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Offline Kencone

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Sony Unilnk questions
« on: 22 October 2009, 00:10 »
Hi y'all,
Just bought a 99 MK3 GTi 8v.
I am looking to do a slight mod for the audio that I previously performed on a similar set up in a 97 Saab 9000.
What I am looking to do is set up an AUX in on the cheap.
I already have a sony 10CD changer from the Saab, that I am hoping the golf HU will recognise (the Saab head is basically the same, but with minor interface differences - i.e. controls in slightly different places)
I am looking to install the changer via the Unilink and place a random CD in it, so that the HU will open the audio on the CD channel. This worked fine in the Saab.

Ok, so I have had a look at the back of the golf HU and there are no RCA phono plugs as there is no CD changer, but the sockets are there ready - all good.

My issues are -

There is already a Unilink connector connected to the HU - where is the likely location for the other end of this lead?
If it's in a convenient location, I should just be able to install the changer there (this is what In hope for).

Also, I have been told that the Unilink connector should just pull out from the HU. But, I seem to be using a lot of force to try  and don't want to risk pulling the cable too much.
It also seems to have a collar that would maybe denote some pushing, pulling, turning action might be required..

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

KC

Offline VR6-Joe

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Re: Sony Unilnk questions
« Reply #1 on: 22 October 2009, 00:42 »
I thought they stopped making the Mk3 in '97/98?
Gone but not forgotten;
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Re: Sony Unilnk questions
« Reply #2 on: 22 October 2009, 08:09 »
Probaby sat about and ddidnt get registered and put on the road till 99.

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Re: Sony Unilnk questions
« Reply #3 on: 22 October 2009, 12:51 »
Move to Audio!  :rolleyes:
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Offline VR6_Wherry

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Re: Sony Unilnk questions
« Reply #4 on: 22 October 2009, 15:35 »
Move to Audio!  :rolleyes:

Shady would, but only he's a bit useless like that  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

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Re: Sony Unilnk questions
« Reply #5 on: 22 October 2009, 15:36 »
Move to Audio!  :rolleyes:

Already there
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Offline Kencone

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Re: Sony Unilnk questions
« Reply #6 on: 22 October 2009, 18:52 »
sorry, not a 99, a 97.
Anybody even seen a unilink connector?????

Offline Kencone

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Re: Sony Unilnk questions
« Reply #7 on: 22 October 2009, 20:31 »
Thanks for all the replies!
Yes, it is on the site already....  :embarassed:
I'm looking for a small silver box rear nearside light as far as I can tell
I'll get on it....