Head Unit

[Kev.W]

I finally picked up my DC5 yesterday! I've come around to try and get the head unit out that came with the car, has anyone got experience in taking an Alpine MDA-W915J out as all the manuals I can find or help on Google is all in Japanese

 

[dave7368]

take the whole surround out, then the head unit unbolts from that when it's out...

 

[Kev.W]

Is there a step by step guide to getting the fascia out or a picture of the back of one so I know where the clips are as I've tried getting it off but doesn't seem to move

 

[dave7368]

there are 2 bolts up from the bottom, you have to remove the lower centre panel (the panel where the 12v socket is) to access these, once they are removed it is just held in with push in clips in each corner of the head unit surround. iirc.

 

[MissMyDC2]

Lower centre panel just pops off on clips. Look for the tool location on the left an right. I used a bit of wooden dowel whittled to a screw driver point, helps to stop scratching.

 

[Kev.W]

That's help, thanks! Next question where to I get an adaptor for UK head units?

 

[adamamuk]

Halfrauds sell them mate, not sure how much though as I got mine free as I bought my headunit from them.

 

[dave7368]

let Mr Google help you with ISO leads....

 

[MissMyDC2]

Halfrauds for me too. Think it was typical halfords price as in twice what I could buy it online but still only about 12 quid from memory.

 

[Kev.W]

Thanks a lot, appreciate it

 

[dc5-2ltr]

Is this what you mean? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Autoleads-FP-021-Universal-103mm-Cage/dp/B004TW6SGK
If so,its a perfect fit,my H/U is a pioneer 3500 DAB unit...HTH ,David