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[k3vin]

How easy is it to replace a radio in the VX? As it is all connecting wires together, how difficult can it be? Considering I haven't done this before, any advice welcome. cheers Kevin

[SSH1]

Kevin It is simple. The wiring is all connected via the common standard 'ISO' connector, most radios of the last 5 years or so use these connectors. On the back of the standard radio there is just 2 connector plugs (one is all the speaker wires, the other power & earth etc). just pull the 2 halves of the connector apart & the new radio should just plug straight in. Even if you don't already have a radio in the car the VX comes with the wiring up to the female side of the ISO connectors, the new radio should have the mail side & plug straight in. Regards Chris

Edited by net_team1, 21 January 2004 - 12:23 PM.

[iandhd]

& You'll need to buy a stereo removal tool from Halfords (or car stereo shop) that allows you to release the VDO unit. cheers

[k3vin]

cheers boys. Sounds simple. For the removal tool, is it the same as using a spoon end to open a tin of paint?

[iandhd]

For the removal tool, is it the same as using a spoon end to open a tin of paint?

Not really You might be able to fashion one from a coat hanger but you're better off with the proper tool

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[SSH1]

Check all bits & pieces you got with car, they should supply the radio removal tools, mine were in the back of the folder with the service book & handbook in. Chris

[TonyIles]

I used coat hangers, worked a treat, worthwhile changing the speakers, I put a MDLP sony mini disk, with a remote IR plipper, much better sound

[capelink]

I went for a minidisk too - my head unit (JVC) plays both CD's and minidisks, but all I use are the minidisks as they fit nicely into the small storage areas by the doors If anybody (like me) ordered the car without a stereo then they probably haven't got a hole for one either. I ordered the replacement facia strip with the cutout in it - took about 8 weeks to arrive with lots of chasing up. Only cost about £50 and fitting was easy-ish. All the connectors/speakers are present with ISO connectors to just plug-and-play. Must admit, you probably will need to change the speakers - it's my next job I think. There are probably other posts on this on the forum, but if anybody reads this then please add your recommendations.

[coolio]

Surely if your from Liverpoll you will have several differnt ways of removing a stereo in a matter of seconds. Granted you might not know how to put them back in. Any tips on how to remove the VX alloys?