Changing Cabasse 6 CD Head Unit

[billytkid]

Hi all,

I've just picked up my newtome 197 which has got the 6CD cabasse stereo, but I'd like to change the head unit to be a kenwood DAB unit, however before I start pulling things out does anyone know:

1. Is the cabasse 6cd head unit normal size? Or do I need to pull off the entire console to get at it?

2. Will the steering controlls work a kenwood headunit,if not can I get a converter?

I've done lots of searching on the forums and cant find the answer i need, thanks in advance for any help!

Will

 

[Tom]

1, Yes, normal size.

2, Unlikely, you need to contact kenwood.

 

[billytkid]

Great, thanks for the quick suppy!

That must be one tight headunit to fit in 6CD's all into that space!

Cheers

Will

 

[Giles]

will work but not sure about the finger steering control will work

 

[Cookie]

To use the steering controls with an aftermarket stereo you'll need one of these:

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/296...4.html?cadid=5932cda88e187f9363e9bcbeb534bc3c

and

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/inc...4.html?cadid=5932cda88e187f9363e9bcbeb534bc3c

^ Above one is a Kenwood

First link is the vehicle interface, the other makes the headunit work with your car

 

[billytkid]

Brilliant stuff!

Many thanks

 

[billytkid]

Hiya, I've just looked into this more and it seems that on the 6CD unit the 'head unit' is actually just a control unit with the cd changer, the actual stereo is located under the passenger seat, hence the lack of ISO connectors in behind the 'head unit'. Im going to have a poke around, but has anyone managed to put in a normal head unit?

 

[deefadog]

To use the steering controls with an aftermarket stereo you'll need one of these:

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/2965...e9bcbeb534bc3c

and

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/inca...e9bcbeb534bc3c

^ Above one is a Kenwood

First link is the vehicle interface, the other makes the headunit work with your car

What year is your car? becasue is it's 56 and on, I was told those leads would not work!!

I have got some from DVBcaraudio for £45 - Works a treat so far, but you need to pull the Top POD (LCD display holder) off to connect the stalk controls!

4 spring clips and lots of force!

 

[billytkid]

Hiya

Ive got a 197 but with the upgraded cabasse auditorium sound system, i think thats whats causing the issue.

Ive just had a look and the main headunit/amp is actually under the drivers seat, it seems that all of the normal ISO connectors are based there

 

[SBV116]

The radio is under the drivers seat!

 

[billytkid]

Hiya,

I got fed up with the idea of changing the head unit so I installed an aux lead.

If your interested the I wrote up how here :http://www.instructables.com/id/Aux-cable-installation-for-a-Cabasse-Auditorium-6C/

Hope it helps

Cheers

Will