Purchased a Headrest DVD setup, need some help.

italianstallion · 22nd July 2009, 18:54

Back again in need some more friendly advice.

I've purchased the below headrest dvd setup from Ebay to install on my ZT, for my long trip to Scotland with kids. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...lenotsupported

I'm getting it tomorrow, but I've never fitted any car electrics before, not even a stereo so am clueless. My main concern is in installing the electric, with the minimum amount of wire mess, so really looking for the easiest way to do this. I'm not sure where to connect wires, and how to get at them easily, so a step by step guide would really help me. If I can't manage it myself, I'll probably have to go an auto electrician but they will probably charge me a lot, and this purchase has put me dead broke after the synergy, and egr upgrades that I had to do.

Any advice appreciated, if I can gain an understanding of what I need to do I should be ok.

GreyGhost · 22nd July 2009, 19:04

Off to the ICE forum with you. That's the place to get this one noticed.

italianstallion · 22nd July 2009, 20:02

I think the specific advice I need is how to remove the seat backs without braking them, and how to access the power supply under cigarette lighter.

CDTi · 22nd July 2009, 20:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by italianie

I think the specific advice I need is how to remove the seat backs without braking them

I didn't have hard backs on mine but another member on here recently gave a good description of how to do it.

edit: have you seen this thread: http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=40794

italianstallion · 23rd July 2009, 21:29

Well it took me a trip to Maplins, and a considerable amount of time but were all up and running.

Basically the hardest bit was taking the hard back seat panels from the rear of the seats. I ended up snapping one of the plastic clamps on both seats, but it hasn't really hurt it, they've gone back in just as snug as they were, so nothing is noticeable.

I then routed the wiring by pulling the av / power cables, through the back of the seat, out from the bottom sides and then under the plastic into the centre console. I spliced the 12v positive / negative power cables to a new car cigarette adapter plug with a premium coiled type flex cord, and this was routed into the box under the front centre rest, so is completely hidden when not in use. To use all I do is lift the centre rest, and pull the coiled adapter into the cigarette socket, and voila both screens / Dvds are powered. I must say the coiled cord blends in perfect like its part of the car, so I don't think I'll bother with any further wiring to mains, this is fine.

What I really love though, is that the black leather head rests match my car perfectly, and it has a zip cover so screens can be concealed for security. I will post pics tomorrow.

The kids will be spoiled!!!

CDTi · 23rd July 2009, 21:46

Your cars journeys will be changed forever i.e. no more "are we there yet" or "I'm bored" from the little rear seat passengers

Well done.

Lates · 23rd July 2009, 21:57

22nd July 2009, 18:54	#1
italianstallion Loves to post Currently - Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wakefield Posts: 447 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Purchased a Headrest DVD setup, need some help. Back again in need some more friendly advice. I've purchased the below headrest dvd setup from Ebay to install on my ZT, for my long trip to Scotland with kids. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...lenotsupported I'm getting it tomorrow, but I've never fitted any car electrics before, not even a stereo so am clueless. My main concern is in installing the electric, with the minimum amount of wire mess, so really looking for the easiest way to do this. I'm not sure where to connect wires, and how to get at them easily, so a step by step guide would really help me. If I can't manage it myself, I'll probably have to go an auto electrician but they will probably charge me a lot, and this purchase has put me dead broke after the synergy, and egr upgrades that I had to do. Any advice appreciated, if I can gain an understanding of what I need to do I should be ok.

23rd July 2009, 21:29	#5
italianstallion Loves to post Currently - Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wakefield Posts: 447 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Its all done Well it took me a trip to Maplins, and a considerable amount of time but were all up and running. Basically the hardest bit was taking the hard back seat panels from the rear of the seats. I ended up snapping one of the plastic clamps on both seats, but it hasn't really hurt it, they've gone back in just as snug as they were, so nothing is noticeable. I then routed the wiring by pulling the av / power cables, through the back of the seat, out from the bottom sides and then under the plastic into the centre console. I spliced the 12v positive / negative power cables to a new car cigarette adapter plug with a premium coiled type flex cord, and this was routed into the box under the front centre rest, so is completely hidden when not in use. To use all I do is lift the centre rest, and pull the coiled adapter into the cigarette socket, and voila both screens / Dvds are powered. I must say the coiled cord blends in perfect like its part of the car, so I don't think I'll bother with any further wiring to mains, this is fine. What I really love though, is that the black leather head rests match my car perfectly, and it has a zip cover so screens can be concealed for security. I will post pics tomorrow. The kids will be spoiled!!!

23rd July 2009, 21:46	#6
CDTi This is my second home No longer in the MGR club Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tipperary Posts: 3,933 Thanks: 35 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts	Your cars journeys will be changed forever i.e. no more "are we there yet" or "I'm bored" from the little rear seat passengers Well done. __________________ 'Tis better to be silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt.

22nd July 2009, 19:04	#2
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	Off to the ICE forum with you. That's the place to get this one noticed.

22nd July 2009, 20:02	#3
italianstallion Loves to post Currently - Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wakefield Posts: 447 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I think the specific advice I need is how to remove the seat backs without braking them, and how to access the power supply under cigarette lighter.

23rd July 2009, 21:57	#7
Lates This is my second home Jaguar XE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coventry Posts: 4,321 Thanks: 56 Thanked 59 Times in 55 Posts