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Adding sub to gamma
Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2004 3:32 pm
by Scorpio1
Ok, I know I need a special lead to make the Gamma have RCA's, but I'm confused.
I was told today by a shop that I would lose my rear speakers if I add this lead. Is this true?
Has anyone got a pic or part number that they're using?
Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2004 7:33 pm
by Josh_PoloGTi
Lies... All lies
You need an adapter made my Auto Leads.
It gives you 2x Stereo RCA (front and rear) and also a remote wire.
Sorted.
Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2004 9:29 pm
by jazzy
ye m8 i have a sub and amp in my polo and i got gamma head unit, it works fine, mind u the sub doesnt play at its best, i think an after market stero would be better
Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2004 9:47 am
by tornado_ally
I'm experiencing the exact same problem Scorpio
I think im going to keep the original Gamma head unit as Josh has done the same and he seems to content with it. However a quality after-market head unit will always be better sound-wise but wont look snug in the dash. Some specialist shops stock a Kenwood head unit that looks exactly like the VW Gamma but a lot more powerfull. Try the Sony shop Lakeside. Im half way through my ICE project with my mate (thanks Icemann69 for your help) and it seems to be shaping up well. I'm going to re-fit the front door speaker thet blew and have it replaced under waranty by the crappy VW one. Then sell the lot off. I should be takin delivery of some Kenwood components and a matching 2ch amp. What I'm upset about is that all this cant be done in time for the meet
but there wil always be another 1
Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2004 5:38 pm
by Scorpio1
Nice one! I'll have to get one.
I can't believe they said my rear speakers have a standard amp running them, and if I used this it would stop them working..
I just want to keep the standard stuff for now, with a little extra bass, I’m really looking forward to running the wires...!
What are the best ways of running the cable through to the battery, any ideas?
Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2004 8:04 pm
by LiQuOrIcE
is the auto leads one pc3-11 ? had a look in halfords and it seems to be the one. Has 2 pew outs, is that correct?
Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2004 11:31 pm
by Scorpio1
That is the correct one.
You're lucky Halfords had it as when I asked in mine they got confused and mumbled something!
For anyone wanting to add pre-outs to their gamma the link is here.
http://www.autoleads.co.uk/product/more ... se&id=2744
Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2004 11:55 pm
by LiQuOrIcE
they didnt have a clue really, i had to go through the book and show them....MUPPETS!
Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2004 12:20 am
by pettsy
pay peanuts = get monkeys
Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2004 1:51 pm
by tornado_ally
can i replace another old Gamma HU with my present one without having the new noe go into safe mode? I have an old Gamma HU which im told is better and i want to use that instead of the one I got with the car. Will i face any problems?
Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2004 4:59 pm
by tom_mk5
Hi mate, when I click that link i'm just getting through to the index of the autoleads site.
I got a speaker level to RCA converter for wiring my ICE up to my sat-nav headunit, but that made me lose my rear speakers and only gives me one pre-out (two male RCA connecters, one white, one red). So something's gone wrong as what you're describing is exactly what I need.
Any more info much appreciated.
Tom
Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2004 7:50 pm
by jrw
Looking in PVW this month there is an advert for OEMPARTS which lists a Blauplunt sub (from the Audi I presume) for the GAMMA radio?
There website doesn't seem to work though?
Anyone got any idea on this and how it works?
Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2004 4:06 am
by k4lps
LiQuOrIcE wrote:is the auto leads one pc3-11 ? had a look in halfords and it seems to be the one. Has 2 pew outs, is that correct?
does any one knw the wireing diagram to this lead??? i want to knw what pin hole goes to what lead
Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2005 10:32 am
by inder
I know this post is one year old or so
But wanted to ask the same question... now when adding this lead, what connection does it go on? the yellow mini-iso?
Will I loose my blue mini-iso cd connection plug??
Cheers
also do halfords still do this cable, can it be bought online elsewhere?
pc3-11
Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2006 2:57 pm
by tntuk
Just a question about the pc3-11 Lead. Will i lose anything fromt eh Gamma head unit by fitting these? I am looking to fit a sub in my boot but don't know how these leads will affect the head unit. Is there a ISO connection in the stereo for this or does it mean playing about with the wiring? Please help, looking to do this at the weekend!
Cheers