Hi Nath and Jon...... A very good installation of your new radio unit, it looks very professional, i hope you enjoyed your coffee. Best regards Stefano.
@@DrivenMadShow Good evening Jon and Nath...... Run out of coffee beans thats a tradegy Jon lol......yes you need to use your Flexible friend ASAP otherwise its that instant rubbish lol...... I have not commenced the service of the Panda yet i will probably start next Wednesday. Have a great weekend, Best regards, Stefano.
Probably the busiest week I have had in years ! - beans slipped my stringent quality control procedure (or to many visitors to the man cave drinking the good stuff :(
@@DrivenMadShow Hi Jon, So why have you been so busy? You need to make it a number 1 priority to purchase some good man cave coffee lol..... Best regards, Stefano
I’d love to see what’s involved in upgrading the front speakers and whether it’s worth the hassle of removing each door panel! Thanks to you I now have the Sony CarPlay stereo unit fitted. 👍
We would say yes :). - have a look at the one done to the Abarth, will give a good idea - the 169 dash looks great with the big screen in - still think the interior is better than the new ones - best of luck ......... ua-cam.com/video/1w41xsOaS1g/v-deo.html
@@DrivenMadShow No, I sold it a couple of years back and bought my Cross 4x4. I do miss it, but if I'm being honest the Cross 4x4 with the twin air engine is more fun.
Hello, congratulations on the video, it is very useful, could you please tell me what adapter you used for the cables from the radio to the original connector of the old one. all the best
Thank you :) - the stereo system came with all the cables - I believe ( don't hold me to this) the Fiat's have the generic plug, so a unit should just fit - my search to check, gave me this: ISO Connectors: Many Fiat Panda models use ISO connectors for the head unit. These connectors are a standard in many European cars and make it easier to replace the factory stereo with an aftermarket one.
My friend the fascia comes with 6 clips that are attaching to the bolt houses (you will see them when you remove the original stereo). You don't have to drill the fascia because believe me they are very strong.
excellent little job, with helpful... what about the speakers.. didn't think to replace them as well... we have two fiats , both 2013 the twinair auto and a cheap twinair trekking both great and both stereo's actually sound good... i'm sort of addicted to the cheeky charm of the fiat panda as also used to have a 2009 red ( or lets say discoloured and fading orangy red ) 100 HP.
Caveat: Never done this myself. This might be what the Subaru guy has said, however… You removed the Panda plastic stereo surround which has the mountings. I would’ve just removed/hollowed out the necessary excess plastic to fit the Sony cage. Then, in theory, the new stereo should slot back into the dash and be supported in the same way the Panda stereo was originally. Edit: Now I’ve watched the whole video, I have to say it looks pretty good. The Sony facia appears to bulge at bit at the corners, but with the amount of transmission issues you’ve had, it’ll be the least if any worries and it was very reassuring to hear the stereo work when the ignition was turned on.
The Panda is a bit of a pig - the big standard fit unit does not leave anything to get hold of or use, the AliExpress adapters do not fit correctly (we tried 3 different ones) a double din standard fixing kit has fold outs that do not reach, as most fitments we watched, its a bit of a bodge - Dad is a fussy so and so, thats why we probably bought 5 different kits and eventually he agreed to the bodge here 😂
Did it take the same power supply as the original radio? I thought Pandas needed a piggy back jumper cable on another fuse to power aftermarket stereos?
Hi, can you give your opinion about the sony radio, like how it sounds and if the apple carplay works as intended? And just to confirm, whats the model of the radio? Btw, beautifull machine you got there!!
The sony we bought (must be almost two years ago now) was an end of line run out back then, so the link to it I just tried is dead (Amazon). I like Sony stuff, but to be honest, it was the price that swung it, not the brand - the unit has been faultless in our time with it - if I compare to our Tcross, the VW system is slower, hangs, will not connect all quite regularly - the Sony, impecable and way faster ( only compromise is the size of buttons are small and can be missed on the move - but thats the constraint of a 2din size) .
Getting sound to the speakers is the tough bit - but you have interested me, we discussed it today and might (that's only a might) try in my L200 ( once I get an engine in it :)
We are in Portugal so have no Amazon here - we use Amazon Germany this is the link to the unit we got www.amazon.de/Sony-XAVAX1005DB-XAVAX1005DB-EUR/dp/B07LCTBPZD?th=1. The facias are the same everywhere eBay/ Amazon / AliExpress etc
Its a Sony xav-AX1005DB, a while ago now, we bought it as Amazon were selling as a discontinued item, for 200 euros - I just looked and they are still available - but ! as everything in life, way more £$£$ than we paid :( its a good unit the Sony - we just fitted a Pioneer to our L200, bought it as cheaper, really good unit (does not have wireless car play / Android auto, need to connect via usb to your phone is the only downside) very happy with it (think its better than the Sony, but thats a personal thing) www.amazon.de/dp/B0919Q3CMH/ref=pe_27091401_487027711_TE_SCE_dp_i1?th=1
Ours was a Sony XAV-AX1005KIT DAB + Media Receiver, 6.2 inch touchscreen, so yours should be fine - 2DIN is the critical size (bezel etc differs) ( 2-DIN standard implies that a unit has double the height of a standard DIN radio at 180 by 100 mm, or roughly 7 by 4 inches)
We are in Portugal so have no Amazon here - we use Amazon Germany this is the link to the unit we got Sony XAV-AX1005DB ohne DAB+ Antenne, 6,2" Touchscreen-Display, Apple Carplay, Sprachsteuerung, Bluetooth, externes Mikrofon enthalten, 4x55W, USB iPhone/iPod. The facia are the same everywhere eBay/ Amazon etc - hope you do a better job than us 🤞🏼
@Matthew Q .... We are in Portugal so have no Amazon here - we use Amazon Germany this is the link to the unit we got Sony XAV-AX1005DB ohne DAB+ Antenne, 6,2" Touchscreen-Display, Apple Carplay, Sprachsteuerung, Bluetooth, externes Mikrofon enthalten, 4x55W, USB iPhone/iPod. The facia are the same everywhere eBay/ Amazon etc - hope you do a better job than us 🤞🏼
Great tutorial, easy to understand for my exact 2008 Panda. Looking good too. :)
Super guide, excellently presented !
Much appreciated!
Hi Nath and Jon......
A very good installation of your new radio unit, it looks very professional, i hope you enjoyed your coffee.
Best regards Stefano.
Run out of decent beans today - ended up with tea :) need to smash the credit card on some more.
Hope all those new parts you had fitted well?
KR J&N
@@DrivenMadShow Good evening Jon and Nath......
Run out of coffee beans thats a tradegy Jon lol......yes you need to use your Flexible friend ASAP otherwise its that instant rubbish lol......
I have not commenced the service of the Panda yet i will probably start next Wednesday.
Have a great weekend,
Best regards,
Stefano.
Probably the busiest week I have had in years ! - beans slipped my stringent quality control procedure (or to many visitors to the man cave drinking the good stuff :(
@@DrivenMadShow Hi Jon,
So why have you been so busy?
You need to make it a number 1 priority to purchase some good man cave coffee lol.....
Best regards,
Stefano
I’d love to see what’s involved in upgrading the front speakers and whether it’s worth the hassle of removing each door panel! Thanks to you I now have the Sony CarPlay stereo unit fitted. 👍
We would say yes :). - have a look at the one done to the Abarth, will give a good idea - the 169 dash looks great with the big screen in - still think the interior is better than the new ones - best of luck .........
ua-cam.com/video/1w41xsOaS1g/v-deo.html
Looks nice. I did the same thing on my old 100hp a few years back.
Hope you still have the 100hp - love them (not sure ever sold here, cannot find one)
@@DrivenMadShow No, I sold it a couple of years back and bought my Cross 4x4. I do miss it, but if I'm being honest the Cross 4x4 with the twin air engine is more fun.
The twinair is a joy ! - I prefer the interior of the 169, but I have a thing for continental door pull / rests 😂
Hello, congratulations on the video, it is very useful, could you please tell me what adapter you used for the cables from the radio to the original connector of the old one.
all the best
Thank you :) - the stereo system came with all the cables - I believe ( don't hold me to this) the Fiat's have the generic plug, so a unit should just fit - my search to check, gave me this: ISO Connectors: Many Fiat Panda models use ISO connectors for the head unit. These connectors are a standard in many European cars and make it easier to replace the factory stereo with an aftermarket one.
My friend the fascia comes with 6 clips that are attaching to the bolt houses (you will see them when you remove the original stereo). You don't have to drill the fascia because believe me they are very strong.
Good tip - keep them coming🥳 thank you
Do you know where can I buy just the clips? I have everything else in a kit but did not come with them
excellent little job, with helpful... what about the speakers.. didn't think to replace them as well... we have two fiats , both 2013 the twinair auto and a cheap twinair trekking both great and both stereo's actually sound good... i'm sort of addicted to the cheeky charm of the fiat panda as also used to have a 2009 red ( or lets say discoloured and fading orangy red ) 100 HP.
Never seen a 100hp here in Portugal - love them - they should do an Abarth Panda - the old boy would dig into his pension for that :)
Caveat: Never done this myself.
This might be what the Subaru guy has said, however…
You removed the Panda plastic stereo surround which has the mountings. I would’ve just removed/hollowed out the necessary excess plastic to fit the Sony cage. Then, in theory, the new stereo should slot back into the dash and be supported in the same way the Panda stereo was originally.
Edit: Now I’ve watched the whole video, I have to say it looks pretty good. The Sony facia appears to bulge at bit at the corners, but with the amount of transmission issues you’ve had, it’ll be the least if any worries and it was very reassuring to hear the stereo work when the ignition was turned on.
The Panda is a bit of a pig - the big standard fit unit does not leave anything to get hold of or use, the AliExpress adapters do not fit correctly (we tried 3 different ones) a double din standard fixing kit has fold outs that do not reach, as most fitments we watched, its a bit of a bodge - Dad is a fussy so and so, thats why we probably bought 5 different kits and eventually he agreed to the bodge here 😂
Cut off old cage side holder, screw it on the sides of a new cage and bolt a new cage with old side holders. As I done in my Subaru
We need as many tips as we can get - cheers
Nice 👍🙂
Thanks 😊
Cooool !!
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Did it take the same power supply as the original radio? I thought Pandas needed a piggy back jumper cable on another fuse to power aftermarket stereos?
Might be luck, but straight in :) no messing about - we bought the extra jumper bit, but did not need it.
Hi, can you give your opinion about the sony radio, like how it sounds and if the apple carplay works as intended? And just to confirm, whats the model of the radio?
Btw, beautifull machine you got there!!
The sony we bought (must be almost two years ago now) was an end of line run out back then, so the link to it I just tried is dead (Amazon). I like Sony stuff, but to be honest, it was the price that swung it, not the brand - the unit has been faultless in our time with it - if I compare to our Tcross, the VW system is slower, hangs, will not connect all quite regularly - the Sony, impecable and way faster ( only compromise is the size of buttons are small and can be missed on the move - but thats the constraint of a 2din size) .
Is there a reason why you can't just install an iPad mini there? Why does it have to be carplay over some sony device?
Getting sound to the speakers is the tough bit - but you have interested me, we discussed it today and might (that's only a might) try in my L200 ( once I get an engine in it :)
can you provide links to the head unit and facia. Thans
We are in Portugal so have no Amazon here - we use Amazon Germany this is the link to the unit we got www.amazon.de/Sony-XAVAX1005DB-XAVAX1005DB-EUR/dp/B07LCTBPZD?th=1. The facias are the same everywhere eBay/ Amazon / AliExpress etc
Hi what Sony model is it ?
Its a Sony xav-AX1005DB, a while ago now, we bought it as Amazon were selling as a discontinued item, for 200 euros - I just looked and they are still available - but ! as everything in life, way more £$£$ than we paid :( its a good unit the Sony - we just fitted a Pioneer to our L200, bought it as cheaper, really good unit (does not have wireless car play / Android auto, need to connect via usb to your phone is the only downside) very happy with it (think its better than the Sony, but thats a personal thing) www.amazon.de/dp/B0919Q3CMH/ref=pe_27091401_487027711_TE_SCE_dp_i1?th=1
What size is it ? I bought a Eonon Double 2DIN 7" but it seems too small
Ours was a Sony XAV-AX1005KIT DAB + Media Receiver, 6.2 inch touchscreen, so yours should be fine - 2DIN is the critical size (bezel etc differs) ( 2-DIN standard implies that a unit has double the height of a standard DIN radio at 180 by 100 mm, or roughly 7 by 4 inches)
Please can you give me the site where can i buy this radio system and how much is it
We are in Portugal so have no Amazon here - we use Amazon Germany this is the link to the unit we got Sony XAV-AX1005DB ohne DAB+ Antenne, 6,2" Touchscreen-Display, Apple Carplay, Sprachsteuerung, Bluetooth, externes Mikrofon enthalten, 4x55W, USB iPhone/iPod. The facia are the same everywhere eBay/ Amazon etc - hope you do a better job than us 🤞🏼
@Matthew Q .... We are in Portugal so have no Amazon here - we use Amazon Germany this is the link to the unit we got Sony XAV-AX1005DB ohne DAB+ Antenne, 6,2" Touchscreen-Display, Apple Carplay, Sprachsteuerung, Bluetooth, externes Mikrofon enthalten, 4x55W, USB iPhone/iPod. The facia are the same everywhere eBay/ Amazon etc - hope you do a better job than us 🤞🏼
every tutorial i seen to install a new stereo in a panda 169 had hardstyle in the test🤣
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