Free Rover ICE

frankgoldstar · 21st July 2021, 22:39

Dear All, I offered the original TV/radio/CD etc equipment from my 75 connie for free around three years ago. Cutting long short, the owner who wanted to take them never made it, not helped by me moving to the outskirts of Blackpool. I failed to take the head unit out of the dash, but if any one knows how to remove the head and CD changer from the glove compartment, they are welcome to have them and the other units which used to be mounted in the boot. They are already in a box. I was told by the PO that the kit worked, but the wiring needed attention. I found a set of corroded contacts in the boot harness, but just left it all disconnected. As I generally do not use the radio etc., too much, I gave up after being baffled by all new kit available to replace the original stuff. If this original equipment is of use to any owner willing to collect it for free, please let me know. Best, Frank B

smudge.g · 22nd July 2021, 06:58

The CD changer is held in by 4 bolts that are accessed from underneath , if I remember correctly, then just a couple of cables to unplug. Amazing how much room is created once it's removed!!

frankgoldstar · 22nd July 2021, 22:57

Dear Smudge, the only pain is it is no good taking it out if nobody wants it. I have been falling over the TV radio etc., stuff from the boot for over two years now, and they and the other bits really need to find a good home. I could just dump them in the WEEE section of the local tip, but it seems such a waste when some savvy owners might want the standard equipment. I know it is not likely that many 75's will end up the same as my old bikes, where originality is paramount, but those taking the long view might at least save the standard parts I hope. Best wishes, Frank B

StewartIngram · 23rd July 2021, 06:53

I could be interested, depending on what the equipment is, but I'm also a distance away in Cambs?

Stewart

frankgoldstar · 26th July 2021, 23:41

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Originally Posted by StewartIngram

I could be interested, depending on what the equipment is, but I'm also a distance away in Cambs?

Stewart

Dear Stewart, apologies for not replying sooner. I think you are a bit far away to take advantage, but just in case something could be worked out - The ICE is from a 54 plate CDTI connie SE. It has the head with the smaller TV screen in, the CD unit located in the glovebox, the TV unit from the boot and the radio unit from the boot. It has the woody steering wheel with the ICE controls on, so it was pretty much top of the range back then. On the minus side, I have never heard it working, but the Rover guys I bought the car from told me the wiring loom had corroded connectors, so that was why it did not work. They had disconnected the wiring due to the corroded connections, but the head unit and all the other units had powered up, but not worked. The wiring loom in the boot does indeed have corroded pins, so all that agreed with what I was told. Maybe you could find a 75 owning member near to me that I could pass the kit onto with a view to them getting it nearer you in the South. Near where I live in Marton on the outskirts of Blackpool, there are plenty of 75's, and even more of the 45 and 25 models. I have yet to meet a member, but covid has not helped in that. I hope this helps. Best, Frank B

StewartIngram · 27th July 2021, 07:56

(Think I replied the wrong way - I'll try on here to make sure)

I wonder what the courier cost would be? I'm sure I could get it working, I've worked in electronics all my life! (And the neighbours call my garage/mancave "The Repair Shop"....it would be an interesting project for sure.
Stewart

frankgoldstar · 4th August 2021, 22:37

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Originally Posted by smudge.g

The CD changer is held in by 4 bolts that are accessed from underneath , if I remember correctly, then just a couple of cables to unplug. Amazing how much room is created once it's removed!!

Dear Smudge, thanks for the info. I gave up with the head in the dash, as it seemed so simple from the instructions, but did not move. I did not then go as far as trying to remove the CD.

Sorry for the late reply, my wife ha had me doing other things...

Best, Frank B

75 car girl · 29th July 2021, 20:31

If you still have this I'm interested

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StewartIngram · 30th July 2021, 07:00

Frankgoldstar - did you get my earlier PMs? Stewart

frankgoldstar · 4th August 2021, 23:18

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Originally Posted by 75 car girl

If you still have this I'm interested

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As the title says, I tried to send you a PM, but the interface said your inbox was full, and could not accept a message until you had cleared some out.

"75 car girl has exceeded their stored private messages quota and cannot accept further messages until they clear some space."

Best, Frank B

21st July 2021, 22:39	#1
frankgoldstar Avid contributor Rover 75 Conny Saloon Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Manchester Posts: 144 Thanks: 16 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts	Free Rover ICE Dear All, I offered the original TV/radio/CD etc equipment from my 75 connie for free around three years ago. Cutting long short, the owner who wanted to take them never made it, not helped by me moving to the outskirts of Blackpool. I failed to take the head unit out of the dash, but if any one knows how to remove the head and CD changer from the glove compartment, they are welcome to have them and the other units which used to be mounted in the boot. They are already in a box. I was told by the PO that the kit worked, but the wiring needed attention. I found a set of corroded contacts in the boot harness, but just left it all disconnected. As I generally do not use the radio etc., too much, I gave up after being baffled by all new kit available to replace the original stuff. If this original equipment is of use to any owner willing to collect it for free, please let me know. Best, Frank B

22nd July 2021, 06:58	#2
smudge.g Gets stuck in 75 Tourer CDTi Connie SE Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Keith, Banffshire Posts: 686 Thanks: 431 Thanked 132 Times in 105 Posts	The CD changer is held in by 4 bolts that are accessed from underneath , if I remember correctly, then just a couple of cables to unplug. Amazing how much room is created once it's removed!! __________________ My 75 Tourer CDTi was born Saturday, 21st June 2003 @ 09:50 My 75 was the 18,749th 75 Tourer to run off the production line, out of 27,407 It was the 195th 75 Tourer CDT Connoisseur SE (135) to be made out of 2,074 and the 1,789th 75 Tourer in Wedgewood Blue Metallic (code: JEL) to be made out of 1,871 Wedgewood Blue Metallic 75 Tourers

22nd July 2021, 22:57	#3
frankgoldstar Avid contributor Rover 75 Conny Saloon Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Manchester Posts: 144 Thanks: 16 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts	Thanks Dear Smudge, the only pain is it is no good taking it out if nobody wants it. I have been falling over the TV radio etc., stuff from the boot for over two years now, and they and the other bits really need to find a good home. I could just dump them in the WEEE section of the local tip, but it seems such a waste when some savvy owners might want the standard equipment. I know it is not likely that many 75's will end up the same as my old bikes, where originality is paramount, but those taking the long view might at least save the standard parts I hope. Best wishes, Frank B

23rd July 2021, 06:53	#4
StewartIngram Gets stuck in Rover 75 Connoisseur 2.5 V6 auto Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chatteris, Cambridgeshire Posts: 902 Thanks: 320 Thanked 159 Times in 127 Posts	I could be interested, depending on what the equipment is, but I'm also a distance away in Cambs? Stewart

27th July 2021, 07:56	#6
StewartIngram Gets stuck in Rover 75 Connoisseur 2.5 V6 auto Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chatteris, Cambridgeshire Posts: 902 Thanks: 320 Thanked 159 Times in 127 Posts	(Think I replied the wrong way - I'll try on here to make sure) I wonder what the courier cost would be? I'm sure I could get it working, I've worked in electronics all my life! (And the neighbours call my garage/mancave "The Repair Shop"....it would be an interesting project for sure. Stewart

29th July 2021, 20:31	#8
75 car girl Avid contributor 75 tourer Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Middlesbrough Posts: 143 Thanks: 23 Thanked 42 Times in 24 Posts	If you still have this I'm interested Sent from my SM-G780F using Tapatalk

30th July 2021, 07:00	#9
StewartIngram Gets stuck in Rover 75 Connoisseur 2.5 V6 auto Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chatteris, Cambridgeshire Posts: 902 Thanks: 320 Thanked 159 Times in 127 Posts	Frankgoldstar - did you get my earlier PMs? Stewart