Radio cassette amplifier

Mar 21st, 2006, 20:01

I have a 1994 940s estate. Unfortunately, the previous owner decided to try to get the radio to work by cutting all of the wires, so I have no plugs on any of the wires to put into the back of the radio. Should there be an amplifier ???If so, how do I know which one I need to get ? I've seen a couple on Ebay but I'm not sure which one to get ? They are both different sizes. Also, any idea where I could get the correct plugs ???? Any help will be much appreciated.

Peter Milnes · Mar 22nd, 2006, 02:53

There were two radio cassettes fitted to this model. Let me know which radio head unit model number is fitted to your car. One is a single depth the other is a double depth fronted unit. The single depth unit has one 14pin connector with 11 wires, an aerial input and a din input. The other type is an integrated radio/amplifier with two connectors, one 14 pin with 13 wires, the other 10 pin with 8 wires.

I will send you the appropriate two pages from the wiring book for your car. There should be some radio information either at the back of the owners handbook or in a seperate booklet. The radio code should also be available.

All the best, Peter.

IanGEC · Mar 22nd, 2006, 12:53

Just for info if the previous owner cut all the cables the chances are he left the amp behind it if is a single depth unit - the amp is under the steering column. you would need to remove the cover and probably a torch to find it - but whether you'll be able to connect to it if all the cables are cut .......

migrator · Mar 22nd, 2006, 13:39

If the cables have been cut then it is probable that the full set of cables is still within the loom. How about a trip to the breakers hard for a 'rummage' and cut off the required cable connectors with a suitable length of cable attached. Wiring looms are not always a high priority for the breakers to keep intact.

Mar 23rd, 2006, 18:44

Thanks for all your help with this. The wires have been cut just behind the radio itself so all I really need is the plugs. It is a single depth unit with 1 x 14 pin plug, 1 x 10 pin plug and a din plug marked amp. The unit model number is CR - 905.

Cheers

Mar 23rd, 2006, 18:55

Many thanks, Peter, for your reply and for offering to send me the wiring diagrams. My email address is mark@wyatt2.wanadoo.co.uk. Drop me a line and I will send you my postal address.

Cheers and many thanks.

derek vivian · Apr 16th, 2006, 21:32

interesting comments on the cassette radios. I am getting poor reception on am (mw & lw) and suspect aerial cable and/or aerial amplifier (I have the aerial fitted as wires stuck to the rear nearside window of my 1997 esate. Can anyone advise where the aerial amp is please, so I can check it. Any other comments or advice on the symptoms would be much appreciated. Thanks, Derek Vivian

Andy_Gibson · Apr 17th, 2006, 11:21

to gain access to the aerial amp remove the nearside carpet trim just below the window and you'll find a small metal box around 3" x 5" with 2 wires coming from the side window to it

Mar 21st, 2006, 20:01	#1
stalky44 Guest Location:	Radio cassette amplifier I have a 1994 940s estate. Unfortunately, the previous owner decided to try to get the radio to work by cutting all of the wires, so I have no plugs on any of the wires to put into the back of the radio. Should there be an amplifier ???If so, how do I know which one I need to get ? I've seen a couple on Ebay but I'm not sure which one to get ? They are both different sizes. Also, any idea where I could get the correct plugs ???? Any help will be much appreciated.

Mar 22nd, 2006, 13:39	#4
migrator Aye - him again Last Online: Today 09:26 Join Date: May 2001 Location: HAWICK	If the cables have been cut then it is probable that the full set of cables is still within the loom. How about a trip to the breakers hard for a 'rummage' and cut off the required cable connectors with a suitable length of cable attached. Wiring looms are not always a high priority for the breakers to keep intact. __________________ (Ouch - that's another knuckle ...) VOC 11817

Mar 23rd, 2006, 18:44	#5
stalky44 Guest Location:	Radio Thanks for all your help with this. The wires have been cut just behind the radio itself so all I really need is the plugs. It is a single depth unit with 1 x 14 pin plug, 1 x 10 pin plug and a din plug marked amp. The unit model number is CR - 905. Cheers

Mar 23rd, 2006, 18:55	#6
stalky44 Guest Location:	Radio Many thanks, Peter, for your reply and for offering to send me the wiring diagrams. My email address is mark@wyatt2.wanadoo.co.uk. Drop me a line and I will send you my postal address. Cheers and many thanks.

Apr 16th, 2006, 21:32	#7
derek vivian Senior Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2024 16:01 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Whyteleafe	940 radio/cassette interesting comments on the cassette radios. I am getting poor reception on am (mw & lw) and suspect aerial cable and/or aerial amplifier (I have the aerial fitted as wires stuck to the rear nearside window of my 1997 esate. Can anyone advise where the aerial amp is please, so I can check it. Any other comments or advice on the symptoms would be much appreciated. Thanks, Derek Vivian

Mar 22nd, 2006, 02:53	#2
Peter Milnes Premier Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2014 00:01 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tonyrefail	There were two radio cassettes fitted to this model. Let me know which radio head unit model number is fitted to your car. One is a single depth the other is a double depth fronted unit. The single depth unit has one 14pin connector with 11 wires, an aerial input and a din input. The other type is an integrated radio/amplifier with two connectors, one 14 pin with 13 wires, the other 10 pin with 8 wires. I will send you the appropriate two pages from the wiring book for your car. There should be some radio information either at the back of the owners handbook or in a seperate booklet. The radio code should also be available. All the best, Peter.

Mar 22nd, 2006, 12:53	#3
IanGEC VOC Member Last Online: Jul 4th, 2022 12:03 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Whitecross	Just for info if the previous owner cut all the cables the chances are he left the amp behind it if is a single depth unit - the amp is under the steering column. you would need to remove the cover and probably a torch to find it - but whether you'll be able to connect to it if all the cables are cut .......

Apr 17th, 2006, 11:21	#8
Andy_Gibson Turbo-Charged Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 23:30 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: redditch	to gain access to the aerial amp remove the nearside carpet trim just below the window and you'll find a small metal box around 3" x 5" with 2 wires coming from the side window to it __________________ 1997 945 2.3LPT SE Auto 2001 V70 2.4 170 SE

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