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Cass · 12th July 2007, 10:53 PM

I had a few pos cars in when i worked with ice installs in Germany aswell.

I think ill pass on the offer of conecting my pos to the block thank you

But a sound Supressor is needed for the hissing sound as its a pos feed from the earthing of the amp.

Cass · 12th July 2007, 11:04 PM

Ive found the part for you its a 15 amp Noise Suppressor Isolation Transformer.

Angry Koala · 13th July 2007, 07:38 AM

Cass/Martin,

I'm fairly certain the chassis is neg as I get a correct reading on a multimeter if I run it from the positive feed on the stereo to the earth point on the transmission tunnel.......

Also as it was all working fine for the first 2 days of ownership and has since developed the fault I think it's prob the fact that the head unit is as old as the car and it has got a bit temperamental in it's old age.

I've managed to pinch a head unit off a mate so I'll give it a go and see if it fixes the problem. Will let you know how it goes!

Cheers for the help guys - much appreciated.

Angry Koala · 14th July 2007, 09:07 PM

Ok, the issue WAS the head unit, however, I now have another problem.....

Bought a Blaupunkt single din unit off a mate in work (brand new - won it in a golf comp and doesn't need it as he gets a company car). However, I cannot for the life of me figure out how to install it without having to cut the dash as the hole in the dash is too narrow (side to side). Any ideas anyone?

Cass · 14th July 2007, 09:40 PM

if it dont fit directly then its a wee job of shaving the dash to fit ,but if i were you id not do that and get one that does fit.

But why listen to a cd when your engine makes lovelys music.

Martin F · 14th July 2007, 09:44 PM

The opening for the stereo on Supras is a little smaller than most trim panels on off the shelf units.

If you don't want to trim the dash panel, then there may be a surround on the stereo that can be removed, or the edges of the stereo may be trimmed. Bit of fiddling around and you should be able to make it look pretty decent.

Angry Koala · 14th July 2007, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cass

But why listen to a cd when your engine makes lovelys music.

cos it's on a standard exhaust with both cats so the only thing I can ever hear is the BOV lol it's the quietest car I've ever owned!

Angry Koala · 18th July 2007, 08:06 PM

well there we are. some fun with a junior hacksaw, a stanley knife and a file and one stereo fitted in a newly widened dash aperture. if only I hadn't snapped the damn dash mount off when refitting it I'd have a nice 4 1/2 hr trip to JAE listening to music rather than the panel buzzing the whole way! nice one matt!

buzz · 18th July 2007, 09:22 PM

mount it in the glove box out the way and bang some gauges in the dash...nice

12th July 2007, 10:53 PM	#21
Cass Beer and more Beer Single Turbo - Auto Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Inverness / Scotland Posts: 3,610	I had a few pos cars in when i worked with ice installs in Germany aswell. I think ill pass on the offer of conecting my pos to the block thank you But a sound Supressor is needed for the hissing sound as its a pos feed from the earthing of the amp. __________________ "Freezing worms makes them easier to sharpen!"

12th July 2007, 11:04 PM	#22
Cass Beer and more Beer Single Turbo - Auto Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Inverness / Scotland Posts: 3,610	Ive found the part for you its a 15 amp Noise Suppressor Isolation Transformer. __________________ "Freezing worms makes them easier to sharpen!"

14th July 2007, 09:40 PM	#25
Cass Beer and more Beer Single Turbo - Auto Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Inverness / Scotland Posts: 3,610	if it dont fit directly then its a wee job of shaving the dash to fit ,but if i were you id not do that and get one that does fit. But why listen to a cd when your engine makes lovelys music. __________________ "Freezing worms makes them easier to sharpen!"

14th July 2007, 09:44 PM	#26
Martin F Administrator UK Spec - Manual Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 10,226	The opening for the stereo on Supras is a little smaller than most trim panels on off the shelf units. If you don't want to trim the dash panel, then there may be a surround on the stereo that can be removed, or the edges of the stereo may be trimmed. Bit of fiddling around and you should be able to make it look pretty decent. __________________ Martin UK6TT + Bits & Bobs 'Remember folks, the inside lane isn't just for Xmas' MSOC FAQ MSOC Members Discounts MSOC Resources

13th July 2007, 07:38 AM	#23
Angry Koala Senior Member None - Don't currently own a MKIV Supra. Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: uk Posts: 521	Cass/Martin, I'm fairly certain the chassis is neg as I get a correct reading on a multimeter if I run it from the positive feed on the stereo to the earth point on the transmission tunnel....... Also as it was all working fine for the first 2 days of ownership and has since developed the fault I think it's prob the fact that the head unit is as old as the car and it has got a bit temperamental in it's old age. I've managed to pinch a head unit off a mate so I'll give it a go and see if it fixes the problem. Will let you know how it goes! Cheers for the help guys - much appreciated.

14th July 2007, 09:07 PM	#24
Angry Koala Senior Member None - Don't currently own a MKIV Supra. Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: uk Posts: 521	Ok, the issue WAS the head unit, however, I now have another problem..... Bought a Blaupunkt single din unit off a mate in work (brand new - won it in a golf comp and doesn't need it as he gets a company car). However, I cannot for the life of me figure out how to install it without having to cut the dash as the hole in the dash is too narrow (side to side). Any ideas anyone?

18th July 2007, 08:06 PM	#28
Angry Koala Senior Member None - Don't currently own a MKIV Supra. Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: uk Posts: 521	well there we are. some fun with a junior hacksaw, a stanley knife and a file and one stereo fitted in a newly widened dash aperture. if only I hadn't snapped the damn dash mount off when refitting it I'd have a nice 4 1/2 hr trip to JAE listening to music rather than the panel buzzing the whole way! nice one matt!

18th July 2007, 09:22 PM	#29
buzz buzz Single Turbo - Auto Join Date: May 2007 Location: hull Posts: 104	mount it in the glove box out the way and bang some gauges in the dash...nice

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