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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: ToRo on 06 February 2006, 17:17

Title: Stereo Problems...
Post by: ToRo on 06 February 2006, 17:17

I have recently installed a new head unit... and what a bi*ch it was!

There's a bit at the back of where it goes that stops it clicking in properly, finally got it in but it keeps turning itself off now due to a loose wire...

Was wondering if there was any way to get rid of the bit that sticks out at the back and if anyone else has encountered this problem and how they got round it...

Thanks in advance!

Title: Re: Stereo Problems...
Post by: Bazzer on 07 February 2006, 08:31

i bent all the little prongs that hold the cage in the hole out. and 'forced them home too... seems to work a treat...

Title: Re: Stereo Problems...
Post by: ToRo on 07 February 2006, 17:36

Hmm, thanks for the reply but totally off point lol (no offence)

There's a bit right at the back that sticks out - in the standard stereo it had a bung in the back which slotted in nicely to this bit, however my new one doesn't have a bung lol

But now anyways another problem has arisen!  :angry:

My CD player just turns off, and doesn't turn on unless I have the key in a certain position in the ignition... any ideas guys?

All help appreciated (thanks again Bazzer)

Title: Re: Stereo Problems...
Post by: Bazzer on 07 February 2006, 17:52

I bet your wiring problem is down to the switched and permanent live connections not being in the right place on teh loom. Are you using a wiring adaptor? What headunit is it?

Also, some headunits (like my Blaupunkt  :smug: ) have a place where you can screw in an optional 'bung' like wot yer on about.... maybe yours has the hole, you just need the hardware?

Title: Re: Stereo Problems...
Post by: ToRo on 07 February 2006, 18:13

I got a crappy Ministry Of Sound one, got a USB port and Memory Card slot though :D

Will have to look at the connections tomorrow when it's light.

Thanks for the info mate :)

Title: Re: Stereo Problems...
Post by: vr4000d on 08 February 2006, 10:37

on mine i took the heater controls out so i could get the wiring where i wanted it:) gives you a lot more room and the heater controls are easy to get in and out.

Title: Re: Stereo Problems...
Post by: Bazzer on 08 February 2006, 10:39

I took the glove box out, (try doing THAT in a mk2  :tongue: ) and I found it had loads of space to get me hand round the back....

Title: Re: Stereo Problems...
Post by: ToRo on 08 February 2006, 11:15

Hmmm both sound like plans! Will have to have a shot of them at the weekend! Cheers guys!