Almost sounds like the Sony MP-40 that I have - plays MP3s of the CD or the
changers (if it is compatible with MP3), regular CDs, your standard radio
stuff, removable flip down to insert the CD face plate and my favourite
feature - a remote control so that I can be in bed and control the tunes.

The installation of a radio in a Vanagon is straight forward - some people
say there is a fitment problem, but I have never had an issue installing a
Sony into any of my vehicles.  Wiring is straight forward except for one
thing.  The original radio never had a 15 circuit (12V in the key on
position) only a 30 circuit (12V constant).  Some radios don't like this as
they will drain the battery as they don't really shut off until the key is
removed from the ignition.  The Sony that I have has an "OFF" mode and an
"OFF OFF" mode - push the off button and the radio turns off with the face
plate still lit (great for seeing in an unlit westie by the way!) - if you
hold the off button for 3 seconds the radio turns completely off.

Anyhow - enjoy the tunes!

David Marshall

Fast Forward Automotive Inc.
4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road
Quesnel BC Canada  V2J 6Z3

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-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of John Rodgers
Sent: June 15, 2003 8:34 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Father's Day - New Radio/MP3 - front panel removable

Kids gave me a new toy for Fathers Day. I'm tickled as there has never
been a working radio in my van. The existing one has no knobs, and I
have wondered if someone tried to steal it before I bought the van.

Anyhoo - A radio shop is going to install it as part of the gift package.

I was wondering if there is  anything special  to watch out for during
the installation. General cautions that need to be observed - like don't
cut the dash, wiring conflicts, etc.  Things to do to avoid later
conflicts with other work, etc, etc, etc.

Any comments and recommends would be appreciated!!

Thanks,

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver