10 Minute Head Unit Swap Out
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10 Minute Head Unit Swap Out
In case anyone wants to know, the Metra VW/Audi Bose 93-Up harness (#70-1787) is a perfect fit for the '01 996 with HiFi upgrade (Becker CDR 220 is the stock headunit). With this I was able to install an Alpine headunit in my car in about 10 minutes (including splicing together the adapter harness and the radio's harness) without cutting a single wire from the existing, in-car, harness.
Just thought I would share since I couldn't find this information anywhere online.
hth
Jeff
Just thought I would share since I couldn't find this information anywhere online.
hth
Jeff
Last edited by jeff_c; May 6, 2006 at 06:53 AM.
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Not sure. But if you call the support line at Metra they will tell you what will fit. Then all you have to do isdo a search on Google for the part number to see who sells it online.
(I got mine from soundcity.com and shipping was very fast).
hth
Jeff
(I got mine from soundcity.com and shipping was very fast).
hth
Jeff
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From: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Originally Posted by delirium
what about on a '04, with the base stereo?
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Which Alpine head unit did you fit?
Thanks for your info.
I have wanted to do the simple swap for a long time. Local Car Toys shop (in Renton, WA) said it will need some stuff to change the voltage (or something) to high (or something) because my car has a black box (Amp? or something) in the front trunk. Basically they can't just do a simple swap no matter which head unit....? Not really believe what they said, I walked away.
Just wondering which head unit did you installed? I just want something with mp3 player from Alpine. My car is a 2002 996 with CDR-220
Thanks in advance.
John
I have wanted to do the simple swap for a long time. Local Car Toys shop (in Renton, WA) said it will need some stuff to change the voltage (or something) to high (or something) because my car has a black box (Amp? or something) in the front trunk. Basically they can't just do a simple swap no matter which head unit....? Not really believe what they said, I walked away.
Just wondering which head unit did you installed? I just want something with mp3 player from Alpine. My car is a 2002 996 with CDR-220
Thanks in advance.
John
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I had a new alpine head unit installed in my '99. It took the place of the cr-220. It took the folks at Best Buy about 3 hours to do it. They had to bypass the existing amp. I have the alpine unit with XM radio and the Ipod hook-up. Both work great but now I am realizing that I don't have enough bass. So, the subwoofer may be the next install.
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I bought the Alpine CDA-9856 and since I had the correct harness I was able to use the stock amp with any problems. It sounds much better and I love the iPod interconnect. Unfortunately, the radio reception is still pretty lousy. Better than before but still lousy. I can only guess that the antenna booster is shot or there is a bad connection...btw, does anyone know where the antenna booster is mounted?
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Hey jeff_c - I'm installing an Alpine unit in my 99 996 too. Same set-up you look to have done. How difficult is it to remove the OEM head unit?
I already have the Metra harness and fast Ipod cable.
Thanks Glenn
I already have the Metra harness and fast Ipod cable.
Thanks Glenn
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Originally Posted by Glenn
Hey jeff_c - I'm installing an Alpine unit in my 99 996 too. Same set-up you look to have done. How difficult is it to remove the OEM head unit?
I already have the Metra harness and fast Ipod cable.
Thanks Glenn
I already have the Metra harness and fast Ipod cable.
Thanks Glenn
Without it it might take a bit longer since you will need to fabricate your own.They are all over ebay and I think someone posted a DIY version somewhere on here.
Good luck with your install.
Jeff
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Originally Posted by delirium
what about on a '04, with the base stereo?
Yet another stereo upgrade...
I discuss the wiring a bit further down the thread.
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From: Richmond, VA
Originally Posted by jamie645
Does the new head unit work in conjuction with the hi-fi unit in the center console or does it override it?
Also, where did you buy the harness?
Thanks
Also, where did you buy the harness?
Thanks
If you need a wire harness for the 996 you can use 1986-up volkswagen (vw01b)
You can pick one up at Best Buy.
Hey jeff_c - I'm installing an Alpine unit in my 99 996 too. Same set-up you look to have done. How difficult is it to remove the OEM head unit?