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johnedwards

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Could anyone tell me the procedure for removing the Porsche CDR21 unit from the car.
Has anyone found something better than an FM transmitter to use with an Ipod-that doesn't cost a fortune.
Thanks in advance
John.
 
There are two slots at the base of the radio, you have to insert the removal keys in and pull the radio out, your local dealer may be able to do this for you (if you sweet talk them)

 
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something better than an FM transmitter to use with an Ipod-that doesn't cost a fortune.
Someone on (I think) the 996 forum was mentioning a new RDS based version of the FM transmitter - which apparently is much better.
 
Go for an aftermarket stereo you always get mucg more for your money, i recommend Alpine or Kenwood. depends on what sort of quality you want and how much you want to spend. Easy to instal as they are on a multiplug. Dont be fooled by places like halfords and car audi shops, check out ebay if you find the one you want and you may get a good deal on a new unit on there! i Did. Also its not just the stereo remember a nice sound is made up of speakers and stereo so could be worth upgrading speakers to a nice component set.
 
Thank you all for your responses.
cytefx. My radio seems to have two sets of slots at the base. One at each end and a further one about 3cms in from each side, with a grey plastic tongue. The two at the extremities have a metal tongue well recessed. Which of these two should I be looking at and if I give them a push with something will the radio just spring forward, or is it more complicated.
To explain my circumstances in a little more detail, I live in the South of France and have no interest in French radio as such. I propose therefore, to try in the first instance, disconnecting my radio aerial-in order that there is no signal to interfere with the FM sender for my Ipod, to see if I can then tune the Ipod to the radio without any random station interference. This may or may not work, but I feel it's worth a try. If not I will try one of the more expensive routes. To which, there is Harmon Kardon, who produce something which interupts the aerial lead, and charges the Ipod. They unfortunately do not wish, at the moment, to sell this seperately from the sharp piece of kit they have to control the Ipod itself and is not currently available, anyway. Alternatively there is the American Neo Ion, not yet I believe available in Europe. The Dension kit is again too expensive.
If anybody knows different to my ramblings I would be delighted to hear from them. I feel sure one will be able to eventually just plug into the CD outlet and into the Ipod for £10. but not yet!
Thanks again to all who responded.
John.
 
Hi,

sorry I do not have a car I can look at right now (I have seen a explanation of this on the web somewhere but can not find it at present)

I think the two outside ones are what you need to target, when I used to remove the radios in other cars I used feeler gauges to get the catch released (they fitted into the holes)

From what I have read its a tight fit into the dash and you may have to keep the wires out of the way, if all you want to do is remove the airal lead, can you not just reach up behind the head unit and remove this?

If i find the guide to removing the stereo I will let you know and post a link

John
 
Hi John.
Thanks. I will have a closer look under the dash, although I imagine there is furniture under there to stop things falling out.
I also came to the feeler conclusion and mine will go into the slots at the extremities but I am not sure how hard I need to push. Is it to push the metal tabs down to release the catches. Will the radio slide forward or do I need to gently put a screwdriver behind the outside of the radio to prise it out. Or, easier, is it possible to put a hand up behind the dash, underneath, without taking anything off.
Do you know anything about the CDR21 unit. What I would love to do is branch into the CD changer socket on the back and input a signal that way. I can always find a 12v feed to charge the Ipod at the same time. It is just which pins one needs to use on the Becker. I suppose what I could really do with is a connector that branches into the back of the radio CD socket and feeds a USB, then I could connect the Ipod direct just as it connects to my computer. But I am probably being stupid here as all sorts of things wouldn't match signal wise.
Thanks again.
John.
 
hi,

normally when you release the clips the radios pop forward slightly then you need to pull them out (the original extractor tools basically 2 buts of metal), clip in and keep the locking mechanism open when you remove the radio, then you need to remove these from the radio.

I do not know about the wiring for the CD etc, but I think you can get some modules that convert the signals from a cd to a ipod, have seen these for other stereos on american stereo forums, it may be worth a try to ask the americans if they have anything which will do the job

J
 
cytefx
Thanks for your help again
I have seen an illustration now of the tools to remove the radio and will have a go at replicating them. Will let you know. I will also try a local ICE shop to see if, either they will release the radio or alternatively sell me a set.
I have looked at some Americain sites and will continue with this. If I find anything interesting I will post it.
John.
 

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