Symphony hi line conversion

redtemplar · 31st January 2014, 08:11

Hello, I have a Symphony hi - line head unit which I have removed and purchased a sony unit GT90BT, I have notice the rear fittings are totally different and wondered if anyone knew which Interconnect and where I can look to get one.
I have looked online but the pictures beside it look nothing like the connectors in the car (which are two small connectors white and blue)
I don't really want to cut wires or order the wrong lead, If anyone has the answer It would help greatly

Thank you for your time Robb

raykay · 31st January 2014, 12:00

The two connectors you refer to are not audio connectors, they are only for the Hi Line display unit.

At the back of the centre console, behind the ashtray unit is a connector where the audio loom is connected to the car loom, in early cars it is a 17 pin BMW connector, later cars 2x8 pin ISO connectors.
You will also need to extend the aerial lead from the back of the car to the front.

jimn · 31st January 2014, 12:34

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Originally Posted by redtemplar

Hello, I have a Symphony hi - line head unit which I have removed and purchased a sony unit GT90BT, I have notice the rear fittings are totally different and wondered if anyone knew which Interconnect and where I can look to get one.
I have looked online but the pictures beside it look nothing like the connectors in the car (which are two small connectors white and blue)
I don't really want to cut wires or order the wrong lead, If anyone has the answer It would help greatly

Thank you for your time Robb

Sorry, I can't help with your question but I'm in the process of changing a Harmony to a GT90BT and I'd be very interested to see how your microphone for the hands-free works out. You can see my fun & games installing the microphone here and that the pick-up isn't very good.

(I'll also be detailing my fitting at the end of this thread)

Jim

Duotone · 31st January 2014, 12:42

As yours is a 2004 75 you will have the ISO connectors.

As Ray says the ISO plug / socket will be found down behind the ashtray unit.

You will only need to purchase a aerial extention cable to run from the boot radio unit to the back of your new headunit.

Your steering wheel controls will not work unless you buy a interface unit.

Dave T

redtemplar · 31st January 2014, 14:03

Ty for your responses gents that should save me a heap of time, when I have a look at the mike, i'll let you know

ty again

Duotone · 31st January 2014, 14:30

This is the ISO connector for you new head unit, it will be located somewhere behind the center consol near the ashtray.
Use the grey and the brown plugs.

Dave T

31st January 2014, 08:11	#1
redtemplar Newbie ROVER 75 Saloon Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Plymouth Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Symphony hi line conversion Hello, I have a Symphony hi - line head unit which I have removed and purchased a sony unit GT90BT, I have notice the rear fittings are totally different and wondered if anyone knew which Interconnect and where I can look to get one. I have looked online but the pictures beside it look nothing like the connectors in the car (which are two small connectors white and blue) I don't really want to cut wires or order the wrong lead, If anyone has the answer It would help greatly Thank you for your time Robb

31st January 2014, 12:00	#2
raykay I really should get out more....... Now Other Manufacturer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Co. Kerry Posts: 2,786 Thanks: 16 Thanked 310 Times in 283 Posts	The two connectors you refer to are not audio connectors, they are only for the Hi Line display unit. At the back of the centre console, behind the ashtray unit is a connector where the audio loom is connected to the car loom, in early cars it is a 17 pin BMW connector, later cars 2x8 pin ISO connectors. You will also need to extend the aerial lead from the back of the car to the front.

31st January 2014, 12:42	#4
Duotone This is my second home 75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 8,432 Thanks: 176 Thanked 907 Times in 716 Posts	As yours is a 2004 75 you will have the ISO connectors. As Ray says the ISO plug / socket will be found down behind the ashtray unit. You will only need to purchase a aerial extention cable to run from the boot radio unit to the back of your new headunit. Your steering wheel controls will not work unless you buy a interface unit. Dave T

31st January 2014, 14:03	#5
redtemplar Newbie ROVER 75 Saloon Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Plymouth Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ty for your responses gents that should save me a heap of time, when I have a look at the mike, i'll let you know ty again

31st January 2014, 14:30	#6
Duotone This is my second home 75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 8,432 Thanks: 176 Thanked 907 Times in 716 Posts	This is the ISO connector for you new head unit, it will be located somewhere behind the center consol near the ashtray. Use the grey and the brown plugs. Dave T