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Brettles · Jun 7th, 2008, 07:28 PM

I've looked, but I cant seem to find another thread that covers what I want to know. Sorry if I'm repeating something.

What is stopping me upgrading the stereo by fitting an aftermarket head unit in the passenger side of the dash that opens up? The bit for the cd changer that I havent got fitted, it looks to be standard din size.

I want to keep the buttons in the bottom of the speedo as they work the fuel computer, and I dont mind keeping the standard slot for the cd as a security feature if people look in through the window.

Surely I could keep the power going to the original stereo (for the computer), tap into the wires for power, ignition, earth etc, and just cut the speaker wires and connect them to the new head unit?

I havent taken the dash apart yet as I've only had the car a couple of weeks. Am I hoping that it is going to be easier than it really is?

kevkbuk · Jun 8th, 2008, 02:39 PM

At least one person has done this on the forum at MINI COOPER :: North American Motoring.

Brettles · Jun 11th, 2008, 04:40 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by kevkbuk (original)

At least one person has done this on the forum at MINI COOPER :: North American Motoring.

Any ideas where I'd find a thread about it to read up on it?

Lonz · Jun 11th, 2008, 07:22 PM

This was one of my options when I got my setup done at Turner's in Sunderland. They said they'd had someone in to have it done before and it worked easily enough. So yes, it is possible and it has been done before.

kevkbuk · Jun 12th, 2008, 08:36 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Brettles (original)

Any ideas where I'd find a thread about it to read up on it?

Here you go:

MINI COOPER :: North American Motoring - 07' Radio Harness

Rakey · Jun 12th, 2008, 08:42 AM

you need to speak with Mikey at NewMINIStuff.com he knows more about the wiring on this than anyone, and is currently developing a kit to fit it in the central column of the dash board

Brettles · Jun 12th, 2008, 05:38 PM

Looked on their site, but they didnt seem to have a kit for it. Guess I'll have to give them a ring tomorrow.

Rakey · Jun 12th, 2008, 07:58 PM

Its not on his site yet, as I said its something he has in development at the moment

There is a thread on here though saying its on its way.

Lucky Dave · Jun 12th, 2008, 08:07 PM

I have now fitted 2 systems in the R56 changer box, and using the mfsw controls its easy to use as well!

Im sure Mikey will get you sorted.

Brettles · Jun 15th, 2008, 04:53 PM

Had a trial look at this today, took the dash apart to check out the plugs on the standard stuff. It seems the MINI end is the same plug that was used for the R53, just wired up differently

Just need to work out what wire is what, and I'm away

Lucky Dave · Jun 15th, 2008, 07:47 PM

There is no ignition feed in the plug as the mini head unit is turned on by the can network.

Jun 7th, 2008, 07:28 PM	#1
Brettles White Clubvan Man My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Suffolk Local Time: 09:12 PM Posts: 26 Offline	Head Unit in the passenger side dash I've looked, but I cant seem to find another thread that covers what I want to know. Sorry if I'm repeating something. What is stopping me upgrading the stereo by fitting an aftermarket head unit in the passenger side of the dash that opens up? The bit for the cd changer that I havent got fitted, it looks to be standard din size. I want to keep the buttons in the bottom of the speedo as they work the fuel computer, and I dont mind keeping the standard slot for the cd as a security feature if people look in through the window. Surely I could keep the power going to the original stereo (for the computer), tap into the wires for power, ignition, earth etc, and just cut the speaker wires and connect them to the new head unit? I havent taken the dash apart yet as I've only had the car a couple of weeks. Am I hoping that it is going to be easier than it really is?

Jun 12th, 2008, 08:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
Rakey Four Candles? My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hardware Shop Local Time: 09:12 PM Posts: 51,172 Offline	you need to speak with Mikey at NewMINIStuff.com he knows more about the wiring on this than anyone, and is currently developing a kit to fit it in the central column of the dash board The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?
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Jun 12th, 2008, 07:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
Rakey Four Candles? My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hardware Shop Local Time: 09:12 PM Posts: 51,172 Offline	Its not on his site yet, as I said its something he has in development at the moment There is a thread on here though saying its on its way. The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

Jun 12th, 2008, 08:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
Lucky Dave Thinking Minis My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2005 Local Time: 09:12 PM Posts: 803 Online	I have now fitted 2 systems in the R56 changer box, and using the mfsw controls its easy to use as well! Im sure Mikey will get you sorted. For All Your Mini's Needs 01905 620011

Jun 15th, 2008, 07:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
Lucky Dave Thinking Minis My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2005 Local Time: 09:12 PM Posts: 803 Online	There is no ignition feed in the plug as the mini head unit is turned on by the can network. For All Your Mini's Needs 01905 620011

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Jun 8th, 2008, 02:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
kevkbuk MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2006 Local Time: 09:12 PM Posts: 545 Offline	At least one person has done this on the forum at MINI COOPER :: North American Motoring.

Jun 11th, 2008, 04:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
Brettles White Clubvan Man My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Suffolk Local Time: 09:12 PM Posts: 26 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by kevkbuk (original) At least one person has done this on the forum at MINI COOPER :: North American Motoring. Any ideas where I'd find a thread about it to read up on it?

Jun 11th, 2008, 07:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lonz MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sunderland, UK Local Time: 09:12 PM Posts: 74 Offline	This was one of my options when I got my setup done at Turner's in Sunderland. They said they'd had someone in to have it done before and it worked easily enough. So yes, it is possible and it has been done before.

Jun 12th, 2008, 08:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
kevkbuk MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2006 Local Time: 09:12 PM Posts: 545 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Brettles (original) Any ideas where I'd find a thread about it to read up on it? Here you go: MINI COOPER :: North American Motoring - 07' Radio Harness

Jun 12th, 2008, 05:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
Brettles White Clubvan Man My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Suffolk Local Time: 09:12 PM Posts: 26 Offline	Looked on their site, but they didnt seem to have a kit for it. Guess I'll have to give them a ring tomorrow.

Jun 15th, 2008, 04:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
Brettles White Clubvan Man My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Suffolk Local Time: 09:12 PM Posts: 26 Offline	Had a trial look at this today, took the dash apart to check out the plugs on the standard stuff. It seems the MINI end is the same plug that was used for the R53, just wired up differently Just need to work out what wire is what, and I'm away

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