I think, which could prove to be a PITA

I've posted recently with help for a Nokia CK Kit I think, should have the part numbers you need. Try the search or the handy numbers section of my website.

That was probably for me, I've got the parts and am getting them fitted this afternoon....can't wait actually - I'm getting fed up with the sound coming from the cr@ppy speaker that comes with the car kit....

I've hear there are quadlok audio mute leads around, so no messing with wires and quick install.

Has anyone used the canbus audio lead? Or should I spend a little longer doing things right?

One other question regarding the mic. As I have the curtin airbags, how the dickens do I route the mic along the roof lining/pillars?

I'm sure there are Quadlock Audio Mute Leads but they really aren't necessary and it's just another bunch of wires to squeaze in behind the radio. You'll still need to go back the the fusebox for a power supply as there isn't a switched live on the Quadlock.

I don't know what you mean by CANBUS audio lead.

I don't know what you mean by CANBUS audio lead.

Meant quadlok sorry. Some places call them canbus leads.

I fitted the Skoda kit to my 07 L&K on Saturday. Connections and fitting was not difficult, just had trouble finding somewhere to put the giant lump of quadlock adapters. Also never worked out how to remove the A-post trim (any ideas?).

We went for the Skoda kit, as it is neat, comes with a smart leather effect "pod" that the cradle mounts to, and actually has a cradle! Didn't get a blueooth kit, because I only get a few days use out of the phone, if its enabled, and the only place I ever charge the phone is in the car.

If anyone gives the skoda kit a go, it works well, mutes only when the phone is actually ringing (Nokia kit in the truck mutes the sterio at every opportunity, very annoying!), and interacts with the audience headunit as it should. Instructions were a bit hit and miss though - I didn't manage to remove the interior light or the a-post trim, so had to re-route the mic lead. Just made sure it went between the curtain airbag and the a-post, so it doesn't restrict air bag movement. The quadlock lump had to be pushed down a gap in the metalwork, behind the stereo, so that it sat behind the heater control panel, as this was the only space large enough to hide them, and still get the head unit in. The skoda recommended mounting position for the control box was no use, as there was something else there, and the blue ignition sensing wire seemed to do nothing useful. Finally, there were 3 yellow wires (2 with red or green stripes) that were not mentioned. I randomly connected the yellow to the other two in turn, until it all worked.

All in all, a pretty decent kit, with some car specific instructions. It's a bit pricier (£200 not installed, for a Nokia 6230i) but the mounting part really makes for a nice finish.

I would recommend it!

Phil

Anyone know what the connector on the end of the OEM microphone is?

Im thinking OEM mic with a parrot kit if it can be made to work.

but the mounting part really makes for a nice finish.

:wrthless:

Any chance of some pictures of the install?

Here is the Skoda pic of it.

Which is pretty much it. I'll get some better photos when I get home tonight.

Phil

Ta, nice to see what it looks like from different angles. Also, is there a list of phones supported available on the web? I know the list isn't comprehensive, but it would be good to know what the list is, or even which manufacturer's kit is used...

I think there was a list of supported phones on the accessories web site. It's badged as "Elan", if you want to do a web search..........might even be cheaper! (If so, please don't tell me).

Phil

http://www.accessories.skoda.co.uk/productsList.aspx?type=a&id=7&main=Audio%20/%20Communications⊂=Mobile%20Phone%20Cradles

This gives a list of the cradles available and the phones they take.

It's badged as "Elan"

Indeed - it appears to be the Elan Verso system. I note that not even Elan have produced adaptors for any newer phones, which is quite poor.

might even be cheaper! (If so, please don't tell me).

Well, I won't tell you then I think the Skoda kit with all the right bits is a fair price, but certainly new phone cradles can be bought cheaper.

Copuld have sworn I posted pics the other week. Guess the work PC didn't manage it. Anyway, this is the Skoda Kit. The centre panel trim is not fully secured in these photos, cos its getting some cosmetic work soon.:-

Gents, today my carkit was installed by a garage mechanic. I have a 2006 Octavia 2.0 TDI elegance and a Nokia ck-7w carkit. The mechanic told me that connecting to the ignition switched power switch is not possible. Now I have to switch on my carkit connection manualy by pushing the remote control button. Also when switching off the car the carkit keeps it's power (and the connection when parked on my driveway). I do not believe him. To my opninion it must be possible to use the ignition switched power switch. Please help me.

Yes it is possible.

Just pick one up from the fuse box. There are plenty spare, even one reserved for the phone kit