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[trebor1959]

how does one get an aftermarket radio to make a sound from the speakers  8-) 8-) 8-)

[Dave DND]

how does one get an aftermarket radio to make a sound from the speakers  8-) 8-) 8-)

Do you have BOSE ?

[trebor1959]

have not got a clue

[Dave DND]

Can someone with an Omega please assist with an explanation of what to look for and to work out if BOSE is present.

My thoughts were to look for the subwoofer in the rear quarter panel (estate) or rear shelf (saloon) as a quick indication

 :-?

If BOSE is present, then unfortunately it is NOT compatable with an aftermarket stereo.
 

[trebor1959]

yes it has bose thanks for that info on the phone call

[Dave DND]

OK - two options open to you.

1) replace ALL the speakers and rewire / bypass the amplifier so that you can use an aftermarket stereo

2) Find a suitable  / original Vauxhall stereo that can be configured to run the BOSE system (not all can)

[I_want_an_Omega]

Check fuse 6 in the fuse box. If its blown the head unit works but the Bose amp wont.

 

[trebor1959]

check fuse 6 ,replaced with a new 20 amp....tried with a car 400 radio unit still no sound,,,so looking for a bose unit

[I_want_an_Omega]

If its a CDX then it wont have factory fitted Bose, but Bose could be added fairly easily from the guys selling here - for about £80 and will sound much better than many aftermarket units.

My view is that you stick with getting sound from the CAR400 and then move forward from there.

I dont suppose that the display is saying PHONE - as that would mute the radio! Do you get as far as entering the code into the radio?

HTH

[I_want_an_Omega]

I've just hand another thought.

Have you ever had sound from the speakers?

A CDX should have the CD autochanger fitted, with a cable running to the back of the car. If the CD autochanger cable has been removed then the speakers will be silent as the speaker connections are looped into & then out of the CD changer cable - if that makes sense.

BTW - fuse 6 only works with the Bose setup - thats the only thing that its connected to.

HTH

[trebor1959]

thanks for that input,i have check the cd changer or the place where one should be.theres no wires  just the petrol cap lock ,,,does that shed any light the display is ccr700t as well with a few dead pixels

[I_want_an_Omega]

Yes, very much so!

To check for sure then the easiest way is to remove the piece of trim over drivers side rear wheel arch. Its held in place by 2 torx headed screws, and goes from just below the seatbelt to the floor level. You will need to lower the rear seat to get to one screw and remove the rear seat cushion to get to the other one.

If when you remove that there should be half a dozen or so wires taped into a bundle running around the wheel arch - but if its missing then you have a problem as someone has removed the cable with the changer prior to you getting the car! There should be a minimum of a single black wire - thats the aerial cable and doesn't count!

If the cable is missing then I suggest a call to where you got the car from as the radio could never have worked like that as the speakers are disconnected further down the cable which plugs next to the drivers foot.

The good news is that the replacement cable for this comes with the Bose upgrade and is included in the price, so all isn't lost, in fact if the cable were there then you would replace it anyway.

Its important that when you get a Bose kit that you get one with a CCRT700 and the correct CD changer for it. The CCR800 won't work with the display that's in your car, and the CCR800 and CCRT700 have incompatible CD changers.

Estate wiring is rarer than saloon wiring, but can be modified. You will need to get an estate subwoofer though as they are unique.

There are enough people here to give you advice on making this happen - but a few words with where the car came from are required in my view if that cable is missing.

HTH .......... Rob

[trebor1959]

i got for a bargain,of ebay £230.00...so i bought as is....over the moon with it,it is real nice runner :-/ :-/ :-/

[oceansoul]

If its a CDX then it wont have factory fitted Bose, but Bose could be added fairly easily from the guys selling here - for about £80 and will sound much better than many aftermarket units.

My view is that you stick with getting sound from the CAR400 and then move forward from there.

I dont suppose that the display is saying PHONE - as that would mute the radio! Do you get as far as entering the code into the radio?

HTH

i disagree. Aftermarket systems sound much better than BOSE

[Darth Loo-knee]

If its a CDX then it wont have factory fitted Bose, but Bose could be added fairly easily from the guys selling here - for about £80 and will sound much better than many aftermarket units.

My view is that you stick with getting sound from the CAR400 and then move forward from there.

I dont suppose that the display is saying PHONE - as that would mute the radio! Do you get as far as entering the code into the radio?

HTH

i disagree. Aftermarket systems sound much better than BOSE

Personnal preference I suppose I like the sound of my Bose too