Fitting band expander to aftermarket stereo

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#214002 23-Apr-2017 15:50

Does anyone on here know whether I need to take everything apart (as shown in YouTube videos) or will it be easier as an aftermarket stereo has already been fitted?

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#1769275 23-Apr-2017 16:48

From memory the black plastic surround should pop off exposing 4 screws holding the radio in place.

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#1769286 23-Apr-2017 17:17

use a large putty knife something that has a wide non flexing area rather than a screw driver start from the bottom with slow even pressure. you will also need to tap into the stereos 12v accessory wire to power the expander

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#1769304 23-Apr-2017 18:37

Thanks for the replies, I'll give it a try

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#1770408 26-Apr-2017 08:16

The plastic did pop off but still needed to take it all apart cos 2 of the 4 screws were hidden.

I also found out that ESP panel clips has broken off (must have been from previous installer).

Now I've seen it's a standard aerial connection, but it goes into a block connector of some kind.

Not sure how to connect it up?

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#1770412 26-Apr-2017 08:26

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Also found this. Do you think it's aux so I can use my phone?

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#1770472 26-Apr-2017 09:21

Can't edit so will try again

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#1770483 26-Apr-2017 09:38

The latter appears to be a pre out, designed for connecting to an amplifier, output, not input, based on the text I can see in the photo. I'm assuming this is running off the back of the head unit? Sorry not too sure on the aerial connection.

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#1770538 26-Apr-2017 11:05

You can get adaptors for those aerial plugs to change them to normal car radio aerial connector.

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#1772395 29-Apr-2017 12:22

Aredwood:

You can get adaptors for those aerial plugs to change them to normal car radio aerial connector.

Do you know where from? I've been to Repco, Supercheap & Jaycar and they didnt have it

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#1772399 29-Apr-2017 12:30

European antenna adapter

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-stereos/other/auction-1312719644.htm

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#1772707 30-Apr-2017 08:12

Hope it works better than the job Toyota did on my Alphard when they imported it. The FM reception is useless unless the signal is really strong.

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#1772719 30-Apr-2017 08:56

You can go cheap or can go with quality.....

Try this these as the suppliers...

http://www.edl.co.nz/index.php

Another place (but imported product so unsure of quality)....

https://www.bandexpanders.co.nz

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#1789055 27-May-2017 10:20

Quick update and finally got an expander fitted, what a relief, 4 CDs were starting to make me go crazy haha.

The only problem is I can't find radio Hauraki, pretty much my favourite station. Am I doing something wrong, or was the 14mhz one the wrong one to get?