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Omega Help Area => Omega Electrical and Audio Help => Topic started by: alpha-omega-kappa on 04 April 2012, 14:14:07

Title: OEM Roadstar radio in V6 CDX can I buy replacement to work with steering control
Post by: alpha-omega-kappa on 04 April 2012, 14:14:07

Hi

I have a T reg 2.5 CDX V6 with an OE Roadstaer FM/AM radio installed along with a 6 CD multiplayer in the boot.

Afriend of mine would like the radio so my question is can I buy a replacement which will work with the steering wheel controls and be compatible with the CD player ?

Thanks in advance

Title: Re: OEM Roadstar radio in V6 CDX can I buy replacement to work with steering control
Post by: Dave DND on 04 April 2012, 16:40:22

I wasn`t aware that Roadstar were ever fitted as OEM ?  But if you do have one fitted to the steering controls, it may be worth a close look to see how they have been converted for use, as many of the Roadstar aftermarket conversions were quite complex and messy, so may not be as straight forward to reverse back to a normal Vauxhall without a bit of work and rewiring.

I would be interested to know what model numbers you have fitted though, just for my own curiosity.

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Title: Re: OEM Roadstar radio in V6 CDX can I buy replacement to work with steering control
Post by: Andy B on 04 April 2012, 17:20:15

Quote from: Dave DND on 04 April 2012, 16:40:22

I wasn`t aware that Roadstar were ever fitted as OEM ?   ......

The factory fit stereo in the older Elites with the phone have Roadstar on them, but Roadstar functions etc weren't available this side of the Atlantic.  :y :y

Title: Re: OEM Roadstar radio in V6 CDX can I buy replacement to work with steering control
Post by: Dave DND on 04 April 2012, 17:40:28

Quote from: Andy B on 04 April 2012, 17:20:15

Quote from: Dave DND on 04 April 2012, 16:40:22

I wasn`t aware that Roadstar were ever fitted as OEM ?   ......

The factory fit stereo in the older Elites with the phone have Roadstar on them, but Roadstar functions etc weren't available this side of the Atlantic.  :y :y

Ok,so is that a "ROADSTAR" function?, like "ONSTAR"?

or is it actually a Roadstar produced stereo ?

 ???

Title: Re: OEM Roadstar radio in V6 CDX can I buy replacement to work with steering control
Post by: Andy B on 04 April 2012, 17:55:25

Quote from: Dave DND on 04 April 2012, 17:40:28

Quote from: Andy B on 04 April 2012, 17:20:15

Quote from: Dave DND on 04 April 2012, 16:40:22

I wasn`t aware that Roadstar were ever fitted as OEM ?   ......

The factory fit stereo in the older Elites with the phone have Roadstar on them, but Roadstar functions etc weren't available this side of the Atlantic.  :y :y

Ok,so is that a "ROADSTAR" function?, like "ONSTAR"?

or is it actually a Roadstar produced stereo ?

 ???

Sorry Dave ......  :-[ I confuddled myself. It does indeed have Onstar!  ::) ::) ::)

Title: Re: OEM Roadstar radio in V6 CDX can I buy replacement to work with steering control
Post by: Dave DND on 04 April 2012, 22:48:56

Quote from: Andy B on 04 April 2012, 17:55:25

Quote from: Dave DND on 04 April 2012, 17:40:28

Quote from: Andy B on 04 April 2012, 17:20:15

Quote from: Dave DND on 04 April 2012, 16:40:22

I wasn`t aware that Roadstar were ever fitted as OEM ?   ......

The factory fit stereo in the older Elites with the phone have Roadstar on them, but Roadstar functions etc weren't available this side of the Atlantic.  :y :y

Ok,so is that a "ROADSTAR" function?, like "ONSTAR"?

or is it actually a Roadstar produced stereo ?

 ???

Sorry Dave ......  :-[ I confuddled myself. It does indeed have Onstar!  ::) ::) ::)

Ah!  That`ll be a Philips Radio then.

Still unawares of an OEM Roadstar though, can`t find any mention of such a beast in my library !!

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