monkeybrain1234 Posted July 30, 2015 Posted July 30, 2015 So its my first time changing a head unit. I enjoy a challenge so thought I would give it a go based on some advice and videos! Fed up of the skipping 6 CD Changer so got a simple DAB JVC unit KW-DB60AT Got all the connections and facsia thanks to Buster for the links Old Bits that came with the unit from the guy I bought it from (Not sure if any of the bits will be useful, no idea what car it came out of) New bits - Loom, Steering Wheel control & Facsia Think thats all I need. Right? Its a Non Bose system so Hopefully its fairly simple! Never taken any trim off before so using this video for reference . . . . Going to do this on Saturday - wish the first timer good luck and any tips you have would be great. Quote
zebedy Posted July 30, 2015 Posted July 30, 2015 make sure your earth's are good otherwise you'll end up with whizzing and suppression noises. Not nice. lol Good Luck 1 Quote
monkeybrain1234 Posted July 30, 2015 Author Posted July 30, 2015 make sure your earth's are good otherwise you'll end up with whizzing and suppression noises. Not nice. lol Good Luck Thanks for advice - When you say "good" what would you deem a "good" earth? Quote
spursmaddave Posted July 30, 2015 Posted July 30, 2015 make sure your earth's are good otherwise you'll end up with whizzing and suppression noises. Not nice. lol Good Luck Thanks for advice - When you say "good" what would you deem a "good" earth? Just connected securely to the chassis, I found a nice big bolt just behind the gear shift and never had any issues with alternator whine or hissing Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote
veilside z Posted July 30, 2015 Posted July 30, 2015 Looking forward to seeing it fitted. I wonder if the 370 stereos will follow the same traits as the old 350. 1 Quote
monkeybrain1234 Posted July 30, 2015 Author Posted July 30, 2015 make sure your earth's are good otherwise you'll end up with whizzing and suppression noises. Not nice. lol Good Luck Thanks for advice - When you say "good" what would you deem a "good" earth? Just connected securely to the chassis, I found a nice big bolt just behind the gear shift and never had any issues with alternator whine or hissing Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Will look out for that one. :thumbs: Quote
monkeybrain1234 Posted July 30, 2015 Author Posted July 30, 2015 Looking forward to seeing it fitted. I wonder if the 370 stereos will follow the same traits as the old 350. More than likely Just getting fed up with the skipping and I had a DAB in last car which was rather good. Not to mention the old school look with a tape deck!! Quote
monkeybrain1234 Posted July 31, 2015 Author Posted July 31, 2015 Got the Bluetooth module as well today. So ready to go! I am pretty sure I will be asking advice during it!! Quote
monkeybrain1234 Posted August 1, 2015 Author Posted August 1, 2015 Went well today, everything works. Had to splice a few cables but that was fine. Only thing I didn't have was an aerial adaptor from DIN to ISO. Will get one in the morning and put all back together. . . . Quote
monkeybrain1234 Posted August 2, 2015 Author Posted August 2, 2015 Okay need help - All works fine, put it all back together. But I have just gone back to the car and the memory has gone. All the stations/presets etc Done some searching on web, seems there are two lives (Ignition on live and Constant live)! Everything else works fine. Any ideas which wires I need to change? Quote
monkeybrain1234 Posted August 2, 2015 Author Posted August 2, 2015 red and yellow. Buster to the rescue . . . So what should I do? Swap the yellow and red around?????? Found this online as cannot find any wiring diagrams in my Z manual Radio Constant 12V+ Wire: Yellow Radio Switched 12V+ Wire: Light Green Radio Ground Wire: Chassis Radio Illumination Dimmer Wire: Red/Blue Radio Antenna Trigger Wire: Green/White Radio Amplifier Turn On Wire: Green/Yellow Left Front Speaker Wire (+): Blue/Red Left Front Speaker Wire (-): Black/White Right Front Speaker Wire (+): Yellow/Red Right Front Speaker Wire (-): Red/White Left Rear Speaker Wire (+): Light Green/Red Left Rear Speaker Wire (-): Black/Yellow Right Rear Speaker Wire (+): Blue/Orange Right Rear Speaker Wire (-): Black/Pink Quote
monkeybrain1234 Posted August 7, 2015 Author Posted August 7, 2015 All done. I found that the Red and Yellow had been cut and switched previously, was easy to rectify as was done with Male / Female connector. Simple resolution. Thanks for everyones help, particularly Buster. Finished & Installed. DAB, Non Skipping CD, USB and cool light colours! Quote
chazmc Posted August 8, 2015 Posted August 8, 2015 Hey mate, the changed head unit looks great! Don't suppose you could share the link for the double din facsia surround? Thanks in advance 1 Quote
monkeybrain1234 Posted August 8, 2015 Author Posted August 8, 2015 Hey mate, the changed head unit looks great! Don't suppose you could share the link for the double din facsia surround? Thanks in advance Sure do. . . http://incartec.co.uk/nissan/1929/1036/2069/147/Browser.aspx Good service from incartec. Quote
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