Vauxhall Astra 2002 - DAB conversion advice

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Sat 22 May 2021 15:36
Vauxhall Astra 2002 - DAB conversion advice - Parallax

Hi all, I have a factory fitted radio and looking to upgrade to a DAB radio but have a few questions.

Apart from the head unit what else would I need to connect the controls to the steering wheel?

Will I need to install a new aerial?

Will the upper display still work and show the radio station?

Any particular make of radio's to go for or avoid?

Thanks.

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Sat 22 May 2021 16:57
Vauxhall Astra 2002 - DAB conversion advice - elekie&a/c doctor
No problem fitting a dab radio . But I think you will struggle to get the top dash display and steering wheel controls to work on a car this old . You will need a dab stick on windscreen aerial . Stick with known makes . Kenwood, Pioneer, Sony , JVC , etc
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