Does this look too good ?

scorpio stu · 3rd July 2011, 20:52

http://www.lightinthebox.com/7--Touc...timately_buy_2

mamasboy · 3rd July 2011, 21:09

That looks like a bargain.

scorpio stu · 3rd July 2011, 21:25

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Originally Posted by mamasboy

That looks like a bargain.

Thats what I thought. Have no idea where to start with the wiring and just waiting for an email back regarding postage costs.

mamasboy · 3rd July 2011, 21:58

Doubt it'd be as good as RadioGuys unit but could be a nice alternitive, keep us updated - i'm tempted

scorpio stu · 3rd July 2011, 22:08

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Originally Posted by mamasboy

Doubt it'd be as good as RadioGuys unit but could be a nice alternitive, keep us updated - i'm tempted

Have a look at their website they have some great stuff. My wifes boss orders from them

steve811 · 4th July 2011, 05:16

That's eiher a Xtrons or Erising unit. I have (had) an Xtrons TD714G which is very similar but has GPS. The unit worked fine, but could not get the steering wheel controls to work and two months on the touch screen stopped working. I bought it because it was shipped from the UK and had a "UK service centre". This turned out to be an address in a self-storage wharehouse in London! Five weeks later I am still waiitng and Xtrons do not reply to emails, they don't have a phone number and I have written them a letter rejecting the unit and requesting a refund.

I think the problem with all of these units is that when they work they are fine, but the backup and service side of things is dire!

woolleysox · 4th July 2011, 10:57

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Originally Posted by steve811

That's either a Xtrons or Arising unit. I have (had) an Xtrons TD714G which is very similar but has GPS. The unit worked fine, but could not get the steering wheel controls to work and two months on the touch screen stopped working. I bought it because it was shipped from the UK and had a "UK service centerer". This turned out to be an address in a self-storage warehouse in London! Five weeks later I am still waiting and Xtrons do not reply to emails, they don't have a phone number and I have written them a letter rejecting the unit and requesting a refund.

I think the problem with all of these units is that when they work they are fine, but the backup and service side of things is dire!

I also have the same xtron and it works fine but two other local members have have problems with their xtrons and have been sorted with a downloaded file from xtron with an up grade of soft ware. But like most things you get owt for nowt and the xtron is over a £100 cheaper than Radio guys units but they also have had their problems. I think the main thing is with radio Guy he has good UK (Tony Fry) back up. If however any unit has to go back to china its a pain and can be fraught with problems.

I think if I could start again I would go for the radio Guy unit in place of my extron but hey ho. Scorpio stu at that price its worth a punt go for it and good luck.

Remember even the BMW units at three and four time the price also have duff sets and if you happen to get a duff unit at any price its pain in the *************

steve811 · 10th July 2011, 21:09

Well, eventually got my Xtrons unit back! Now I need to find out how to connect up the steering wheel controls, could not get it to work before, anyone got theres sorted?

Tian905 · 13th July 2011, 20:01

First post for me, bought a ZT CDTI 135 couple of weeks ago to replace my 420 SDi.

Spent last couple of weeks lurking and absorbing knowledge.

Anyway to the point!

DO NOT BUY THIS UNIT FROM LIGHT IN A BOX.

I did, ordered last Friday it came yesterday, including shipping £126 then there was £29 for VAT and fees paid to UPS, not so cheap anymore.

Wired the unit up yesterday it worked fine for an hour then a smell of burning and it died.

Contacted LIAB box about a return, I have to return at my own expense which is looking like £50 in shipping costs and I've got 30 days to return it or the return is invalid. If there are any import duties back into China then LIAB won't pay them and the parcel will stay on hold with no refund. If LIAB engineers think it was my fault the unit died (why do I think this is likely I'm not sure

) No refund.

Done up like a kipper really.

About steering controls, if you are on the IR controls unwire the black box at the back of the hole that the stereo goes into, cut the three wires that feed into it (leave enough length to reconnect if anything goes wrong, IE like it did for me). Connect the black wire to the steering wheel ground, the blue wire to the Key1 wire. DO NOT connect the green wire to anything it's a live feed and its not needed. I did the above and steering controls programmed and worked fine.

Cheers

Ian

steve811 · 14th July 2011, 14:47

I managed to find a number on the internet for one of UgSage's operatives (they own Xtrons and others). He was a bit more help than anyone at Xtrons support. Try ringing Anthony on 07838120446. He may well be able to help. I had to resort to a threat of legal action to get mine replaced!

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3rd July 2011, 21:58	#4
mamasboy RS South East Ford fester... blah.... Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hastings Posts: 2,900 Thanks: 29 Thanked 78 Times in 42 Posts	Doubt it'd be as good as RadioGuys unit but could be a nice alternitive, keep us updated - i'm tempted __________________ the name's Bernard but you can call me nursie......

13th July 2011, 20:01	#9
Tian905 Avid contributor MK2 MG ZTT+ CDTi & MK2 Rover 75 Classic CDT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Manchester Posts: 175 Thanks: 6 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	First post for me, bought a ZT CDTI 135 couple of weeks ago to replace my 420 SDi. Spent last couple of weeks lurking and absorbing knowledge. Anyway to the point! DO NOT BUY THIS UNIT FROM LIGHT IN A BOX. I did, ordered last Friday it came yesterday, including shipping £126 then there was £29 for VAT and fees paid to UPS, not so cheap anymore. Wired the unit up yesterday it worked fine for an hour then a smell of burning and it died. Contacted LIAB box about a return, I have to return at my own expense which is looking like £50 in shipping costs and I've got 30 days to return it or the return is invalid. If there are any import duties back into China then LIAB won't pay them and the parcel will stay on hold with no refund. If LIAB engineers think it was my fault the unit died (why do I think this is likely I'm not sure ) No refund. Done up like a kipper really. About steering controls, if you are on the IR controls unwire the black box at the back of the hole that the stereo goes into, cut the three wires that feed into it (leave enough length to reconnect if anything goes wrong, IE like it did for me). Connect the black wire to the steering wheel ground, the blue wire to the Key1 wire. DO NOT connect the green wire to anything it's a live feed and its not needed. I did the above and steering controls programmed and worked fine. Cheers Ian Last edited by Tian905; 13th July 2011 at 20:20..

14th July 2011, 14:47	#10
steve811 Banned Rover 75 Tourer CDT Connoisseur SE Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Newport Posts: 1,906 Thanks: 107 Thanked 299 Times in 206 Posts	Xtrons Contact I managed to find a number on the internet for one of UgSage's operatives (they own Xtrons and others). He was a bit more help than anyone at Xtrons support. Try ringing Anthony on 07838120446. He may well be able to help. I had to resort to a threat of legal action to get mine replaced!

4th July 2011, 05:16	#6
steve811 Banned Rover 75 Tourer CDT Connoisseur SE Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Newport Posts: 1,906 Thanks: 107 Thanked 299 Times in 206 Posts	That's eiher a Xtrons or Erising unit. I have (had) an Xtrons TD714G which is very similar but has GPS. The unit worked fine, but could not get the steering wheel controls to work and two months on the touch screen stopped working. I bought it because it was shipped from the UK and had a "UK service centre". This turned out to be an address in a self-storage wharehouse in London! Five weeks later I am still waiitng and Xtrons do not reply to emails, they don't have a phone number and I have written them a letter rejecting the unit and requesting a refund. I think the problem with all of these units is that when they work they are fine, but the backup and service side of things is dire!

10th July 2011, 21:09	#8
steve811 Banned Rover 75 Tourer CDT Connoisseur SE Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Newport Posts: 1,906 Thanks: 107 Thanked 299 Times in 206 Posts	Well, eventually got my Xtrons unit back! Now I need to find out how to connect up the steering wheel controls, could not get it to work before, anyone got theres sorted?