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by keiith9849
Fri Jun 23, 2017 9:37 pm
Forum: ICE and Security
Topic: Speaker fitment / Wiring diagrams. please contribute!
Replies: 82
Views: 118548

Re: Speaker fitment / Wiring diagrams. please contribute!

I have a Mk2 rev 1 turbo, took the advice of 5.25", removed door-cards and found a 4" speaker there within a larger circular metal surround, attached by 3 self-tappers. The original circular holes were about 5 inches across, so I re-drilled and managed to secure the 5.25's, but it looks as...
by keiith9849
Fri Jun 23, 2017 9:37 pm
Forum: ICE and Security
Topic: Speaker fitment / Wiring diagrams. please contribute!
Replies: 82
Views: 118548

Re: Speaker fitment / Wiring diagrams. please contribute!

I have a Mk2 rev 1 turbo, took the advice of 5.25", removed door-cards and found a 4" speaker there within a larger circular metal surround, attached by 3 self-tappers. The original circular holes were about 5 inches across, so I re-drilled and managed to secure the 5.25's, but it looks as...
by keiith9849
Fri Jun 23, 2017 9:28 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Weird buzzing from back of car with ignition off - aerial no longer working
Replies: 7
Views: 4362

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Weird buzzing from back of car with ignition off - aerial no longer working

Old thread, but MR2 Ben has replacement aerials very reasonably priced, with reasonably clear fitting instructions. Antenna/gear replacement for original aerials is strictly for people with time on their hands!
by keiith9849
Fri Jun 23, 2017 9:23 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Replace Aerial Stalk = Stereo Dead
Replies: 2
Views: 2812

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Replace Aerial Stalk = Stereo Dead

You have probably lost the earth somewhere in the aerial-fixing process. Run new earth, ad things will probably light up (in a good way)!
by keiith9849
Fri Jun 23, 2017 9:22 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] Stereo not receiving power
Replies: 3
Views: 2348

Re: [Mk2] [NA] Stereo not receiving power

I had a problem f the installer having used the bolt-in cage as the earth. Maybe run a new secure earth wire and work from there. Eating t the amp or the aerial is not the way to go.
by keiith9849
Fri Jun 23, 2017 9:17 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Thinking of a new DAB radio in my MK2...
Replies: 5
Views: 2806

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Thinking of a new DAB radio in my MK2...

Old thread, but I have just had a Kenwood KTC-BT710AB fitted. DAB and FM radio facility, with CD, bluetooth and i-phone/pod compatibility that looks relatively unobtrusive, and does not light up like a fairground.Suits the black interior really well, and has face-off to thwart the 'scallys'.
by keiith9849
Fri Jun 23, 2017 9:08 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Rev1 Window and Mirrors not working?
Replies: 1
Views: 526

Re: Rev1 Window and Mirrors not working?

It is rumoured that the Mk2 rev 1 had poorer quality loom wiring, and that the 'concertina' between the door and the chassis tended to suffer from damp and stress from continuous opening and closing. It could be the loom is damaged in that area, and you have a break n continuity affecting two of the...

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