AUDIO 2 DIN Head Unit Compatibility.

[Kaiman]

I have a C180K on an 03 plate and it has a single AUDIO 10 cassette player in it. I bought a Double DIN AUDIO 20 head unit CD player and after stripping all the console out to fit it, I found it was all wrong!

On the back of the double DIN unit it has no aerial input only two smaller inputs, and all the other wiring seems incompatible.

Do I resell the Head unit or can I get an adaptor to make this unit work in my car?

If it is not compatible, are there any AUDIO 20 style units that will fit my car?

 

[jberks]

I'm not an expert but I believe (as you've discovered) all the electronics are different. Not just the connections but the network technology itself (switched from MOST to CANBUS or something). Hence, whilst I stand to be corrected, I doubt it's possible to get it working so I'd flog it on. If you want a double din, go for an appropriate year command unit (and get satnav into the bargain).
Have a chat with these guys (they're the experts in these things) http://www.comandonline.co.uk
They will be able to tell you for definite what is and isn't possible.