January 03, 2011 01:31PM
|
|
Registered: 13 years ago
Posts: 68 : Everett, WA |
I've got a '90s vintage JVC cassette/w CD changer in the trunk, I bought a little iPod adapter cable that plugs in where the CD changer goes. How do I get there?
I'm guessing that I have to take the console out (shoulda waited to put that new shift knob on) and attack it from the bottom. Wisdom? Thanks. Matt in Everett ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matt in Everett, WA BMW n00b with a 1987 325e |
January 03, 2011 01:35PM
|
|
Registered: 15 years ago
Posts: 609 : SoCal |
Hmm, if the headset doesn't have a 3.5mm jack on the face which it probably doesn't, there are aftermarket devices that plumb into the rear of the headset. The only question is do they have one for a 21 year old headset?
You can try here; [www.crutchfield.com] Or google Ipod Car adapters. alan |
January 03, 2011 01:50PM
|
|
Registered: 13 years ago
Posts: 68 : Everett, WA |
I've got an aftermarket JVC head unit already, the CD changer plugs into the back of it and my iPod cable plugs in where the changer used to. Once I get access it'll be easy.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matt in Everett, WA BMW n00b with a 1987 325e Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/03/2011 01:54PM by Milo. |
January 03, 2011 03:17PM
|
|
Registered: 15 years ago
Posts: 609 : SoCal |
I'm sorry, I misread your post. You are asking how to get access to the back of the headset. Typically, you pop off the black plastic frame that surrounds the headset with a pocket knife. Now on either side of the head set you will see a couple of tabs (or you might have to insert a release tool). Once the side locks are released, the headset slides right out. You don't have to disassemble the console. If your headset requires a special key and you don't have it, a car stereo install shop probably would. Watch how they do it and make sure you get a removal key.
If you have the orig. manual for the headset, the key might be inside of it. If not, the instructions should show how to insert and remove the radio. If you don't have the manual, do a google search, lots of amazing stuff out there. Typically, the key pushes a tab towards the middle of the radio so the radio can slide out of the surrounding metal sleeve it normally resides in. Also, be aware, some radios had/have a code that has to be entered in the event the power is interrupted. This was an anti theft device which rendered the radio useless if you didn't have the code. alan Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 01/03/2011 03:20PM by alanrw. |
January 03, 2011 04:41PM
|
|
Admin
Registered: 15 years ago
Posts: 944 : Lake Havasu City, Arizona |
January 03, 2011 04:52PM
|
|
Registered: 13 years ago
Posts: 68 : Everett, WA |
After some gentle pulling and the sound of snapping plastic I got the head unit out of it's slot, unplugged the CD changer, plugged in my adapter cable and it doesn't work. If the head unit is selected to CHANGER when I swap cables it works but the button doesn't work with the iPod cable hooked up.
fail. I'd like a new head unit anyway, on the list after cat. converter, radiator hoses and a visit to a professional E30 guy. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matt in Everett, WA BMW n00b with a 1987 325e |
January 03, 2011 04:59PM
|
|
Admin
Registered: 15 years ago
Posts: 944 : Lake Havasu City, Arizona |
January 03, 2011 05:27PM
|
|
Registered: 13 years ago
Posts: 68 : Everett, WA |
January 03, 2011 06:22PM
|
|
Admin
Registered: 15 years ago
Posts: 944 : Lake Havasu City, Arizona |
January 03, 2011 07:13PM
|
|
Registered: 15 years ago
Posts: 636 |
January 03, 2011 07:52PM
|
|
Registered: 13 years ago
Posts: 68 : Everett, WA |
Parts Karma, I've been involved in the Moto Guzzi community for years and we call it parts karma, giving leads to receiving when you need it. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matt in Everett, WA BMW n00b with a 1987 325e |