Does anyone know the part number for the little metal cylinder which joins the automatic gear selector to the switch on the gearbox? Wear can be a cause of an inability to select Park.
Oh! Interesting. Steering wheel was centered but I didn't check the new cassette before fitting it. How does one tell when the ribbon is centred? Are there index marks?
Is anyone out there refurbishing these? My second one has just failed. All controls dead. They all wear out eventually and we're going to run out if someone doesn't figure out a repair.
Gilbertd wrote:
The Alpine has catches at the top, about an inch in from each side. A couple of feeler gauges usually works well.
You haven't got the DSP option have you? If you have it then gets very complicated.
Bought some keys which fit but don't work.
Any more ideas?
Thanks both!
Anyone know the part number for the clips which hold on the pillar trims?
Yes I know I can get some bent corroded ones from a scrapyard.
Ordered these but they don't look quite right.
Also what is the black foam tape they use to stop them rattling? I'm guessing PVC insulating take will do but if I can get the right stuff...
Gilbertd wrote:
You haven't got the DSP option have you? If you have it then gets very complicated.
Yes, I have.
In which case I've decided to get a Highway 600 and install a Grom box at the back of the radio to give me a hard wired AUX input.
Thank you! Mine is the Alpine head unit. The release keys seen to be tricky. Found a 38 piece kit on Amazon but none look exactly like the ones in a video I watched, but it's hard to tell as moving picture and freeze frame too blurred.
Do you know there RRK- number or if another brand uses similar keys?
I think the PURE Highway scores because of the magnetic ground plane anchor for the roof and stick on windscreen antenna. I assume the Kenwood doesn't have anything like that because it's a one box solution in the dash?
The weak point of the Highway is that I still need the cassette from the AUX out. FM is out of the question. Quality is dreadful and you can never maintain clear channels on a long journey.
That Kenwood unit looks perfect and is the same price as the Highway 600 v2.
Why do people bypass the door amps?
Currently I'm using a Bluetooth hands free in the cigarette lighter with an AUX OUT into one of those clever little cassette adaptors. Not the highest quality mic on calls but a really simple setup. I can use Google Voice commands to skip tracks and make calls.
I'd like something with a sun visor mic and more state of the art with DAB.
Is a unit like the PURE Highway 600 the way to go or should I go the whole hog and get a touchscreen multimedia unit?
There's no GPS so I can install in place of the oddments cubby hole. There are ready made ISO adaptor rigs on eBay.
I've seen the setting for UK Police in the Nanocom.
During my little project to replace the electrochromic mirror with a reversing\crash camera I think I've spotted the plug for the roof lights.
Does anyone know where the switch pack went in the dashboard? What did it look like? How many unicorns do I need to buy one? Thinking of fitting an LED light bar.
Bonus points for recognising the movie reference in the title.
Don't need a permanent live I'm not using the crash cam motion sensor for anti-theft. I'll sort it with my multimeter and report back. Thanks people.
Okay. There's actually room inside the mirror for the step down unit. No pink and white wire, but there is a red one. Do you reckon that's it?
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I've installed a rear camera with a mirror style display which replaces the rear view mirror.
Running power up from the centre console while keeping the cable hidden is difficult. But i have the headlining out for a leak repair.
I've bought a 12v to 5v step down module I can attach to the roof somewhere near the courtesy light and sunroof motor (which I'm about to replace). Butchering a USB cable to expose the Black and Red wires was easy enough.
I'm looking for an ignition fed 12v supply for the input. Since the electrochromic rear view mirror was already disconnected when I bought the car that seems the best option.
Anyone happen to know which wires will give me ignition switched 12v and GND?
I'm fed up with eBay. It cost me more then I saved last year and I want to close my account. But it seems to be a good source for obscure parts which can no longer be bought new. Sunroof motor for example.
What are the best alternatives (if any)?
Gilbertd wrote:
Chasman wrote:
Need to repair the sunroof mech when I get a weather window. All tips appreciated.
Don't bother. I bought one of the 3D printed repair kits from eBay.
Okay. I've just reactivated the sunroof. The motor runs but the panel doesn't move at all. Seems to me like the mechanical connection from the motor has failed so new roof may not be necessary. Head lining is out... Shall I whip out the motor? Is it direct drive or a cable like an old speedo?
Super! Thank you everyone.
Morat wrote:
Congrats on beating your P38 into shape! It sounds like you were getting off lightly until the liner issue hit. May I ask who did your rebuild? If it was a DIY then you score many man-points for skill and masochism :)
A chap called Derek who I know for sure has, sadly, retired. They X-rayed the block and had it machined for top-hat liners. I'm led to understand that's not recommended for the 4.6 but what's done is done.