KRC-391 replacement advice

rosephus · 24th January 2014, 13:31

Hi,

I have the KRC-391 kenwood cassette radio, with a CD changer located in the boot. The CD changer is jammed and i dont really want to use it anyway.

I would like to replace the kenwood cassette head unit with a cd player, radio and aux out head unit- so i can plug my ipod in.

would this package be what i am after?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/T1-Audio-T1.../dp/B0041WRCBI

its seems to tick all the boxes. however i am not sure if it would work with the steering wheels controls on my MG ZT?

i am happy to unplug the cd changer and either leave it in the boot or remove it entirely.

any help or advice gratefully received!

cheers

joe

raykay · 24th January 2014, 15:09

If you stick with a suitable Kenwood unit that has infra-red steering wheel controls, it will be a straight swap.

If you go for the JVC unit, you don't need the wiring adapter or facia adapter, but you would need an adapter lead and patch lead and some rewiring for the steering wheel controls.

rosephus · 24th January 2014, 16:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by raykay

If you stick with a suitable Kenwood unit that has infra-red steering wheel controls, it will be a straight swap.

If you go for the JVC unit, you don't need the wiring adapter or facia adapter, but you would need an adapter lead and patch lead and some rewiring for the steering wheel controls.

ah right ok. i dont really mind what make the stereo is and the easier the swap the better really.

does the KRC-391 have round pin or ISO connectors on the loom?

raykay · 24th January 2014, 18:27

It has ISO connectors.

rosephus · 24th January 2014, 19:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by raykay

It has ISO connectors.

great thanks. now to scout a good head unit.

rosephus · 24th January 2014, 19:52

I think this one would do the trick as according to the spec sheet it has a molex to ISO lead.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kenwood-Rece...uctDescription

http://www.kenwood-electronics.co.uk...oth/KDC-BT33U/

coolasacucumber · 24th January 2014, 19:56

I have a Kenwood KDC BT 30 for sale on this thread:-
http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=171032

Also I have the facia plate adaptor. The unit is bluetooth so it doubles as a hands free phone, you can dial your phone book from the head unit. I'll let the head unit & facia go delivered for £50.

Let me know if you're interested.

rosephus · 24th January 2014, 20:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolasacucumber

I have a Kenwood KDC BT 30 for sale on this thread:-
http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=171032

Also I have the facia plate adaptor. The unit is bluetooth so it doubles as a hands free phone, you can dial your phone book from the head unit. I'll let the head unit & facia go delivered for £50.

Let me know if you're interested.

would i be able to just swap the old KRC-391 out and plug this unit in and keep steering wheel controls?

am not too clued up on ICE stuff!

cheers

Joe

rosephus · 27th January 2014, 22:05

Thanks to coolasacucumber for sorting me out with the kenwood head unit he had for sale.

met him on saturday, thoroughly nice bloke! just a shame that 2 mins after we met the heavens opened and walking back to my car i got soaked to the skin. have never been so wet in all my life.

head unit replacement was easy peasy and am very happy with it indeed.

many thanks coolasacucumber!!

24th January 2014, 13:31	#1
rosephus Posted a thing or two MG ZT 2.0 CDTi 135+ Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,122 Thanks: 480 Thanked 213 Times in 145 Posts	KRC-391 replacement advice Hi, I have the KRC-391 kenwood cassette radio, with a CD changer located in the boot. The CD changer is jammed and i dont really want to use it anyway. I would like to replace the kenwood cassette head unit with a cd player, radio and aux out head unit- so i can plug my ipod in. would this package be what i am after? https://www.amazon.co.uk/T1-Audio-T1.../dp/B0041WRCBI its seems to tick all the boxes. however i am not sure if it would work with the steering wheels controls on my MG ZT? i am happy to unplug the cd changer and either leave it in the boot or remove it entirely. any help or advice gratefully received! cheers joe

24th January 2014, 15:09	#2
raykay I really should get out more....... Now Other Manufacturer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Co. Kerry Posts: 2,786 Thanks: 16 Thanked 310 Times in 283 Posts	If you stick with a suitable Kenwood unit that has infra-red steering wheel controls, it will be a straight swap. If you go for the JVC unit, you don't need the wiring adapter or facia adapter, but you would need an adapter lead and patch lead and some rewiring for the steering wheel controls.

24th January 2014, 18:27	#4
raykay I really should get out more....... Now Other Manufacturer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Co. Kerry Posts: 2,786 Thanks: 16 Thanked 310 Times in 283 Posts	It has ISO connectors.

24th January 2014, 19:52	#6
rosephus Posted a thing or two MG ZT 2.0 CDTi 135+ Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,122 Thanks: 480 Thanked 213 Times in 145 Posts	I think this one would do the trick as according to the spec sheet it has a molex to ISO lead. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kenwood-Rece...uctDescription http://www.kenwood-electronics.co.uk...oth/KDC-BT33U/

24th January 2014, 19:56	#7
coolasacucumber Gets stuck in '54 Black MG ZT CDTi + 160 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Blackburn Posts: 749 Thanks: 24 Thanked 21 Times in 17 Posts	I have a Kenwood KDC BT 30 for sale on this thread:- http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=171032 Also I have the facia plate adaptor. The unit is bluetooth so it doubles as a hands free phone, you can dial your phone book from the head unit. I'll let the head unit & facia go delivered for £50. Let me know if you're interested.

27th January 2014, 22:05	#9
rosephus Posted a thing or two MG ZT 2.0 CDTi 135+ Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,122 Thanks: 480 Thanked 213 Times in 145 Posts	Thanks to coolasacucumber for sorting me out with the kenwood head unit he had for sale. met him on saturday, thoroughly nice bloke! just a shame that 2 mins after we met the heavens opened and walking back to my car i got soaked to the skin. have never been so wet in all my life. head unit replacement was easy peasy and am very happy with it indeed. many thanks coolasacucumber!!