Mcintosh aux in - xcarlink (suzuki model)

[Tim_]

kit came today, bastard. Finally home from work/kids asleep/wife suitibly dosed with alcohol (I'll explain later...maybe), and will now commence with install. Bloody hell that handbrake boot took some effort. Taking piccies.

Forgot to mention that Harry from sydney installers said he will happily refund anyone the purchase price less postage if they install it and it doesn't work (12 bucks to you and 12 back)

Ben

Ben How did you get hold of Harry? I sent them an email requesting a refund but havent heard anything back from them.

Thanks
Tim

[Fluf]

Yeah he was a slack b*****d when it came to the refund, too aaaaaaaaaaaaages to respond to my emails, but I did get it in the end. I'd send 1 or 2 emails per day.

[Tim_]

Alright i guess ill put some pressure on him.

Thanks
Tim

[cvas]

Have you managed to get a reply Tim?
I haven't heard back from him yet...

[Tim_]

Nope, still no reply

[Fluf]

Keep on him guys. It took a while but I got my $$

[cvas]

He just got back to me.
Said to send it back and he will process the return!

[Tim_]

Ok, third attempt at requesting a refund.

You guys are emailing harry@sydneyinstallers.com.au?

[Fluf]

Sounds right. Don't have his email anymore sorry. You could google it?

[cvas]

Ok, third attempt at requesting a refund.

You guys are emailing harry@sydneyinstallers.com.au?

That's it mate

[Tim_]

Thanks mate, will keep you posted

[ProjectSTi]

Hi Guys,

I just received my Xcarlink unit today, would anyone be able to help me out with some pictured instructions?

Thanks!

[Fluf]

You're welcome to call me mate. 0410 7 666 85. I'm happy to talk you through any of the tricky bits. I AM USELESS with this sort of stuff, and even I figured it out. But yeah, call me

[Fluf]

Or, depending on the state you live in, I can do it for/with you if you come to the drags in qld wed night

[cvas]

Hi Guys,

I just received my Xcarlink unit today, would anyone be able to help me out with some pictured instructions?

Thanks!

Here you go mate... This is how I removed the HU from my auto MY07 GT. Not sure if its the same for your car. Do this at your own risk. I take no responsibility for any broken radio or trim parts Just be gentle and careful...
Im no expert and this is the first and only time I have removed the radio. So if anyone knows of any easier way or any handy tips, please correct me. Its a pretty easy removal anyway.
Sorry if the photos arent 100%

First thing to do is pop off the 2 silver trim cover things on either side of the radio. Pry them off gently. This photo shows them at the bottom of the photo. I cant really remember the best way to get them off so just be extra gentle with them. I used plastic trim tools. If you havent got any, a flat head screwdriver with a rag covering the tip so you dont scratch anything should do.




Next for auto (not sure about manual sorry) pry off the circle ring gently




Excuse the hairy leg




You should be able to pop the ash tray out. I pulled GENTLY by the flap. Maybe not the best idea but just be Careful not to break it. If you can figure an easier and safer way then do it. There are tabs which keep it in place so be careful not to break these. You will have to unclip the cables for the light and 12v plug. These can be a bit tricky I found. Just use something to poke the clip and push it in, then pull out the plug.




Undo all the screws I think 6 from memory, some are easy to get to some are a bit harder. Try use a magnetic screwdriver if you have one to minimize the risk of screws falling and being lost.




You will have to unplug the hazard light switch now. The unit will probably not come out any further than shown in the photo below unless it is unplugged




The xcarlink should be plugged in on the right hand side (if looking at the unit from behind) you can see where it plugs in at the top centre of this photo



Hope this helps. Sorry if it doesnt.... You will have to figure out the rest because my HU didnt like the xcarlink. There is plenty of room behind there to mount/store the box for the device I think. Running the cable to wherever you want it to be will probably be another challenge. Perhaps you could post up some photos for others once you are done?

Cheers
Chris