PhatNoise Problem!!

[dubs_17]

Hey - anyone have any advice on installing PhatNoise? I can't get the two couplers to go together. I know there's a "dummy" plug over the cd changer harness. I took that off, and I can't get the PhatNoise harness to click into the VW harness. The "male" plugs don't seem to slide into the "female" plugs. It's almost like there's something blocking them, but I can't see what's causing the problem. Anyone have this problem??

[gtx]

Re: PhatNoise Problem!!

Hey - anyone have any advice on installing PhatNoise? I can't get the two copulers to go together. I know there's a "dummy" plug over the cd changer harness. I took that off, and I can't get the PhatNoise harness to click into the VW harness. The "male" plugs don't seem to slide into the "female" plugs. It's almost like there's something blocking them, but I can't see what's causing the problem. Anyone have this problem??

it's a cradle problem thats what they told me ..
and charged me $89.00 because it was'nt installed by the dealership
good luck..diagnosis fee....

[dubs_17]

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What do you mean by "cradle problem"? These stupid couplers just don't want to go together.

[Stampfan]

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I had the same problem and had to seek help from someone else to make sure I wasn't going crazy. The trick was to wedge in one side first until it clicks, and then push hard on the other side to get it to click in.

[VAG_Tech]

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I had the same problem and had to seek help from someone else to make sure I wasn't going crazy. The trick was to wedge in one side first until it clicks, and then push hard on the other side to get it to click in.

I second that..

[LaDubDude]

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Don't feel bad . . . i wrestled with mine for about 15 minutes before I decided to bring forth the thunder within my mighty anacondas and make the harness fit.

[Smarty39]

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Yes, those things can be a real pain in the ass. Don't feel as if you are going to brake them, because you won't. Just dig deep and give er'!

[dubs_17]

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Got 'er in there. I opened up the female contacts a little with a pointed screwdriver...snapped in really easily after that!

[LaDubDude]

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Got 'er in there. I opened up the female contacts a little with a pointed screwdriver...snapped in really easily after that!

The madness is in the method . . . or something like that

[dubspeedGTi]

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is this an adaptor plug that you are talking about? or does the phatnoise plug righ into the vw cd changer harness? I want to get a phatnoise soon especialy sine the prices are dropping like bricks

[dubs_17]

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Yeah, the PhatBox cable plugs directly into the cd changer cable. SHOULD be a 5 minute install....however, with the troubles I had shovin' the two harnesses together, and the mounting screws not wanting to line up without some muscle, it took around 1/2 hr. It's really cool once you get 'er workin' and well worth the money.

[Flanders]

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and the mounting screws not wanting to line up without some muscle, it took around 1/2 hr.

I was pretty disappointed with the mounts! I had to take my grinder out and do some serious modifications to my CD changer bracket for the phatnoise to mount properly!

[Stampfan]

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The Phatbox has its own mounting bracket that is different from the CD changer bracket. Or at least it is for my Beetle.

[Khyron]

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I bought new brackets with my phat, and the install was 5 mins. Cut a bit of carpet to get the plug out into the open, was easier to work with. Love it.

Khyron

[dubs_17]

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Anybody notice a static 'whine' with engine noise when the PhatBox is announcing something? I can't hear it over the music of course, but the quiet between songs makes it more noticeable.