Updating T5(58 plate) Cali radio system

[Bloomstravels]

I'm looking at replacing my original radio with a Alpine CDEw238R, which I took out of a previous car I owned. It looks like it will fit but how straightforward is it to do the change. I can see looking at YouTube I'd need 4 keys to fit into the original radio to unlock it. How easy are they to pick up?

 

[secret lemonade drinker]

Try This tool kit it is bound to have the keys you need

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08JJ58Q47/?tag=eliteelect-21

 

[secret lemonade drinker]

I'm looking at replacing my original radio with a Alpine CDEw238R, which I took out of a previous car I owned. It looks like it will fit but how straightforward is it to do the change. I can see looking at YouTube I'd need 4 keys to fit into the original radio to unlock it. How easy are they to pick up?

Alpine also do specific wiring adapter looms depending on your alpine model, I can't find CDEw238R though

 

[Azteccamper]

I tried to change a 2006 model - you will need extra looms for aerial, dab, etc. In fact I gave up and ploughed on with original as it wasn’t as straight forward as I thought!
But I did upgrade my T5.1 and that was easy enough to do with another VW branded media console.

 

[secret lemonade drinker]

Wiring looms available here:

CT20VW02 VW Transporter 2006 - 2015 Wiring Harness Adaptor with DIN Aerial

CT20VW02 VW Transporter 2006 - 2015 Wiring Harness Adaptor with DIN AerialVolkswagen CT20VW02 CT20VW02 VW Transporter 2006 - 2015 Wiring Harness Adaptor with DIN Aerial - This adaptor is required to replace factory fitted radio with an aftermarket headuni

www.dynamicsounds.co.uk

You may need a double din frame as well

 

[Bloomstravels]

Thanks for the information. I've ordered the adapter.