Hi,
I am thinking of replacing my standard radio with a Blaupunkt E1 sat nav system and 6 cd in-dash cd changer.
Installing it seems reasonably straight forward, except that it must be connected to the speedometer.
I've downloaded the fitting instructions from the Blaupunkt website, but it doesn't easily explain how you connect it up. I've also spoken with Blaupunkt customer services, who advised me that there is a black 20 way connector under the dash near the steering wheel, with a white cable at position 13.
Alternatively, there is 14 way connector behind the instrument panel, with a black and white cable at pin 14.
However, they cannot verify that this is accurate information
Does anyone know if this is correct, and how easy they are to locate?
In addition to this, I have spoken with KIA UK, but to no avail. I've even spoken to several auto-electricians who are reluctant to install it for me.
The only safe option is to buy it from somewhere like Halfords. However, to buy and install it will cost me upwards of £700.00!!
I can get a system from Ebay for just over £100.00. So £600.00 seems an awful lot of money just to effectively pay for installation.
Finally, if I can get one installed, I'm reluctant to put the antenna on the roof or the dash. Will the signal be strong enough if I hid it under the dash out of sight?
Any help with this will be very greatly appreciated.
Kind Regards
Muppet
I am thinking of replacing my standard radio with a Blaupunkt E1 sat nav system and 6 cd in-dash cd changer.
Installing it seems reasonably straight forward, except that it must be connected to the speedometer.
I've downloaded the fitting instructions from the Blaupunkt website, but it doesn't easily explain how you connect it up. I've also spoken with Blaupunkt customer services, who advised me that there is a black 20 way connector under the dash near the steering wheel, with a white cable at position 13.
Alternatively, there is 14 way connector behind the instrument panel, with a black and white cable at pin 14.
However, they cannot verify that this is accurate information
Does anyone know if this is correct, and how easy they are to locate?
In addition to this, I have spoken with KIA UK, but to no avail. I've even spoken to several auto-electricians who are reluctant to install it for me.
The only safe option is to buy it from somewhere like Halfords. However, to buy and install it will cost me upwards of £700.00!!
I can get a system from Ebay for just over £100.00. So £600.00 seems an awful lot of money just to effectively pay for installation.
Finally, if I can get one installed, I'm reluctant to put the antenna on the roof or the dash. Will the signal be strong enough if I hid it under the dash out of sight?
Any help with this will be very greatly appreciated.
Kind Regards
Muppet