Connecting a new radio

BarneyB · 25th July 2021, 18:59

Hey yall

So the radio in my cars stopped working as a CD player so I thought i'd upgrade and get one with aux input aswell. Only thing is my electrical skills are nothing short of shabby but up for learning and having a crack at it. I have the VDO CD413x which looks like this behind:

and want to connect something like this:

Easy job?
Thanks in advance!

stevestrat · 25th July 2021, 19:05

Can you reduce the size of the photos to make then easier to see

BarneyB · 26th July 2021, 07:49

Jeez they're huge, yep sorry will sort them out

Tenesmus · 4th August 2021, 22:14

You'll probably need some things from here

https://www.dynamicsounds.co.uk/vehicles/Rover/75/2005

to ensure everything works. You'll need whatever matches your existing wiring and new stereo. Look at the vehicle compatibility and products details to figure it out. You may also need an aerial plug adapter, they're on page 2.

Have fun!

LeRich · 13th August 2021, 21:17

You need a new ISO loom connector for your new head unit as the existing one has been butchered. Your 75 uses standard ISO connectors which is a bonus as the only car-specific adaptor you'll require will be for the steering wheel controls, assuming your replacement HU is compatible.

25th July 2021, 18:59	#1
BarneyB Newbie Rover 75 Tourer SE Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Craven Arms Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Connecting a new radio Hey yall So the radio in my cars stopped working as a CD player so I thought i'd upgrade and get one with aux input aswell. Only thing is my electrical skills are nothing short of shabby but up for learning and having a crack at it. I have the VDO CD413x which looks like this behind: and want to connect something like this: Easy job? Thanks in advance! Last edited by BarneyB; 26th July 2021 at 08:00..

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Tenesmus Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Penzance Posts: 481 Thanks: 17 Thanked 69 Times in 52 Posts	You'll probably need some things from here https://www.dynamicsounds.co.uk/vehicles/Rover/75/2005 to ensure everything works. You'll need whatever matches your existing wiring and new stereo. Look at the vehicle compatibility and products details to figure it out. You may also need an aerial plug adapter, they're on page 2. Have fun! __________________ 2005 Connoisseur 2.5 auto SE Tourer in BRG with Sandstone Beige and Black piping interior (the 2nd of only 7 Rover 75s produced 5th November 2004, and it’s the 244th of 303 facelift British Racing Green 75 tourers built worldwide). All I've done is add Rover walnut gear knob and handbrake... 2016 Vauxhall Viva SL (Father Jack) "assisted manual" (auto) in purple. Going rusty underneath already...

13th August 2021, 21:17	#5
LeRich Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Cont SE 1.8T Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,082 Thanks: 215 Thanked 232 Times in 178 Posts	You need a new ISO loom connector for your new head unit as the existing one has been butchered. Your 75 uses standard ISO connectors which is a bonus as the only car-specific adaptor you'll require will be for the steering wheel controls, assuming your replacement HU is compatible. __________________ Rover 75 1.8T Contemporary SE Auto Starlight Silver MBB

26th July 2021, 07:49	#3
BarneyB Newbie Rover 75 Tourer SE Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Craven Arms Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Jeez they're huge, yep sorry will sort them out