2008 VE Calais-V

[fjvermeeren]

Hello

I'm a newbie when it comes to cars in general I've had my Holden for about three weeks now my qweation is... I want to get the roof liner upholstery done the problem is it has a rear roof mounted dvd player that works but isn't in a good enough condition too keep.

Is the process as simple as replacing the headliner form another VE with a dome light without having to modify anything, I don't know?? I would like to keep it original, I can't find any parts in NZ I seen one on EBay, paying for shipping GST cost would be $1500/1600??

 

[figjam]

The DVD player still works, but you want to chuck it ? .......... and you want to keep the car original ? One or the other ?.
Surely there is a reputable upholsterer in your area that could replace the headlining for about $ 300 > $400.

 

[fjvermeeren]

Yes the dvd player works it has issues though it is basically just hanging there the clips are all broken the drop down screen is held up by a screw and it is missing part of the surround?

I guess I have two option, as you said replace the old lining be patient and hopefully I find a replacement or parts or replace the headlining with a basic light. Decision time I guess.

 

[figjam]

Find a wrecked VE with the basic roof liner board (might get lucky with fabric still in place, although it is only a matter of time before it separates) and fit that.
I am sure that NZ members can point you in the right direction for wrecks / parts.
Keep your old liner and DVD player in the shed until such time as you decide it is taking up space and then repair it after a suitable period (cupla years) or chuck it, as all Holden owners do.

 

[Fu Manchu]

1. Stop putting pins in the roof. The whole roof liner has wiring looms and CANbus ones at that. One pin in a loom and you’ll start getting problems you wish you never had.

Yes, you can unplug the DVD and install a standard sedan roof liner. You’d be far better advised to find a second hand DVD player.

Repair Bull is a mobile roof lining business. They will have it done in a few hours at your house.

 

[fjvermeeren]

1. Stop putting pins in the roof. The whole roof liner has wiring looms and CANbus ones at that. One pin in a loom and you’ll start getting problems you wish you never had.

Yes, you can unplug the DVD and install a standard sedan roof liner. You’d be far better advised to find a second-hand DVD player.

Repair Bull is a mobile roof-lining business. They will have it done in a few hours at your house.

Thanks... the pins do look ugly, I think I'll wait a few months, if I can find a second-hand DVD player or parts I'll keep it if not then it will be swapped out. I will still keep the old parts

 

[fjvermeeren]

Find a wrecked VE with the basic roof liner board (might get lucky with fabric still in place, although it is only a matter of time before it separates) and fit that.
I am sure that NZ members can point you in the right direction for wrecks / parts.
Keep your old liner and DVD player in the shed until such time as you decide it is taking up space and then repair it after a suitable period (cupla years) or chuck it, as all Holden owners do.

Honestly, I couldn't believe the prices some wreckers would charge almost 200% more than what i paid online crazy... Thanks, I'm not going to give up on the DVD player, I'll wait a few more months and see what's out there

 

[mtd]

Those pins - ouch!

Late to the conversation... but yeah leave it there. It CAN be fixed (there are a few that do this - you take out the unit and send it to them) assuming you're leaving your orig head unit there. From what i can gather, these OH/DVD players were not the best quality and after a few years tend to start getting faults (mine did, but to be fair also had plenty of use). My DVD player is still in place and I had the headlining replaced. Also I understand the wreckers want unjustifiable amounts for parts, supply/demand - but I'd leave it and put the word out to some wreckers of what you're looking for. Try to get some sort of relationship with one.
Alternatively, with a new head unit also get a new OH DVD player. I know Alpine do one. It'll look schmick. Looks like you still have young kids so might be worth the expense.

 

[fjvermeeren]

Those pins - ouch!

Late to the conversation... but yeah leave it there. It CAN be fixed (there are a few that do this - you take out the unit and send it to them) assuming you're leaving your original unit there. From what I can gather, these OH/DVD players were not the best quality and after a few years tend to start getting faults (mine did, but to be fair also had plenty of use). My DVD player is still in place and I had the headlining replaced. Also, I understand the wreckers want unjustifiable amounts for parts, supply/demand - but I'd leave it and put the word out to some wreckers of what you're looking for. Try to get some sort of relationship with one.
Alternatively, with a new head unit also get a new OH DVD player. I know Alpine do one. It'll look schmick. Looks like you still have young kids so might be worth the expense.

I had some luck last night I noticed someone selling a headliner board that was in good condition without the DVD player so I messaged the seller asking if he had an overhead DVD unit for sale, he has one but is 50/50 in terms of selling at this stage.
Finding that online has sparked my interest in keeping the unit. So moving forward I'll get the upholstery done and hold out till I either replace the DVD unit, or find the parts I need to fix it. Thanks.

 

[Fu Manchu]

What you want to try find is the bracket that it fits into. That is screwed to the roof. Theres a bunch of tabs that help hold the DVD unit in and they are handy to get.