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[zirk]

Thanks Zirk, I may drop you a PM. I bought some boxes anyway, only £1.60.

Yes I don’t want to use CDC, only get aux input, to then use a Bluetooth adaptor.

So I can use just left and right input? And Earth

Stupid question, as I don’t want the CDC can I not unplug the loom from CDC, discard the cdc unit and solder the L/R input to the pins on the plug? No it talks to the Main HU as a CD Unit, ie, when you switch it to CD your get the Audio from your Aux Device, Guessing if you unplugged altogether the HU wont like it but never tried that.

[zirk]

Once you've done the Mod, just treat it the same as you did on the Green Mig, ie, short fly lead sticking out somewhere under the HU. 

Or if you want BT, someone on here did a nice neat Mod by using a BT Module in the Ash Tray  but I cant remember who it was now and also assuming you can find an Ash Tray that actually works. 

[tunnie]

Going to experiment with BT 

I've got a few of these in the garage: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RCA_connector I'll rip them apart and discard the yellow video leads. Would these be suitable?

So as per discussions above, I don't want/need the CDC, only aux input. So following that Russian guide, can I just intercept the L/R, cut them on 1 on 4 and attach the L/R from RCA cables directly?  Leaving the ones coming from the loom connector just blank/taped off?

What should I use as an earth 

Sorry for daft questions, can you tell I don't actually do proper work. 

[Doctor Gollum]

 

 

[VXL V6]

It's an easy enough job Tunnie, hardest part is extracting the NCDC if it hasn't been out before.

You can split the unit as per the guide I wrote some time ago, you need to keep the CDC unit as the HU coding ring is located there.

A bit of careful cutting with a Stanley knife blade will allow you to extract the correct cables 1,4 and 8, 8 being the Earth which you would solder to both of the shielding on your L & R shielded cable. Make sure you solder to the extracted L & R from the headunit - sounds obvious but when you have it apart you do have think about that!

I did a variation of the above and also linked back to the CDC using a DPDT switch so you can select either source and then fitted an MP3 player in the ashtray.

[tunnie]

It's an easy enough job Tunnie, hardest part is extracting the NCDC if it hasn't been out before.

Thanks 

Well a fatty admin did take out the current unit, so hopefully no big issues.

Also I am working on my spare in the garage first 

You can split the unit as per the guide I wrote some time ago, you need to keep the CDC unit as the HU coding ring is located there.

Thanks, I did wonder, but wanted to ask the question if it was required. 

A bit of careful cutting with a Stanley knife blade will allow you to extract the correct cables 1,4 and 8, 8 being the Earth which you would solder to both of the shielding on your L & R shielded cable. Make sure you solder to the extracted L & R from the headunit - sounds obvious but when you have it apart you do have think about that!

I feel I can do this, dug out a soldering iron. The pictures on the Russian guide and diagram now make sense. One thing though, what would you recommend for L/R cables? Where would you source these? I was thinking Maplins (not the cheapest I know)

I would want to split the CDC loom and connect to this which I've ordered https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01AOVBH88

I did a variation of the above and also linked back to the CDC using a DPDT switch so you can select either source and then fitted an MP3 player in the ashtray.

I plan to connect it to this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01KZ1S46A

As I like bluetooth wireless streaming, as I like to use Spotify in the car.

I'll tuck this and hide it around the back, or maybe hack the ash tray. Yours looks excellent. 

[tunnie]

Granted I could not use that jack box, instead connect earth to both L/R sections. 

Save a jack connection and would make it more simple.

Not sure what cables/wires to use for this 

[TheBoy]

Stupid question, as I don’t want the CDC can I not unplug the loom from CDC, discard the cdc unit and solder the L/R input to the pins on the plug?

No

[VXL V6]

The MP3 player I have in the ashtray supports Bluetooth connectivity although I never use it, just have my music on a few memory cards.

That Bluetooth module looks OK, i'd just put it above the kickpanel by the glovebox if there's no need to touch the unit - there's an ignition switched 12V feed available there from the phone prewiring as well.

[VXL V6]

If you haven't got a rear blind you could mount a 3.5mm jack in the blank switch cover. Saw this done on a Vectra C and it looked very neat.

[tunnie]

If you haven't got a rear blind you could mount a 3.5mm jack in the blank switch cover. Saw this done on a Vectra C and it looked very neat.

Yes saw that setup, tempted, but I prefer wireless with bluetooth 

[tunnie]

Stupid question, as I don’t want the CDC can I not unplug the loom from CDC, discard the cdc unit and solder the L/R input to the pins on the plug?

No

Thanks, had a feeling that would be too easy!

[TheBoy]

PM replied to, sorry been busy all weekend. Hope it clarifies.

[tunnie]

PM replied to, sorry been busy all weekend. Hope it clarifies.

No worries, thanks for taking the time 

Got a load of bits on order, but need to go to Maplins for some audio cable for use on the CDC loom.

Basically going to follow the Russian guide 

[zirk]

PM replied to, sorry been busy all weekend. Hope it clarifies.

No worries, thanks for taking the time 

Got a load of bits on order, but need to go to Maplins for some audio cable for use on the CDC loom.

Basically going to follow the Russian guide 

The White / Red leads on the RCA cable you mentioned should be fine to use.