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GQ Radio Installation

Submitted: Saturday, Sep 03, 2005 at 11:41

Member - Mike (SA)

My GQ radio cassette player has finally given up, MF radio band not good either! Advice please on possible pitfalls in installing a new set. Understand front car panel comes off but what about lining up a new set? Fittings etc?
Thanks in advance
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Mike

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AnswerID: 128082   Submitted: Saturday, Sep 03, 2005 at 12:09

Truckster (Vic) replied:

Buy one, fit it up. No pitfalls, except replace the speakers at same time.
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AnswerID: 128085   Submitted: Saturday, Sep 03, 2005 at 12:27

Member - 'Lucy' replied:


Mike

If you buy a new one of what you already have - no problems.

If you buy a new current day technology unit - there are a couple of things to consider.

(1) The wiring loom plugs will not match the new unit.

It will come with its own plug/s and tails so that you can wire it up yourself.

(2) Depending on what you get will govern the speaker situation.

(3) It would seem that all radio/CD setups are a standard size and come with an assortment of brackets, bolts and nuts to allow you to fit to your vehicle.

I just purchased a JVC unit to replace the Troopy's OEM job and it will fit no problems, I just have to wire it into the loom.

Toyota wer excellent in that they supplied me a wiring diagram for the Troopy Radio for $0.00.

The JVC has provision for 4 speakers and the Troopy comes with two (in dash), hence I had to get another two this morning.

Best of Britsh luck to you.

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FollowupID: 382686   Submitted: Saturday, Sep 03, 2005 at 12:40

Bonz (Vic) posted:

hahah you are everywhere Chicken Man hahahaha

looks like a bargain for the wiring diagram, did they throw in the Troopy for that also?????

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FollowupID: 382688   Submitted: Saturday, Sep 03, 2005 at 12:52

Member - 'Lucy' posted:



Yoooooooooooou! idiot.

Of course not, however they did tell me how to get that heater box out with the least amount of drama.

And I have heard that if you ask the 'NITZON' mob for assistance as described above, its either non existent of costs mega dollars.

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FollowupID: 382690   Submitted: Saturday, Sep 03, 2005 at 12:57

Bonz (Vic) posted:

Not so..in fact on a recent trip where I was gathering together things that may possibly go bang in the desert Nissan loaned me, a set of hoses and belts, "Bring em back if you don't use them , if you do then just pay for them then" Thanx Mr Nissan

p.s. I made sure I got the universal ones so that I was equipped to help stranded Toyota's out there. Humanitarian that I am.

So's the box out?

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FollowupID: 382691   Submitted: Saturday, Sep 03, 2005 at 13:07

Member - Roachie (SA) posted:

Bonz,
He's not likely to admit that they threw the troopy in for nothin' , eh? That would be a tad embarrassing.

BTW, did you know why they called that vehicle by that name? ("troopy"). It is because of the fact that it's breeding (and I reckon I'm being VERY generous when I use that term) was derived from that show that used to be on tellie years ago....."F Troop". and we all know what the "F" stood for don't we. Of course our Aussie culture is to add a "y" or "ie" to the end of many words we use, eh matey?

So one could safely deduce that the Toyota Troop Carrier was (and still should be) called the "F*CK TROOPY"........(;-))

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FollowupID: 382693   Submitted: Saturday, Sep 03, 2005 at 13:13

Member - 'Lucy' posted:


The toyota GOD is going to bring a terrible reckoning down upon you two blasphemers. (ROFLMAO)
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FollowupID: 382702   Submitted: Saturday, Sep 03, 2005 at 14:25

Member - Mike (SA) posted:

Ken,

Many thanks for the info. One of my main concerns was the apparent size of my existing original unit and the apparent much small er size of the replacement. I had visions of a gaping hole!
Again, many thanks

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FollowupID: 382706   Submitted: Saturday, Sep 03, 2005 at 14:50

Member - 'Lucy' posted:


Could you elaborate a tad further re the size/aperture thing.

All of the ones I looked at were a standard size, which matched the size of the one I removed.

So I'm having a difficulty here in Melbourne, imagining what it is you are trying to do.
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FollowupID: 382709   Submitted: Saturday, Sep 03, 2005 at 14:56

Member - Mike (SA) posted:

Hi,

Change radio and cassete playet with new one? Up to now have been driving a CD player through cassette player. That failed on last trip.
I haven't checked sets physically but, felt the older set was larger than a new one? Could well be an optical illusion!

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AnswerID: 128092   Submitted: Saturday, Sep 03, 2005 at 13:02

Brew69(SA) replied:

Hi Mike, its very simple to do mate. I replaced mine with a Clarion unit. The console is very simple to remove and you don't need to be a rocket scientist to fit it or redo any wiring. If you are scared of doing it yourself i suggest trying somewhere like Autobarn. Speakers are easily removed...if u want to do them yourself. $200 -$250 will buy a decent deck these days unless you like bells and whistles.
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FollowupID: 382703   Submitted: Saturday, Sep 03, 2005 at 14:28

Member - Mike (SA) posted:

Brew,

Thanks, as I responded to Greg (see earlier post) I am / was concerned with the apprent reduction in size.

Many thanks for taking time to rspond, regards

Mike

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FollowupID: 382704   Submitted: Saturday, Sep 03, 2005 at 14:31

Muddy 'doe (SA) posted:

Hah Brew,

Must be easy to remove. I have seen units removed in under a minute but I don't think it was the rightful owner doing the removing! Not just in GQ's either.

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AnswerID: 128133   Submitted: Saturday, Sep 03, 2005 at 17:56

Carchania replied:

gday mike, r u talking about the split system casette player AND radio tuner ontop? if so the replacement to fill the complete hole that is left by taking both units out is to get a cdplayer with a double din panel. that means the front display panel is twice the size as normal and will fit comfortably in the hole. only downside is they cost alot more than a single din cdplayer. the other thing u could do is get a single din, and go to a wreckers and pick up one of those factory empty pocket things that sits under the player as was standard in the models that didnt come with a seperate player and radio.

cheers
Leayton
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FollowupID: 382739   Submitted: Saturday, Sep 03, 2005 at 18:44

MATT.D(WA) posted:

Thats a much better idea as it then leaves space to mount a uhf later if needed!
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FollowupID: 382818   Submitted: Sunday, Sep 04, 2005 at 00:28

Member - 'Lucy' posted:


Arrrh! now I get the picture.

Thats pretty much the same setup as in the Troopy's.

You can have either 1 or 2 appliances in the dash slot as long as they are on top of each other.

The width,depth and height of each unit seems to be a standard size the fits the dual cradle already in there.

Mine has the Tuner/CD player and storage slot underneath.

Carchina has set out your options veru succinctly here Mike.
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AnswerID: 128210   Submitted: Sunday, Sep 04, 2005 at 10:19

Vinnie replied:

Mike

I had same problem so, I bought a Pioneer DEH-1650. It has CD and a lot of other features to boot. Wiring - Ha - is exactly the same as the original jukebox and all you do is connect them either by plug or joiners. As for fitting - remove the front facia panel (all will be revealed) and the Pioneer has exactly the same screw fix pattern as the old blurter in the bracket.

As for speakers it is the same deal - wiring clours are exactly the same - just connect. I chose to upgrade my speakers and one word of advice here - leave the front ones alone, they are good quality Clarions, - might look a little weak but they put out a decent sound. I have since removed the newies fitted to the front and put the originals back.

Regards
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FollowupID: 382945   Submitted: Sunday, Sep 04, 2005 at 22:44

Mouldy posted:

I agree with Vinnie, fitted cd player last year in my '92 GQ. Was a piece of cake. Original speakers sound fine, unless you are a real audiophyle. Save a few dollars for someting else.
Have fun fitting. Its a pretty easy job.

Dave
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AnswerID: 128212   Submitted: Sunday, Sep 04, 2005 at 11:01

Member - Mike (SA) replied:

Thank you everyone for your advice. I now know what I need and, more importantly, I feel a bit more confident in doing it myself!

Again thank you all for taking the time to respond, I did appreciate it. regards

Mike

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