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Just added an aux connection to my 2013 Panda Pop using the instructions above - brilliant step by step instructions and pics - thanks! :worship:
I want to buy this.Fitting the Media Adapter is very straight forward, getting the radio out is the hardest part, but you also need to swap over a couple of leads in one of the connectors to make it compatible with the 2012 model Panda.
As the new Panda Radio only has two holes for the release keys (instead of the usual 4) you'll need to bend the keys straight-ish.
The keys only need to be inserted about an inch to release the lugs but you don't have much purchase on anything to pull the radio out so it is a bit fiddly
After a bit of wiggling and no small amount of cursing the radio comes out of the slot
It will come out just far enough to rest on the gear stick
For those that are interested in these things, this is the label on the 2013 model Panda CD player
The adapter connector fits in the top right slot of this socket on the back of the radio
It comes out of the box with the VIOLET and GREEN wires in this position. These need to be swapped over to be compatible with the Panda radio. ON ONE END ONLY, do not swap them over on both ends of the wiring
With a pair of pliers just pull them out and swap them over. They are in VERY tightly. Do not yank them out but grip firmly and pull with steady force, they'll come out eventually. When you swap them over make sure they go back the correct way around, they must align with the pins on the back of the radio. Look at the other connectors to see which way round they go
It just clicks into place
I chose to test it before fitting it all back in place. It worked straight away. Just press the MEDIA button to see 'External Source'
The iPhone plugs into the USB socket using any compatible lead. It also charges the phone at the same time (not tested it with an iPad yet). Or you can plug it into the AUX socket with a standard phono lead.
Next job is to thread the wire down the back of the dashboard. There is plenty of room to get your hands in and fish it out from underneath the dashboard and route it to wherever you're going to place the adapter
the adapter comes with sticky velcro tabs so allowing you to place it anywhere convenient. The instruction manual details a method for placing is INSIDE the glovebox but I figured that would be inconvenient and the glovebox lid wouldn't fit very snuggly once closed
I chose to stick mine on the side of the centre console under the dash (see below) it is not as neat and hidden as I'd like but it makes it easier to plug things in and means I wont be trapping the USB cable in the glovebox lid.
The all important end result! You now have an EXTERNAL SOURCE for music on the move. Rock On!!
In the attachments below is a PDF of the fitting manual if you need it.
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My local fiat dealer can order it for 135 euros.Hi.
The thread is quite old and when I looked for the device it was unlisted, so may be out of production.
If someone does find it please put a link up.
I suspect the newer touchscreen unit will ‘assume’ CarPlay or Android Auto will be used and no longer have an Aux in connection on the unit itself. But don’t know…Thread bump. Could this potentially be made to work / wired into the new touchscreen unit in the Panda which obviously doesn't have an aux in?
Just buy a set of pin extraction tools. They look like miniature feeler gauges. ( there are other ones with tubes for other styles of connectors.)Good work Simon.
I think I should put a warning here however.
Removing the pins is a really tricky task. I managed to break the pin for the green wire and couldn't get it out of the ISO housing. As a result I had to order a new ISO housing and a whole load of new pins.
Several days later when I received the new ISO housing and pins - I spent all night trying to remove the wires from the old ISO housing in to the new one. Again, some pins jammed in and as a result I had to rewire half the wires with new pins for the new housing.
This morning I went to fit it - and DISASTER.
I spent about an hour trying to find away of feeding the ISO cable from behind the dashboard to down below. How can anyone claim this easy?! Anyway, whilst doing this, the radio (that was resting on the gearknob) fell off - grazing the surrounding coloured plastic and snapped off the ariel lead connection. As well as this, whilst I was trying to feed the lead, some of the pins and disconnected from the wires in the ISO housing.
So after spending £90 on the USB device, £5 for a new USO housing and pins, several hours of trying to re-wire and install it in the car I have now got a non-functioning radio, damaged plastic work around the radio and cut fingers.
My advice to anyone doing this - just get a new head unit.
Or if you follow this route - make sure to do the following
Be really, REALLY careful when changing the two pins around. Spend an evening on it if you have to, applying as little pressure as possible over a very long time.
Do NOT rest the headunit on the gearknob. Take out all the cables and put it somewhere stable.
Hi everyone,
I'm a posting newbie although I've been lurking for some years as part of a 3 Panda family (wife's 60 plate Multijet; No. 3 daughters 56 plate Multijet and the latest edition, No. 2 daughters 14 plate 1.2 Lounge). Thanks for a very informative and helpful site.
After picking up her Lounge No. 2 daughter wanted the capability to play music from a USB stick so she purchased the Multimedia Adapter kit (for me to fit!). I have just completed the fitting, using the supplied instructions as well as the excellent photo guide supplied by SimonWH at the beginning of this thread and thought I'd pass on some tips to use in conjunction with the guides.
Removing the Head Unit. I removed the Head Unit using 2 modified removal tools as shown in the pictorial guide. However, I also found that the Head Unit is a very tight fit even when unlocked by the removal tools. I discovered that it was easier to remove the Head Unit by fitting the removal tools with the right angle pieces pointing upward (rather than pointing down as shown in Simon's photos), this seems to give a better purchase and the Head Unit came out much easier this way. I also placed some folded towels between the gear stick and console to rest the head Unit on.
Swapping the Violet and Green Wires. In Simon's guide he suggests pulling on the rear of the wires to remove the pins from the mini iso connector. As well as doing this you need to unlock the small spring fingers which lock each pin into place (you can see these in Simon's pictures on the top and bottom of the pins). I did this by pushing a doubled over wire office staple into the connector at the top and bottom of each pin and leaving them there whilst I pulled on the rear of the wire; the wire then pulled out relatively easily.
Removing the Glove-box. The glove box is held in place by T25 Torx headed screws and an Allen headed bolt. There are 3 Torx screws on the front top edge of the glove-box; 2 of them are easy to see but the 3rd one is cunningly hidden on the rear edge of the door latch mechanism. There are also 3 or 4 T25 torx screws just behind the lower front edge of the glove-box. The Allen headed bolt is on the rear face of the glove-box just to the right of the fuse panel cover; it's fairly obvious when you look inside. Once all of the screws and the bolt are undone the only thing holding the box in place is a spring clip on the left hand edge; a gentle tug will release this and the box will pull forward.
Locating the Adapter Box in the Glove-box. The instructions supplied with the kit are for a left hand drive Panda so I assumed that the glove-box in UK spec Pandas would be a straight mirror image and that I could just drill the hole for the wire loom on the opposite side to that shown. However the glove-box is actually a different shape. I actually found that the best place to drill the hole was on the lower right rear face (as you look at the glove-box from the front); this means that the loom runs straight into the adapter box and doesn't contort itself through 90 degrees. The adapter box itself can then be fitted on the inner right hand side using the sticky backed velcro pads supplied.
Routing the Wiring Loom. If you look into the space where the Head Unit sits you will see a gap. in the far left corner; feed the loom through this space and it will drop down into the space behind the glove-box.
Testing the Adapter Box. My final tip is to check that the adapter box is working before you refit the glove-box and head unit.
Finally I should say that adapter box works really well. I'm sorry that I haven't been able to post any pictures but I hope that my addition to the original guide will be of help to someone.
Just popping in to this thread in 2024, to say thanks for the instructions. I was able to find this part and your instructions and the manual you attached made the installation into my 2013 Panda simple and satisfying.Fitting the Media Adapter is very straight forward, getting the radio out is the hardest part, but you also need to swap over a couple of leads in one of the connectors to make it compatible with the 2012 model Panda.
As the new Panda Radio only has two holes for the release keys (instead of the usual 4) you'll need to bend the keys straight-ish.
The keys only need to be inserted about an inch to release the lugs but you don't have much purchase on anything to pull the radio out so it is a bit fiddly
After a bit of wiggling and no small amount of cursing the radio comes out of the slot
It will come out just far enough to rest on the gear stick
For those that are interested in these things, this is the label on the 2013 model Panda CD player
The adapter connector fits in the top right slot of this socket on the back of the radio
It comes out of the box with the VIOLET and GREEN wires in this position. These need to be swapped over to be compatible with the Panda radio. ON ONE END ONLY, do not swap them over on both ends of the wiring
With a pair of pliers just pull them out and swap them over. They are in VERY tightly. Do not yank them out but grip firmly and pull with steady force, they'll come out eventually. When you swap them over make sure they go back the correct way around, they must align with the pins on the back of the radio. Look at the other connectors to see which way round they go
It just clicks into place
I chose to test it before fitting it all back in place. It worked straight away. Just press the MEDIA button to see 'External Source'
The iPhone plugs into the USB socket using any compatible lead. It also charges the phone at the same time (not tested it with an iPad yet). Or you can plug it into the AUX socket with a standard phono lead.
Next job is to thread the wire down the back of the dashboard. There is plenty of room to get your hands in and fish it out from underneath the dashboard and route it to wherever you're going to place the adapter
the adapter comes with sticky velcro tabs so allowing you to place it anywhere convenient. The instruction manual details a method for placing is INSIDE the glovebox but I figured that would be inconvenient and the glovebox lid wouldn't fit very snuggly once closed
I chose to stick mine on the side of the centre console under the dash (see below) it is not as neat and hidden as I'd like but it makes it easier to plug things in and means I wont be trapping the USB cable in the glovebox lid.
The all important end result! You now have an EXTERNAL SOURCE for music on the move. Rock On!!
In the attachments below is a PDF of the fitting manual if you need it.
.
Great post. We have a 2014 and I am thinking of upgrading that. You can get the bluetooth socket that fits in the centre console but I am not sure how it would relate to the box you have. I suspect it would just need connector leads. Our new addition is 2016 and came with bluetooth and steering controls so sometilme I will investigate what it has. Your instructions to fit are greatFitting the Media Adapter is very straight forward, getting the radio out is the hardest part, but you also need to swap over a couple of leads in one of the connectors to make it compatible with the 2012 model Panda.
As the new Panda Radio only has two holes for the release keys (instead of the usual 4) you'll need to bend the keys straight-ish.
The keys only need to be inserted about an inch to release the lugs but you don't have much purchase on anything to pull the radio out so it is a bit fiddly
After a bit of wiggling and no small amount of cursing the radio comes out of the slot
It will come out just far enough to rest on the gear stick
For those that are interested in these things, this is the label on the 2013 model Panda CD player
The adapter connector fits in the top right slot of this socket on the back of the radio
It comes out of the box with the VIOLET and GREEN wires in this position. These need to be swapped over to be compatible with the Panda radio. ON ONE END ONLY, do not swap them over on both ends of the wiring
With a pair of pliers just pull them out and swap them over. They are in VERY tightly. Do not yank them out but grip firmly and pull with steady force, they'll come out eventually. When you swap them over make sure they go back the correct way around, they must align with the pins on the back of the radio. Look at the other connectors to see which way round they go
It just clicks into place
I chose to test it before fitting it all back in place. It worked straight away. Just press the MEDIA button to see 'External Source'
The iPhone plugs into the USB socket using any compatible lead. It also charges the phone at the same time (not tested it with an iPad yet). Or you can plug it into the AUX socket with a standard phono lead.
Next job is to thread the wire down the back of the dashboard. There is plenty of room to get your hands in and fish it out from underneath the dashboard and route it to wherever you're going to place the adapter
the adapter comes with sticky velcro tabs so allowing you to place it anywhere convenient. The instruction manual details a method for placing is INSIDE the glovebox but I figured that would be inconvenient and the glovebox lid wouldn't fit very snuggly once closed
I chose to stick mine on the side of the centre console under the dash (see below) it is not as neat and hidden as I'd like but it makes it easier to plug things in and means I wont be trapping the USB cable in the glovebox lid.
The all important end result! You now have an EXTERNAL SOURCE for music on the move. Rock On!!
In the attachments below is a PDF of the fitting manual if you need it.
.
Three Panda families, very upmarket!Hi everyone,
I'm a posting newbie although I've been lurking for some years as part of a 3 Panda family (wife's 60 plate Multijet; No. 3 daughters 56 plate Multijet and the latest edition, No. 2 daughters 14 plate 1.2 Lounge). Thanks for a very informative and helpful site.
After picking up her Lounge No. 2 daughter wanted the capability to play music from a USB stick so she purchased the Multimedia Adapter kit (for me to fit!). I have just completed the fitting, using the supplied instructions as well as the excellent photo guide supplied by SimonWH at the beginning of this thread and thought I'd pass on some tips to use in conjunction with the guides.
Removing the Head Unit. I removed the Head Unit using 2 modified removal tools as shown in the pictorial guide. However, I also found that the Head Unit is a very tight fit even when unlocked by the removal tools. I discovered that it was easier to remove the Head Unit by fitting the removal tools with the right angle pieces pointing upward (rather than pointing down as shown in Simon's photos), this seems to give a better purchase and the Head Unit came out much easier this way. I also placed some folded towels between the gear stick and console to rest the head Unit on.
Swapping the Violet and Green Wires. In Simon's guide he suggests pulling on the rear of the wires to remove the pins from the mini iso connector. As well as doing this you need to unlock the small spring fingers which lock each pin into place (you can see these in Simon's pictures on the top and bottom of the pins). I did this by pushing a doubled over wire office staple into the connector at the top and bottom of each pin and leaving them there whilst I pulled on the rear of the wire; the wire then pulled out relatively easily.
Removing the Glove-box. The glove box is held in place by T25 Torx headed screws and an Allen headed bolt. There are 3 Torx screws on the front top edge of the glove-box; 2 of them are easy to see but the 3rd one is cunningly hidden on the rear edge of the door latch mechanism. There are also 3 or 4 T25 torx screws just behind the lower front edge of the glove-box. The Allen headed bolt is on the rear face of the glove-box just to the right of the fuse panel cover; it's fairly obvious when you look inside. Once all of the screws and the bolt are undone the only thing holding the box in place is a spring clip on the left hand edge; a gentle tug will release this and the box will pull forward.
Locating the Adapter Box in the Glove-box. The instructions supplied with the kit are for a left hand drive Panda so I assumed that the glove-box in UK spec Pandas would be a straight mirror image and that I could just drill the hole for the wire loom on the opposite side to that shown. However the glove-box is actually a different shape. I actually found that the best place to drill the hole was on the lower right rear face (as you look at the glove-box from the front); this means that the loom runs straight into the adapter box and doesn't contort itself through 90 degrees. The adapter box itself can then be fitted on the inner right hand side using the sticky backed velcro pads supplied.
Routing the Wiring Loom. If you look into the space where the Head Unit sits you will see a gap. in the far left corner; feed the loom through this space and it will drop down into the space behind the glove-box.
Testing the Adapter Box. My final tip is to check that the adapter box is working before you refit the glove-box and head unit.
Finally I should say that adapter box works really well. I'm sorry that I haven't been able to post any pictures but I hope that my addition to the original guide will be of help to someone.