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MrBen2k7
18-05-2009, 21:25
Hi guys, ordering one of these on thursday...
http://www.dynamicsounds.co.uk/alpine-idax305-digital-media-receiver-p-8689.html
Do I need to buy;
- A radio input adapter ISO>DIN or DIN>ISO or one at all...
- A new wire harness, http://www.dynamicsounds.co.uk/autoleads-pc2694-seat-ibiza-leon-toledo-wiring-harness-adaptor-lead-p-9237.html
I have an Aura Tape/Radio unit currently....
Any help/advice much appreciated!
Ben [B)]
mt audio
19-05-2009, 21:52
assuming mk1 leon or ibiza
no aerial adapter
no harness required-can adjust the alpine loom to suit vehicle
MrBen2k7
19-05-2009, 21:54
Its a Leon, cheers for the info mate :D
mt audio
19-05-2009, 21:56
i assume your aware you require the fascia?fp-18-00 iirc
MrBen2k7
19-05-2009, 21:57
i know about the fascia...
this;
http://www.dynamicsounds.co.uk/autoleads-fp1800-seat-toledo-leon-ibiza-facia-panel-adaptor-p-365.html
mt audio
19-05-2009, 22:05
quick note on the aerial adapter,if you wish you can buy a booster
MrBen2k7
19-05-2009, 22:06
any you can recommend???
mt audio
22-05-2009, 00:36
pc5-52 is the most common one,goes straight in
Smokey-NL
19-12-2009, 19:21
Hi there,
I just bought myself the Alpine IDA-X305 and was trying to install it today. With no luck. Hope someone here can help me out.
There are 3 connectors in my Leon which where fitted into my orginal Aura headunit: a black one, a brown one and one with 3 colors in it (yellow, green and blue if I remember correctly). The black and brown one will fit right into my alpine connectors. The one with the 3 colors in it...don't no where to put it. So I assumed that I will need a wiring harness like one of these:
w ww.rondevries.nl/index.php?pagina=2&page=producten_bekijken/product.php&hoofdgroep=4&subgroep=86&sorteren= (RDV 450501 or the 450502 or 450503). But the posts above say that I don't need them...
Where does the connector goes with the 3 colors? And is this the connector that provides the power? Because with only the brown and black connector, the radio won't come on.
And what does the booster which goes into the aerial adapter? Found it online but don't know what is does:
w ww.incarexpress.co.uk/view_product.php?partno=PC552 Can someone tell me?
Don't no if there's any difference to the Leon from the UK and from the Netherlands. I assume not that much..
Thx for any help!!
Maarten
The Netherlands
mt audio
20-12-2009, 12:39
the blue,green and yellow ones are ignored,just use the brown and black ISO plugs,if you havent connected up the red and yellow wires they are the power (permanent and ignition) it needs to be:
yellow-red
red-yellow
in order to save the memory.
the booster is used to keep radio reception if yours is very poor.
Smokey-NL
20-12-2009, 12:49
Thx! I will try it right away!
Smokey-NL
20-12-2009, 12:55
Yes, the radio works. Only the speakers won't work. So the radio works and stuf. I hear the beeb when pushing the buttons on the headunit. But I can't hear sound thru the speakers. Any idea what that can be?
Edit:
It works! The previous owner had a imprint and I haven't. So the settings must be different. Thx for the help!
Smokey-NL
20-12-2009, 15:52
Maybe one additional question. Can you buy a cover or a case for the part from the headunit what comes of? I've only got a sock, but no hard plastic case or something...
MrBen2k7
20-12-2009, 17:09
Maybe one additional question. Can you buy a cover or a case for the part from the headunit what comes of? I've only got a sock, but no hard plastic case or something...
Yeh, I thought that was a bit of a cop-out on Alpines part...
Smokey-NL
20-12-2009, 17:13
Don't know exactly what you mean, sorry. But there is a original part from Alpines to order this accessory?
MrBen2k7
20-12-2009, 17:17
Not that I know of... but I've never looked for one... if you do find one, please post it up :D
Smokey-NL
20-12-2009, 17:46
I will [B)]
Smokey-NL
21-12-2009, 21:54
Quick question about a remote for the IDA headunit. I want to order one. On the site of Alpine, it just says that I need a RUE-4202. They don't specify that. So I was watching ebay (original remote is cheaper there then in the Netherlands): h ttp://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=Alpine+RUE-4202+Remote&_trkparms=65%253A12%257C66%253A2%257C39%253A1%257C72%253A2464&_sticky=1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_sop=15&_sc=1
But on ebay sellers specify different RUE-4202 remotes: for the CDA headunits en for the IDA headunits. A remote for a IDA headunit costs more then for the CDA. But on the site of Alpine they don't talk about different RUE-4202 remotes.
Can someone tell me if a seller from a RUE-4202 specially made for the IDA headunits (which they say) is just telling bullsh*t to get more money for it?
mt audio
21-12-2009, 22:37
Read your manual,itll tell you exactly which one you need
Smokey-NL
21-12-2009, 22:58
Nope...says nothing about a remote. Only a remote which can be fitted on the steeringwheel. Search in the pdf file, so I searched for remote and RUE (the type of the remote) and found nothing... Maybe I will contact Alpine tomorrow...
MrBen2k7
22-12-2009, 00:40
What you need a remote for... surely its easier to press the button on the unit...
Never understood the need for a remote either. Only benefit I can work out is that people in the back can control the radio but ain't no way I'd allow that.
Just bought one of these myself. Can't wait to hook it up! It's so good having all the songs on ur iPod available.
MrBen2k7
12-09-2010, 03:53
It's a great bit of kit. Highly recommended.