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Lewisgregory8

Member Since: 17 Sep 2012
Location: Durham
Posts: 395

?????

Ive ordered a new 90 hard top, i didn't want to get a radio as i think its expensive for you actually get.

What is involved in me fitting the radio? Can i just plug a radio straight in etc?

It said on the spec it comes with radio prep, which includes an Arial...

26th Oct 2013 10:08am

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20443

In other words it should have the wiring in ready for a quick fit.

if it's a 2.2 it might need a loom adaptor though.. No Guts, No Glory.
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26th Oct 2013 10:13am

Lewisgregory8

Member Since: 17 Sep 2012
Location: Durham
Posts: 395

What do you mean by Adaptor loom?

I have little knowledge with radios

26th Oct 2013 10:14am

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20443

The loom plug on the Defender 2.4 was ISO which is a market standard which is a direct fit for basically all makes and models of branded radios. The 2.2 they made it more specific (silly IMO) which means this easy compatibility is no longer there, therefore you need an adaptor. This will convert the Defender specific plug into and ISO plug which will be compatible with the radio/HU you wish to fit. No Guts, No Glory.
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26th Oct 2013 10:20am

Lewisgregory8

Member Since: 17 Sep 2012
Location: Durham
Posts: 395

Ah i see.

I think i will pass the job onto my father

26th Oct 2013 10:24am

Cheshire110

Member Since: 26 Jul 2013
Location: Cheshire/London
Posts: 2760

It's perfectly doable yourself.

Get yourself down to halfords or equivalent, they'll sell the DIN cage and the adaptor look if you need it. They'll at least have a look in the car and tell you if you do need it.

Some radios come with the cage actually now I think of it so probably just need the wiring if anything.

Not a tricky job, any halfords person will be able to fit it if you want, or really anyone who's owned a car

Cheers, David
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26th Oct 2013 4:01pm

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