9-3 Stereo removal

[siwil1]

Hi Guys,

I'm upgrading the stereo to an ipod compatable unit which is a standard din size.
Two questions really :-

1. is it a straight forward job?
2. where can i source a good blanking plate for the hole that is left. I have the wood effect dash.

Thanks

Simon

[900T-R]

Don't know about the physical part, but you are aware that the stereo will have to be 'divorced' from the car using the Saab-specific diagnostic tool, in order for it to ever work in another Saab (to which it has to be 'married' again)?

[siwil1]

900T-R said:

Don't know about the physical part, but you are aware that the stereo will have to be 'divorced' from the car using the Saab-specific diagnostic tool, in order for it to ever work in another Saab (to which it has to be 'married' again)?

I would probabley not sell the old one but keep it so that when sell the car I can put the original back in.

Thanks for the reply

Simon

[NiceCupOfTea]

Fairly sure it is a simple task.

I think this is the sort of thing you're after :

www.elkparts.com/product_info.php/cPath/74_592_610/products_id/2382

[siwil1]

Thats the sort of thing, thanks for the link

[siwil1]

Just a quick note to say v.impressed with elk parts I ordered the fascia plate sunday night and mrs w advises me that it has arrived today. Now I'm just waiting on the head unit which I incidentally got for £60 less than Halfrauds plus Halfrauds wanted to charge me for the ipod adapter etc which would have been another £60+.

I will let you know how i get on with fitting it.

ps As long as mrs w lets me have my present early!!!

[NiceCupOfTea]

I've found elkparts to be excellent in the past, they even sent me out a new 3-piece adaptor when I broke the one to my boost guage

[siwil1]

Hi Guys,

Install was very easy, problem is speakers are not really up to the job has anyone upgraded theirs? are they a standard size?


just to add to profs laugh at me post, I did flatten the battery whilst installing it!!!!!

[Prof Beard]

siwil1 said:

just to add to profs laugh at me post, I did flatten the battery whilst installing it!!!!!