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Mess · May 22nd, 2007, 07:46 AM

Hello,

Sorry if these questions have already been asked but after reading through the forums im now totally confused and need help.

Ive just bought a SONY CDX DAB6650 radio, and a dab aeriel adapter for the car ( eBay.co.uk: DAB adapter for normal car antennas (item 130114946080 end time 21-May-07 22:55:43 BST) ) - 1 of them.

is there anything extra that i need to fit this?

Ive found a few instructions on here for removing the center stack but non specifically for the radio. Does any one have any instruction that can help me get the stock one out and put in the new one??

Or would it be easier going to the dealer and asking them to it?

Your thoughts and wise words are welcome.

DaFlake · May 22nd, 2007, 08:19 AM

You are probably going to need a new mounting faceplate and some extra bits.

You can get them here.. NewMINIStuff.com

Mikey also has some directions on the WEB and if you need help installing he is better at this than the dealer. (probably cheaper as well).

mikeythemini · May 22nd, 2007, 08:39 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mess (original)

Hello,

Sorry if these questions have already been asked but after reading through the forums im now totally confused and need help.

Ive just bought a SONY CDX DAB6650 radio, and a dab aeriel adapter for the car ( eBay.co.uk: DAB adapter for normal car antennas (item 130114946080 end time 21-May-07 22:55:43 BST) ) - 1 of them.

is there anything extra that i need to fit this?

Ive found a few instructions on here for removing the center stack but non specifically for the radio. Does any one have any instruction that can help me get the stock one out and put in the new one??

Or would it be easier going to the dealer and asking them to it?

Your thoughts and wise words are welcome.

Thanks Flakey
You will need a fitting kit - NewMINIStuff.com
If your not sure if your Mini has wave or boost please see the faq at NewMINIStuff.com

Mess · May 22nd, 2007, 09:43 AM

thanks for the quick replys.
can i not use those leads and stuff off the stock radio??
i imagine they will be detachable from the radio?

DaFlake · May 22nd, 2007, 09:55 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mess (original)

thanks for the quick replys.
can i not use those leads and stuff off the stock radio??
i imagine they will be detachable from the radio?

Nope, it is a special BMW harness. You will need to convert it. There are two styles that you have to deal with Boost and Wave, so you will need to figure out what you have before ordering from Mikey.

Mess · May 22nd, 2007, 11:10 AM

i have boost so think thats the right one. cd player.

non of that tape deck stuff

DaFlake · May 22nd, 2007, 11:11 AM

You don't have HK do you?

Mess · May 22nd, 2007, 12:10 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by DaFlake (original)

You don't have HK do you?

sorry to sound thick but is that harmon kardmon or something?

DaFlake · May 22nd, 2007, 12:19 PM

Yes, Harmon Kardon....

Mess · May 22nd, 2007, 12:30 PM

i dont know, how do i find out?
and what happens if i have or not?

DaFlake · May 22nd, 2007, 12:37 PM

Well, if you have Harmon Kardon, you can look at your front speakers and the grill will say Harmon Kardon on it. If it so happens that you do, you will need an HK Enabler from Mikey to get the new head unit to work with the HK system.

Mess · May 22nd, 2007, 12:40 PM

well in that case then i dont

looks like its just the other kit that i need

DaFlake · May 22nd, 2007, 12:41 PM

Yep, should be a pretty easy job with Mikey's kit.

Mess · May 22nd, 2007, 01:11 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by DaFlake (original)

Yep, should be a pretty easy job with Mikey's kit.

bought the kit.

where can i get instructions from the site to get the old one out and the new one in?

Mess · May 22nd, 2007, 01:19 PM

never mind! Ive found it!

NewMINIStuff.com DIY Guides

Thank you for all your help every one.

really apprieciate it.

DaFlake · May 22nd, 2007, 01:26 PM

Just take your time and don't cram anything.... Pinched wires can happen but if you are careful, it should be very easy.

Mess · May 22nd, 2007, 04:53 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by DaFlake (original)

Just take your time and don't cram anything.... Pinched wires can happen but if you are careful, it should be very easy.

Yeah ill not rush it. Ill do it on the weekend when ive got the free time and no need to rush.

May 22nd, 2007, 07:46 AM	#1
Mess Go Go Gadget Mini Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Local Time: 06:57 AM Posts: 687 Offline	Fitting new Radio Hello, Sorry if these questions have already been asked but after reading through the forums im now totally confused and need help. Ive just bought a SONY CDX DAB6650 radio, and a dab aeriel adapter for the car ( eBay.co.uk: DAB adapter for normal car antennas (item 130114946080 end time 21-May-07 22:55:43 BST) ) - 1 of them. is there anything extra that i need to fit this? Ive found a few instructions on here for removing the center stack but non specifically for the radio. Does any one have any instruction that can help me get the stock one out and put in the new one?? Or would it be easier going to the dealer and asking them to it? Your thoughts and wise words are welcome.

May 22nd, 2007, 08:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
DaFlake Lovin' every MINI of it! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 01:57 AM Posts: 10,886 Offline	You are probably going to need a new mounting faceplate and some extra bits. You can get them here.. NewMINIStuff.com Mikey also has some directions on the WEB and if you need help installing he is better at this than the dealer. (probably cheaper as well). Global Moderator
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May 22nd, 2007, 08:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 06:57 AM Posts: 9,279 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Mess (original) Hello, Sorry if these questions have already been asked but after reading through the forums im now totally confused and need help. Ive just bought a SONY CDX DAB6650 radio, and a dab aeriel adapter for the car ( eBay.co.uk: DAB adapter for normal car antennas (item 130114946080 end time 21-May-07 22:55:43 BST) ) - 1 of them. is there anything extra that i need to fit this? Ive found a few instructions on here for removing the center stack but non specifically for the radio. Does any one have any instruction that can help me get the stock one out and put in the new one?? Or would it be easier going to the dealer and asking them to it? Your thoughts and wise words are welcome. Thanks Flakey You will need a fitting kit - NewMINIStuff.com If your not sure if your Mini has wave or boost please see the faq at NewMINIStuff.com Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

May 22nd, 2007, 09:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
DaFlake Lovin' every MINI of it! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 01:57 AM Posts: 10,886 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Mess (original) thanks for the quick replys. can i not use those leads and stuff off the stock radio?? i imagine they will be detachable from the radio? Nope, it is a special BMW harness. You will need to convert it. There are two styles that you have to deal with Boost and Wave, so you will need to figure out what you have before ordering from Mikey. Global Moderator

May 22nd, 2007, 11:11 AM	#7 (permalink)
DaFlake Lovin' every MINI of it! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 01:57 AM Posts: 10,886 Offline	You don't have HK do you? Global Moderator

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May 22nd, 2007, 09:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mess Go Go Gadget Mini Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Local Time: 06:57 AM Posts: 687 Offline	thanks for the quick replys. can i not use those leads and stuff off the stock radio?? i imagine they will be detachable from the radio?

May 22nd, 2007, 11:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mess Go Go Gadget Mini Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Local Time: 06:57 AM Posts: 687 Offline	i have boost so think thats the right one. cd player. non of that tape deck stuff

May 22nd, 2007, 12:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mess Go Go Gadget Mini Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Local Time: 06:57 AM Posts: 687 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by DaFlake (original) You don't have HK do you? sorry to sound thick but is that harmon kardmon or something?

May 22nd, 2007, 12:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
DaFlake Lovin' every MINI of it! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 01:57 AM Posts: 10,886 Offline	Yes, Harmon Kardon.... Global Moderator

May 22nd, 2007, 12:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mess Go Go Gadget Mini Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Local Time: 06:57 AM Posts: 687 Offline	i dont know, how do i find out? and what happens if i have or not?

May 22nd, 2007, 12:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
DaFlake Lovin' every MINI of it! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 01:57 AM Posts: 10,886 Offline	Well, if you have Harmon Kardon, you can look at your front speakers and the grill will say Harmon Kardon on it. If it so happens that you do, you will need an HK Enabler from Mikey to get the new head unit to work with the HK system. Global Moderator

May 22nd, 2007, 12:40 PM	#12 (permalink)
Mess Go Go Gadget Mini Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Local Time: 06:57 AM Posts: 687 Offline	well in that case then i dont looks like its just the other kit that i need

May 22nd, 2007, 12:41 PM	#13 (permalink)
DaFlake Lovin' every MINI of it! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 01:57 AM Posts: 10,886 Offline	Yep, should be a pretty easy job with Mikey's kit. Global Moderator

May 22nd, 2007, 01:11 PM	#14 (permalink)
Mess Go Go Gadget Mini Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Local Time: 06:57 AM Posts: 687 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by DaFlake (original) Yep, should be a pretty easy job with Mikey's kit. bought the kit. where can i get instructions from the site to get the old one out and the new one in?

May 22nd, 2007, 01:19 PM	#15 (permalink)
Mess Go Go Gadget Mini Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Local Time: 06:57 AM Posts: 687 Offline	never mind! Ive found it! NewMINIStuff.com DIY Guides Thank you for all your help every one. really apprieciate it.

May 22nd, 2007, 01:26 PM	#16 (permalink)
DaFlake Lovin' every MINI of it! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 01:57 AM Posts: 10,886 Offline	Just take your time and don't cram anything.... Pinched wires can happen but if you are careful, it should be very easy. Global Moderator

May 22nd, 2007, 04:53 PM	#17 (permalink)
Mess Go Go Gadget Mini Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Local Time: 06:57 AM Posts: 687 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by DaFlake (original) Just take your time and don't cram anything.... Pinched wires can happen but if you are careful, it should be very easy. Yeah ill not rush it. Ill do it on the weekend when ive got the free time and no need to rush.

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