vdo dayton head unit

[ozchips]

had a look in view to replacing this head unit ,which I am lead to believe is the facory one , cd-3200 .
Is there any tricks or tips to taking one of these out ? I noticed to copper coloured tabs on either sdie , I assumed you just depressed these and it would slide out , no go . other extraction tools i have form other stereos do not work either
am i missing something ? My main concern is cracking the dash

[ozchips]

ok sorted that out , the head unit is out , just need a coat hanger
one more question , can I use the ignition for the ground ?

[ozchips]

sorry let me clarify
power to power
constant power to battery
gnd instead of bolting it to chassis can I use the ignition wire like they use on the factory install ?
thanks everyone

[spieret]

if it's like when i put the new stereo in my GTV you can just connect the ignition wire to the cig lighter as it is controlled by the ignition as well

[Mat Francis]

You could use the GROUND of the ignition wire, but not the +ve ignition wire.
Just use your multimeter to find an earth, and use whatever is going to be easiest and neatest.

[ozchips]

thanks guys ,
got it all sorted , everyting is tested and working , just not in as yet . bloody euro antenna connection
will have to drive into the big smoke to pick up an adaptor then close everyting up nicely
i am looking forward to filling up a usb stick full of mp3's and litsteningto that for the rest of my life lol