|
|
Post by SamuelHorler on Dec 28, 2010 3:21:56 GMT 1
I currently have the original tape player that came in the 35 from production, and it doesn't work for some reason... So I'm wondering under the presumption that it's just the radio head unit (hopefully) and I don't plan on using CDs, just my iPod, I won't have to buy a new big block radio thingy too will I?
Just concerned there will be some sort of compatibility issue or something with the connection at the back of the unit; especially since I'm using my MP3 player... Yes, I am massively uninformed, and I'm daunted by all these car things, haha!!
Thanks everyone. =)
|
|
|
|
Post by jackdaw on Dec 28, 2010 10:38:14 GMT 1
When you say the radio doesnt work Sam, does it light up but not work or is it completely "dead"?  Another thing to do is find out wether you have a 12v getting to the radio - look for an in-line fuse or check the fuses in the cars fusebox and see if they are 'blown'.  If just the Radio part of the player works then you can play all your MP3's through the existing system by using an FM transmitter - quite cheap and easily connected  and you might even be able to find a PINK one!!!  ;D |
|
Huntyfm
1440cc
If you cant fix it with a hammer its electrical.[F4:Huntyfm]
Posts: 2,633
|
Post by Huntyfm on Dec 28, 2010 16:48:50 GMT 1
If its a tape player you can even buy a tepe with a lead that will plug into your ipod |
|
|
|
Post by SamuelHorler on Dec 28, 2010 23:27:47 GMT 1
Yeah but it doesn't even like turn on or anything... so I'll need a new head unit, just wondering if I'll have to buy like who WHOLE radio thing as well as the front part.
|
|
|
|
Post by jackdaw on Dec 29, 2010 9:31:11 GMT 1
Have you checked the fuses Sam?
Would seem a waste of money to buy a whole new unit if its just a blown fuse to replace !
|
|
|
|
Post by Custard on Dec 29, 2010 11:45:12 GMT 1
Sam, take a look under the dash where the radio is, trace the wires and there should be a white little cylinder, push together and twist there should be a fuse inside..replace fixed
|
|
|
|
Post by coopdog on Dec 30, 2010 14:07:27 GMT 1
yeah i looked at it, and the wires wer unplugged so i plugged them in and it still didnt work, but i left them plugged in oppsss and we think it drained the battery :L
|
|
|
|
Post by Custard on Dec 31, 2010 23:23:24 GMT 1
Any updates on the problem, have you found a fuse yet ?
|
|
|
|
Post by coopdog on Dec 31, 2010 23:47:14 GMT 1
Knowing him,
He hasn't even looked
|
|
Huntyfm
1440cc
If you cant fix it with a hammer its electrical.[F4:Huntyfm]
Posts: 2,633
|
Post by Huntyfm on Jan 1, 2011 0:13:35 GMT 1
Knowing him, He hasn't even looked Typical woman  |
|
|
|
Post by Custard on Jan 1, 2011 0:28:50 GMT 1
Ryan,thats not a nice thing to say about minicampman..  |
|
|
|
Post by SamuelHorler on Jan 1, 2011 18:21:52 GMT 1
I'm lazy, what can I say?! Typical MAN! (gay man mmmmm)
|
|
|
|
Post by jackdaw on Jan 8, 2011 20:54:48 GMT 1
Have you got it sorted out yet then Sam?  |
|
|
|
Post by SamuelHorler on Jan 8, 2011 21:01:51 GMT 1
Callum had a look today, the fuse was on the back of the CD player, and it wasn't blown. We took the radio out and I'm gonna look at getting a new CD player for something around £50. =) Maybe get some speakers too then fit in with the locals by turning down the treble and turning up the bass mega loud, with hamster dance music. |
|
|
|
Post by coopdog on Jan 8, 2011 21:10:04 GMT 1
yeah the fuse wasnt on the wire it was on the back of the radio which was cool, the new type fuse aswell not the tube one posh boy |
|
|
|
Post by SamuelHorler on Jan 8, 2011 21:28:17 GMT 1
More posh than Nick, with his 2 Binis. |
|
|
|
Post by jackdaw on Jan 8, 2011 21:44:09 GMT 1
Ok, now you know that the fuse is good, did you check to see if you were getting a 12v +ive supply to the radio on the Red wire?
|
|
|
|
Post by SamuelHorler on Jan 8, 2011 21:50:52 GMT 1
No, because I didn't know that, and even if I did, I wouldn't have a clue how to check that... HOW?! :L
|
|
|
|
Post by jackdaw on Jan 8, 2011 21:54:59 GMT 1
You could check that you have a 12v supply with an electrical voltmeter, but I'm guessing you dont have one of those, or with a simple test lamp connected between the red wire and any part of the cars metal bodywork (earth or -ive ), if you have 12v there then the lamp will light up.
|
|
|
|
Post by coopdog on Jan 8, 2011 22:08:06 GMT 1
im guess youd nee to cut the wire then tho
|
|
and you might even be able to find a PINK one!!! 
;D
