Cd Adapter required?

[Graham Chapman]

Hi, I have a chance to buy A CD player for my K reg corsa, however, as you may know it's got a split view/dash which as well as showing the time, it also shows the temperature and the clock. I need to know is there a attachment you need to buy to keep these things showing, or will putting in the CD player stop the display working?
Graham

 

[Alan (archive)]

Most stereos will not work the multi-function display although some (like the ones I sell!) will.

For an older car a lot of people don't worry about this.

You can buy adaptors for some stereos but do some investigating before you buy anything.

Alan

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[Graham (archive)]

Kenwood and other supplied do a wireing kit i have a mk4 astra and used a kit from www.justkenwood.co.uk delivery took about 5 days but it all depends on the model of the stereo you purchase i went for there £137 mp3 unit this still shows the clock / temp and allows the use of the steering remotes but doesnt display radio information eg station or track titles.

 

[Steve Knight]

Hi, I have a chance to buy A CD player for my K reg corsa, however, as you

may know it's got a split view/dash which as well as showing the time, it also shows the temperature and the clock. I need to know is there a attachment you need to buy to keep these things showing, or will putting in the CD player stop the display working?

Kenwood do a version of their Kenwood KDC6024 CD player just for post-94 Vauxhalls which will fit with no additional connectors and utilise existing display and steering wheel controls. It's a good bit of kit but not the cheapest (although if you're determined to keep your display, probably worth it to save the hassle), £199 from www.caraudiodirect.co.uk (a good site this, selling lots of gear and accessories as well as providing much useful advice).