IOVOX Direct replacement help

vilas66 · 5th December 2007, 06:50

Hello,
As I'm really sick with a brand new but fake IOVOX cd-mp3unit with the loosing of code overnight and, most of all, cd's stuck in the unit, can anyone advice a DIRECT replacement (i.e. a swap without cables modifications) of these unit that works as well with steering controls?
My car is a new facelift model, without CD changer.
Any advice welcome,
Thank You
Canio-

Tom Collins · 5th December 2007, 07:38

Any single DIN radio will fit directly into the fascia around the Iovox unit with no need to adapt it. The power cables should be ok too, as I think the Iovox uses the standard ISO plug.
You will need an adaptor for the steering wheel controls though, depending on what model you buy, possibly £40 or so. And make sure the radio you buy is steering control compatible.

DJAndyB · 5th December 2007, 11:41

I'm sure the IOVOX cd-mp3 unit is slightly larger that the standard single din HU.

I say this as I had to buy a new facia surround when I changed my IOVOX head unit for a sony one. ( I had the same problem with the IOVOX losing the code overnight - a common problem!)

ATB

Andy

Tom Collins · 5th December 2007, 11:47

Maybe it is. I had the Iovox cassette player in mine. That is single DIN size. The Sony I replaced it with fits fine.

vilas66 · 5th December 2007, 12:04

So, it seems that someone have replaced the IOVOX. Any more details concerning the Sony unit (model) and which adaptor to the steering control unit is?
Thank You,

CDTi · 5th December 2007, 12:15

If you replace the Iovox with an original VDO radio, then it should be a straight swap with no steering control problems.

DJAndyB · 5th December 2007, 19:12

Mods can this thread be moved to the ICE Forum.

Quote:

Originally Posted by vilas66

So, it seems that someone have replaced the IOVOX. Any more details concerning the Sony unit (model) and which adaptor to the steering control unit is?
Thank You,

Hello,

It's a while since I did the change so some of what is below, is from memory:
(Please note I have a facelift ZT-T, the prefacelift MGRs had a BMW harness that needs adapting with this).

I have had two sony single din head units in my ZT-T and from memory they pluged straight into the wiring loom of the car, the loom having an ISO (standard) plug.

Over the past two years I have the following Sony Head Units fitted:

Sony CDX-GT300S
Sony CDX-M9900

I did need to get an adapter so the steering wheel controls worked with the head unit.

The adapter is a PC99 X39 and was purchased from here.

I had to buy a single din facia adapter from Rimmer Bros - the one I bought retained the 'shelf' above the head unit. I believe however these are hard to get hold of. An alternative is here.

When I replaced the head unit I also replaced the CD Multichanger with a Sony one - I am not sure if an adapter exists to connect the MGR multichanger to a Sony Head Unit.

I hope this helps, as I say some of this is from memory and if there is anything that needs amending or added someone will be along soon.

ATB

Andy

5th December 2007, 06:50	#1
vilas66 Avid contributor Rover 75 CDTi Tourer, CDTi Tourer, Saloon Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ROME Posts: 217 Thanks: 60 Thanked 32 Times in 22 Posts	IOVOX Direct replacement help Hello, As I'm really sick with a brand new but fake IOVOX cd-mp3unit with the loosing of code overnight and, most of all, cd's stuck in the unit, can anyone advice a DIRECT replacement (i.e. a swap without cables modifications) of these unit that works as well with steering controls? My car is a new facelift model, without CD changer. Any advice welcome, Thank You Canio- __________________ Rover 75 Connoisseur Tourer (Two), Contemporary SE Saloon and (** most of all ) Wolseley 6/99 and SD1 2000 owner Regular Member**

5th December 2007, 07:38	#2
Tom Collins Posted a thing or two Mondeo 2.0 cdti Ghia Auto Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leicester Posts: 1,731 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Any single DIN radio will fit directly into the fascia around the Iovox unit with no need to adapt it. The power cables should be ok too, as I think the Iovox uses the standard ISO plug. You will need an adaptor for the steering wheel controls though, depending on what model you buy, possibly £40 or so. And make sure the radio you buy is steering control compatible. __________________ In vino veritas [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Does Magna Carta mean nothing to you? Did she die in vain?

5th December 2007, 11:47	#4
Tom Collins Posted a thing or two Mondeo 2.0 cdti Ghia Auto Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leicester Posts: 1,731 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Maybe it is. I had the Iovox cassette player in mine. That is single DIN size. The Sony I replaced it with fits fine. __________________ In vino veritas [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Does Magna Carta mean nothing to you? Did she die in vain?

5th December 2007, 12:04	#5
vilas66 Avid contributor Rover 75 CDTi Tourer, CDTi Tourer, Saloon Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ROME Posts: 217 Thanks: 60 Thanked 32 Times in 22 Posts	So, it seems that someone have replaced the IOVOX. Any more details concerning the Sony unit (model) and which adaptor to the steering control unit is? Thank You, __________________ Rover 75 Connoisseur Tourer (Two), Contemporary SE Saloon and (** most of all ) Wolseley 6/99 and SD1 2000 owner Regular Member**

5th December 2007, 12:15	#6
CDTi This is my second home No longer in the MGR club Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tipperary Posts: 3,933 Thanks: 35 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts	If you replace the Iovox with an original VDO radio, then it should be a straight swap with no steering control problems. __________________ 'Tis better to be silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt.

5th December 2007, 11:41	#3
DJAndyB Loves to post 1.8T ZT-T+ Commission Number 27101 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wallington Posts: 401 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm sure the IOVOX cd-mp3 unit is slightly larger that the standard single din HU. I say this as I had to buy a new facia surround when I changed my IOVOX head unit for a sony one. ( I had the same problem with the IOVOX losing the code overnight - a common problem!) ATB Andy