Skoda VRS audio question

[OracsRevenge]

Hi, just joined, bought a 1 year old VRS Octavia today.

I have a question though, the other used Octavia VRS I have seen have a centre console and aux input in there, the one I have has no big centre console and no sign of an aux input but the aux controls are in the radio.

Is it just a matter of removing the radio, fitting a fly lead to a connector and mounting it somewhere convenient?

The Radio is a Stream unit with a 6 cd changer in the boot.

Thanks

[Makefish]

If it's not a Stream MP3 then it does'nt look like it. You may have to look at an alternative such as the Dension Ice Link to connect an MP3 player.

[OracsRevenge]

Thanks for the quick reply, I wasn't quite sure as there are aux control settings in the menu on the radio

oh well, I have a transmitter that I can use for now.

[sms]

have ytou had the radio out yet?

[OracsRevenge]

No, not yet

[VRStu]

You don't need to take the radio out. If it has a Stream then it's no go, if it has a Stream MP3 then you could add it.

Just look at the model name on the fascia.

[bahnstormer vrs]

A radical idea? Ditch the Srteam unit and get a quality Head Unit that does all that you want it to. Check out this post for some ideas:- http://www.briskoda.net/forums/ice-security-insurance/upgrade-07-octavia-stereo/83854/

Is your mp3 player an ipod? If so one of the guys in my office has a gizmo that he plugs onto the bottom of the ipod and then tunes the radio to a set frequency (101.5 FM) and bingo - connected and listening to all his music.

Or is this what you have already when you say "oh well, I have a transmitter that I can use for now."

[OracsRevenge]

Hi, yes, I have a FM transmitter but you still get some annoying hiss/crackle with interferrence in traffic, etc.

I am looking at a Stream MP3 currently on Ebay and have asked the seller if he has the code for it.

But as you say, if it goes for silly money, then it would be best to look at a decent system.

Thanks

[bahnstormer vrs]

I am looking at a Stream MP3 currently on Ebay and have asked the seller if he has the code for it.

Thanks

If the seller hasn't got the 'code' for it, you can get it via your Skoda dealer with the serial number of the stream unit and the VIN number of the car it came out of.

As a guide on price; they are about

[Makefish]

I am looking at a Stream MP3 currently on Ebay and have asked the seller if he has the code for it.

I found the one you are refering to on ebay and at the current price I'd rip his arm off for it, however, there are still 6 days to go !!

[ncarring]

If he doesn't have the code for it he may not have legal title to it either

[mannyo]

Even if he owned the car it came from he wont have the code, unless he has been to the dealer and specifically asked them for it as the code is recorded into the cars ecu. If you buy the radio, it should just be a case of visiting your dealer and asking them to obtain the code from Skoda, which you just enter as normal into the hu.

[OracsRevenge]

Yep, I have a feeling I won't get a reply from him, its not urgent, I can get by with the FM transmitter for a few weeks until I make a decision.

What is interresting is seeing other members having had the cruise control retro-fitted, something to think about

[VRStu]

You shouldn't have a problem with obtaining a radio code although there can be a

[OracsRevenge]

I have put off the radio upgrade for the moment.

Many thanks to Stu for the cruise control, works a charm

[VRStu]

A pleasure.