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Omega Help Area => Omega Electrical and Audio Help => Topic started by: mantahatch on 17 August 2011, 21:15:16

Title: Astra mk5 radio and display screen
Post by: mantahatch on 17 August 2011, 21:15:16

All advice gratefully accepted.

My 2009 Astra 1.8 auto Life model (basic) has this setup http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-ASTRA-MK5-H-2004-10-CD30-Stereo-CD-Player-/250875373624?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a69566838

Is it possible to replace it with this setup http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-ASTRA-MK5-H-2004-10-CD30-Stereo-CD-Player-/350485342941?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item519a8deadd

And get the new bigger screen to work ?

Thank You

Title: Re: Astra mk5 radio and display screen
Post by: TheBoy on 17 August 2011, 21:47:49

Astra-H is CAN, so may need some Tech2'ing to get things working properly, assuming the car has all the other required modules for Check Control etc...

Title: Re: Astra mk5 radio and display screen
Post by: mantahatch on 17 August 2011, 22:00:44

I see, what is missing is the usual trip displays average MPG etc. I did think this would be basically built in, but would just need activating (tech 2)

But I suppose I am just being naive  :-[

Title: Re: Astra mk5 radio and display screen
Post by: TheBoy on 17 August 2011, 22:02:56

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I see, what is missing is the usual trip displays average MPG etc. I did think this would be basically built in, but would just need activating (tech 2)

But I suppose I am just being naive  :-[

They probably would be, although may need enabling in other ECU's (due to the way that CAN works).  Its if you can disable 'missing' features that the screen expects that aren't present in the car.

Title: Re: Astra mk5 radio and display screen
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 18 August 2011, 12:35:25

Yes, it can, the screen will want a bit of reconfig but thats all.

Title: Re: Astra mk5 radio and display screen
Post by: TheBoy on 18 August 2011, 18:50:19

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Yes, it can, the screen will want a bit of reconfig but thats all.

Any other ECU's on the CANBUS need tweaking to tell them the screen has more features?

Title: Re: Astra mk5 radio and display screen
Post by: mantahatch on 18 August 2011, 21:07:16

Thanks chaps. I suppose the tweaks require tech 2 machine. Would TB or KW be able to assist or do I go to dealer  :(

Title: Re: Astra mk5 radio and display screen
Post by: TheBoy on 18 August 2011, 21:43:44

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Thanks chaps. I suppose the tweaks require tech 2 machine. Would TB or KW be able to assist or do I go to dealer  :(

Location?

We only have 1 CANdi between us, and MDTM currently has that, but I'm sure we could plan for it...

Title: Re: Astra mk5 radio and display screen
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 19 August 2011, 07:58:09

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Yes, it can, the screen will want a bit of reconfig but thats all.

Any other ECU's on the CANBUS need tweaking to tell them the screen has more features?

No, in fact, if you ever see a car with the three line display (not the two line as per above) all you need to do to enable board computer is up the config value by 1.