Removing head unit - 996

[dds1]

Does anyone know how to get the head unit out (Becker CDR22) on a 996?

I've just bought a Denison Ice-link to connect my Ipod to the head unit, but it needs plugging in to the CD changer port at the back. Any bright ideas apppreciated...

[silver993tt]

Did u consider the Neo Ion Ipod adapter? If so, why did u choose the Denison?

[bigcol]

You need the "keys" - thin flat metal things that slip into the two slots at the front of the unit - to release it.

I fitted an iPod adaptor (same Denison one as you've got) recently and asked a local car audio place if they could pull the unit out on my behalf... they wanted £10 to do so...

Ended up calling in a favour from my local OPC who did it for nowt!

>> Edited by bigcol on Friday 14th January 13:51

[dds1]

silver993tt said:

Did u consider the Neo Ion Ipod adapter? If so, why did u choose the Denison?

erm, I chose the Denison as it was the only one I knew about

[bigcol]

me too...!!

[dozer]

Am I right in thinking that you are hard wiring your Ipod to the back of your head unit? If so, what is the advantage over the Itrip which is wireless?

[hoganscrogan]

hardwired sounds better, charges ipod, head unit & steering wheel controls also operate the ipod. You can also stash the ipod in glove box!

[dozer]

Thank you for that. I'm just about to order an Ipod and was going to order an Itrip as well but your route sounds better.However, I won't benefit from steering wheel control but I will get improved sound as well as in car charging.Good luck!

[BobM]

dds1 said:

Does anyone know how to get the head unit out (Becker CDR22) on a 996?

Dunno if you're still looking to do this but I've just swapped mine. I did take a couple of pics and should be able to get a web page together on it shortly

It's easiest if you remove the heater control unit above it - even with the metal 'keys' you need to give it a shove from the back to get it out.

[dds1]

blimey, had forgotten about this.

Bob, still awaiting getting round to it, so if you could post the pics / destructions, would be most appreciated.

Dozer - Itrip is not good where I live, there are loads of radio stations, so you end up having to retune it every 400 yards.

[dozer]

Thank you. Is there a website that I can get some info on ? How much is the cable?

[BobM]

OK, finally got my install finished (had a few problems with the wiring as Porsche have changed the wiring for the 04 model).

Some pics and details on my website