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Omega Help Area => Omega Electrical and Audio Help => Topic started by: Webby the Bear on 11 September 2011, 00:12:30

Title: stereo removal tool.
Post by: Webby the Bear on 11 September 2011, 00:12:30
hi guys, can someone remind me of the name of the tool to remove the stereo once the 4 little screws are out?

also once removed (and my new heater panel thing replaced) will it ask me to input my radio code?

cheers
Title: Re: stereo removal tool.
Post by: Andy B on 11 September 2011, 00:15:45
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hi guys, can someone remind me of the name of the tool to remove the stereo once the 4 little screws are out?

also once removed (and my new heater panel thing replaced) will it ask me to input my radio code?

cheers

Stereo removal tool is good enough for most of us  :y :y
Should do, depends whether the requirement for the code is turned on or not and also what flavour of radio fitted.  :y :y
Title: Re: stereo removal tool.
Post by: Webby the Bear on 11 September 2011, 00:17:35
cheers andy b.... iirc you can get them off flea bay. ill search with that name. cheers buddy :)
Title: Re: stereo removal tool.
Post by: Webby the Bear on 11 September 2011, 00:18:44
this is it right............

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Tigra-Omega-Stereo-Radio-Removal-Keys-Tools-/330476707431?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item4cf1f25e67

cheers :y
Title: Re: stereo removal tool.
Post by: SIR Philbutt on 11 September 2011, 00:27:19
I have used four thin allen keys (also long galve nails) in each hole and pulled out no problem. Just push in gently until you feel the 'click' of the clip releasing

Dont bother with a tool

Title: Re: stereo removal tool.
Post by: henryd on 11 September 2011, 00:30:48
which stereo has your's got Webby,if its a facelift double din then you need these          http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Radio-Removal-Keys-Pair-Double-DIN-PC5-110-/250516708070?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item3a53f59ae6#ht_2366wt
Title: Re: stereo removal tool.
Post by: Andy B on 11 September 2011, 00:32:10
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this is it right............

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Tigra-Omega-Stereo-Radio-Removal-Keys-Tools-/330476707431?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item4cf1f25e67

cheers :y


Thems the things!  :y :y :y  (or as henry says  ;))
It is possible to use Allen keys & nails etc, but the proper tools do pull the unit out better  :y :y
Title: Re: stereo removal tool.
Post by: henryd on 11 September 2011, 00:35:34
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this is it right............

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Tigra-Omega-Stereo-Radio-Removal-Keys-Tools-/330476707431?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item4cf1f25e67

cheers :y


Thems the things!  :y :y :y  (or as henry says  ;))
It is possible to use Allen keys & nails etc, but the proper tools do pull the unit out better  :y :y

been there,done that :D :D ;D
Title: Re: stereo removal tool.
Post by: Andy B on 11 September 2011, 00:44:41
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been there,done that :D :D ;D

So've I, but it's a lot easier with the proper tools  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: stereo removal tool.
Post by: Webby the Bear on 11 September 2011, 12:08:41
cheers guys, just arranging for SWMBO to order them as i am computer stoopid and dont know how to order  :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: stereo removal tool.
Post by: Andy B on 11 September 2011, 12:17:37
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cheers guys, just arranging for SWMBO to order them as i am computer stoopid and dont know how to order  :D :D :D :D

just post your credit cards details here & one of will sort them for you .....  ::) ::) ::) ::) ;D ;D ;D :y
Title: Re: stereo removal tool.
Post by: Webby the Bear on 11 September 2011, 12:20:28
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cheers guys, just arranging for SWMBO to order them as i am computer stoopid and dont know how to order  :D :D :D :D

just post your credit cards details here & one of will sort them for you .....  ::) ::) ::) ::) ;D ;D ;D :y


hahahaha ''i'm calling from your bank or building society''  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: stereo removal tool.
Post by: TheBoy on 11 September 2011, 19:06:02
Prefacelift and facelift need different keys.  In addition, facelift ones need good quality keys, unless you are unlucky enough to have a CDR2005
Title: Re: stereo removal tool.
Post by: Andy B on 11 September 2011, 19:32:29
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Prefacelift and facelift need different keys.  In addition, facelift ones need good quality keys, unless you are unlucky enough to have a CDR2005

you've not followed the post have you  ;) ;) links to both sizes of tool are posted.  ;) :y :y
Title: Re: stereo removal tool.
Post by: Scratchy Ferret on 11 September 2011, 20:49:35
A tool that removes the radio? We call them thieving chavs around here. ;D ;D
Title: Re: stereo removal tool.
Post by: tidla on 11 September 2011, 21:00:37
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A tool that removes the radio? We call them thieving chavs around here. ;D ;D

 ;D
Title: Re: stereo removal tool.
Post by: TheBoy on 12 September 2011, 09:31:46
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Prefacelift and facelift need different keys.  In addition, facelift ones need good quality keys, unless you are unlucky enough to have a CDR2005

you've not followed the post have you  ;) ;) links to both sizes of tool are posted.  ;) :y :y
Leave me alone, I don't feel well :P

Actually, as I was on a phone, I didn't click the links.  Just trying to clarify, and clarify that facelifts need good quality tools, cheapies won't cut it without modifications
Title: Re: stereo removal tool.
Post by: Dave DND on 12 September 2011, 11:25:19
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A tool that removes the radio? We call them thieving chavs around here. ;D ;D

 ;D

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: stereo removal tool.
Post by: freecall666 on 12 September 2011, 11:48:12
saw tool in bulleye car parts it was £2., there was 2 types one just round fit other has nicks in them but both same price.
Title: Re: stereo removal tool.
Post by: TheBoy on 12 September 2011, 17:48:26
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saw tool in bulleye car parts it was £2., there was 2 types one just round fit other has nicks in them but both same price.
Neither are any use for facelifts.  For facelifts, GOOD QUALITY ones are essential, unless you have cdr2005.  The likes of the crappy Autoleads ones are NOT suitable.

All have the notches in, if they don't they are faulty.
Title: Re: stereo removal tool.
Post by: Webby the Bear on 12 September 2011, 18:06:10
sorry guys, i bought the tool shortly after my post....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Tigra-Omega-Stereo-Radio-Removal-Keys-Tools-/330476707431?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item4cf1f25e67

looking at all your posts is this going to pull out my stereo on my w reg 2000 mig?  :-/

cheers
Title: Re: stereo removal tool.
Post by: TheBoy on 12 September 2011, 18:12:47
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sorry guys, i bought the tool shortly after my post....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Tigra-Omega-Stereo-Radio-Removal-Keys-Tools-/330476707431?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item4cf1f25e67

looking at all your posts is this going to pull out my stereo on my w reg 2000 mig?  :-/

cheers
If you have a cdr2005, yes, probably.

Anything else, I suspect you'll rip the facia off doing it.



Good luck :y
Title: Re: stereo removal tool.
Post by: RobG on 12 September 2011, 18:13:54
Can`t see why not I`ve removed a fair few units from Omega`s with cheapo double din tools and never had a problem
Title: Re: stereo removal tool.
Post by: TheBoy on 12 September 2011, 18:16:47
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Can`t see why not I`ve removed a fair few units from Omega`s with cheapo double din tools and never had a problem
ccr2006 and ncdc's always stick like a bastard for me.  So much so, I always ptfe spray the cages on refit.

ccrt2007/8 seem less prone IME, and cdr2005 just falls out.
Title: Re: stereo removal tool.
Post by: Webby the Bear on 12 September 2011, 18:17:13
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Can`t see why not I`ve removed a fair few units from Omega`s with cheapo double din tools and never had a problem


cheers folks. we'll soon find out :)
Title: Re: stereo removal tool.
Post by: TheBoy on 12 September 2011, 18:17:56
Webby, if you fancy a run, I will willing attempt to get it out using my (modified) shitty Autoleads junk.
Title: Re: stereo removal tool.
Post by: freecall666 on 12 September 2011, 19:47:12
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sorry guys, i bought the tool shortly after my post....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Tigra-Omega-Stereo-Radio-Removal-Keys-Tools-/330476707431?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item4cf1f25e67

looking at all your posts is this going to pull out my stereo on my w reg 2000 mig?  :-/

cheers
yeah thats the part saw. not same price though....
Title: Re: stereo removal tool.
Post by: VXL V6 on 12 September 2011, 19:49:49
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Webby, if you fancy a run, I will willing attempt to get it out using my (modified) shitty Autoleads junk.

You know Mrs TB's crochet needles are the answer!
Title: Re: stereo removal tool.
Post by: TheBoy on 12 September 2011, 19:59:03
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Webby, if you fancy a run, I will willing attempt to get it out using my (modified) shitty Autoleads junk.

You know Mrs TB's crochet needles are the answer!
I'm guessing you've seen me do that ::)

Mind you, was it your one that was stuck absolutely solid? Another 10minute job taking 4 hours ;D
Title: Re: stereo removal tool.
Post by: VXL V6 on 12 September 2011, 20:22:56
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Webby, if you fancy a run, I will willing attempt to get it out using my (modified) shitty Autoleads junk.

You know Mrs TB's crochet needles are the answer!
I'm guessing you've seen me do that ::)

Mind you, was it your one that was stuck absolutely solid? Another 10minute job taking 4 hours ;D

Yes, Mrs VXL V6's Estate, Which went from a CDR2005 to a 2013, GID and Bose... was all going exceptionally well until a minor wiring issue caused Tech II not to communicate to program the screen followed by me removing more of the bezel than the HU, followed by the connector block bending, followed by buttons not working on the replacement bezel... Oh Joy!

Title: Re: stereo removal tool.
Post by: TheBoy on 12 September 2011, 21:23:11
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Webby, if you fancy a run, I will willing attempt to get it out using my (modified) shitty Autoleads junk.

You know Mrs TB's crochet needles are the answer!
I'm guessing you've seen me do that ::)

Mind you, was it your one that was stuck absolutely solid? Another 10minute job taking 4 hours ;D

Yes, Mrs VXL V6's Estate, Which went from a CDR2005 to a 2013, GID and Bose... was all going exceptionally well until a minor wiring issue caused Tech II not to communicate to program the screen followed by me removing more of the bezel than the HU, followed by the connector block bending, followed by buttons not working on the replacement bezel... Oh Joy!

Indeed, try as I might, I have been unable to erase that saga from my memory ;D
Title: Re: stereo removal tool.
Post by: Webby the Bear on 13 September 2011, 09:57:05
mine's a cdr 2005 :) hopefully that will come out easy. touch wood  :y
Title: Re: stereo removal tool.
Post by: Webby the Bear on 13 September 2011, 18:19:56
hi again guys. sorry for loads of posts  ::)

however here's the link to the replacing the air con panel that jay w has kindly provided...

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1152745540

i note that this is to take the whole unit out but is all this necesary to replace the heater/aircon panel?
Title: Re: stereo removal tool.
Post by: TheBoy on 13 September 2011, 18:20:19
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mine's a cdr 2005 :) hopefully that will come out easy. touch wood  :y
Accelerate hard and those cdr2005s fall out ;D


//Edit: Just seen its 'only' a 2.5 :P
Title: Re: stereo removal tool.
Post by: Webby the Bear on 13 September 2011, 18:24:46
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mine's a cdr 2005 :) hopefully that will come out easy. touch wood  :y
Accelerate hard and those cdr2005s fall out ;D
//Edit: Just seen its 'only' a 2.5 :P


well dlk had trouble getting it out!!!  :-X :-X :-X ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: stereo removal tool.
Post by: henryd on 13 September 2011, 23:39:24
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mine's a cdr 2005 :) hopefully that will come out easy. touch wood  :y
Accelerate hard and those cdr2005s fall out ;D
//Edit: Just seen its 'only' a 2.5 :P


well dlk had trouble getting it out!!!  :-X :-X :-X ;D ;D ;D ;D

had trouble getting what out :D :D :D :-X
Title: Re: stereo removal tool.
Post by: Webby the Bear on 13 September 2011, 23:53:43
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mine's a cdr 2005 :) hopefully that will come out easy. touch wood  :y
Accelerate hard and those cdr2005s fall out ;D
//Edit: Just seen its 'only' a 2.5 :P


well dlk had trouble getting it out!!!  :-X :-X :-X ;D ;D ;D ;D

had trouble getting what out :D :D :D :-X


his tool.  :D :D :D

oooh errr i mean his radio removal tool  :-[ :-X :-X :-X :-X ;D ;D ;D