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Connector name for car radio panel

  • 30-08-2013 3:28pm
    #1
    oldbie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 71 ✭✭


    Hi there-

    The front panel for my car stereo no longer clips on as the plastic tabs for the click on click off process have broken. I'm looking for a cable connection to connect the front panel to the main body of the stereo as a temp solution.

    I've been googling but I can't seem to find what I'm looking for...most likely because I don't have the proper terminology for the type of connection i.e the small rectangular multi gold colour pins on the back of the front panel.

    Thanks in advance.

    Oldbie


Comments

  • #2
    iamthemanwork
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 687 ✭✭✭iamthemanwork


    What is the make and model of your car stereo ?


  • #3
    oldbie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 71 ✭✭oldbie


    It's a JVC KS-FX470R. circa 1999-2000 I'd say.


  • #4
    iamthemanwork
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 687 ✭✭✭iamthemanwork


    This is a very old cassette player. I will have a look amongst all my spares and will get back to you .


  • #5
    oldbie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 71 ✭✭oldbie


    Cheers Iam. :) Don't spend too much time on it thou. I was hoping it was just a standard connection interface that I could get cheap online. When i get a bit of cash a change of car instead of a change of radio will be on the adgenda :)


  • #6
    oldbie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 71 ✭✭oldbie


    To wrap this thread up I ended up chancing my arm and taking out the unit altogether to see what the story was.

    To confirm, the old JVC conformed to the ISO standard connection http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connectors_for_car_audio

    This was great as all car stereos seem to conform to this standard.

    I then simply replaced it with a Sony unit I got in argos for half price. All I had to do was plug in the old connectors and the radio antenna pin left after I removed the old unit.

    Checked out a video on youtube on how to remove the central panel from my toyota corolla

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nb3vhvXmL3g

    There were a few tricky bits here and there. You're better off removing as many connections as you can from the centre console to make sure you don't inadvertently strain or damage any connections.

    It was quite hard to disconnect the connectors from the old radio as they were really wedged in there. had to get the screw driver out and pry it out from both sides but you have to be pretty careful that you don't damage the unit or put the screwdriver through your hand!!

    In the end the whole thing cost be about two hours and 50 quid for the new radio. Obviously if I was to do it again it'd maybe take 30 mins but I learnt something along the way :)


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