Range rover classic stereo. Have I been given wrong advice?

Hi all,

I've got a 1993 (k) rrc that I've been working on for a while. I recently thought time to get a new stereo to fill the hole in the dash where one used to be.

I went to halfords on the way home from work and spoke to someone there who told me that i couldn't just buy a unit off the shelf as the original unit was smaller than standard size and a aftermarket stereo would back would be too deep and not fit.

seems a bit far fetched but i hope someone on here could confirm?

Many thanks

get some pics up.

I have a aftermaket head unit in the rangie and its fits fine with no adapter plate. u may need a ISO connector aswell if its thaat old.

Hiya thanks for quick reply. I will post some pics if it helps.

Just to be clear the chap was telling me it would not physically fit due to a lack of space behind the dash. Trying to tell me the oem stereos were shorter.

Sure iso adapters etc that's all cool I can deal with that.

If you have an aftermarket stereo I'm sure it must be doable.

Aaaah yes, its not the size of the hole, its the depth (titter ) You will find that there is little clearance at the back so if you go for something with lots of connections and perhaps a cd changer with a big plug you may have issues. The face plate size is a din standard.

As said, the original units were "shorter" than a standard one. You will probably be able to fit a standard size head unit but it will get hot because there won't be much room for air movement and if you have various plugs in the bback you will be very tight for space. The other thing to watch out for is that if you have a standard head unit sitting slightly proud of the console, it might foul on the transfer box selector lever when you push it forward for low range.

u can sort it by takin centre console out removin the insulation an gettin hammer an bashin transmisson tunnel in a bit u will have no problems then

A standard unit will fit, but when you slide it in you have to make sure that all the wires and connectors are tucked into the space towards the transfer box lever otherwise it will sit proud of the dash.
I fitted a standard Sony unit to my classic with no problems, the wiring is not that hard either as long as you follow the circuit diagram in the manual as to what wire is what.
I take it it is a standard classic and not a soft dash as I am not sure about those.

Do you still have your old unit? I sent mine off to Clarion in Swindon and got it reconditioned; so far so good. A little pricy at £70, but less work with the wiring.

Neil

i had an aftermarket chep n nasty job.It sat flush- but i didnt fit it.

Thanks very much guys for the replies.

So I think with a bit of fettling i'll get one fitted based on your comments, unfortunately i don't have the original unit it just came with no radio in. So i am not looking for anything flash just want some music while I drive.

I theory behind going to Halfrauds was that i am lazy and they would fit it for me especially since the last guy that had the car has butchered all the cabling and its a bit of a mess and my knuckles are already scarred enough from working on it without having to mess around in that little space. Looks like i'll have to get involved though and give it a blast myself. I'll let you know how i get on

If you look at this thread http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f10/range-rover-classic-radio-wiring-96707.html and scroll down to my post there are copies of the wiring diagram and wire colour code's if that's any more help

Does your Rangie still have the bass speaker unit and amplifier in the boot? If it is of this type with speakers in the front doors and two in the rear roof of the car then they will not work with a new unit without some rewiring, as they are powered by the amp in the boot. It's worth checking out.