How does this come out?!
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I bought a Porsche 987 boxster and someone had already swapped the headunit out but I want to change it for a version with DAB. I've managed to get the trim off and the aircon control unit out with no problem....but although the headunit appears to move it won't come out at all.
I think there are two black plastic tabs at the bottom that look like they are holding it in place but there's just no give in them at all...they look like they should push in to slide the unit out.
Anyone got any thoughts on how I get it out without breaking it?!
I think there are two black plastic tabs at the bottom that look like they are holding it in place but there's just no give in them at all...they look like they should push in to slide the unit out.
Anyone got any thoughts on how I get it out without breaking it?!
Edited by mathmos on Friday 5th April 21:09
The afterrmarket fascia trim is still in place, you need to remove that to access the slots for the removal keys.
This kit is probably what is fitted ...
https://www.carcommunications.co.uk/connects2-doub...
Explanation of how it all fits ....
https://cai-store.com/pages/997-boxster-cayman-rad...
This kit is probably what is fitted ...
https://www.carcommunications.co.uk/connects2-doub...
Explanation of how it all fits ....
https://cai-store.com/pages/997-boxster-cayman-rad...
Unfortunately...looking at that fitting instructions link, one of the previous owners has gone for the economy kit described at the bottom.....
Economy Kit Instructions
If you opted for the economy dash kit instead of the premium option, make sure that you trim the two plastic tabs off of the mounting kit before installing. With these two tabs clipped off, the kit will be very difficult to remove once clicked into the vehicle. If these two tabs are not first removed, the mounting kit will be nearly impossible to remove from the vehicle!
Economy Kit Instructions
If you opted for the economy dash kit instead of the premium option, make sure that you trim the two plastic tabs off of the mounting kit before installing. With these two tabs clipped off, the kit will be very difficult to remove once clicked into the vehicle. If these two tabs are not first removed, the mounting kit will be nearly impossible to remove from the vehicle!
Would using a Dremel work for cutting off the tabs? Failing that a cheap 12v DAB receiver plugged into the aux port of the pioneer would let you keep the existing unit though it wouldn't look as clean.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Blufree-Transmitter-Bluet...
Tbh I've found DAB radio to be not worth the bother when used in vehicles, I have DAB but switch over to FM as the quality is noticeably better and less likely to encounter interference.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Blufree-Transmitter-Bluet...
Tbh I've found DAB radio to be not worth the bother when used in vehicles, I have DAB but switch over to FM as the quality is noticeably better and less likely to encounter interference.
I changed the head unit in my old e36 recently. Was going to go DAB until I realised that I'd have to either have a new aerial fitted (BMW FM one is intergrated in the rear demist) or have some sort of stick on affair inside the windscreen.
Thinking about how useless DAB was in my Mustang, I went with a normal FM unit with bluetooth. Only cost £50 and I now have very clear hands free calling via my ancient Samsung.
Maybe the OP might consider taking it to a place that fits the units for a reasonable charge. They'll have the tools and hopefully the know how.
Thinking about how useless DAB was in my Mustang, I went with a normal FM unit with bluetooth. Only cost £50 and I now have very clear hands free calling via my ancient Samsung.
Maybe the OP might consider taking it to a place that fits the units for a reasonable charge. They'll have the tools and hopefully the know how.
All sorted....I took it into Halfords first thing and the chaps there managed to get it out with a bit of force. New unit is now in and all working really well!
The DAB aerial is a bit rubbish looking in the windscreen, but provide a really decent signal....so it'll do for now. I'll have a chat with the local car audio specialists and see if there are any better options.
The DAB aerial is a bit rubbish looking in the windscreen, but provide a really decent signal....so it'll do for now. I'll have a chat with the local car audio specialists and see if there are any better options.
On the subject of DAB itself it's pretty much a must as far as I am concerned...most units don't do LW anymore so the only way to get the cricket in the summer is through DAB. I also do listen to stations that are digital only mostly.
The other option I had was to use an app and play through a phone connection but i suffer more dropouts when I get into low signal areas.
The other option I had was to use an app and play through a phone connection but i suffer more dropouts when I get into low signal areas.
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