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GT4.3 mod and restoration diary
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"Fitted" the Satechi SoundFly AUX today (plays SD card and other source mp3s to head unit via FM transmitter).
RDS normally shows track names (I just took photo of the unit name being received)
This was instead of Denison or MoBridge effort and expense.
£30.99 on Amazon.
Works fine in garage, I will need more time to set up the "clean" frequencies when the car is next out and about.
Also, slightly annoyingly, I will have to remember to turn off the unit in the cubby when I park up, as the cubby 12v is not ignition switched (odd how you can never win with whatever you need with either live or switched!)
RDS normally shows track names (I just took photo of the unit name being received)
This was instead of Denison or MoBridge effort and expense.
£30.99 on Amazon.
Works fine in garage, I will need more time to set up the "clean" frequencies when the car is next out and about.
Also, slightly annoyingly, I will have to remember to turn off the unit in the cubby when I park up, as the cubby 12v is not ignition switched (odd how you can never win with whatever you need with either live or switched!)
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New key shells arrived today
Nice surprise was the little Porsche shields (I thought I'd have to recycle from old shells), I guess they don't put in advert to avoid Porsche lawyers.
Some bits you do need to recycle/supply are:
Battery CR2032 (I took opportunity to fit new ones, which now work from about 60 ft)
Battery terminals (carefully pull the brass contacts out with small pliers)
Old key blade (although new blanks are supplied) - pull back on small spring loaded locking stub to release/insert
PCB and rubber gasket (new gasket is supplied, but I decided to retain as much OEM)
Immobiliser "pill" (I found snipping out the pill housing with mini side-cutters and "nibbling" away at any remaining housing works well, without endangering the pill body)
I hot-glued the pills into the new shells (this was because I wanted the adhesive to set immediately and without "fuming" - superglue could have coated all the internals with white sublimation, including the battery contacts, thus possibly disabling the fob)
The new units actually feel higher quality than the flimsy/brittle feeling originals. They are heavier too, with a nice chromed key ring hoop.
Nice surprise was the little Porsche shields (I thought I'd have to recycle from old shells), I guess they don't put in advert to avoid Porsche lawyers.
Some bits you do need to recycle/supply are:
Battery CR2032 (I took opportunity to fit new ones, which now work from about 60 ft)
Battery terminals (carefully pull the brass contacts out with small pliers)
Old key blade (although new blanks are supplied) - pull back on small spring loaded locking stub to release/insert
PCB and rubber gasket (new gasket is supplied, but I decided to retain as much OEM)
Immobiliser "pill" (I found snipping out the pill housing with mini side-cutters and "nibbling" away at any remaining housing works well, without endangering the pill body)
I hot-glued the pills into the new shells (this was because I wanted the adhesive to set immediately and without "fuming" - superglue could have coated all the internals with white sublimation, including the battery contacts, thus possibly disabling the fob)
The new units actually feel higher quality than the flimsy/brittle feeling originals. They are heavier too, with a nice chromed key ring hoop.
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Ref: Satechi frequencies
I have been using 88.1 FM with no issues today (and the map below seems to indicate I should be okay for most of the UK)
You can check other frequencies here:
https://ukfree.tv/radio/frequencies/88100000
I have been using 88.1 FM with no issues today (and the map below seems to indicate I should be okay for most of the UK)
You can check other frequencies here:
https://ukfree.tv/radio/frequencies/88100000
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Yes, totally self contained (see piccie on previous page for my "install")
Or below marketing photo with SD card circled
If you can get a ignition switched 12v socket, it will start and stop automatically with the ignition (remembering the last track)
I am planning on disassembling the PCM/centre console to fit new Temp/Fan rocker switches, so I may run a switched line to the cubby at the same time (I can always use the cigarette lighter socket in the ashtray if I ever need a permanent live, charging phone in parked car etc).
The Satechi unit can accept USB too, the only downside is either USB or SD max size is 32GB and/or 1,999 tracks.
At my mp3 encoding, 1,999 tracks is only 16GB
I guess if I want more tracks, I can just bring along another SD card and swap every 140 hours of listening!
You can navigate folders and or play by "album" (assuming you split down like that), I have just left on shuffle/random all.
Satechi info here:
http://www.satechi.net/index.php/sm...3-players-ipod-zune-sansa-with-remote-control
Or below marketing photo with SD card circled
If you can get a ignition switched 12v socket, it will start and stop automatically with the ignition (remembering the last track)
I am planning on disassembling the PCM/centre console to fit new Temp/Fan rocker switches, so I may run a switched line to the cubby at the same time (I can always use the cigarette lighter socket in the ashtray if I ever need a permanent live, charging phone in parked car etc).
The Satechi unit can accept USB too, the only downside is either USB or SD max size is 32GB and/or 1,999 tracks.
At my mp3 encoding, 1,999 tracks is only 16GB
I guess if I want more tracks, I can just bring along another SD card and swap every 140 hours of listening!
You can navigate folders and or play by "album" (assuming you split down like that), I have just left on shuffle/random all.
Satechi info here:
http://www.satechi.net/index.php/sm...3-players-ipod-zune-sansa-with-remote-control
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That's brilliant and perfect for what I need as most of my music for the car is stored on iPod and memory sticks .
I was really surprised to find the 3 power sockets all permanent live which is damn frustrating.
I have my console out at the moment so a good time to convert one to a switched live.
Many thanks for the comprehensive reply, I'll be ordering one of these nifty little units :thumb:
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Possibly.
But then I'd still have the (marginal) problem of the car listening to music without me for a few tracks :?
I shall sneak up on it today and check (although I might be really sneaky and leave window down and/or cubby open as some times just opening the door can re-activate power)
That would be the best compromise if it did work (or perhaps I mean didn't work, after a short delay?)
:thumb: seeforez
PS - I suspect you may well be right and I was surprised how little my phone had charged when I left it in car, and of course the 12v was re-activated once I put key in etc, so too late to check if it had actually stopped charging earlier.
PPS - I wonder if the locking state is important (ie if car is locked or not to start countdown timer). I don't normally lock mine :dont know:
But then I'd still have the (marginal) problem of the car listening to music without me for a few tracks :?
I shall sneak up on it today and check (although I might be really sneaky and leave window down and/or cubby open as some times just opening the door can re-activate power)
That would be the best compromise if it did work (or perhaps I mean didn't work, after a short delay?)
:thumb: seeforez
PS - I suspect you may well be right and I was surprised how little my phone had charged when I left it in car, and of course the 12v was re-activated once I put key in etc, so too late to check if it had actually stopped charging earlier.
PPS - I wonder if the locking state is important (ie if car is locked or not to start countdown timer). I don't normally lock mine :dont know:
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