Halfords - alpine cde-173bt

[Cartunes]

Many many moons ago when I was into this stuff, those adapters came with the headunit lol

NO they jolly well didn't! There is indeed an ISO Loom that comes with most stereos, AND they still do, but the configuration of the mating half in many Euro Cars wasn't compatible with the head unit. This was the case for VW Group, Fiat, PSA, Alfa, Vauxhall/Opel and possibly others - the plugs looked the same, but they would cause problems if directly connected to the head unit - things like resetting the milometer in a Peugeot to Flattening the Battery in VW Group or Vauxhal/Opel car. Even today, with the new Quadlock standard, different manufacturers wire the head unit plug differently - no-one will sit down and sort a wiring standard for head units as they don't want to make it easy for the aftermarket to take profit from them.

When I worked at Autoleads, many moons ago, the sale of these items made me a very nice living thank you very much! I chose a TVR Tasmin Wedge, a Rover 825SLD Lowered and Limo tinted and a Suzuki X90 as my modes of transport....... cos I'm pretty sure I'm a little mental.

 

[Boabybooster]

Just picked my up from abbey centre branch, there was about 6 others in the collection locker waiting to be picked up.

 

[vwsully]

Got my phone call from craigavon store. Happy days!

 

[Boabybooster]

If anybody's after one, mines going back. No reason other than I need a plethora of cables due to the s6s Bose system.

 

[Cartunes]

If anybody's after one, mines going back. No reason other than I need a plethora of cables due to the s6s Bose system.

I don't think you do chum - just the 20-way red ISO mini on top of the normal 16-way power and speaker......
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Connects-...300?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item51c3e4a7f4

add the standard Audi Amplified Antenna Adaptor and Bob's yer preverbial........

 

[Boabybooster]

I don't think you do chum - just the 20-way red ISO mini on top of the normal 16-way power and speaker......
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Connects-...300?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item51c3e4a7f4

add the standard Audi Amplified Antenna Adaptor and Bob's yer preverbial........

cheers will the above cable defo fit a 2000 S6 with Bose symphony as it isn't listed. still in two minds about taking it back. Or may just sell it for £60 as they're sold out mooohahaha.

 

[Cartunes]

cheers will the above cable defo fit a 2000 S6 with Bose symphony as it isn't listed. still in two minds about taking it back. Or may just sell it for £60 as they're sold out mooohahaha.

LET ME GOOGLE THAT FOR YOU .............. Why, look, YES it does!

 

[Boabybooster]

LET ME GOOGLE THAT FOR YOU .............. Why, look, YES it does!

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One does not Google things for himself. That is what minions are for.

Thanks still it two minds about it.

 

[Cartunes]

One does not Google things for himself. That is what minions are for.

Thanks still it two minds about it.

just holler if you need anything googled sah!

 

[andy_gdon]

Just picked my up from abbey centre branch, there was about 6 others in the collection locker waiting to be picked up.

One is mine lol but haven't received word to collect yet

 

[andy_gdon]

NO they jolly well didn't! There is indeed an ISO Loom that comes with most stereos, AND they still do, but the configuration of the mating half in many Euro Cars wasn't compatible with the head unit. This was the case for VW Group, Fiat, PSA, Alfa, Vauxhall/Opel and possibly others - the plugs looked the same, but they would cause problems if directly connected to the head unit - things like resetting the milometer in a Peugeot to Flattening the Battery in VW Group or Vauxhal/Opel car. Even today, with the new Quadlock standard, different manufacturers wire the head unit plug differently - no-one will sit down and sort a wiring standard for head units as they don't want to make it easy for the aftermarket to take profit from them.

When I worked at Autoleads, many moons ago, the sale of these items made me a very nice living thank you very much! I chose a TVR Tasmin Wedge, a Rover 825SLD Lowered and Limo tinted and a Suzuki X90 as my modes of transport....... cos I'm pretty sure I'm a little mental.

Honestly, I've never had to buy an additional connector. At very most, I've had to swap the red and yellow wires about to ensure I didn't loose my present stations.

I.must be just lucky

 

[Ben P]

One is mine lol but haven't received word to collect yet

Just phone the store quoting your reservation number if you want to check.
Like most places I imagine some staff prob aren't as on the ball as others and perhaps don't call when they should!

 

[hannakournikova]

If anybody's after one, mines going back. No reason other than I need a plethora of cables due to the s6s Bose system.

let me know if your not going to be using it please

 

[Boabybooster]

let me know if your not going to be using it please

sorry mate I've ordered the connects 2 look so just going to be keeping it.

 

[hannakournikova]

No worries

 

[andy_gdon]

NO they jolly well didn't! There is indeed an ISO Loom that comes with most stereos, AND they still do, but the configuration of the mating half in many Euro Cars wasn't compatible with the head unit. This was the case for VW Group, Fiat, PSA, Alfa, Vauxhall/Opel and possibly others - the plugs looked the same, but they would cause problems if directly connected to the head unit - things like resetting the milometer in a Peugeot to Flattening the Battery in VW Group or Vauxhal/Opel car. Even today, with the new Quadlock standard, different manufacturers wire the head unit plug differently - no-one will sit down and sort a wiring standard for head units as they don't want to make it easy for the aftermarket to take profit from them.

When I worked at Autoleads, many moons ago, the sale of these items made me a very nice living thank you very much! I chose a TVR Tasmin Wedge, a Rover 825SLD Lowered and Limo tinted and a Suzuki X90 as my modes of transport....... cos I'm pretty sure I'm a little mental.

Got my head unit. Before leaving I bought the harness you advised (£7.99) and left feeling happy with my purchase.

Decided to fit it in the car park...couldn't wait!!! Opened the box and in it there is a loom that plugs straight into the standard plugs in the car. I decided to fit it with the wires supplied, fired it up...works perfectly.

Straight back in to get my 7.99 back

 

[andy_gdon]

Before...during...after.

Very very pleased with it.

Well spotted @vwsully

 

[Cartunes]

I've said it before and I'll say it again...... if that's the OEM VW Plug, it is NOT to be plugged into the head unit loom......... If there was an adaptor between the two, then fill yer boots!

 

[iainbig]

Anyone got one and want to sell me it there out of stock online

 

[azzymo]

Tried fitting mine yesterday to sisters Corsa but couldn't get it to power up. Took it back down to Halfords to see if they knew what fittings I'd need. They said they weren't sure and hadn't seen this issue before. Seems I need a 36 pin adaptor instead of the one supplied. I even bought a Vauxhall iso loom from ebay and that doesn't work either!

 

[Richy]

@Cartunes surely it's just a case of swapping the ign and +ve on the alpine loom if the ISO plugs fit no? Used to do this all the time...

 

[johna3]

Anyone got one and want to sell me it there out of stock online

I have a similar unit for sale if you're interested. It is basically brand new

http://reallymeansounds.com/forum/threads/alpine-ute-72bt.182728/

 

[johna3]

@azzymo are those three connections in the corsa loom. I wouldve thought you'd need corsa to iso adapter then use the alpine harness included

Power issues are probably to do with which live (red or yellow) is plugged in

 

[ChrisL]

I have one reserved at Newtownabbey still I think, if anyone wants to check with them if its still there be my guest.

 

[bigsigh]

I have one reserved till tomorrow, if anyone needs it let me know, circumstances changed ill not be getting it

@hannakournikova @iainbig