Sliiy question

HI NG,
I have a 96 1.9D 306 with the original radio built into the dash. I would
like to fit a CD player, one day, would this go in place of the original
radio? or would this have to be mounted elsewhere, thx in adv
Paul

 

The radio slots are (supposed to be) a standard size, but you may or may
not have a standard electrical connector. If not, you'll need an adaptor
as well.
Dave

 

your radio will fit unless its one out of a Ford New radios come
with new metal fitments so you will be ok. The best way to tell if
you need an adapter is to plug the ISO connector in the back, set a
local radio station to a preset and then turn the ignition off. If
the setting is still there when you turn the key to Accessories then
you dont need an adapter. 306s are good for stereos, unlike the new
307 which needs something short of a miracle to wire one in.

scott

 

Paul

yes you can rpelace the radio, you will need a new surround as the old shape
306's radio was a weird not square shape face to it, halfords used to do the
kits for this.

S

 

It's not necessary to get a surround as you can fit a new radio in without
any modifications.I fitted a cd player in my 306 without the surround part.
It can be fitted but not really needed.

 

Dont get one of those gay plastic surrounds, it makes it look
shhhhhockingly bad, plus it makes it sit out proud from the console.
I was gonna get one for my kenwood but was told not to by the bloke in
halfords!

As regards my nonsense about the wiring, my Astra was odd with the
wiring and the simple way to tell is do what i said. Plug it in, set
up one channel and see if it retains it. If not then you will have to
swap 2 wires round. Most stereos come with a prewired plug, but the
one on the back of the old stereo will fit most of them anyway so
check before buying!

scott

 

The aerial connector isn't the standard one in mine, but that might
depend on what radio was originally fitted. (Mine was a blaupunkt).
Ollie

 

It's not necessary to get a surround as you can fit a new radio in without
any modifications. I fitted a cd player in my 306 without the surround part.
It can be fitted but not really needed.


if i were you paul i would pay £10 to halfords for the surround and then fit
your cd player, unless you want you dash to look shit.