Connection for Sony ICE?

[Russ]

My father found a stolen Sony car CD player and did the usual routine of handing it in to the police, waiting a month then claimed it - however he's got no idea what to do with it so he gave it to me.

The problem is there's no wires with it - usually there's a connection block which plugs in to the back and I'd then wire it up to my car.

Anyone know where I can get the connection kit from online? There's a Sony centre nearby and I could pop in there tomorrow and have a look but I was hoping I could get a price tonight....

[SMHarman]

These cables are usually about £25.

Sony plug to ISO block - this should connect easily to any post '97 car.

[punky]

You don't say what car you got, but basically:

The stereo is a standard size, so it should fit. Most cars nowadays build their stereos into the dash, so may need a "dash kit". which covers the gaps that are left, when you remove the old stereo. (Although strictly speaking you don't need it, it just looks nicer and makes it harder to steal).

Also, if your existing stereo has two holes on either side of the uni (like old Fords do), then you need the prong tool, and they are really hard to get hold of outside the industry. (Helps prevent theft), so if you need one of those, you are better off getting it done professionally.

Once you got the old one out, as SMH says, you need a ISO block harness kit. It automatically wires the outputs on the head unit, to your speaker setup. Like he said though, it is only on newer cars. If you don't have the ISO speaker block in your car, you'd need to by the ISO harness kit, cut off the speaker block end, and splice all the wires together with wire joiners.

Basically, if you have a new car, all you need is the ISO block harness kit, and the facia, but if you have an older car, you might want to consider professional install. It will only take them about 20 mins, and they normally charge 20-30 quid plus parts, but at least it saves you the agro, and you know you won't damage your original one ripping it out.

Here is an example of what you should be looking out for:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...sPageName=WDVW

And some to buy:
Wiring harnesses: http://www.halfords.com/opd_category.asp?root=1&id=48

Facia replacements: http://www.halfords.com/opd_category.asp?root=1&id=46

And if you want a fancy harness kit (if your original stereo has remote control or external displays: http://www.halfords.com/opd_category.asp?root=1&id=47

HTH

[jellybaby]

Also, if your existing stereo has two holes on either side of the uni (like old Fords do), then you need the prong tool, and they are really hard to get hold of outside the industry. (Helps prevent theft), so if you need one of those, you are better off getting it done professionally.

I went into Halfords the other week and picked this tool for about £3

[Russ]

Thanks all.

I'm fairly handy with a screwdriver when it comes to fitting ICE so I don't need to worry about the whole operation that much - The head unit just slids in to the current space and I know which wires are for the speakers, earth etc so all I'd do is buy the correct wiring harness and use block connections to join them up - kudos to Punky for the links