replacement for original spec radio cassette

paulhealy · Post by **paulhealy** » Sun Sep 03, 2006 8:12 pm

Having recently bought a P reg fixed top Freda I spent a short while trying to program FM stations before sussing that they are not available.anybody have any advice on replacing with a modern radio /cd unit as staf at Halfords appear to be totally in the dark.

ChrisEm · Post by **ChrisEm** » Sun Sep 03, 2006 8:43 pm

Easy! When I bought mine it had a standard jap spec radio in with no channels etc. I already had a cd/tuner from my other car so bought an iso converter lead plugged it in the loom and the cd player and hey presto! Have a look at AVA's website and buy an iso lead then buy any stereo from halfords or wherever and fit it. You could buy a band expander which will allow you to receive the greater range of frequencies we get here in the uk which is fine if you don't want a cd player etc

mick · Post by **mick** » Sun Sep 03, 2006 9:09 pm

The part you need to get to fit an aftermarket radio in place of the Japanese one is car audio connector PC2-10-4, available from Halfords.

Its then very simple to unplug the old, and plug in the new. There is an earth strap left over, which could be earthed to the chassis, but mine isn't (earth is provided by aerial lead I think)