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jpdoc · 20th May 2019, 07:04

Looks very good for the money. A few questions if you don't mind -
I'm looking at this to replace (yet another) defunct mk3 highline on a 1999 2.5 v6 manual Connie with the in glove compartment 6 disc CD unit. I've found the fascia I think I'd need on ebay -

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CT23RO01-...1&isGTR=1#rwid

but I'm concerned about installation. This you tube video looks like the same unit -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAi21kH0oOE

and it makes it look simple, matching colour to colour, but the note on the manual shown on the ebay page for the unit -

"Note: the two power cables must be connected Vehicle Power. If wrong. it will burn out the machine(The Car power supply line,please use multimeter measuring before connection)"

worries me a bit. And I'm a complete novice in terms of car electrics.

So, would you mind detailing (for idiots like me) the wiring and installation a bit? You mentioned getting an aftermarket isoblock adapter and modifying it - I know what an isoblock adapter is (just) but some details as to which one you used, how you modified it, how you wired it etc would be really appreciated.

Also, you mounted the gps ariel behind the A pillar and the microphone at the top of the A pillar. I'm assuming you removed the pillar somehow to do this - any details or hints on how difficult or any issues you hit doing this would also be great.

Finally, as I mentioned above the car has the 6 CD glove compartment unit installed. I can live with losing it as I really only use the GPS and radio, but do you think this will make any of the wiring more difficult?

And again many thanks for the in-depth post and videos - looks like a terrific bit of kit for the money!

20th May 2019, 07:04	#17
jpdoc Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: London Posts: 36 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	installation questions Looks very good for the money. A few questions if you don't mind - I'm looking at this to replace (yet another) defunct mk3 highline on a 1999 2.5 v6 manual Connie with the in glove compartment 6 disc CD unit. I've found the fascia I think I'd need on ebay - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CT23RO01-...1&isGTR=1#rwid but I'm concerned about installation. This you tube video looks like the same unit - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAi21kH0oOE and it makes it look simple, matching colour to colour, but the note on the manual shown on the ebay page for the unit - "Note: the two power cables must be connected Vehicle Power. If wrong. it will burn out the machine(The Car power supply line,please use multimeter measuring before connection)" worries me a bit. And I'm a complete novice in terms of car electrics. So, would you mind detailing (for idiots like me) the wiring and installation a bit? You mentioned getting an aftermarket isoblock adapter and modifying it - I know what an isoblock adapter is (just) but some details as to which one you used, how you modified it, how you wired it etc would be really appreciated. Also, you mounted the gps ariel behind the A pillar and the microphone at the top of the A pillar. I'm assuming you removed the pillar somehow to do this - any details or hints on how difficult or any issues you hit doing this would also be great. Finally, as I mentioned above the car has the 6 CD glove compartment unit installed. I can live with losing it as I really only use the GPS and radio, but do you think this will make any of the wiring more difficult? And again many thanks for the in-depth post and videos - looks like a terrific bit of kit for the money!