Member Since: 02 May 2022
Location: Fleet, Hants
Posts: 22
Thanks for the information. Jigsaw puzzle gradually coming together. Want to have a plan before I start the upgrade. Am used to ford escorts and mk1 focus’ so this is an interesting departure!!
12th Sep 2022 5:52pm
pacegian
Member Since: 27 Nov 2022
Location: Malta
Posts: 1
Co1 wrote:
Right then, unit is in. Few things to note:
There are loads of cables on all the various looms and they all get in the way. Strip out what you don’t need to make life easier. For example, this unit has a built in amp, but has a loom that you need to connect a sub (which I have) and this same loom also has connectors for two more amps, as if one wasn’t enough.
Because of the Amp, the install is tight. I cut the metal bracket between the bar that runs across behind the dash to make more space. I couldn’t get it in without doing this. You can just make it out in the pic:
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I assume you are going from single to double din? If so you will need an extension loom to extend the hazard and rear heated window switch. You want about 500mm so you can route it right round the back out of the way.
Navigation only works through car play. It says to mount the gps antenna thing on top of the dash. I didn’t, I did it under the dash and it works fine
When you go to the DAB radio, you won’t get any channels. You have to go into the menu and select that you want to use the powered DAB antenna. Seems a bit daft as you don’t have any choice if you want to listen to DAB.
Overall, it’s a really nice unit. The sound quality is superb, equalisation is spot on. Really please with it. Final thing: you going to want to buy some screen wipes!
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Thanks for all the information Co1!
Would you say that the only way the 705D can be installed is by cutting that bracket? I'm a bit wary of doing so & contemplating going for the 690 even though it hasn't all features I'm after as that's far shorter. I'm presuming that this bracket is structural?
27th Nov 2022 5:45pm
swt
Member Since: 24 Aug 2018
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 163
I think the bracket you're referring to is the radio support bracket: this has a hole in the middle to receive the rubber ferrule on the back of many head units, and is held in place by four plastic trim fixings. It can be easily removed without (in my experience) any adverse effects. I've had one in and out at various times, to accommodate different head units.
27th Nov 2022 8:44pm
Co1
Member Since: 19 Aug 2018
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 3677
Correct, it’s is the bracket that supports the back of the normal head unit, so no issue in removing it.
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