I have inherited a Pioneer DEH 4200SD which I would like to pop in to replace the horrid tape unit.
Is there any magic to this? I think I'll need an adaptor cable, but not sure which is most appropriate if I decide to put in a sub and new speakers later on.
Some helpful detail on doing the job theself would be welcome.
Thanks.
J.
Replacing Factory Fit Stereo
It's a little while since I changed mine for a Pioneer - it will be a predecessor to yours, but from memory:
Headunit came with a Pioneer to ISO adapter and it was different to the previous Pioneer I had fitted.
Car needed a BMW to ISO adapter - in my case I reused this - if your headunit is a BMW one, then you will probably need to buy one.
The remote control wire needs to be connected - one mine this was just two bullet connectors that needed pushing together - this controls the amplifier for the footwell speakers - if it is not connected, you won't get any sound from them. I recall it being a blue wire.
Other than that, it is a piece of the proverbial and although there seems to be miles of adapter wiring, there is actually plenty of room in there for it all.
Cheers R.
Headunit came with a Pioneer to ISO adapter and it was different to the previous Pioneer I had fitted.
Car needed a BMW to ISO adapter - in my case I reused this - if your headunit is a BMW one, then you will probably need to buy one.
The remote control wire needs to be connected - one mine this was just two bullet connectors that needed pushing together - this controls the amplifier for the footwell speakers - if it is not connected, you won't get any sound from them. I recall it being a blue wire.
Other than that, it is a piece of the proverbial and although there seems to be miles of adapter wiring, there is actually plenty of room in there for it all.
Cheers R.
Arctic Silver '99 Z3 1.9 & Black '59 Frogeye 1275cc
TaffZee,
I assume this one on ebay is the same spec as the Halfords one?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AUTOLEADS-PC2-75- ... 1342685924
J.
I assume this one on ebay is the same spec as the Halfords one?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AUTOLEADS-PC2-75- ... 1342685924
J.
-
hornel Z3M
- Joined: Sun 16 May, 2004 20:33
- Posts: 1120
- Location: RAGLAN
radio
This may be a stupid question to some people but how does one know which radio fits the Z, are there special sizes or something. 
Re: radio
Most headunits are a standard size - although most have a cage that fits into the dash first - so I guess it is the cage and aperture which are a standard size.hornel Z3M wrote:This may be a stupid question to some people but how does one know which radio fits the Z, are there special sizes or something.
Note that this only applies to the Z3 - later cars like the Z4 have custom front panels which a "standard" headunit would not match.
Cheers R.
Arctic Silver '99 Z3 1.9 & Black '59 Frogeye 1275cc
Yep thats the one Jonm. Just replaced my unitjonm wrote:TaffZee,
I assume this one on ebay is the same spec as the Halfords one?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AUTOLEADS-PC2-75- ... 1342685924
J.
1998 Atlanta Blue 2.8
Re: radio
No problem with the Z4, £15 gets you a faceplate....Robert T wrote:Note that this only applies to the Z3 - later cars like the Z4 have custom front panels which a "standard" headunit would not match..
Z3 2.8 Progress Journal (Mine)
Z3 1.9 Sport Progress Journal (Wifey's)
I have an element of 'M-styling' on my car, If that's a good enough reason for the manufacturers to adorn a 320 with the M badge, then its certainly a good enough reason for me..
