Fitting Kenwood KDC-C469 to Harmony

ZedTeeTee · 23rd July 2011, 15:55

Ok guys and gals - got a little job lined up for tomorrow, but going to check before I start....

I have the following CD Changer to fit which I rescued from a scrapyard.... it's a Kenwood KDC-C469. I also removed a nice long cable with round ends, and a little black box which was plugged in between the existing stereo, which was also a Harmony.

Now, my plan is to mount it in the boot, and I have the bracket to do just that, once I figure out just how it goes together, but my question is can anyone confirm which wires I splice into from the little black box? It was soldered into the existing loom and I did take a picture on my phone, but the quality is bit, well, rubbish.

I *think* it is red to purple/white, brown to black and white to white/red....but I'd love some confirmation. Also, is it meant to be cut, or should there be a lovely neat end on it to plug in somewhere? Is it even the right box or is there a better way of doing it?

Any info, pictures or assistance appreciated as always.

I will be testing it before I go through the trouble of feeding the cable to the boot as I have no idea if it works or not. Was originally mounted in the glove box - I was going to do the same but the boot is my preferred option.

dissy1810 · 24th July 2011, 11:52

bin the changer and get one of these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KENWOOD-KC...item3369a78e71

ZedTeeTee · 24th July 2011, 12:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by dissy1810

bin the changer and get one of these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KENWOOD-KC...item3369a78e71

But if I get one of them thar leads, I'll need one of them thar ipod gubbins...

Anyways.....all fitted....with only a minor drama.

Connected it all up, works fine, fed cable to boot, spliced all cables in, refitted all bits of dash removed etc and went to fit the boot bracket.

Once I worked out how it went, I realised I am missing some of the plastic squares (I assume thats what they are) that the bolts fit into. I was going to simply nut and bolt it into place, but the way a couple of the brackets are means it's not possible. Also, I dont have the brackets to fit to the CD changer to secure it properly either.

Solution? Cable ties!!!! Lots and lots of cable ties, cable ties as far as the eye can see......well, at least temporarily. Time to post up in Items Wanted.....

dissy1810 · 24th July 2011, 14:58

if you tell me what you need i'm sure i'll be able to make something at work for you if you wish

23rd July 2011, 15:55	#1
ZedTeeTee This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Stanley Posts: 3,334 Thanks: 240 Thanked 303 Times in 172 Posts	Fitting Kenwood KDC-C469 to Harmony Ok guys and gals - got a little job lined up for tomorrow, but going to check before I start.... I have the following CD Changer to fit which I rescued from a scrapyard.... it's a Kenwood KDC-C469. I also removed a nice long cable with round ends, and a little black box which was plugged in between the existing stereo, which was also a Harmony. Now, my plan is to mount it in the boot, and I have the bracket to do just that, once I figure out just how it goes together, but my question is can anyone confirm which wires I splice into from the little black box? It was soldered into the existing loom and I did take a picture on my phone, but the quality is bit, well, rubbish. I think it is red to purple/white, brown to black and white to white/red....but I'd love some confirmation. Also, is it meant to be cut, or should there be a lovely neat end on it to plug in somewhere? Is it even the right box or is there a better way of doing it? Any info, pictures or assistance appreciated as always. I will be testing it before I go through the trouble of feeding the cable to the boot as I have no idea if it works or not. Was originally mounted in the glove box - I was going to do the same but the boot is my preferred option. Last edited by ZedTeeTee; 23rd July 2011 at 15:57.. Reason: Edited for clarity

24th July 2011, 11:52	#2
dissy1810 Posted a thing or two mgzt 160 1.8 lpg Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: newcastle upon tyne Posts: 1,973 Thanks: 5 Thanked 72 Times in 64 Posts	bin the changer and get one of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KENWOOD-KC...item3369a78e71 __________________ http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/...0/Photo389.jpg

24th July 2011, 14:58	#4
dissy1810 Posted a thing or two mgzt 160 1.8 lpg Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: newcastle upon tyne Posts: 1,973 Thanks: 5 Thanked 72 Times in 64 Posts	if you tell me what you need i'm sure i'll be able to make something at work for you if you wish __________________ http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/...0/Photo389.jpg