My new caddy
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My new caddy
I've just arrived on the caddy scene and will document how I progress with any changes or modification I make. Along with all the faults life throws at me. Hope you enjoy.
First up is a change of wheels. Passat alloys. Makes a nice difference.
Alan
First up is a change of wheels. Passat alloys. Makes a nice difference.
Alan
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Alan, good start there, from Alan
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Thanks Alan. You've been a bit of an inspiration with your caddy.Bl0at3r wrote:Alan, good start there, from Alan
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Aw shucks - thanks
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New head unit gone in along with reversing camera and dash cam. Dash cam was an easy fit with a direct USB attachment. Reversing camera not so much. Spent ages feeding the av cable throughout the cab and back through the cargo area. fidling with way too many bits and pieces. Followed a wiring instruction I got on the web and turned out that the cable I was splicing was the wrong one. Spent an hour or so scratching my head and had to dig out my voltage reader. Finally realised it was the wrong one and connected it to the right one. Was delighted with myself. Van into reverse and the camera comes on, woohoo. Tidied everything away. All trimming back in place and proud of my first foray into auto electrics. Decided to look at my handy work once more but this time I started the engine, to my horror the signal was gone. I was thinking maybe I clipped a wire while reinstalling the trim. To say I was devastated would be an understatement. Anyhoo figured out that it's actually down to the voltage change once the engine is running. Needs a constant 12v in order to function properly. That at the moment is beyond my ability until I do some more research on how to fix it. If anyone has any suggestions I would appreciate all of them.
Alan
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Also put a carbon fiber wrap around the radio surround. I ordered upgraded heater dials but they turned out to be the wrong ones altogether.
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Di noc?
Yeah it's simple, loads of tutorials on you tube.
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Yeah it's simple, loads of tutorials on you tube.
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2012 1.6 Highline Bluemotion Tech Caddy in Indium Grey
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Very easy. All you need is a heat gun/hair dryer and some patience and it goes on easy. I rushed mine and it still turned out ok. Take your time and you'll get it perfect. Haven't fitted the new dials yet because I have been out of the country for a while. Back home in a couple of weeks and I'll crack on into it then.
Alan
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What head unit is that I'm looking to upgrade from the standard factory fitted entry unit that's been in the caddy for a number of years...
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Should have also mentioned in my earlier reply great work
Cheers Dai
Cheers Dai
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It's a chinese cheapish head unit. Any if the chinese shopping site like wish or Ali express have loads to choose from. Here is the link to mine Quad Core Android 6.0 7 " 2din Car DVD GPS For VW GOLF 5 Golf 6 POLO PASSAT CC JETTA TIGUAN TOURAN EOS SHARAN T5 CADDY with GPS
http://s.aliexpress.com/ZRzq6ZNr
(from AliExpress Android)
Alan
http://s.aliexpress.com/ZRzq6ZNr
(from AliExpress Android)
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I have not used it much as I have not been home for some time but it worked brilliantly when I did use it
Alan
Alan