Autotrail head unit

[Aeron]

I wonder if this method would work to avoid battery run down but also keep memory functions?

 

[Skyway]

Can you send us a link to the Chinese all singing all dancing unit, it sounds interesting

Crap not same size surround firmest etc
As most but not all Chinese. Stuff s..t

 

[Gellyneck]

Crap not same size surround firmest etc
As most but not all Chinese. Stuff s..t

Your "quoted" post is no longer a member.

 

[Tiff M]

Xtrons unit fitted and all working thanks Gellyneck!

 

[Barrybd]

Installed our Xtrons unit a couple of years back so this is from memory (fading fast at my age!).

The base Fiat Ducato wiring loom didn't have a "permanent +ve" so one was installed by AT to the habitation battery.

When I removed the optional AT supplied media centre (13ELE2000) I replicated the installation for the Xtrons unit. The key changes to the wiring I made was to cut the ISO spec "permanent +ve" on the Xtrons supplied wiring connector (between the head unit connector and the ISO wiring loom connector - yellow \ pin 11 from memory). In addition, as AT had broken the "switched +ve" (red \ pin 6 from memory) I cut this in the same place.

I then blanked off the ends of these cables from the ISO block. The ends from the head unit connector were both connected to the AT fitted "permanent +ve" (as per original AT fit). This means the media unit has to be turned on \ off manually as "switched +ve" is now permanently live but does mean the unit can be used without the ignition being on. Remember and turn it off though as it will drain the battery!

Subsequently, I fitted an isolator switch on the "permanent +ve" wire installed by AT so the media unit could be fully isolated from the battery as it does draw some power even when switched off. The downside of this is you have to re-tune the radio when you switch it back on.

Think that's about it.

Ours has worked well for the past (nearly) three years but as this is from memory you'd better check your ISO and Xtrons connections as they may have changed in the interim (depending on the age \ model of base vehicle and media connecter). Note, this is how I did ours but no guarantee yours will be exactly the same so ......... Having said that, It should give you a fair understanding of the process \ changes I made as a guide to your installation.

Best of luck.

Hi could you tell me if the original unit is fused and powered from the leisure battery please as my unit as failed to power up.

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[Gellyneck]

Hi could you tell me if the original unit is fused and powered from the leisure battery please as my unit as failed to power up.

Now you are really testing my memory!

I may have some photos but won't be able to access them for a couple of days if I do.

I think there is an inline fuse behind the head unit (permanent live from leisure battery?) and one in the fuse box at driver's knee (switched live from vehicle battery?) but it was over 6 years ago so ......

I'll have a look for photos when I get back if you want?

 

[plug]

We're looking to replace the media unit in our 2012 Savannah as the one which came with the Moho is rubbish. Looking at either a Kenwood or Pioneer. Any views or advice?

Pioneer all day long good sound and works really well with the Ariel in the wing mirror.