Stupid head unit thingy wotsit

[Dash]

http://www.dvbcaraudio.co.uk/popup_image.php?pID=992

I am buying this from a friend. I am wondering if I will need loads of extra wires to fit it in my wee Clio?

A bit worried that it doesn't say if I can get Radio 4 on it?

 

[Rich]

Connections on the back will be ISO so it should plug straight in, but you may need a direct feed to the battery.

You will need the stalk and display adapaters if you want to keep these features working.

 

[Grandpa Munster]

I have the same head unit.

It is a straight swap.

What extra wires are you referring to?

No connection to the battery is required.

Good choice of head unit b.t.w. It's quality.

 

[Dash]

Thank you r-jay, I will point the fitter in the direction of this thread.

 

[KDF]

I have the same head unit.

No connection to the battery is required.

Wow, its a self powering HU, no wonder its so expensive :clown:

 

[wozzaa]

its supposed to be wired directly to the battery or they recommend it is due to the 4 x 60w output.

 

[Da]

Yeah, 240w at 12V = 20 amps so pretty hefty load for the standard dash wiring which iirc is 15A rated maximum.

 

[Dink]

Yeah, 240w at 12V = 20 amps so pretty hefty load for the standard dash wiring which iirc is 15A rated maximum.

120w at 12v = 20A @ 50% efficency(sp)

 

[Da]

120w at 12v = 20A @ 50% efficency(sp)

erm... 10A don't ya mean mate?

 

[Grandpa Munster]

There is no direct connection to the battery.

The only connection is through the ISO plug.

 

[Dink]

erm... 10A don't ya mean mate?

nope just RMS:clown:

 

[wozzaa]

http://www.restricted.alpine-electronics.co.uk/support/ownersdatabase/CDA-9835R/OM_CDA-9835R_EN.pdf

got a wiring diagram showing it "should" have a lead running directly to positive terminal on battery of your car.

 

[Da]

 

[Dink]

yep they use a dc-dc converter to up the voltage to 17.2v which pulls more current than the standard wiring can take safely