Help w/ Alpine CDA-9883

[Rowan88]

Hi,

I recently got a FIAT Punto Mia 2001 and we had a Panasonic cd player in it however it never had a port for MP3 or iPODs.

So we got a hold of an Alpine CDA-9883.

When I unplug the old one I have 1 phono port and 2 sort of lego looking shapes lol.

I plugged the phono in fine but the lego parts dont match the ones on the car, the ones there are vertical shaped where as the one on the alpine are horizontal.

Sorry im new to this so I dont know proper terms.

Can someone please help me on how I install this or is it even possible?

If you need any other info let me know ill help as much as I can,

Thanks,

-R

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[Chris Z 10+ year member]

Sounds like you need a harness for the head unit.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380142185215

 

[Rowan88]

Ah I see, would that involve us re-wiring to the car, cutting the old cables and installing this?

Is there not just a converter we can get no?

We also seen this too:

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?mpe_id=62857&cm_cr=No+Campaign-_-Web+Activity-_-SA+968347-_-PRODHOME_ESPOTCAROUSEL-_-Sendai+CD789+CD%2FMP3+Player&catalogId=10151&evtype=CpgnClick&intv_id=120404&langId=-1&partNumber=968347&storeId=10001&ddkey=ClickInfo

Is that worth it and also how do we know if it has the connection we need or not?

 

[AlterEgo99 5,000+ posts]

You basically end up wiring the aftermarket harness to the wires from the HU...then the clip on the aftermarket harness will plug into the harness on your vehicle...at least if the aftermarket harness you purchase is for your vehicle. They are out there. Just search and you will find. Crutchfield should have them based on the make/model/year of your vehicle.