GQ Radio Installation

Buy one, fit it up. No pitfalls, except replace the speakers at same time.

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.

Ken Robinson

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.

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

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
Vinnie

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