changing the radio from jap

[frenzal]

im a newbie to fto =) but its good to see there is an aussie group here.
I have just got an fto gpx 95 - one issue is the radio is in jap mode and wont pick up any stations. Is there any easy way to fix this

[BuCkEt]

You need an AM/FM modulator ( I thinkt that's what they're called).

I'm assuming you've still got the stock Mitsubishi deck in the car??
I took out my modulator when putting my new deck in the car and I've got it lying around at home....unless Dad chucked it out

[FTO338]

Yeah just go to JayCar & get those converter, should be no more then $30. Tell them you got an import radio & you want to pick up the Aus frequence.

Or if you after another cheap solutions then you can get one of those cheap unit from SuperCheap for like $30-$50 bucks

[frenzal]

thanks fellas will go out and give it a go

[dstocks]

I think they go on Ebay too. Somethimes called bandwidth expanders.

[frenzal]

i got it from jaycar im banned from ebay lol
any clues on the easiest way to get behind the radio??

[dstocks]

Yup,

Your centre console cover will have to come off (the bit around the tip/gearstick. Be careful with this as it can break fairly easily.

Remove the rubber spacer first (the bit of rubber around the tip/gear stick). It shoud come out fairly easily.

starting from the point closest to the rear of the car, pull up the top of the console (the bit with the ashtray in it). DONT FORCE IT.

Having removed this, you should see 2 screws on either side of the stereo. Remove these and the unit should slide out.

P.S. This is from memory and I think I have remembered everything (I dont have car in front of me).

Anyone else with anything to add????

[BuCkEt]

Your centre console cover will have to come off (the bit around the tip/gearstick. Be careful with this as it can break fairly easily.

Can't stress this bit enough!