Alpine CDE-W203Ri

**monkeez** · 25th August 2009, 08:24

Hi all.
I'm after replacing the CDR2005 in my 54 plate SRi with the above unit (or something similar)
Has anybody got any experience of this unit? or any others in the same price band?

Also, is it just a case of disconnecting the existing unit, connecting up the aftermarket one and away you go?

cheers

**lizard** · 25th August 2009, 08:54

you will need the steering wheel control cable and probably a different ISO cable... Try here...

www.caraudiodirect.co.uk

**monkeez** · 25th August 2009, 09:17

would it be the full fitting kit or just the fascia adaptor that would be needed?

**monkeez** · 25th August 2009, 13:28

Just had an email from caraudiodirect saying that it is not possible to get a lead for the steering wheel controls for my car as it is half can-bus.

**spennny** · 25th August 2009, 13:33

Halfords do the ISO cable, steering wheel controls are for lazy people

**monkeez** · 25th August 2009, 13:35

Originally Posted by spennny

Halfords do the ISO cable, steering wheel controls are for lazy people

fair enough like

is it correct tho, that on half can-bus you cant use the steering wheel controls on after market units?

**rushy** · 25th August 2009, 13:41

I hsve seen Sonys working with half canbus and screen. You might have to reverse the yellow and red wires also.

**dennis_signum** · 25th August 2009, 14:10

I've and alpine CDE-9881RB working with half canbus (buttons on wheel), unit was bought of Spenny and I bought interface box etc off ebay (See Dynamic Sounds). See thread http://www.vectra-c.com/forum/showthread.php?t=81058 for info on my install.

**monkeez** · 25th August 2009, 14:13

nice one lads,

i've just come across this http://www.incarexpress.co.uk/view_p...FdYB4wodgBbjog

according to the site, it will do the job along with the PC99-ALP lead