CD Stereo for Corsa - chris_w
I've got a 52 reg Corsa and want to fit a CD player in place of the bog standard tape player. I know I can put a vauhxall standard CD player in, but can I use another stereo (ie sony, jvc etc) to work with the display on top of the dash? Are there any specific CD players which work with this system?

If not, what happens to the display when you use another stereo?

Any advice appreciated.
CD Stereo for Corsa - Dynamic Dave
Kenwood used to do a stereo that was compatible with the Vauxhall display.

As regards what happens to the display if you use another stereo, the date/time/temp will be only displayed. Also the time/date will not auto update via the RDS signal from the radio, so you'll have to change them manually when the clocks go back/forward. Details of which are in the handbook.

I've just had a quick google using:-
"vauxhall display" sony,
"vauxhall display" stereo &
"vauxhall display" kenwood
as UK search criteria, and found the following:-

www.avforums.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-69333....l
www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Answered/Question56393-9.a...1
www.yourcarparts.co.uk/trolleyed/29/
www.justkenwood.co.uk/editorial/glos_cd.asp
www.edirectory.co.uk/pf/static/880/mi/284/p2088284...l

More hits from Google as well, but these are just a small example.
CD Stereo for Corsa - chris_w
Thanks for this.

After speaking to a couple of ICE delears, it appears as though the cables used to connect a 'normal' stereo to the display are highly unreliable and cause loads of problems. Kenwood don't make Vauhxall compatible stereo's anymore apparently.
CD Stereo for Corsa - Victorbox
VDO do a range that is a straight fit to most modern Vauxhalls including working with the steering wheel controls www2.vdo.com/vdo/genericnavi/press_report_and_fza=...x

Often they are on display at Vauxhall dealers as well.
CD Stereo for Corsa - Dynamic Dave
Indeed they do victorbox.

I've just been out in a Vauxhall Zafira that had a Siemens VDO fitted as standard equipment.
CD Stereo for Corsa - Victorbox
.... but I'm not talking about the standard fit equipment. I mean the whole range of VDO aftermarket CD players, MP3 players etc that slot straight in and work with the existing display and controls such as www.caraudioplus.co.uk/pp/CD_-_MP3_Players/Vauxhal...l

Or the models CD 4802 or CD 421 (not relevant for the Corsa but great for a Cavalier) or CD2502.
CD Stereo for Corsa - Dynamic Dave
I mean the whole range of VDO aftermarket CD players, MP3 players etc....


Nice kit. But doesn't the current Corsa have a double DIN fitment? I guess you'd need an adapter plate to fit a single depth DIN.
CD Stereo for Corsa - chris_w
Yep it does have a double slot.

Do you know much about VDO - I've never heard of them, spending £170 on an unknown isn't soemthing I'd normally do...
CD Stereo for Corsa - Dynamic Dave
Vauxhall use VDO stereos as standard fitment in some of their vehicles. As previously mentioned I was in a Zafira yesterday that had one in, and last week I also spotted one in a Vectra.

Have you browsed the Vauxhall website for the range of different stereo's available for the Corsa?

snipurl.com/av4l

I did have a link for the double DIN adapter to convert to single DIN, but can't find it a the moment.
CD Stereo for Corsa - Victorbox
"Have you browsed the Vauxhall website for the range of different stereo's available for the Corsa?"

The same link shows the fascia conversion plates for single DIN at the bottom.


CD Stereo for Corsa - Victorbox
I should add plates are under "General Audio"
CD Stereo for Corsa - Dynamic Dave
I should add plates are under "General Audio"


LOL. I knew it was lying around somewhere nearby. One of those instances where it's right under your nose, but I wasn't able to see it.
CD Stereo for Corsa - Altea Ego
VDO:

A long established company that used to make car and aircraft instruments. They bought out the Philips car audio division in late 1999 early 2000. Hence they became one of the lead suppliers for car audio for Renault & GM. They make car specific models and aftermarket models. They are amoung the leaders in built in sat nav (taking the philips carin system on a few steps).

Found most of their products to be solid and reliable
CD Stereo for Corsa - Schnitzel
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Usually a few on ebay!