Halfords ICE fitting service, any good?
20 February 2002, 12:02 PM
#1
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Nobbering about...
Posts: 16,067
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I need a cheap cd/tuner for the MX5, don't want anything too exotic as I've just had a new hood fitted and don't want some little ****** knifing it to get at my stereo. I've found a suitable unit in Halfords and they will fit it for £35 if I buy it from there. Is this cheap/worth doing? 
Sal
Sal
20 February 2002, 12:55 PM
#2
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Jun 2000
Posts: 13,735
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
It would be difficult for them to **** up. The MX5 has a standard ISO connector, so any kid off the street could do it. Even Chris 
Seriously, you could do it yourself in 5 mins.
Nick.
Seriously, you could do it yourself in 5 mins.
Nick.
20 February 2002, 01:24 PM
#3
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Nobbering about...
Posts: 16,067
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Best I do it myself then 
Is it really that simple? I'm taking the old units out in a little while, we'll see what lurks behind. It is a Jap import with Jap stereo, does this make a difference to the ISO?
Is it really that simple? I'm taking the old units out in a little while, we'll see what lurks behind. It is a Jap import with Jap stereo, does this make a difference to the ISO?
22 February 2002, 02:07 PM
#7
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Nobbering about...
Posts: 16,067
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
They're not a factory unit, two units, both Alpine - cd and cassette/tuner and they are now out of the car, the hole is double din 
Trending Topics
22 February 2002, 11:49 PM
#8
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Jan 2002
Posts: 423
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The wiring harness is an Autoleads PC2-10-4 as already said. You also need a "FP-006" which is a pocket to fill the hole.
If my memory serves me right, the two old units were fixed together with a metal frame and then screwed into the dash, hope that's right.
Just do the same with the new unit and pocket.
You may find that there isn't an earth wire in the car's loom so you'll have to ground the earth wire from the PC2-10-4. I could be totally wrong about that, but it's certainly true of some jap cars.
Your'll find the FP-006 on Autoleads site under volvo 850. (It's suitable for most double din holes).
Watch out for current Kenwood mask units. The plastic surround trim is a bit chunky and may prevent a nice flush fitting, you may encounter the same problem with Pioneer too. Just something to be aware of.
If my memory serves me right, the two old units were fixed together with a metal frame and then screwed into the dash, hope that's right.
Just do the same with the new unit and pocket.
You may find that there isn't an earth wire in the car's loom so you'll have to ground the earth wire from the PC2-10-4. I could be totally wrong about that, but it's certainly true of some jap cars.
Your'll find the FP-006 on Autoleads site under volvo 850. (It's suitable for most double din holes).
Watch out for current Kenwood mask units. The plastic surround trim is a bit chunky and may prevent a nice flush fitting, you may encounter the same problem with Pioneer too. Just something to be aware of.
24 February 2002, 11:53 AM
#9
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Nobbering about...
Posts: 16,067
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Cheers audio g man, you are spot on about the fixing There is an earth lead so no probs there.
Thanks for the part numbers and info, should make it an easy job, just got to choose my head unit now
Sal
[Edited by scoobychick - 2/24/2002 11:54:18 AM]
There is an earth lead so no probs there. Thanks for the part numbers and info, should make it an easy job, just got to choose my head unit now
Sal
[Edited by scoobychick - 2/24/2002 11:54:18 AM]
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Mattybr5@MB Developments
Full Cars Breaking For Spares
33
29 August 2017 07:18 PM
Danny0608
Subaru
6
27 September 2015 02:16 PM
Danny0608
Subaru Parts
0
12 September 2015 02:59 PM