ilko

I have an OEM Blaupunkt CD player in my '86 951 and I wanted to see if there is a way to hard wire my iPod to it. I've searched, but I can't find any topics on this particular stereo. Where can I find a wiring diagram of the stereo? Also the stereo removal keys that I use on my Vw's and Audis don't work on the P-car. So what's the procedure of removing the stereo? Thanks!

Here's a picture of my stereo:

chrly924s

here is a link for the tools to remove Blaupunkt radios. You can make your own out of coat hanger wire.
http://www.bluespot.co.uk/stock/rel_keys.asp
I don't know what kind of input leads your unit has on the back. My old Reno doesn't have anything but a preamp plug. I am going with this FM modulator from Crutchfield. It plugs in thru the antenna and eliminates the static that comes w/wireless modulators.
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-o8rOX8t...1&I=142FMMOD01
Good Luck!!

Charlotte944

Ain't gonna happen Dude. These older head units do not have any provision for adding external inputs.

The only way I can think of would be to get an RF modulator like the old style multi-CD changers used. The RF unit is tuned to an FM frequency (My Sony 10 CD changer is set at like 83.3 mHz) and takes the input from the CD changer, mixes it with the FM carrier, and then shoots it to the RF front end of the head unit.

To play a CD all I do is hit the Play button on the changer remote, and then hit the preset for the changer freq.

Charlotte944

Getting the stereo out is easy if you have the correct tools. What you need are DIN removal tools. These are basically two pieces of wire bent into a 'U' shape. The ends of the wires are turned down so they will catch the head unit side latches and keep them open. With the latches open the head unit can be pulled out of the dash.

Take the car to some place that installs stereos (Best Buy, Circuit City, who ever), they should have the tools. If you get real lucky you can even find the tools in the stereo sections of places like AutoZone (That is were I got mine, for under $5.00). I have also lucked out and had a set of Kenwood removal tools given to me by an installer at my local Best Buy. He had tons of them laying around.

ilko

Cool, thanks guys! Now looks like an FM modulator is my only option, can you please tell me how's the sound quality of the FM modulators?

streckfu's

Sound quality? Ipod?

philcav7

There will be some loss of SQ going through a RF mod, that is to be expected.
I guess you could compare the SQ to a FM station with good reception, certainly not digital quality.

Wired FM mods are truely the best option and cost $50 or so.
I don't recommend the wireless mods, they seem to be very problematic.

The tool is also called a "Ford key"
I have seem them at walmart, pep boys, auto zone. Expect to pay $5-$10

Charlotte944

I don't know how an iPod would sound, but my Sony 10 CD changer sounds decent when it's connected to a stock Blaupunkt Reno SQR-46 with a Blaupunkt BEQ-80 Amp/EQ. The same changer sounds awesome when connected to my Kenwood KDC-S3007 head unit.

chrly924s

Is that what the round "pre amp" plug is for in the back of the RENO?

Charlotte944

The round DIN plug is used to connect the speaker outputs from the radio to the inputs of the amp/eq.

My cd changer is connected to the radio via the antenna lead.

chrly924s

Thanks. I couldn't find that info without downloading a manual.