davenportmb
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Hi Guys - this is my first post. I bought my first A2 last weekend and all the information that I've read on this forum has been incredible. You guys clearly know your stuff - which is good for me as I need to plunder your expertise!
My A2 is a 2001 Y-reg SE TDi 75. The previous owner had fitted an aftermarket Kenwood head unit but, unfortunately, they didn't do a very good job.
I've got the three issues commonly faced by people on this forum when upgrading their HU:
Would it more cost effective to a) fix the existing set-up, or b) revert back to a standard A2 Concert CD/Radio and fit a plug-and-play aftermarket kit that would still allow me to connect my phone via a 3.5mm audio-in?
Sadly, I’m not an electrician so if I kept the Kenwood HU I would probably need to pay someone to fix the above three issues.
Also, I wouldn't mind switching back to a Concert, but I’m put off by the fact that sourcing one seems to be difficult - I haven’t been able to find one anywhere! Anyone know roughly how much they go for when they are available? Does the price depend on whether the unit comes with a code?
Thanks in advance for your help and opinions.
My A2 is a 2001 Y-reg SE TDi 75. The previous owner had fitted an aftermarket Kenwood head unit but, unfortunately, they didn't do a very good job.
I've got the three issues commonly faced by people on this forum when upgrading their HU:
- The aerial has a pathetically weak signal - likely hasn't been wired for phantom power.
- There’s no switched live so the HU is constantly powered on.
- Rear speakers haven’t been connected.
Would it more cost effective to a) fix the existing set-up, or b) revert back to a standard A2 Concert CD/Radio and fit a plug-and-play aftermarket kit that would still allow me to connect my phone via a 3.5mm audio-in?
Sadly, I’m not an electrician so if I kept the Kenwood HU I would probably need to pay someone to fix the above three issues.
Also, I wouldn't mind switching back to a Concert, but I’m put off by the fact that sourcing one seems to be difficult - I haven’t been able to find one anywhere! Anyone know roughly how much they go for when they are available? Does the price depend on whether the unit comes with a code?
Thanks in advance for your help and opinions.
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