Wiring a Cd Face Plate into Sun Visor

[NateDogg27]

I was wondering how I might go about wiring a face plate into a visor, and then put the unit under the seat, so i can go stealth. Are there any aftermarket adaptors or will I have to use a sodering gun? Any websites would be helpfull.

Thanks,

Nate

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[Pete 10+ year member]

ribbon cable and lots of small solder joints are the only way i've found of doing it. I usually take the front off of the deck so you can still remove the face from the visor and solder onto the solder terminals inside the deck.

 

[brandontw 10+ year member]

Sounds like a cool idea, does anybody have pics of this? And what about loading cd's into the deck then? This has piqued my intrest.

 

[78nova 10+ year member]

yes do post pics

 

[Pete 10+ year member]

loading CD's is the only problem with an install like this. You still need access to the chassis or a CD changer to overcome the problem.

I have made a new front for the chassis so it is easy to load cds... the eject button stays on the faceplate in most cases. A cleverly mounted CD changer is,imho, the best way around it... then the chassis to the HU can be hid anywhere.

 

[DBfan187 5,000+ posts]

I want to see pics also!

And what about loading cd's into the deck then?

I would like to know that one also!

 

[DBfan187 5,000+ posts]

n/m, da*n 56k! You answered me!//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[Pete 10+ year member]

I do what I can to answer all questions before they're asked //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[NateDogg27]

I talked to Alpine and they claim it cant be done? This is starting to disappoint me here. Pete where did you purchase the solder joints at? As for the ribbon cable did you get a custom cable made or did you just alter a 40 pin ide cable?

 

[kingpin_jeffie 10+ year member]

Its definately possible. Just be sure your good at soldering.

 

[Pete 10+ year member]

You don't purchase solder joints... you just use a soldering iron and solder the ribbon cable to the pins on the actualy circuit board. You HAVE to be really good at soldering to not wreck anything.

I used 40 pin ide even though I didn't need all the conductors. It is possible to roll the cable and tape it up so its more round than flat... and easier to hide.

 

[78nova 10+ year member]

do you have any pics

 

[Pete 10+ year member]

no pics of any of my installs.... grrr stupid me never buying a camera