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wobster · Jan 24th, 2008, 09:35 AM

Hello all,

I'm very new to this site and to the MINI scene. I had a classic for nearly 3 years and I'm soooo glad I have seen the light and moved over to the new Mini... I haven't smiled this much in a long time!!

Anywho, more to the point.

I have a MCS (55 reg) but it is very basic. I only have the tape player head unit so as you can imagine I want to change it ASAP as its a load of tosh!

I've never changed a head unit before, but I have had a quick read up and I know that I need the fascia adaptor and a wiring adaptor.

My questions are...

how do i know which wiring adaptor I need as I can find 2 different ones?

Is it easy to change the head unit? even for a complete novice?

Is it a simple case of un-doing the screws on the down tubes, pullin them to one side then undo head unit, un plug it, slide in cage, attach wiring adaptor, plug in head unit and re-attach down tubes?? Is it really that straight forward?

Sorry to babble on on my first post but I wanna know if i'm better off spending the 40notes and getting halfrauds (the robbing gits) to fit it.

Cheers me dears

Steph xx

humph · Jan 24th, 2008, 01:36 PM

Hi and welcome to MINI2. Changing the stereo is easier than it sounds, but maybe a tad more involved than you suggest. Really wouldn't let Halfords anywhere need it. See instructions in the link.

NewMINIStuff.com DIY Guides

Now do you have a Wave or a Boost stereo. Link below should help.

NewMINIStuff.com FAQ

Then with knowing this you will probably need the relevant one of these

NewMINIStuff.com

Mikey at newministuff is the daddy when it comes to this stuff

Good luck and enjoy the MCS.

mikeythemini · Jan 24th, 2008, 02:09 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Humph (original)

Hi and welcome to MINI2. Changing the stereo is easier than it sounds, but maybe a tad more involved than you suggest. Really wouldn't let Halfords anywhere need it. See instructions in the link.

NewMINIStuff.com DIY Guides

Now do you have a Wave or a Boost stereo. Link below should help.

NewMINIStuff.com FAQ

Then with knowing this you will probably need the relevant one of these

NewMINIStuff.com

Mikey at newministuff is the daddy when it comes to this stuff

Good luck and enjoy the MCS.

Its great when your staff are so on the ball

What more can I add - full fitting kit is only £20 containing all your needs & as he says my FAQ will tell you what you have

I will also have the kits on sale at the British Mini Fair on Sunday so you could save on the postage

wobster · Jan 25th, 2008, 01:19 PM

ace!!

thanks for the replies chaps... I live approx 8 mins away from Bingley... depends if I have the patience to que to get in and pay the price on the door... hmmn.

Thanks anyway for your welcomes and helpful answers.

xxx

wobster · Feb 5th, 2008, 03:58 PM

hi... again,

i came and bought a kit off you at Bingley a couple of weeks ago.

I'm in the middle of trying to fit the new headunit but it seems the aerial is the wrong one?!

Do you supply different ones or is it a case of visiting halfrauds to sort this bit out??

Would be greatful for your help as my cars apart in bits and I wouldn't mind going home soon.

Cheers

Steph

mikeythemini · Feb 5th, 2008, 04:37 PM

What are you fitting?

wobster · Feb 6th, 2008, 11:25 AM

Pioneer DEH-P6000UB

having trouble with the fascia adaptor as well... its a touch too small on the width so can't get that to fit either

mikeythemini · Feb 6th, 2008, 11:52 AM

Facia - there is only 1 size of facia - I have sold over 1000 & fitted 100's never heard of one being too small
Aerial - the adaptor goes from Mini plug to a standard male aerial plug ? What aerial socket has your pioneer got?

wobster · Feb 6th, 2008, 12:16 PM

I've sorted the aerial thing out with an adaptor from halfrauds.

will have a look see if i am doin something daft with the fascia...

wobster · Feb 6th, 2008, 01:48 PM

ok so yeah i was doing something daft with the fascia.

the problem I'm having now is gettin the cage to stay in... not only is the cage really loose and too small (or the hole is too big), but i can't get the parts to bend out to keep it in place as its completely smooth all the way round.

any advice as to wat to do?

Steph

mikeythemini · Feb 6th, 2008, 02:28 PM

The Mini hole isnt smooth at the top , get as many locks as possible at the top
Also most cages have a few deeper locks further back which you should be able to bend

wobster · Feb 6th, 2008, 02:31 PM

Mikey.... you're a lil superstar... will have a blast at that now

thank you!!!

Jan 24th, 2008, 09:35 AM	#1
wobster MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Local Time: 12:59 PM Posts: 8 Offline	Changing Head Unit - My First Time... eek! help! Hello all, I'm very new to this site and to the MINI scene. I had a classic for nearly 3 years and I'm soooo glad I have seen the light and moved over to the new Mini... I haven't smiled this much in a long time!! Anywho, more to the point. I have a MCS (55 reg) but it is very basic. I only have the tape player head unit so as you can imagine I want to change it ASAP as its a load of tosh! I've never changed a head unit before, but I have had a quick read up and I know that I need the fascia adaptor and a wiring adaptor. My questions are... how do i know which wiring adaptor I need as I can find 2 different ones? Is it easy to change the head unit? even for a complete novice? Is it a simple case of un-doing the screws on the down tubes, pullin them to one side then undo head unit, un plug it, slide in cage, attach wiring adaptor, plug in head unit and re-attach down tubes?? Is it really that straight forward? Sorry to babble on on my first post but I wanna know if i'm better off spending the 40notes and getting halfrauds (the robbing gits) to fit it. Cheers me dears Steph xx

Jan 24th, 2008, 02:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 01:59 PM Posts: 8,955 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Humph (original) Hi and welcome to MINI2. Changing the stereo is easier than it sounds, but maybe a tad more involved than you suggest. Really wouldn't let Halfords anywhere need it. See instructions in the link. NewMINIStuff.com DIY Guides Now do you have a Wave or a Boost stereo. Link below should help. NewMINIStuff.com FAQ Then with knowing this you will probably need the relevant one of these NewMINIStuff.com Mikey at newministuff is the daddy when it comes to this stuff Good luck and enjoy the MCS. Its great when your staff are so on the ball What more can I add - full fitting kit is only £20 containing all your needs & as he says my FAQ will tell you what you have I will also have the kits on sale at the British Mini Fair on Sunday so you could save on the postage Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Feb 5th, 2008, 04:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 01:59 PM Posts: 8,955 Offline	What are you fitting? Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Feb 6th, 2008, 11:52 AM	#8 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 01:59 PM Posts: 8,955 Offline	Facia - there is only 1 size of facia - I have sold over 1000 & fitted 100's never heard of one being too small Aerial - the adaptor goes from Mini plug to a standard male aerial plug ? What aerial socket has your pioneer got? Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Feb 6th, 2008, 02:28 PM	#11 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 01:59 PM Posts: 8,955 Offline	The Mini hole isnt smooth at the top , get as many locks as possible at the top Also most cages have a few deeper locks further back which you should be able to bend Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

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Jan 24th, 2008, 01:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
humph Back To My Old Self Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Wind Local Time: 01:59 PM Posts: 2,415 Offline	Hi and welcome to MINI2. Changing the stereo is easier than it sounds, but maybe a tad more involved than you suggest. Really wouldn't let Halfords anywhere need it. See instructions in the link. NewMINIStuff.com DIY Guides Now do you have a Wave or a Boost stereo. Link below should help. NewMINIStuff.com FAQ Then with knowing this you will probably need the relevant one of these NewMINIStuff.com Mikey at newministuff is the daddy when it comes to this stuff Good luck and enjoy the MCS.

Jan 25th, 2008, 01:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
wobster MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Local Time: 12:59 PM Posts: 8 Offline	ace!! thanks for the replies chaps... I live approx 8 mins away from Bingley... depends if I have the patience to que to get in and pay the price on the door... hmmn. Thanks anyway for your welcomes and helpful answers. xxx

Feb 5th, 2008, 03:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
wobster MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Local Time: 12:59 PM Posts: 8 Offline	hi... again, i came and bought a kit off you at Bingley a couple of weeks ago. I'm in the middle of trying to fit the new headunit but it seems the aerial is the wrong one?! Do you supply different ones or is it a case of visiting halfrauds to sort this bit out?? Would be greatful for your help as my cars apart in bits and I wouldn't mind going home soon. Cheers Steph

Feb 6th, 2008, 11:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
wobster MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Local Time: 12:59 PM Posts: 8 Offline	Pioneer DEH-P6000UB having trouble with the fascia adaptor as well... its a touch too small on the width so can't get that to fit either

Feb 6th, 2008, 12:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
wobster MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Local Time: 12:59 PM Posts: 8 Offline	I've sorted the aerial thing out with an adaptor from halfrauds. will have a look see if i am doin something daft with the fascia...

Feb 6th, 2008, 01:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
wobster MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Local Time: 12:59 PM Posts: 8 Offline	ok so yeah i was doing something daft with the fascia. the problem I'm having now is gettin the cage to stay in... not only is the cage really loose and too small (or the hole is too big), but i can't get the parts to bend out to keep it in place as its completely smooth all the way round. any advice as to wat to do? Steph

Feb 6th, 2008, 02:31 PM	#12 (permalink)
wobster MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Local Time: 12:59 PM Posts: 8 Offline	Mikey.... you're a lil superstar... will have a blast at that now thank you!!!

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