Hi All I'm trying to help my godson fit a secondhand Sony CDX-5090 radio/cd into his 2002 Fiat Punto. There is two wiring connectors in the Fiat - one with what seems to be seven wires and one with four, and there is a incompatible block socket in the back of the Sony plus two rca? sockets. It seems that some form of adaptor is needed. I'd appreciate any advice about what we need to get it...

I've just fitted a Scorpian Predator III alarm to my 1993 mondeo. It locks the car fine, unlocks fine. However, I don't know which wire to tap into to activate the door switches. (Otherwise the auto-rearm reactivates the alarm and locks the car up again!) Any ideas? Thanks

Hi, I've just purchased a Kenwood KDC-M4524G head unit and am waiting for it to arrive (likely to be Friday). The car is a '98 Fiat Marea Weekend ELX. What do I need for the steering controls to work with this head unit? Where can I buy it from also? Any info appricated,

Hi there, I've recently bought a 1998 Passat with Gamma head unit and boot changer. The documentation with the car has a correct CD-changer supplement, but the main "Sound System Gamma" manual appears to be for a different model than the one in the car! I can't seem to switch the head unit to CD. It will happily select AM,

I've just replaced my older Sony head-unit because every time i turned the volume up beyond 50% the sound cut out (even though everything else seemed to continue functioning - the display continues to count the track / time etc.) - the only remedy was to power off and back on again. I figured it was just getting old, so ripped it out and got a new one. Unforunately the new head-unit (4X50W)...

Trying to install my own alarm in the above car. I've tried to get all the wires from the BSI plugs so its nice and tidy but still cant find the wires for the door trigger and the hazard lights. Door trigger should be negative type. Tried the Haynes but it doesnt cover the Gti and even after probing the connectors...no luck at all. Any ideas people? Car is MY00. Thanks!

How long do you expect to play a CD for, when stationary and not running the engine? I played one for 15 minutes today, in my new Sony CDXMP40, which has just been fitted in my new (used) car which I bought last week (so I'm not familiar with either, or the previous condition of the car battery), and I ended up with a flat battery. Had to call a mate out with his jump leads. I have standard-ish...

Hi, If I change BASS or TREBLE on my RDP383N, there is no sound while changing. I cant understand, if it is a bug or a feature ? -- paljabaum ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Posted via RealCarAudio.com - The checkmate of the caraudio community.

Hi guys (n gals) I am looking to buy a Sony CDX-M 850MP, I think it is a model that has the non removable flip front. The front flips around and darkens out to show just a black panel in the car. Does anyone know what sort of security (from theft) this offers? I know kenwood used to offer (and still do... I think) a scheme with face offs where if the radio was stolen they would replace the...

Help! I have changed the car battery and therefore need to re-enter the 4 digit security code. How do I do this? I have the code but don't know what to do to enter it. Thanks Mike -- mjbunce21 ------------------------------------------------------------------------

Can anyone please recommend a good car setup for me please. I currently have a 1998 Ford Escort GTI with standard speakers. I have a good MP3 Head Unit feeding them. I also have a mosfet 360w Amp which I can use. I wish to spend around £250 - £300 upgrading the speakers and installing a modest sub. What would be the best route to go? I believe that I would be wise to fit good speakers in...

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Hi all, I'm looking to buy a 4 channel amp and four speakers. I'm not looking for the ultimate setup, but something that sounds reasonable for a reasonable price. Previously i've used Kenwood amps and Pioneer speakers and have been very pleased. I note these days that Sony are very competitive for these items - e.g. the Sony XM-444 amp is a similar spec to the Kenwood KAC-749S but approx 2/3rds...

Does anybody know what head units are compatable with the Sony Rotary Commander model RM-X4S? Cheers eds

Hi, This is an embarrassingly basic question, but here goes... How do I identify whether I have the Audi BOSE speaker upgrade on a 99 A3? Just bought it second hand and assume that it doesn't but don't actually know how to confirm this. It has the Concert tape deck which shows "BOSE" when switched on and there is an Audi labelled sub in the boot. There are 6 unlabelled speakers.

Damn things the size of a 50p, I knew it'd get lost. Anyone point me in the right direction ? -- Steve

OK guys, Need an MP3 head unit, must do WMA, MP3 (well duh...), variable bit rates, bit rates up to 320 would be nice, a remote would be cool, as would an input (but not necessary), 4 x 50w min, obviously anything that conforms to the above spec will have the necessary outputs for sub/amp etc i assume? No more than £200. Not looking for the best obvioulsy cos i only have £200, but summet good...

I just bought a 1998 Renault Safrane and need to replace the faulty CD/Radio. Do I HAVE to get a Renault replacement of can other manufacturers units be adapted to work with the Renault Steering wheel controls and dash display ? You can use other radios but they need additional leads to make the controls work sony and alpine being 2 companies in i no supply leads. Fitting isn't easy...

Hi i really need some help with this problem .. now own a 1994 vauxhall astra and was given a philips Car400 that should have been fitted in the vehicle but was replaced at some time. i now would like to refit the philips unit but i have no idea what the security code is ? the id marks on the unit are as follows Philips Car 400 s/n GM0400V1659723

Looking at the latest CD53 model as they have on Bluspot.co.uk which seems to be cheaper there, than the CD51 and CD 52 models on sale else where. I know it needs an additional cable, but that seems cheaper than the Pioneer and Sony Unilink solutions with their breakout boxes. I imagine that the output will be at least as good as my basic Panasonic unit that I have in now, and the CarPC...