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DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - tucpal - 21:st-Feb-2014 This is a How for Factory DAB and Integrated FM and Shark Fin Ariel. for the CD400 with out the Rear Glass Already in Place. If you have The NAV500 or 600 Go to the How to for The NAV500/600. So if you have the CD400 Follow Here... The first thing you are going to have Get is the Tail Gate from a car that has DAB it will have to be Complete with Looms in Place and not Cut As all the Looms will be Needed to Swap Over to your car The Receivers for FM and DAB will also be Swapped as well as the Glass. By far the best way is to Buy the Tail Gate in Good Condition and the Same Color and Just Swap it over At around £250 Complete Is about the Wright Price for that so its the More Expensive option Here. the Tail Gate that i got the Panel was Damaged so i got the Lot for £75 Plus £50 to Swap the Glass from the Tail Gate to may car. You can just Skip the Glass and Tail Gate If you want and just Buy a DAB and FM roof Mast Ariel but again there not Cheep and for a Good one there around the £100 mark, if you do go with this Option just skip the First part and follow the rest. STEP ONE.......... Get a Tail Gate and Remove the Glass first i found a friendly Local Mobile Glass Fitter and got him to Remove the Glass first as most of the Looms that are needed are Clipped in Behind the Glass so you can not get them out Complete with the Glass in Place i called him back when i had Swapped the Looms over to Refit the Rear Glass to my car when i had everything in Place. Note this is the Main Connector from the Tail Gate to the Body Loom the rear washer Hose also Joins up here and must also be Disconnected it just Pulls out and Pushes back in but be Careful it does not Leek when Refitting its best to Remove the Interior Boot Trim to get Access to the Location off this Connector just above the Fuse Box in the Boot follow the FLEX floor Thread for Trim Removal. STEP TWO........... These are the Tabs you will need on the New Glass for the FM and DAB Receivers. STEP THREE......... This is the (FM Suppressor ZA) and Connects up in between the Heater Matrix. STEP FOUR........ This is the (FM Module ZK) the Black Fakra Z Cable 1 meter And goes to the (FM Receiver MA) at the Top of the Glass The white Fakra z Cable 2 meters will go too the Existing Female End of the FM Ariel Cable in the roof that you unplug from the old Roof Mast Ariel. STEP FIVE......... This is the (FM Rreceiver MA). STEP SIX......... This is the (DAB Receiver ZR) A 5 meter fakra z Cable Female to Female will run from here to the front Module. STEP SEVEN........ Both the farkra z Cables will run Through the Right Hand Side Gator on the Tail Gate One to the DAB Module And one to the FM Cable. This is the old FM Cable unplug it And Reconnect the new FM Cable from the Glass. You can now Remove the old Roof Rast Ariel And Throw it away as this now has no use the FM will now work from the Rear Glass so you can now put the Shark Fin on top this has no Function apart from Looking Good. That's the FM all Working now..... This is the Point were you can now Follow if you went for the DAB FM Roof Ariel Option.. You will need a 5 Meter Fakra Z Female to Female Cable one end will go to the Roof Mast Ariel Or the (ZA receiver) on the Rear Glass This Cable will go to the Front off the Car And Come out very Near the Bonnet open Catch in the front Drivers Foot Well If you have a feel just Behind the Trim Behind the Bonnet Open Catch you will Find a Blue Male Double fakra Connector. One side will go to the DAB Module and one side is Blank Join the Double Female End to the Double Male. Place The single fakra Z Male End to the Female 5 meter Cable from the rear the small Wire in the Photo below is not Needed. You can now fit the DAB Receiver Located just above the Bonnet open Catch. You will find the Green Connector and the Black Connector just above the Accelerator Peddle Connect both too the Module the Module is held in Place by a Bracket and one Screw Your are now Ready for Programming and VCI codes. The DAB will now Work, DAB Module Part Numbers are for the (Astra J 13319590 UBT.) and for the (GTC 13362385 UBT.) The Cradle for the DAB unit Part Number is (GM 13263525.) AS WITH ALL ELECTRICAL HOW TOO,S. you do this at your own risk if you follow the how to correctly there should be no problems thank you. DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - tucpal - 22:nd-Feb-2014 i am still in the process of this retro fit i have every thing now in place i just need the module and programming done now so i will up date when i get it all done and up and running DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - WhelanUK - 9:th-Mar-2014 I have DAB fitted as an option but don't have the shark fin ariel. Does this mean the normal Ariel is pointless or there for FM reception? If for show could you show how to remove the Ariel and replace with shark fin. DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - tucpal - 9:th-Mar-2014 there are a few different options for the way the FM will be received ether from the standard Ariel on the roof or from the rear glass this option will be for the cd500 etc as they use the shark fin for satnav. so in your case you have the DAB but you get the FM from the roof you need to check a few things but yes it will be possible to get the FM from the rear glass first do you have all the tabs in place on the rear glass and also check to see if the FM Ariel on the roof is attached to a cable check them and come back here. DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - tucpal - 9:th-Mar-2014 thinking about this your best option as i take it you use your DAB more than the FM rusty found an FM Ariel that attaches to the heater matrix and was cheep you could go down that route DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - Rusty2009 - 9:th-Mar-2014 tucpal Wrote:thinking about this your best option as i take it you use your DAB more than the FM In the end mate I had to go back to a roof mounted one as every time I went though trees etc I lost signal not good at all. I want the full rear window setup you have, I'll have to come and nick your's DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - WhelanUK - 9:th-Mar-2014 I have the two tabs on the rear [ATTACH=CONFIG]44[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]43[/ATTACH] However it would appear my FM signal is coming from the Ariel on the roof. Quickly unscrewing this proved it DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - tucpal - 9:th-Mar-2014 looking at that you have the bottom FM receiver there so now you are going to have to remove the trim and see what is behind there you may just be missing the top receiver and a farkra cable if that is that case it will be very cheep for you do to this you may be missing the receiver marked MA. DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - WhelanUK - 9:th-Mar-2014 Thinking about it I can't see me using the FM much. How easy is it to switch to a shark fin? I've found a non functional one on eBay. Just want it for looks really but want to be able to swap it back if I sell it down the line. Also thinking of painting the Ariel same colour as the car before fitting. DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - tucpal - 9:th-Mar-2014 i will have a genuine shark fin for sale in the next few days. can you use the DAB with out the FM if so as you say do you need FM DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - tucpal - 9:th-Mar-2014 the one i will be selling will work for FM as i converted it but the single is not grate but it is a GM genuine shark fin DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - WhelanUK - 9:th-Mar-2014 I might be interested mate. How easy is it to fit. DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - tucpal - 9:th-Mar-2014 3 minutes max disconnect the farkra cable remove 1 10mm bolt from Ariel base and that's it it is a one of a kind i made it my self by swapping the circuit from an a mast Ariel and converting it in to the shark fin. as i say it does work but will get a bit of static now and again its no perfect but it does work but as you use the DAB it would be perfect for you and you wont lose the FM. DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - tucpal - 20:th-Mar-2014 latest update i now have the DAB module so everything is now in place and all connected up and all wired up for the DAB and FM retro fit i only need the programming done now. and then all will be working. DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - tucpal - 22:nd-Mar-2014 all the programming was done today for the DAB retro fit and all works 100% better than the FM i can totally recommend this retro fit the sound quality is much better worth every penny. DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - Turner_SRi - 30:th-Jul-2014 Just out of curiosity can you fit DAB without the Sat navigation? Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F using Tapatalk. DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - WhelanUK - 30:th-Jul-2014 Yes, I have DAB with the CD400 DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - Turner_SRi - 30:th-Jul-2014 Was it a complicated retrofit? Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F using Tapatalk. DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - WhelanUK - 30:th-Jul-2014 Mine was fitted as a factory option. [MENTION=16]vxmods[/MENTION] does the retrofits, check out his page here DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - tucpal - 30:th-Jul-2014 or check the how to out http://www.vxoc.org.uk/forum/Thread-DAB-retro-fit-for-cars-with-the-CD-400 DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - Turner_SRi - 30:th-Jul-2014 Thank you both, kind of want to get this done rather than a thought in my head.. fm is a thing of the past lol Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F using Tapatalk. DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - tucpal - 30:th-Jul-2014 Yes it sure is the cheapest way to get this done is to find a tail gate complete it will save you lots of £ I am sure Vxmods can also help but you will need the glass for sure DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - Turner_SRi - 30:th-Jul-2014 I will look into this maybe not straight away but defo on the to do list, how much money we talking? Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F using Tapatalk. DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - WhelanUK - 30:th-Jul-2014 Not sure how much the DAB module is but eBay is best shout for a rough price or contact VXmods. Also depends if you want to keep the FM signal and run it through rear window, if so you will need the correct glass. correct glass or not. I did some research into it a few weeks ago. I already have the correct window and I was looking at around £120 for the remaining parts. DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - tucpal - 31:st-Jul-2014 the glass is the hard part i got the complete hatch glass and all receivers for £75 as the boot was damaged £25 to swap the glass over £50 for the module and about £25 on cables and i got the programing for free when i had the satnav done it can be done cheap you've just got to get lucky and find the correct hatch look for a shark fin on a car that is braking then you know it will have all parts on there DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - Turner_SRi - 31:st-Jul-2014 Good advice guys, I will look into this further and do some research gather up part numbers and get on the case pronto Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F using Tapatalk. DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - tucpal - 31:st-Jul-2014 i PUT SOME PART NUMBERS AND INFO FOR THE FM BITS HERE http://www.vxoc.org.uk/forum/Thread-Rear-window-FM AND HERE IS THE DAB RECEIVER FOR THE WINDOW ALSO http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Astra-J-Mk6-GTC-Hatchback-DAB-Aerial-Module-ZR-2625-/261487338705?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3ce1dc24d1 gtc dab module here http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Astra-J-Mk6-DAB-Digital-Audio-Broadcast-Transceiver-13362385-09-13-/261334800620?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3cd8c498ec but none about for the 5 door but they may have different part numbers but i don't know if they are the same DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - Jacket2122 - 29:th-Oct-2014 Would a DAB module from another car work or are they locked? I know the stereo would need coding to activate DAB just wondering if the modules had a security setting/device. Thanks DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - tucpal - 30:th-Oct-2014 No mate I used a used one no problems at all from a insignia as long as the part number is correct then a used one will work RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - bhalay207 - 4:th-Jun-2015 Is this the right fakra cable I need? http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=331536271222&alt=web Is there any other cabling that I'll need? Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 using Tapatalk RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - tucpal - 4:th-Jun-2015 what are you using as an Ariel RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - bhalay207 - 4:th-Jun-2015 I'm going to go for an aftermarket roof ariel Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 using Tapatalk RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - tucpal - 4:th-Jun-2015 ok mate can you send a picture of the connectors on the Ariel then i can be sure what you need is it FM and DAB and i take it you have a CD400 RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - bhalay207 - 4:th-Jun-2015 I've not got it yet, I'm in the planning stage and gathering an idea of what I need. I'll be looking into something like what @rusty2009 has just fit. I've also found another alternative http://www.dabonwheels.co.uk/SharkFin_DAB_FM_Car_Aerial.html Or http://www.dabonwheels.co.uk/Kinetic_DRA-6005_GPS_FM-AM_DAB_car_aerial.html Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 using Tapatalk DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - Rusty2009 - 4:th-Jun-2015 @bhalay207, forget the that shark fin utter rubbish and doesn't work (I have two of them in the junk box). The mast is like my old one. If you want a mast mine will be for sale once I take pics. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - bhalay207 - 4:th-Jun-2015 That's surprising, as the website gave it a good review. Does your mast do DAB? What did you make to it? To be honest, I'm not overly fussed on the shark fin. Even though it would like good, I'd rather have spot on signal. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 using Tapatalk DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - Rusty2009 - 4:th-Jun-2015 Yes mate it has DAB & FM, it was good mate I only ever got one dead spot with it (which I don't get with the fin). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - bhalay207 - 5:th-Jun-2015 Let me know when you're getting rid then and I'll be interested! In this case can you let me know what wiring I'll need. I've got a standard CD400 Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 using Tapatalk RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - tucpal - 5:th-Jun-2015 thanks for sorting it out cheers rusty RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - Rusty2009 - 6:th-Jun-2015 @bhalay207 here you go mate http://www.vxoc.org.uk/forum/Thread-DAB-FM-AM-mast-aerial RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - DC_ELiTE - 17:th-Jun-2015 Hey all Has anyone else looked near their pedals for the black and green connectors and not found them? If so what can I do? Cheers RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - Rusty2009 - 17:th-Jun-2015 Every car I've come across has them. RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - tucpal - 17:th-Jun-2015 I have head of one that did not but most do have them RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - DC_ELiTE - 19:th-Jun-2015 Right I have had my car in bits today lads in an effort to find these cables! http://i.imgur.com/Keba5b4.jpg http://i.imgur.com/LQs58HT.jpg Can anyone trace theirs and tell me what direction they go? Perhaps mine have slipped behind somewhere over the years? If not what are my options here, is it possible to buy the cable as a part#? Or am I looking at after market unit setup? If its the latter, I;m going to have a DAB unit and bracket for sale shortly.... :( RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - tucpal - 19:th-Jun-2015 it looks like you dont have the two connectors needed the are taped up behind the accelerator pedal one green and one black the cable runs to the bonnet catch got a pic for you but not the best if they are not there you can not do it as they go to the back of the cd400 but if you ask andy from vx mods he will be able to make a loom for sure let him know i sent you and i will tell him what you need by the way what year and model is your car as you are the second i know of now who have not had them there but they are there on nearly all cars RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - Rusty2009 - 19:th-Jun-2015 The wires can be added. RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - tucpal - 19:th-Jun-2015 Do you think you could do it rusty as I know your very good at this sort of thing you don't need the green plug as a fakra z will just go from the back window to the DAB unit just need the plug on the DAB to the back of the CD400 RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - DC_ELiTE - 19:th-Jun-2015 2011 2.0 cdti Elite with start stop Any ideas what it might cost to do the loom then? RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - tucpal - 19:th-Jun-2015 Rusty is best were are you based RE: DAB retro fit for cars with the CD 400 - Jj0063 - 19:th-Jun-2015 I really ought to check mine to make sure I've got it, I have the CD500 Navi with shark fin, but I do have the 'Dummy' wire on my rear windscreen, so whether I need just the box and lead from the screen to the window... or more.. we'll find out lol. |