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The 6 stacker in my AU2 Ghia doesn't work (what are the chances!).
I want it to remain looking stock but it seems the 6 stackers are hard to come by (plus, who knows how long it will last for). Would I be able to just pull out the 6 stacker, take the disc/s stuck in there out? And if I did, could it be a temporary fix? At first I was against it but I'm now thinking of installing an aftermarket head unit and playing songs through my iPhone. I'm looking for something relatively cheap with a USB port which will allow me to just plug my iPhone and play my music through that. Do people have any recommendations? I'm currently looking at this which seems to be okay. Only thing is I'm not sure how to go about installing it as it would leave a gap etc. Also, would I still be able to use the steering wheel controls? I'm not sure if I want to spend $200 on that 'CAT 10' anyway. Any help would be greatly appreciated! ![]() Cheers, Anthony
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Anyone?
I'm thinking of buying a double DIN head unit now.
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your other option is ASL (site sponsor) do fully recod exchange units so you can stay original by all accounts the reco is stronger than the factory one
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only about 250 now I think tell them you are a forum menber
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I pretty well disagree with everyone who is suggesting to keep or get a new 6 stacker - if you rip it out, spend half the money a new one will cost and get a far more capable and better sounding aftermarket single DIN unit.
Double DIN units will stick out at the bottom due to the curved fascia of the dash and most are no better than a well made single DIN one. I have an Alpine one in my XR8 which looks great, does a hell of a lot more than the factory one - iPod, MP3, USB, Bluetooth down the track and puts out a lot better sound, even through factory speakers. Cost me less than $250 including install and I sold my factory 6 stacker to cover it. Couldnt be happier.
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If you do decide to go aftermarket, you do not have to have a gap as there are 'tissue box' facias available. Not sure where to get them, but I have seen them advertised in the past.
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The double din aftermarket setups look terrible fitted in AU's, as mentioned above, the contours are all wrong to fit nice in AU, sticks out at the bottom like a sore thumb.
Get the Aerpro Pocket, which is $30 and a single din head unit. If you want standard setup, go to ASL an get them to reco yours..
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$250 or there about is the change over price. BUT it has to be the same sort of unit, 6stack premo for a 6 stacker premo
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Same thing happened to me fairly soon after getting my car, I just like the stock look, so I did the self-repair thing.
Made my own radio removal tools out of coathangers (just bend them in the car so they fit properly), and it came out fairly easily, just make sure the tools are pushed until they sort of click in. I have heard that if you push too hard, you can break some of the electronics inside, but when I looked on mine, the tools remained inside the plastic clips, so no problem. Then you have to remove the front plate (screws on the side), then two screws at the back holding the top on, and it should just pop off. It takes a bit of care to get the stuck CDs out, but if you look at everything and STOP pulling when something seems stuck, you can get them out. I had 7 CDs in mine (my brother used my car and didn't realise there were some stuck ones) I did it a couple of months ago, and there haven't been any issues since. I regularly change CDs too, so it had gotten a work-out. Although there might be something wrong with the unit, in which case just get a new aftermarket one... |
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Good luck with it. Also available are aftermarket to factory wiring plugs so you do not have to cut / damage the original wiring. I can source these if you wish - PM me if you need. Cheers Stuart
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Rethink Pioneer unless you're ok with your aerial being up and staying up the whole time the unit is on.
Pioneer's internal wiring and its communication with the AU system means that as soon as the unit turns on, it sends the aerial up and it will stay there regardless of whether you are using the radio or CD/USB etc. I bought an Alpine unit and very happy with it, and it doesnt have this problem.
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That's good to know. I'm planning on connecting my iPhone 4 via USB so it should be the same then. I've just got to make sure it's compatible (certain Pioneers weren't). Cheers, Anthony Edit: PM will be sent- eventually... ![]()
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No worries, here's what you need:
http://aerpro.com.au/list.php?pcode=...ESS++&cat_sno= AND one to suit the headunit you buy eg Kenwood, Pioneer etc. Fascia: http://aerpro.com.au/list.php?pcode=...KETS+&cat_sno= Also available in grey to suit S1 interiors.
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Thanks for the links.
I have a S2 Ghia but it's been optioned with graphite (grey) leather. How much would the fascia be? $30? Would you be able to explain the ISO harness/es? And how much do you reckon they'd cost? Cheers ![]()
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Basically plug and play with them - rip the factory HU out, get the ISO lead to suit AU2, plug it in, and plug your CD player loom (should come with it*) into that, job done. * Check that it is not a single ended connector eg they leave one end as wires for you to wire it in - my Alpine one was, so I bought the ISO lead for an AU3, and also one for an Alpine headunit - no cutting of wires that way, all plug and play.
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Haven't been on the computer much lately as I've been extremely busy.
I've decided to purchase a Kenwood KDC-U549BT. Hopefully it won't be too hard to install. My first problem will be trying to get the stock unit out! ![]()
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Back when i had the au2 xr6 with 6 stacker cd player , i had 2 cd's jammed in it and it buggered it up. I pulled it all apart and removed the cd's manualy , put it all back together and it worked fine again there on, so is worth a try. cheers.
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![]() I probably will attempt to fix the 6 stacker too, but I'm definitely going to put this Kenwood unit in- so much better... ![]()
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+1 for alpine decks. their full of options and clarity is above everyone else
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I've been told that Alpine are a quality unit but for the price, I'm going to stick with this Kenwood.
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