Fitting a New Stereo Head Unit - Vauxhall Combo / Corsa C Stereo Upgrade - COMBO MODS

I remove the Vauxhall factory CD30 stereo and replace it with a Kenwood head unit and a double din to single din conversion facia.
I recommend this upgrade, it looks better, sounds better and gives an extra storage space in the van.
For great prices on car audio and performance car parts check out RudieMods.co.uk
Amazon Links
Harness and radio adapter - amzn.to/2WFGpZ0
Facia (silver) - amzn.to/34wW0Ng
Facia (Black) and wiring kit - amzn.to/2NzPuhC
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[@davidbirch3479]

Massive thanks for this video. Watching it gave me the confidence to have a go and say no to Halfords and yes to diy and ebay parts -saved over £70 on parts and fitting! New head unit (Pioneer) looking and sounding great :) Cheers!

[@RustLocker]

David Birch That’s really cool. I’m happy that my video helped you out.

[@geminimann8336]

Massive Thanks mate

[@zhorax]

Watched about 10 videos on Vauxhall/Opel Corsa C stereo installs and this is the only one that actually helped me resolve the issues I was having regarding the cabling. Thanks!

[@Moomin420]

You legend!! Been stuck for bloody ages on trying to get my new headunit fitted and this FINALLY got it working! Missed out connecting to the cig lighter ignition wire! Thanks so much!

[@WomF06]

Thanks for the help with this one, the lack of power stopped me in my tracks so the cigarette lighter splice was just what I needed. Big thanks 👍

[@RustLocker]

Glad I could help!

[@micksmith9748]

This looks just the same set up as my Astra which I am about to change. I was unsure about the power feed but by connecting it to the lighter has answered by question - Thanks

[@drjbop]

You bloody star! Thank you so much for the help, red wire to cigarette lighter!! I got the power!!

[@Wampa842]

Cheers, mate! I recently bought a used Meriva from Germany and was planning to take it to an electrician to have a Kenwood installed. This video gave me all of the information I needed to do it all myself for a fraction of the cost. Many thanks!

[@RustLocker]

Awesome, hope it goes well!

[@Wampa842]

@@RustLocker Actually there has been a bit of a wrinkle. The radio works fine, but it can't control the onboard computer's functions on the GID, including the settings. The battery was removed for an unrelated reason, and now it's stuck with German language and a completely wrong date and time. Any advice on how I could fix that? Is it possible to do it using op-com?

[@RustLocker]

@@Wampa842 I can't really help with that mate, but you should try the modified combo group on facebook, ask in there and someone more knowledgeable than me can help. facebook.com/groups/1408370839267969

[@piotrtomczak6013]

Good video, just about to do the same to my Combo! Cheers!

[@k4syx]

Made my day with future possible use :D

[@adamnowak4880]

Thanks a lot for this movie, was very helply (P.S. Greetings from Poland :) )

[@RustLocker]

+Adam Nowak Thanks for the support! :)

[@djbob5252]

Thank you mate for all your videos! Is it possible to make a tutorial fon installing 2 din android head unit ? I bought one and i can't make the steering wheel control to work. I bought a CanBus and still nothing. Thank you!

[@toeby9540]

Thanks so much!

[@RustLocker]

You are welcome

[@amirabedi7012]

Hi mate.thanks for useful info. So Could you please let me know about the passenger side seat power or how to move it Thank you

[@ivoemibobi]

Thanks

[@LesGitesTrepart]

Excellent video. Just one question, the red power cable is an extended version of the one originally going into the multiblock adapter, i,e, you are by-passing the standard vauxhall double block connector? Thanks in advance.

[@jacobcaplan3273]

I’m pretty new to all this, looking online, junction blocks have a variety.. 15A, 30A, 16A etc, I wondered if you could tell me which I need? Thanks

[@den1300]

U saved my life

[@darrenjenkins1544]

There is an illumination wire that runs beside the red live cable, where do I put the illumination wire?

[@GamingMate]

hey man i tried it my opel corsa d and Sony audio player.. it's work thanks but its not saving clock and songs ... what should i do bro update hey i got the set-up works and saving clock and everything i changed red wire to red and yellow to yellow everything works fine thanks dude 😎 you just earned subscribe thanks again

[@neilpegg]

Do you lose the small screen that gives radio stations ,time etc that was used with the old radio

[@BbkEddy16]

Can you just positap the red wire into the black one without cutting anything? Another 2 din head unit I tested powers up without even using the cigarette lighter, will test it tomorrow

[@samross4645]

Hello mate. Thanks for the useful video 👍🏼 I wonder if you could tell me if it was necessary to detach the battery terminals before wiring in the live cable, or if just having the ignition off is more than safe to perform this part of the modification? Thanks in advance 🙏🏼

[@RustLocker]

I would disconnect the negative battery lead mate. As you can see in video it’s quite easy to touch wires together accidentally.

[@samross4645]

Rust Locker thanks for the fast reply 👊🏼 Did you only get a shock because you had the ignition on before connecting touching the wires together? I guess if the ignition is on, there would be no power going through the live wire anyway, correct? Not familiar with detaching batteries so seems even more daunting!

[@RustLocker]

You’re correct, I forgot the ignition was on. But to be safe, just undo the nut holding your negative lead on the battery, then detach the lead, then reconnect when you are done. Watch a video on car batteries if unsure, but it is easy and the safest way.

[@georgepetrov1952]

Is it possible to control the upperplaced display, that shows the clock, when the fabric player is removed. I removed it and now I can control it?

[@trevorchapman5139]

You need to put an in line fuse in

[@fanecadelaria2663]

Thank you very much, with this video I mounted the radio in my Corsa and that I have no idea of ​​electricity or these things I had bought the cable and it did not work but I saw your video and I put it well the yellow cable changed it I do not understand how buying the cable for the car does not come yellow where it should sorry for the translation I am Spanish

[@chobo999]

No tuviste que hacer lo del mechero?

[@fanecadelaria2663]

@@chobo999 ya no me acuerdo bien pero si sacar un cable de corriente del mechero y pasarlo por detrás del salpicadero hice como en el vídeo y todo bien

[@liamuk6417]

Hi 1st of all thank you for your help I done this and all is well but I see something about putting a fuse in to there have you had any problems with it as if you haven't I will just leave it thanks again

[@RustLocker]

I haven't had any problems with it at all. Thanks for your support! 😀

[@liamuk6417]

@@RustLocker thank you I will leave it like that then thanks for the reply I will be looking out for your videos 👍

[@davidburgin9290]

Hi, When you change the stereo out using the proper harnesses will the little screen in the middle of the dash that displays the time and temp still light up? and if so will it still display the cd track number and radio frequency, or just time/temp, or nothing?...how does that all work? also, what sort of speakers would you recommend? I've installed cheap rear speakers already, but I want to upgrade all of them but I think the original head unit may be too weak. do you know what the rated speaker output is for the oem stereo, especially now it's using all 4 channels. cheers :)

[@wildcardspv]

Wow, I've been preparing to swap out the radio in my 2006 Combo for a.few weeks and thought I was ready to go. Until I saw your video yesterday! There's no way I would have sussed out needing to wire in the power cable never mind how to get it to come up behind the cigarette lighter!! Thank you so much mate, new radio is mint and I couldn't have done it without your help 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Flokilegend]

I love you tnks bro,, what is the subwoofer remot cable?

[@RustLocker]

Sorry, can’t help with that.

[@MrOitoyboy]

It sends a signal to an amplifier (if you have one) to tell the amp to turn on when you turn the head unit on. It also turns the amp off when the radio goes off. Amps are wired direct to your car battery so would flatten your battery if the remote wasn’t in place.

[@cameronfoster3348]

What amp junction blocks?

[@andreizuu8008]

I have a question , where pink or red wire goes ????

[@FaresMesbah]

Where are you located? I want to change my car stereo opel tigra 2007 is not working

[@IAmSwiffterz]

Hi. There are two types of harness adapters. Some have the extra wire and some don't. Is it actually necessary?

[@RustLocker]

Hi, I can't say for sure. Extra wire is always better I guess? but don't quote me on that.

[@ahsanalimahfooz9321]

I'm considering changing the radio as well I wanted to know do the buttons on the steering wheel work with this mod Thanks.

[@RustLocker]

My van doesn't have the steering wheel controls, so I can't say for sure. But I assume that if you get the correct harness for your vehicle and a steering wheel control compatible head unit (probably most decent head units are) they should work fine.

[@testchannel2735]

Does the single din cage come with the stereo I can’t find one anywhere on its own

[@RustLocker]

+Test Channel The facia is sold separately to the stereo, RudieMods.co.uk sorted me out with everything I need. You can always give them a call if you don’t see what you need on the website.

[@deano1864]

These corsa are ok work on. But the other model Corsa have a half cage as such what can remove, and a plastic casing is in the way of fitting a double din cage....

[@RustLocker]

I've not worked on any later model Corsa's.

[@joepearson7686]

Do the steering wheel functions still operate if you remove the original radio?

[@RustLocker]

Mine don’t, but it is possible to do.

[@securespark]

Surely the original harness has an ignition feed to power the radio, why doesn't the replacement harness hook up with that? Odd!!

[@CatCahilhu]

It doesn't, Opel radios don't identify if you have the keys turned to ACC using that cable. That's why it always comes unplugged.

[@ticekrispies]

Hahaha you're fuckin hilarious my man, loved the video

[@shelg6082]

I don't understand why you have to splice into the 12v to get power, when original harness powered the the gm head unit. Why is it different for the after market one?

[@RustLocker]

I have no idea, I just did what works.

[@chobo999]

I was asking to myself the same question

[@ilhantele]

If you have the radio controls on your steering wheel will they still work once you change the stereo?

[@RustLocker]

+Ilhan Tele I cant say for certain, but if the new harness has the wiring for it, then it should work fine.

[@ilhantele]

@@RustLocker thank you very much. Thanx alot for replying. Many youtubers dnt take the time to reply so thank you

[@RustLocker]

+Ilhan Tele I do try to reply to everyone, sometimes it might take me a while though. Hope you enjoy your new stereo.

[@diannecrawford9996]

No they won't. You'll need the steering wheel adapter harness. There's some on ebay

[@willtheflyingsquirrel1444]

Can you please link all of the things that you r used , thanks

[@RustLocker]

Harness and radio adapter - amzn.to/2WFGpZ0 Facia (silver) - amzn.to/34wW0Ng Facia (Black) and wiring kit - amzn.to/2NzPuhC

[@dustyfarm5r577]

Were so u get the face plate cover from to cover that big gap

[@RustLocker]

Rudiemods.

[@danielpiper1819]

Where did you get the harness adapter from ?

[@RustLocker]

You can get them from amazon.

[@ahmedklai9443]

does the screen above the stereo still works after you changed the head unit?

[@RustLocker]

The clock and temperature still work. It just doesn’t display radio information any more.

[@momolandiacongo8799]

in which part you have to connect the other part of the red wire??? I don't understand it

[@RustLocker]

the red wire is your power for the head unit, I spliced into the power wire from the cigarette lighter socket for it.

[@momolandiacongo8799]

@@RustLocker so one part of the red cable comes from the adapter iso and the other part to the cigarette lighter right? Than you so much for the answer

[@RustLocker]

@@momolandiacongo8799 yes, as long as you have the same kind of harness and headunit as me, thats how it goes

[@fraserg3803]

When I've put the red to the black on cigarette lighter worked for ten mins now when connected to black nothing any help could I have blown the fuse

[@RustLocker]

hi, yes check the fuse.

[@giuseppesaieva5228]

Please.. what happens, if later, I want to mount a bluetooth hands-free speakerphone, which needs the original double connector to work ????

[@RustLocker]

You could get a head unit with Bluetooth phone connection.

[@waynegreen3208]

Hello,where do you get the new facia ?????

[@RustLocker]

+Wayne Green I got it from rudiemods.co.uk

[@RustLocker]

+Wayne Green I got it from rudiemods.co.uk

[@maxkeane2545]

I know the videos old but You know where I could get my hands on the red cable to connect to the cigarette lighter

[@RustLocker]

Any audio power wire would do I reckon mate.

[@maxkeane2545]

@@RustLocker cheers for the reply I’ve got it all fitted and working now 👍🏽

[@jermaineballantyne2514]

☺

[@dylanwalker1205]

original cage doesnt need taking out

[@dermichii7469]

can i get this in my Opel Corsa c 2004 ?

[@RustLocker]

Should be exactly the same.

[@TheForbus]

CD an I do the same on an opel Astra h from 2004????

[@RustLocker]

I would think so.

[@Conzyy]

This just seems so confusing, anyone want to come to Scotland and do this for me?😂

[@ludvikfalvey9108]

Yes but my question is, what if my cigarette lighter connection doesnt work?

[@freelifeproductions]

check your fuses

[@ludvikfalvey9108]

@@freelifeproductions that was 1 year ago m8 I dont even have the same van no more. And all the fuses were in working order had them tested off a live reader and when I put it to the cigarette lighter it was dead.

[@hc3820]

@@ludvikfalvey9108 check your pulse

[@zubairkazi3365]

Can you please do it for me please?

[@jasongates1723]

why dont you swap the red and yellow wires round on the stereo wiring instead of running a seperate 12v, makes no sense in doing that what so ever

[@RustLocker]

The harness came with a really long red wire to attach to a 12v source, I just followed instructions. I don’t pretend to be a professional, I just wing it on my driveway.

[@Jasonvo3]

you mean on the adapter harm?

[@TheGrandflavor]

I assume it was to bypass CANBUS