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Probably the reason for prevaricating is the complexity of the MOST system.
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I 'think' these outputs need new wires to replace the FO link.
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I'm looking to replace with a basic Continental single din unit with DAB and USB/AUX input (see my wanted advert for dash parts) and an amplifier to drive the dash, door and rear side speakers.
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I have a task looming that could be an ideal time to run 4 speaker wires (dash out to find the illusive rattle)!
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I'm looking to replace with a basic Continental single din unit with DAB and USB/AUX input (see my wanted advert for dash parts) and an amplifier to drive the dash, door and rear side speakers.
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As per the title!
My car has a PCM2 with amp, CD changer and MOST fibre optic cable which I want to replace.
I'm looking to replace with a basic Continental single din unit with DAB and USB/AUX input (see my wanted advert for dash parts) and an amplifier to drive the dash, door and rear side speakers. I dont think I have a sub woofer (where would it be?).
My logic is I like to listen to music (radio/MP3) but like simplicity. My hearing isnt brilliant so dont need hifi quality. I dont like using the phone while driving. Happy to use a tomtom or phone for nav. I want a basic but functional device.
From what I have researched you can get cable convertors for the loom to new amp to connect the speakers but am unsure how the signals get from the head unit to amp (hard wired or fibre optic)? I 'think' these outputs need new wires to replace the FO link.
Any advice / links / gotchas / information welcome. Current dash below...
Thanks in advance
Ian
Hi
surprised no one has answered this yet.
The Bose sub is the rear parcel shelf if you have one, they're vented and you'll see little rectangular ports left and right if you have a coupe, cabs have a smaller sub in the passenger footwell.
Neither are particularly good. The Continental unit is well regarded. The cheapest way of doing is to bypass the MOST system and use a small (but better) 4 channel amp, something like the Pioneer GM-D1000 to power the door, dash and rear speaker.
I also looked this. I have the VDO/Continental unit in my Carrera 3.2 and it is excellent (radio, phone , streaming). In the 2003 996 however it is a bit more complicated (altho the 3.2 car had the optional amplifier pack).
There is this for the CDR22
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpgQ9ZY5ugU
And for the CDR23 there are very few threads as this system has MOST fibre optical connects and a power amp. I gave the idea away and added a BT unit to the original Becker set up for little money. That doesn't mean it can't be done on the CDR23 but it is perhaps beyond the home installer. As you say, bypassing the MOST unit and amp may be the only way.
http://986forum.com/forums/performa...al-tr7412ub-stereo-installation-review-3.html
Ian, the Mr12Volt info says it should work with the CDR23
https://www.mr12volt.com/LP1604PO
as it replaces and emulates the CD Changer. Otherwise you need to get either the OPC or a similarly equipped Indy to switch on that missing function with their software. Either way it seems that it seems doable.
This may also help
https://www.tehnomagazin.com/Auto-radio-car-connector/PORSCHE-Car-Radio-Wiring-Connector.htm
I'm afraid i just read the title and thought he needed the factory wiring diagram .. hence if needed i could send .
I'm sure the comments above have already answered the question .. i'm afraid me and aftermarket radios don't get along .. i always struggle with them ...
Let's not even go there with the latest " classic " radio system from Porsche for the 996 .. i've just had to rip out the only one i fitted and we are refunding the customer .. stuck with the unit now and cost us a fortune in parts and labour ... sigh .
Bit of a holy thread resurrection. I still have the PCM2 / Amp / CD changer combo, which is OK apart from no DAB or phone connectivity (for music / calls). All still works and new dash / rear side speakers with adaptor rings have improved the sound.
I’d still really like a Continental unit so I’ve also procured from Ebay all the OEM parts to fit a single din, relocate the HVAC controls and backfill the vacant lower HVAC position.
Does anyone know how the very basic audio system is wired in the 986/996? I assume the head unit just drives the 4 speakers directly (2 dash & 2 rear side panels).
I appreciate abandoning the door woofers will affect the overall sound but with my aged hearing I dont need (or want) super hi-fi quality.
I have a task looming that could be an ideal time to run 4 speaker wires (dash out to find the illusive rattle)!
Probably the reason for prevaricating is the complexity of the MOST system. I think I’ve narrowed it down to 3 options, all reverseable.
1) go basic and just drive 4 speakers directly with new wires - circa £300 incl head unit. -ve poss sound quality.
2) get a MOST adapter and upgrade the Woofer door speakers - circa £750. -ve using 22 year old amp, vagueness over which adaptor works.
3) replace amp and door speakers - circa £1k. -ve cost, might not be able to use continental head unit as only speaker outputs no RCA (Blaupunkt do though).
Not interested in double din / satnav.
Anyway, thats enough of my ramblings!
Main query is about the basic 986/996 stereo set up.
Thoughts / suggestions welcome
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