Replacing The Stereo (mk3)

[Ninety-Eight]

Chaps, I have the Mk3 as the stereo isn't happy. The CD Changer doesn't work, the tape cuts out intermittently and it doesn't illuminate meaning guesswork at night to operate any controls!

So I understand the LS400 has a separate amp or maybe two. If I put in an after market head unit can I still drive this using some clever bit of wiring kit or do I need to bypass it in some way?

I appreciate the easiest thing maybe to fix the stocker but it has a number of shortcomings which include not linking to an iPod except by "bodgy" means which have poor sound quality, picking up interference from my mobile phone, and not having blue tooth or an aux input for my satnav.

So I have a nice Sony CD/MP3 with iPod i/f here I could fit, all I need is a fascia adaptor and suitable wiring... I've seen the dash panels on eBay (anyone know if they are OK or cheap looking when installed?) but no idea on wiring?

Cheers

[steve2006]

I replaced my stock unit with an aftermarket in my 1994 and got the facia adaptor plate from the USA for around $16.00 and it looks OK

I think they do one for the later model.

Try here.

http://stores.ebay.com/DK-SUPER-STORE__W0Q...;LH_TitleDesc=1

You can also get the loom adaptors.

[Ninety-Eight]

Does the loom adapter mean the stock amplifier still works? I'm not 100% sure I understand how the audio is configured in these. I believe mine has an active (ie amplified) subwoofer or something in the back shelf.