over the years I have collected a couple of radios, cd´s and wirings.
So here is, what I learned until now.
There are different radios available - with casetteplayer only, with cd only, with cd and cassette, with navigation and different versions for different countries.
Most important is, that they changed the plugs on 2001 I think.
The older radios have at least two single plugs for the radio itselt, antenna in and a round plug for the changer.
Later there where just one plug for the radio, one square for cd and antenna in.
The changer is available in 3 versions - 4-cd in Dash, 6-cd in Dash and 6-cd trunk (Alpine).
The dash-in has the same plug - a square one. The in trunk Alpine needs an interface for M-BUS.
To be able using newer radios in the older neons, you can get an adaptor, either you´re lucky to find an original or you get you an aftermarket one and solder it yourself.
Here some pictures (sorry for the quality, but will make some new shots next time)
Alpine in-trunk-changer and interface
Install kit newer radio to Alpine
just that cable
4-dish in Dash
mounted
backview
wiring newer radio to in-dash cd
radio with cd out of an SRT
Adaptor older plugs to newer radio
Have to make some pictures of the older radio rear and the 6-disc-in dash next time
How-To: know what radio, cable and cd I need
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I believe 2001 was still the two connector plugs. 2002 and up are one.
The single connector can be spliced into the 2001 and older wiring. Mine was this way when I bought it. I found out that '01 was still the two connector style, when I ordered a wiwring kit, and it didn't match what I had. A PO had installed the '02+ CD player in my car.
But good info to have!
The single connector can be spliced into the 2001 and older wiring. Mine was this way when I bought it. I found out that '01 was still the two connector style, when I ordered a wiwring kit, and it didn't match what I had. A PO had installed the '02+ CD player in my car.
But good info to have!
Bill
1999 neon coupe 2.4 swap
2021 Forester
2000 Neon MTX swap with '02 R/T PCMOlha Koba, a psychologist in Kyiv, said that “anger and hate in this situation is a normal reaction and important to validate.” But it is important to channel it into something useful, she said, such as making incendiary bombs out of empty bottles.
1999 neon coupe 2.4 swap
2021 Forester
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Finally I soldered that DIY adaptor
"Older" plugs 1999-2001
Backside 2002> radio
You just have to solder colour to colour - btw. the wires are named correctly on mine
Only the two black ground wires were left which had to be connected to the cars ground, maybe try to find a fitting cableshoe and the brown wire which was named MUTE, but as it is PIN14 it should be connected to the single PCI-plug (vio/yel).
The needed antenna-adaptor I fortunatelly had laying around as well so now my 2002 radio is working on my 2001 RT.
** "2002-up Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep Reverse Antenna Adapter"
"Older" plugs 1999-2001
Backside 2002> radio
You just have to solder colour to colour - btw. the wires are named correctly on mine
Only the two black ground wires were left which had to be connected to the cars ground, maybe try to find a fitting cableshoe and the brown wire which was named MUTE, but as it is PIN14 it should be connected to the single PCI-plug (vio/yel).
The needed antenna-adaptor I fortunatelly had laying around as well so now my 2002 radio is working on my 2001 RT.
** "2002-up Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep Reverse Antenna Adapter"
a neon - what else ?