Im going in blind to install the intravee

Pope · Post by **Pope** » Fri Jul 15, 2011 2:19 pm

Right guys.

I should be picking up an intravee and the alpins unit this weekend.

I have a z4m roadster with sat nav and also cd changer.

I also have the top stereo package with the subs behind the seats, is this DSP that I keep reading about. I also have the additional menu to change the sounds etc.

So I cant find a guide that shows me how to install this thing, and there are a few guides hashed together but not for the roadster.

Im picking it up second handn so i dont think there are any instructions etc.

Can anyone give me a really quick guide or know where i can fine one.

Daffy · Post by **Daffy** » Fri Jul 15, 2011 3:15 pm

You don't need a guide, just remove the bulkhead carpet and detach the leads from the autochanger and attatch them to the iv and kca units and secure them and the wires in the centre and replace the carpet. Job done.

Done forget to feed the wire fir connection through the centre storage box, there's room either under or above the autochanger.

Pope · Post by **Pope** » Fri Jul 15, 2011 3:18 pm

or i could just leave the ipod in the boot really, i dont need it unless i need to update it i suppose.

MyNamesNotBob · Post by **MyNamesNotBob** » Fri Jul 15, 2011 3:45 pm

Pope wrote:or i could just leave the ipod in the boot really, i dont need it unless i need to update it i suppose.

Unless you have modified the alpine interface the iPod will go to sleep after about a day, you will need to press a button to wake it up. Can stay in the boot, just don't hide it away too much, and remember to hit a button before you drive off as you won't be able to do it from the cabin

aquazi · Post by **aquazi** » Fri Jul 15, 2011 4:09 pm

Or set up a repeat calendar in your ipod to wake it up every 12 hours...

My first gen ipod nano is Velcro'd to the side of my boot virtually out of sight. I also have my serial to USB cable velco'd to the corner of the boot floor (incase i ever need to update the firmware on the intravee - i can just plug it in without removing anything)

My ipod can last around 10 days without being driven before the repeat calendar function kills my ipod battery and i need to touch the ipod!

Pope · Post by **Pope** » Fri Jul 15, 2011 5:27 pm

hmm didnt realise that.

Out of intrest will my iphone be able to work in this capacity with the intravee and alpine unit, as if it did i would wire it through to the front.

MyNamesNotBob · Post by **MyNamesNotBob** » Fri Jul 15, 2011 5:34 pm

Yes it will, you will need a power adaptor like this though:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 2832wt_829

As the iPhone no longer supports the older charging method, this corrects that. It will still play fine without, it just won't charge

Pope · Post by **Pope** » Sat Jul 16, 2011 10:47 am

guys im struggling to get the rear carpet off the roadster, and also there are so many boxes in the boot i dont no which to unplug...

any help?

Pope · Post by **Pope** » Sat Jul 16, 2011 11:06 am

forot to mention, i have the tv module, which i now believe to be in the way of the hole where the cd changer wires are correct??

VvrooomM · Post by **VvrooomM** » Sat Jul 16, 2011 12:13 pm

Do you still want this resler interface, if so make sure you splice into cables whilst all taken apart you need power, ibus and ground. You can find them all at the cd changer wires.

VvrooomM · Post by **VvrooomM** » Sat Jul 16, 2011 12:13 pm

It allows tv in motion.

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