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Omega Help Area => Omega Electrical and Audio Help => Topic started by: andyiow on 25 July 2008, 11:41:43

Title: Replacement Head Unit for a 97 Omega
Post by: andyiow on 25 July 2008, 11:41:43

My CD changer is starting to play up not reading discs etc , have cleaned the heads a few times but it just does not want to play ball.

I am looking for a replacement that can use the MID.

After a CD/MP3 player, have not got a steering wheel control at all as its currently fitted with a Phillips SC804 and 6 disc changer.

Any recommendations for a make/model would help. Many thanks

Title: Re: Replacement Head Unit for a 97 Omega
Post by: Jimbob on 25 July 2008, 11:46:13

whats your budget?

Title: Re: Replacement Head Unit for a 97 Omega
Post by: andyiow on 25 July 2008, 13:03:29

Whoops forgot about that looking up to the £150-200 mark

Title: Re: Replacement Head Unit for a 97 Omega
Post by: Jimbob on 25 July 2008, 13:07:25

Some Sony, Kenwood & Pioneer units will talk to your car.  Think 'Sub display out' is the term you are after.

I only have experience of Pioneer, which have come in about £100 over your budget.  This unit (BT-DEH700) does colour match perfectly, and has built in bluetooth hands free as well.

I have only done it on minifacelift as well, so done the steering controls as well as the MID.  Dont forsee lack of steering controls as a problem, but you never know.

The other problem is space is tight to fit it all in.

Title: Re: Replacement Head Unit for a 97 Omega
Post by: andyiow on 25 July 2008, 15:12:28

Thanks Jimbob, looed at that one and think that the DEH-P7000UB will fit the bill for just a smidge over £170.

Still willing to hear of any other suggestions.

Title: Re: Replacement Head Unit for a 97 Omega
Post by: Jimbob on 25 July 2008, 15:15:43

Looks ok (except for the blue illumination)

You will need an adaptor as well to control the MID, not cheap I'm afraid
http://www.incarexpress.co.uk/view_product.php?partno=CADPI150

Not sure I would bother again, you get radio station names, but not cd text / mp3 names.


Is the one I got...I love the colour matching and phone support
http://www.incarexpress.co.uk/view_product.php?partno=DEHP700BT

Title: Re: Replacement Head Unit for a 97 Omega
Post by: TheBoy on 25 July 2008, 19:12:05

Remember that pre minifacelift MIDs (8 digit) and post mini facelift MIDs (10 digit) are different, which may affect adapters needed?

Title: Re: Replacement Head Unit for a 97 Omega
Post by: MutantCav on 26 July 2008, 16:59:12

Why not just get a replacement boot changer? Got an sc804 CDC and boot changer for £40 plus postage here...

Title: Re: Replacement Head Unit for a 97 Omega
Post by: sev on 26 July 2008, 20:27:48

I was shown a becker unit, so understated it's lovely, totally blends in without looking like mission control at night!