VE Commodore Head Unit Install (Start to Finish)

[@ScrubGaming97]

Cheers man your video helped me with doing my VE Commodore very well detailed and explained thanks heaps 👌👍

[@talonkylan1844]

i guess I'm kinda randomly asking but do anybody know a good place to stream new series online?

[@lucianojeremy4794]

@Talon Kylan I would suggest FlixZone. Just google for it =)

[@nikolassamuel3565]

@Talon Kylan i use FlixZone. Just google for it :)

[@inthefar-queue6270]

Great video Nathan! Very clear and good instruction.

[@peterjohndesmond369]

Thanks for the detailed video I have the Pioneer DMH-Z5350BT head unit Is a Facia kit and all wiring to complete the instal available Thanks

[@thijsdewit5702]

Hey guys i just installed the new radio system from this video about 2 weekes ago the problem is that the lights of the airconditioning system won't go (the climate control screen does turn off) off when i turn the car off. Is this normal? Or did i do something wrong this probably keeps draining my battery cuz my battery goes flat almost every morning now? Might this be a different problem with my car all together?

[@Sean-uy3cu]

So it's not possible to change just the head unit in a VE without changing the facia? Cheers

[@andyhawken6641]

Brilliant vid. Thanks for going to the trouble.

[@DJAakaRNBFUNKNJS-OLDSKOOL]

Msgd you abt a year ago, to have this fitted, but COVID stopped that from happening AND here I am AGAIN...still need it done ASAP and COVID is still around....PLEASE mate, I'm ready and can we do this ASAP Thku

[@gr33nyplayz60]

I would love to do this myself but i am not confident in the wiring so i dare say ill take it to my local who does it professionally but thanks for tue video its goo to know the work that goes into the whole process

[@kyleedgerton3698]

that's clean as, keen to get this done to my 08 SS

[@christianrasmussen503]

Hey mate do you know which wire you cut for the Sony radios? I notice you cut the green one for the alpine unit. Also my nobs for the climate control weren't working is there something to look at?

[@pierrehanna7281]

Hi mate great video the only problem is that it seems that it doesn't fit a 7 inch screen is that right. And I can't get the steering wheel control to work. I'm fitting a unbranded Chinese double din head unit. Which I don't think has a 3.5 jack on the back and don't know how to do it.

[@RiiaUwU]

Really odd to see a suburb i live 5mins away from on youtube XD

[@adambonser1656]

Do do you guys have any videos or any information on upgrading the series two factory head unit to one of these?

[@butchmercado533]

Hello bro, is this set compatible with Chevrolet lumina 2009?

[@iBerhad]

G’day mate Where is the location? Does it play Apple Car Play as well? I have 2008 Holden VE and what the price range????

[@idoskidsattheawesomeauzzie9255]

G’day Buddy, I love your tutorial. 1 thing though, I’m wondering 💭 if this Alpine Unit Changes the Way that the Blupunkt HeadUnits Volume Lowers when under 40kmh?

[@TheFittingBay]

Yes it does

[@santanadavis33]

Hey mate just wondering how you reset the clock on the display above the head unit

[@TheFittingBay]

Do you have the instructions for the fascia still? It’s done on the new fascia with the dial controls ive just forgotten the exact sequence. If you don’t have the instructions I’ll get some and post for you.

[@santanadavis33]

Hey mate thanks for the reply i ended up figuring it out. You hold the right control wheel for 3 seconds and then you can change the cars time/date. For everyone who comes here looking like i did 🤣

[@poppyoldboymill5909]

Bloody awesome 👌

[@cameronbrowning7612]

Hey brother, I’m in the states and I’d love to work out a deal where you ship one of these to me and I reimburse you for your troubles.

[@jeffmuscat719]

Hey mate just seeing how u mount a single din backing as I got the sony ax 3200

[@chaukemt]

Where can i buy the unit and its accessories in South Africa

[@byrondayanand5385]

Hi all I am in South Africa where do I purchase this kit, we have it in SA where can I purchase it online

[@BUDDY63131]

Hey mate thanks for sharing. After installing the new radio, does the buttons on the steering wheel still work the same for the radio?

[@TheFittingBay]

Yep :)

[@htowngoat9158]

nice vid. just seeing if this facia kit would fit a V VE Calais 2006 model?

[@TheFittingBay]

Should do man. Jump on www.aerpro.com and put the car in :)

[@TheZestySoul97]

What size head unit fits a VE? Cheers, good vid

[@MrSupersia]

Hi I have an 07 VE commodore series1 what is the price for this whole process with the Alpine,thanks mate.

[@efrenarnold5379]

Is that the same process with all car stereo bro . And do you need another with for it

[@keithgaffaney8061]

Nice job mate. Can the display colour be changed to red on the facia heater control and that?

[@TheFittingBay]

Keith Gaffaney No unfortunately the colour cannot be changed on the heater controls

[@keithgaffaney8061]

@@TheFittingBay thanks for telling me that mate cheers.

[@JM-od4yv]

i put in my dual zone facia with a alpine head unit and the steering wheel volume up and down doesn’t work how do i fix this?

[@oiTrin]

I heard there is trouble with the aircon sometimes. What’s the go with that

[@TheFittingBay]

Yeah there can be problems with early model VE due to the HVAC module

[@aznnight4840]

can you run carplay from the front usb on the facia kit or do you have to run a lighting cable to the actual headunit, becuase i just brought the same headunit and was just wondering cheers

[@TheFittingBay]

AZN NIGHT Yes you can 🙂

[@sd7289]

Wicked vid

[@ranbo84]

Great video mate, had issues with my android setup from digoptions, the early models have to have their HVAV unit replaced if they have the wrong version. Be good to know if the unit youre using has the same issue?

[@TheFittingBay]

Nah man not really any issues . I’d contact the supplier :)

[@paulthompson3877]

that little tube is called a spacer

[@kanebutler9287]

Hey mate just wondering where your based and how much this would all coast to get done

[@TheFittingBay]

We are in Melbourne, send us an email for pricing [e-mail]

[@matty1350]

Hey mate was just wondering wats the go with the wire zip tied behind the heater box behind the glove box

[@TheFittingBay]

matty1350 Temp sensor :)

[@blakecarbone7607]

Hey mate is there any wireing to do behind the headunit? I have a Kenwood and not sure were some cords go and my steering wheel commands won't work

[@zshadow666]

Nice work, well done!

[@TRIGGER95]

Did u get any mismatch data messages or anything?

[@ZedEx186]

Awesome job there buddy. Just a question, where did you connect the blue wire that’s attached to the antenna adapter?

[@TheFittingBay]

To the blue “antenna trigger” wire on the aftermarket plug. In this case the Alpine plug. Pioneer, Kenwood alpine etc all have one or two blue wires. One is antenna and one is remote or one does both. So find the blue wire and connect to that.

[@ZedEx186]

The Fitting Bay got it. Thanks for taking the time to reply.

[@CaelenJeffrey]

Should I disconnect the battery

[@TractorScott]

Hi my head unit has a cable for parking break, do I need to wire this up for it to work or will it be fine without it?

[@TheFittingBay]

Hook it up to ground :)

[@codyclancey5753]

R u able to just put literally any double din radio in it or does it have to be that one ?

[@TheFittingBay]

Cody Clancey Any double din

[@johnspinks3656]

Is there no Sat-Nav with this Unit? If not what do you supply for all.

[@johnlaw7741]

Hi do you have a similar setup for a wm 2008 statesman. it has the trim that comes down both sides and a small connecting piece of the trim across the front of the facia between the top and heater controls. thanks 👍

[@blzeharris9023]

Great work,so this specific head unit doesn't require a amp bypass,for ss&ssv?cheers

[@TheFittingBay]

Blze Harris Thanks! So they only work on series 1 and if the amplifier only controls the factory sub and uses high level input it will work but if the amp runs the whole system it’s not retained it’ll need to be looked at to confirm if it can be retained or needs to be bypassed :)

[@blzeharris9023]

@@TheFittingBay thanks man,i am thinking about purchasing the dual zone kit,i am aware there is a standard amp that powers the rear subs,in your expert opinion,do you think i could just disconnect the stock amp and run rear subs to a aftermarket amp set up from a aftermarket head unit?if that makes any sense?cheers

[@TheFittingBay]

@@blzeharris9023 Nice! Yep you can do that but you will also need to replace the subs, the 8" kickers fit in the factory box. An aftermarket amp is just too much power for the factory subs not to mention how much they have already deteriorated over time. They might last a week or a month but eventually they will shit themselves with an aftermarket amp.

[@NgapuhiR8]

Hi.. awesome demo.. I have installed a android headunit.. all working good accept swc. I have patch leads setup for learning and use key1 key2 and ground. But steering wheel will not learn commands... any suggestions.. thanks ps.. you make it look easy.. lol

[@TheFittingBay]

Hey man thank you. I can’t remember if they use a data wire or just input wires from the steering wheel controls. What colour wire/s did you tap on to?

[@NgapuhiR8]

@@TheFittingBay I used the 3 wires u cut from the patch lead to my headunit.. key1 key2 and ground.. and cut no wires on patch lead.. cheers

[@TheFittingBay]

@@NgapuhiR8 Ah yes okay try swapping key one and key 2

[@NgapuhiR8]

@@TheFittingBay Oh yes. I have tried swapping them around. Do u think the car needs some kind of a scan tool.. I have also unplugged/replugged the factory bluetooth unit.. still no go..

[@TheFittingBay]

@@NgapuhiR8 nah I don’t think that’s the problem. Did you check the patch lead instructions? Because chopping the green wire is for Alpine units but if you used android unit maybe you should reconnect that green loop and also try all other variables of cutting loops etc until it works ;)

[@nickpowellbmxmx8771]

Hello will a Sony xavax3200 single din head unit fit

[@niueanpimp]

Where is your shop located? I'm looking to get this done to mine.

[@TheFittingBay]

Stefan Huysmans Hey mate we are in Melbourne. If you visit www.aesonline.com.au you can contact us

[@joea1746]

Nice install. 👍

[@TheFittingBay]

Joe A Thanks man

[@tigerscott9788]

How much do you charge for this installation? Cheers

[@TheFittingBay]

Tiger Scott installation without parts $220

[@glenc1973]

Hi, love your channel, just a quick question if you dont mind. The digital display (oil temp etc) in the dash on the ssv. Does that stay the same or do you lose those features when you take out the stock head unit?

[@TheFittingBay]

Glen c That all stays the same 😎. Good way to test this is just get to the main radio plug on the factory unit (drivers side) and unplug it

[@glenc1973]

Thanks mate. Appreciate your time 👍

[@greenamphibian]

Hi mate looks a good kit! Have you got a contact in Sydney that installs them?

[@TheFittingBay]

Green Amphibian Hi mate! Thanks, unfortunately we don’t just yet. If you can find a local fitter we can send you the kit or if you want to DIY it i’m happy to help with tech support :)

[@Aaron.13]

Hey mate, what is the largest screen size you can use with that fascia? Do any brands or models fit better than others? I have VE series 1 with dual climate.. Thanks

[@TheFittingBay]

Hey mate! Any double din with 7” screen. 8” + needs to be custom or perfect fit from Alpine. The unit we used here was actually a great fit!

[@livetorideera914]

Hi Nathan! Where is your shop located,

[@TheFittingBay]

We are in mount waverley but we operate on site so we come to you

[@HudballzHD]

Hi. Where is the easiest place to tap into the park brake wire for the head unit?

[@TheFittingBay]

Body of car behind head unit or ground wire on loom

[@HudballzHD]

@@TheFittingBay oh I thought these head units were designed to not be that easy to bypass. Ill give that a try thanks.

[@FurySSJ]

hey mate would this fascia kit work with a series 2 ve? i’ve got a 2013 ve series 2 omega and am looking to get a 6.8” head unit, and need a compatible fascia kit for it. cheers

[@Grave_Hunter_of_Aus]

Hey 👋🏽. How do we go about you installing stereo’s in our cars?

[@TheFittingBay]

Ren’s 360 World Hello! 😊 best way to get in touch with us is on our website. www.aesonline.com.au

[@Grave_Hunter_of_Aus]

The Fitting Bay will do thank you.

[@cameronbrowning7612]

Any way you could ship this kit to the United States ?

[@bradleydavidson185]

Can you show me the heater working please

[@chaukemt]

Lovely

[@abhishekaryal8042]

Hi mate, loved your video! Just wondering, how much does it cost to get all the things done?

[@TheFittingBay]

Abhishek Aryal Hi mate send me an email [e-mail]

[@jirehpoto1867]

Hey mate, I got lost with the whole hard-wiring part. Could you please explain how to do it and which wires are connected. Also, do I need special equipment to hard-wire it all together. Cheers

[@TheFittingBay]

Hey mate! Just colour to colour very easy :) and solder with soldering iron + tape to make the loom look nice!

[@MarstaJNZ]

Hi mate, I notice you went with Alpine. In your opinion is alpine the best unit to go with in VE? Eg does the Sony or Pioneer have any issues? Carplay and Android are the main features i want to upgrade too. But would like your recommendation on what head unit to go with

[@TheFittingBay]

MarstaJNZ The alpine is awesome! Nothing wrong with Sony and Pioneer. My favourite unit is the Alpine ILX-702D but then two best units in this price range of W650e (in video) are this unit and the pioneer DMH-Z5350 and also the Sony XAV-AX5000. My personal pick is alpine though 😊

[@MarstaJNZ]

@@TheFittingBay Thanks for the response. I notice the 720D cost alot more compaired to the later model alpine? Is that because it is better ?

[@TheFittingBay]

@@MarstaJNZ Yep the 702D has DAB+ and HDMI inputs + outputs and you can customise the splash screen.

[@dazaussieguy1954]

@@TheFittingBay how about a cd player in alpine or sony pinoeer where u based what cost to installation thx

[@nottyett]

does this kit fit the series 2?

[@dazaussieguy1954]

where u based mate thats easier to do but i get stuck on soldier the wires hehe

[@TheFittingBay]

daz aussieguy Melbourne :)

[@stevewilson8752]

How much for Alpine Unit & fitted up please 🤑🕺

[@DeliciousGhee]

How can I setup the steering wheel controls

[@RED09G8GT]

Hey, Mate. I'm installing this exact head unit in a G8 in America. Where did you connect the orange/white wire from the head unit(Reverse)?

[@TheFittingBay]

That goes to 12v+ reverse light

[@cameronbrowning7612]

Hello did you have the g8 base or gt ?

[@gailcurran4012]

Is it a navigator?

[@TheFittingBay]

yes with carplay

[@guinn2415]

What about a series 2 SSV ?

[@brahimbenrabah9230]

If I have the alpine head unit how much cost to install it

[@stevewilson8752]

About this much 🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑

[@alirafratantaro8500]

what specific unit did you use? i’m looking on the aerpro website but can’t find one specific to VE. thanks :)

[@alirafratantaro8500]

I’ll just add that i have the 2007 Omega VE ute if that’s any different. thank you!

[@TheFittingBay]

Alira Fratantaro You can use any double din head unit! This customer went with the Alpine ILX-W650E

[@alirafratantaro8500]

sorry i meant the facia kit! i can’t find the one suited to VE

[@TheFittingBay]

Alira Fratantaro aerpro.com/vehicles/holden/holden-commodore-2006-2011-ve

[@simonknowles4267]

Awesome video, you guys now have a new subscriber..do you have a kit to fit 2010 ve sports wagon, I would like rear camera as well as sat nav. I would also require full kit, brand is irrelevant and I’ll be guided by you. Don’t want to spend a million dollars. Would also,require shipping to Hobart (7018), many thanks in advance

[@TheFittingBay]

Thank you. send me an email with this info please and i'll put a package together for you :) [e-mail]

[@simonknowles4267]

@@TheFittingBay will do. Thanks for the reply.

[@dafalzonAUS]

He didn’t just use electrical tape!

[@TheFittingBay]

Oh no he didn't!

[@dazaussieguy1954]

u based in perth wow to far

[@TheFittingBay]

daz aussieguy hahaha Melbourne

[@affanekram7214]

@@TheFittingBay can send me address so I can bring my car I'm little bit confuse