Ve Calais Lcd Radio screen

[Hooliseds]

Hi guys. Got a 2008 Ve Calais with the lcd screen head unit. Problem is the screen coating is shocking. Sooooo if I find the same radio even if it's a s2 is it a straight changeover to replace mine aside from the vin reprogramming?

 

[krusing]

Series 1 and Series 2 Audio systems are completely different,
Especially the screens,
I think @Fu Manchu did a S1 to S2 change over in his S1 Calais.
He maybe able to assist with your question/s.

 

[Fu Manchu]

Hi guys. Got a 2008 Ve Calais with the lcd screen head unit. Problem is the screen coating is shocking. Sooooo if I find the same radio even if it's a s2 is it a straight changeover to replace mine aside from the vin reprogramming?

Series 2 is a completely different interior design and different headunit. They are in no way interchangeable.

The facia can be replaced, just needs to be flashed with your VIN to prevent a no start condition or headunit faults.

The facia simply pulls off of on series 1. It couldn’t be any easier. Grip the base of the facia and pull out toward you.

 

[Fu Manchu]

Well. They are interchangeable however that requires a major conversion project and quite a lot of money resulting in a lesser system IMO.

 

[Hooliseds]

Ahh ok. I saw 2nd hand head unit and looked exactly same as mine.. Ie no navi or anything but was 2010 s2 I think it said.
I understand the s2 conversion to the touchscreen navi unit. Basically just want to buy the same unit I have but with a display in better condition
So I guess it must be a s1 then. Cheers guys

 

[Fu Manchu]

You might be able to find someone with a Tech2 bidirectional scan tool to reflash the facia.

Or send it off to LSxtreme to have it done.

Or ASL media

Or EnvyousCustoms.

Just thinking though, I know series 2 absolutely has to be VIN flashed. However no harm in trying the series 1 and if it works, it works. If not, pop your other one back on and send off the replacement.

I replaced the screen in my series 2 headunit. That meant I didn’t have to have it VIN matched. I disassembled the facia and removed the screen component and put in a better one.