Chris1762
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I have a 2018 motorhome and have the stereo adapter in the picture. Can anyone identify the stereo it actually fits as the Fiat one I brought for a 2018 Ducato doest’t.
General 2018 motorhome stereo fitting
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The picture you show looks like a (two-part) standard ISO connection.
It looks as though your Ducato is one that came from the factory without a factory-fit radio (which would have had a Fiat-specific connector) but with radio-prep (no radio, but speakers and preparation for an aftermarket radio with ISO connectors - it's a fairly common option and the radio may have been fitted by the converter if it's, say a motorhome).
I'm interpreting that you're trying to fit a Fiat "factory" radio?
It looks as though your Ducato is one that came from the factory without a factory-fit radio (which would have had a Fiat-specific connector) but with radio-prep (no radio, but speakers and preparation for an aftermarket radio with ISO connectors - it's a fairly common option and the radio may have been fitted by the converter if it's, say a motorhome).
I'm interpreting that you're trying to fit a Fiat "factory" radio?
Chris1762
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Yes I am wanting to fit a fiat Bluetooth radio into the space. Is there a connector I can buy or is it a re-wire job?
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You can certainly buy adapters for the reverse of what you're wishing to do (Fiat to ISO), but I'm not sure about reverting the ISO to a Fiat connector.
I suspect you might end up with Canbus issues anyway fitting a Fiat radio into a vehicle that isn't prepared for it. (Certainly earlier bluetooth radios were Canbus "aware")
Uno999
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I have a similar problem.
My 2023 Ducato has been fitted with a Pioneer head unit that is absolute rubbish.
A touch screen that you have to take your eyes off the road and give total attention to to use.
No on off switch so you can't listen to the radio without having the ignition on.
Sat nav that requires a linked smartphone with a data connection to work.
I could go on (and on and on).
I have acquired for the cost of postage an OEM head unit from an earlier model Ducato and want to fit it instead of the Pioneer crap.
Anyone know if it's possible?
My 2023 Ducato has been fitted with a Pioneer head unit that is absolute rubbish.
A touch screen that you have to take your eyes off the road and give total attention to to use.
No on off switch so you can't listen to the radio without having the ignition on.
Sat nav that requires a linked smartphone with a data connection to work.
I could go on (and on and on).
I have acquired for the cost of postage an OEM head unit from an earlier model Ducato and want to fit it instead of the Pioneer crap.
Anyone know if it's possible?
