radio bandwith expanders

[hutch]

I can't find the thread that was discussing briefly about the lame bandwidth on JP radios compared to domestic airwaves here. Haven't sourced it yet but my contact in JP told me about "band-expanders" available to slide in the existing radio and usually cassette stereo systems in most imported vehicles. My first vehicle I bashed out the (most likely) usable stereo and replaced with my CD player set. For those that want to use their old cassette tapes, maybe try and locate the site. So far I couldn't find it. I was told something like - ~bandexpander.com?? Gave up right away but will ask buddy in JP when he gets back from USA and add to this site.
Hutch

[BCDelica]

Do you mean one of these gizmo's http://cgi.ebay.com/Japanese-Radio-FM-B ... 0027270930

That's the way to go if you keep the original or have a Japanese spec radio, but I'm just as happy putting in a new deck.

Just use the color codes listed here for a swap;

Delica L300 Radio/Stereo Connectors

Please note this is a guide only based on two particular vehicles.
Use at your own risk and don't blame me if it all goes horribly wrong!


Connector Number Delica cable colour
1 Green/White Illumination (headlights on) ?
2 Blue/White 12v IGN (key turned to ACC) Red
3 Red/Black 12v Permanant (for radio memeory) Yellow
4 White/Green Speaker RL- Green/Black
5 White/Red Speaker FL+ White
6 - Not Used -
7 White/Blue Speaker FR+ Grey
8 Yellow/Red Speaker RR- Purple/Black
9 - Not Used -
10 Black/Red Speaker FL- White/Black
11 Black/Blue Speaker FR- Grey/Black
12 (Black) Earth/12v negative Black
13 Grey/Red Speaker RR+ Purple
14 Grey/Blue Speaker RL+ Green

Kev

[Bandexpander]

Radio FM conversion for Japanese Imports vehicles
FM Band expander, Radio Converter for Japanese cars
See this: http://bandexpanders.comze.com/

[Profister]

Keep in mind that you will not be able to get all local stations on japanese radios no matter what. You can read my posts here: http://www.delica.ca/forum/japanese-ste ... -2021.html