Re: radio removal from Milano

[JJK1204@domain.elided]

In a message dated 9/23/2001 1:13:43 PM Central Daylight Time, 
bill_bain@domain.elided writes:


> Once the radio is out, the thought occurs to me that simply replacing it 
> with a modern CD player one would be an option (no more code!), so I'm back 
> to square one -- how much of a nightmere is it to get the radio out?
> 

First if the radio is working but needs the code when you turn it on you will 
get some sort of numbers on the readout, I can't remember exactly what they 
are. If you don't get anything then proceed to radio removal and check the 
fuse in the back of the radio. The radio is removed with the standard style 
DIN removal tool. The tool is a pair of u-shaped pieces of wire. One is 
inserted into the corresponding holes on either side of the radio. You can 
then pull out the unit. Most auto stereo stores will carry them and I believe 
that they came with the Milano, at least both of mine did. If you can't find 
a set a thin coat hanger can be made to work. When I bought my second Milano 
about five years ago Crutchfield had an installation kit for the Blaupunkt 
which I purchased. Installation was easy and all features including the power 
antenna worked correctly. You may luck out and find that someone wrote the 
code on the top of the radio as on both of my Milanos. It was also written in 
the owners manual.

John Katos
West Dundee, IL USA

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