Help required fitting a Kenwood DAB in A208 CLK 2001

[the prince]

Hi, I've bought a Kenwood DAB to replace the standard Audio 10 with multi-changer as the CD never worked. I've got a problem with the wiring. I've changed stereo's before and normally a simple set of adapter wires are needed to connect the new to old set of wiring. On the CLK however i bought a set of connectors but there are only two connector blocks and there are three sets on the back of the Audio 10 unit. Now the two blocks are obvious but the third with two black and white wires and a single brown and single red are left with no home. The Kenwood has one spare wire (blue and white). Does anyone know what fits to what. I could take it to a audio fitter but would be happy to do myself.

Help please.

 

[Solcom]

There probably the link to the steering wheel controls and arent needed for the kenwood.

 

[the prince]

One thing is unclear. The two plug to plug connectors have been connected and there is no power to the unit. Any thoughts?

 

[markmifsud]

Did you add a switched 12v? When I fitted my Kenwood there was only a perm 12v as the Comand was powered up via a DB2 data signal. I had to take a switched 12v from the cigarette lighter socket. Normally the power and switched power wires from the HU are Red and Yellow.

 

[Solcom]

Did you add a switched 12v? When I fitted my Kenwood there was only a perm 12v as the Comand was powered up via a DB2 data signal. I had to take a switched 12v from the cigarette lighter socket. Normally the power and switched power wires from the HU are Red and Yellow.

What he said

 

[the prince]

Went to an audio specialist today and was told that the best way is to use the 'proper' CAN Bus interface, so parted with £80. So it works fine now with no snipping or cutting into other wiring. Thanks for advice.

The DAB is great. Installed it myself. A bit tricky getting A-pillar cover off as needed to remove the sun visors, and light fitting etc, but all back in neatly. Worth the effort and stereo sounds much better than the Audio 10.