Stereo removal keys - Page 3

cheechy · 14-10-2004, 06:50 AM

My thoughts too tbh. The Vag parts ones have got the nice rubber / plastic handles on them that may keep my skin in one piece [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

Tomk · 14-10-2004, 06:58 AM

true , just double checked, i now some are the same,

Tariq_M · 19-11-2004, 03:49 PM

how do i remove a concert headunit if i've damaged the holding pins!! I've tried the damn keys but they just wont work!!

steve2 · 19-11-2004, 04:20 PM

[ QUOTE ]
how do i remove a concert headunit if i've damaged the holding pins!! I've tried the damn keys but they just wont work!!

[/ QUOTE ]
this happened to me and i ended up getting a new unit because the front pulled off the concert unit

. your best bet is to put the keys back in and ease it out as far as you can and then try to slide a thin strip of metal down the side to push the bent pins back it wont be easy but good luck

gizze · 19-11-2004, 04:35 PM

What car have you got???

If it is a B6 A4, first slide the trim off around the top so you can get somthing behind the unit.

If it is something else,I would prize the front of the unit off (it will come off and still be usable, it connects to the actual head unit with a single connector) this will allow you to push the clips out the way with a screwdriver, and then just snap them off completely before you put it back in.

Or you can remove the sides of the centre console but it is quite a big job.

Tariq_M · 19-11-2004, 05:51 PM

its an a3 mate

cheechy · 09-12-2004, 02:41 PM

Just got the vagparts keys (eventually). Surprisingly easy to use and get the headunit out of the car.

Question here though is whats the best way of removing the keys from the headunit itself. I had to use a 'wiggle' motion in combination with sheer brute force to pull them out again. I've got the horrible feeling that I shouldn't have done this. Anyone got a better way to remove the keys than this?

mb · 09-12-2004, 06:08 PM

I remeber they seem to get "locked" in - if you look at them from the side you either lift the key up a little or push it in to release them.

Sorry I can't remember exactly but you can see if you look at the way they are held into teh stereo.

Hope this helps

Martin

gizze · 14-12-2004, 01:51 PM

Yeah, you just push the metal bar back in and slide the key out.

mulkbear · 23-05-2005, 09:49 PM

You can buy a full radio pin set for £39.85.
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14-10-2004, 06:50 AM	#21 (permalink)
cheechy Mitsubishi Evo X Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fife, Scotland Posts: 2,081	Re: Stereo removal keys My thoughts too tbh. The Vag parts ones have got the nice rubber / plastic handles on them that may keep my skin in one piece [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] __________________ "Mr Lesser extent!"

14-10-2004, 06:58 AM	#22 (permalink)
Tomk Porsche Carrera 4S Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: in the glove box Posts: 6,624	Re: Stereo removal keys true , just double checked, i now some are the same, __________________ dont argue with an idiot they will just drag you down to there level and beat you on experiance

19-11-2004, 03:49 PM	#23 (permalink)
Tariq_M Fiat 500 Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 34	Re: Stereo removal keys how do i remove a concert headunit if i've damaged the holding pins!! I've tried the damn keys but they just wont work!!

19-11-2004, 04:20 PM	#24 (permalink)
steve2 BMW M5 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: medway,Kent Posts: 4,215	Re: Stereo removal keys [ QUOTE ] how do i remove a concert headunit if i've damaged the holding pins!! I've tried the damn keys but they just wont work!! [/ QUOTE ] this happened to me and i ended up getting a new unit because the front pulled off the concert unit . your best bet is to put the keys back in and ease it out as far as you can and then try to slide a thin strip of metal down the side to push the bent pins back it wont be easy but good luck __________________ previously known as stevejb with 1408 posts first registered on 24/09/03 08:20 PM

19-11-2004, 04:35 PM	#25 (permalink)
gizze Audi R8 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Norfolk Posts: 8,486	Re: Stereo removal keys What car have you got??? If it is a B6 A4, first slide the trim off around the top so you can get somthing behind the unit. If it is something else,I would prize the front of the unit off (it will come off and still be usable, it connects to the actual head unit with a single connector) this will allow you to push the clips out the way with a screwdriver, and then just snap them off completely before you put it back in. Or you can remove the sides of the centre console but it is quite a big job. __________________ E320 Elegance 7 seater estate - my car for dog and family duties. M3 SMG - Wifes car as she won't be seen in a Merc!

19-11-2004, 05:51 PM	#26 (permalink)
Tariq_M Fiat 500 Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 34	Re: Stereo removal keys its an a3 mate

09-12-2004, 02:41 PM	#27 (permalink)
cheechy Mitsubishi Evo X Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fife, Scotland Posts: 2,081	Re: Stereo removal keys Just got the vagparts keys (eventually). Surprisingly easy to use and get the headunit out of the car. Question here though is whats the best way of removing the keys from the headunit itself. I had to use a 'wiggle' motion in combination with sheer brute force to pull them out again. I've got the horrible feeling that I shouldn't have done this. Anyone got a better way to remove the keys than this? __________________ "Mr Lesser extent!"

09-12-2004, 06:08 PM	#28 (permalink)
mb Subaru Impreza WRX Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Southampton Posts: 2,992	Re: Stereo removal keys I remeber they seem to get "locked" in - if you look at them from the side you either lift the key up a little or push it in to release them. Sorry I can't remember exactly but you can see if you look at the way they are held into teh stereo. Hope this helps Martin

14-12-2004, 01:51 PM	#29 (permalink)
gizze Audi R8 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Norfolk Posts: 8,486	Re: Stereo removal keys Yeah, you just push the metal bar back in and slide the key out. __________________ E320 Elegance 7 seater estate - my car for dog and family duties. M3 SMG - Wifes car as she won't be seen in a Merc!

23-05-2005, 09:49 PM	#30 (permalink)
mulkbear Subaru Impreza WRX Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 2,615	Re: Stereo removal keys You can buy a full radio pin set for £39.85. Audi, BMW, Ford, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mercury, Merkur, Porsche, Saab and Volkswagen. I use mine all the time. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/FIREdevil.gif[/img] from snap on tools www.snapon.co.uk __________________ Vasaline on toast.....

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