Jeep 97 TJ Radio Replacement
 

Hi there!

The standard factory-installed radio in my 97TJ has just quit working,
and connections are found to ok.

Need to replace the unit...

Anyone tried or have an opinion on the Alpine mp3/radios re.
dust/moisture resistance compared to the original? Would love to have
the mp3 option, but do not want the unit to fail in a year or so.

Thanks!
Tom Hamp
Calgary, Alberta

Re: Jeep 97 TJ Radio Replacement
 

http://www.wwms.com/product_info.php...ebc8ca9af41990

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HarryS

"Tom Hamp" <TomHamp@PrairieLight.org> wrote in message
news:iitlo0t0mfvmcf046k8864m35shlr1mcjp@4ax.com...
> Hi there!
>
> The standard factory-installed radio in my 97TJ has just quit working,
> and connections are found to ok.
>
> Need to replace the unit...
>
> Anyone tried or have an opinion on the Alpine mp3/radios re.
> dust/moisture resistance compared to the original? Would love to have
> the mp3 option, but do not want the unit to fail in a year or so.
>
> Thanks!
> Tom Hamp
> Calgary, Alberta

Re: Jeep 97 TJ Radio Replacement
 

http://www.wwms.com/product_info.php...ebc8ca9af41990

Weather Proof

HarryS

"Tom Hamp" <TomHamp@PrairieLight.org> wrote in message
news:iitlo0t0mfvmcf046k8864m35shlr1mcjp@4ax.com...
> Hi there!
>
> The standard factory-installed radio in my 97TJ has just quit working,
> and connections are found to ok.
>
> Need to replace the unit...
>
> Anyone tried or have an opinion on the Alpine mp3/radios re.
> dust/moisture resistance compared to the original? Would love to have
> the mp3 option, but do not want the unit to fail in a year or so.
>
> Thanks!
> Tom Hamp
> Calgary, Alberta

Re: Jeep 97 TJ Radio Replacement
 

Thanks Harry!
Guess I should look at marine radios!

Cheers
Tom

Re: Jeep 97 TJ Radio Replacement
 

Thanks Harry!
Guess I should look at marine radios!

Cheers
Tom

Re: Jeep 97 TJ Radio Replacement
 

Hello again all...

Thanks to all who responded with help on my original question re. a
weatherproof-dustproof replacement radio for the TJ97 original radio.

Looked into the JBL which was great, but could not get locally. Went
with something that might interest others:

Standard Alpine deck with MP3, which will be installed in a marine
radio box which has a flip-down front cover to protect the electronics
(approx. $70).

Hopefully it will all fit into the dash...will try to update on how
this went.

Regards
Tom

Re: Jeep 97 TJ Radio Replacement
 

Hello again all...

Thanks to all who responded with help on my original question re. a
weatherproof-dustproof replacement radio for the TJ97 original radio.

Looked into the JBL which was great, but could not get locally. Went
with something that might interest others:

Standard Alpine deck with MP3, which will be installed in a marine
radio box which has a flip-down front cover to protect the electronics
(approx. $70).

Hopefully it will all fit into the dash...will try to update on how
this went.

Regards
Tom

Re: Jeep 97 TJ Radio Replacement
 

Hello again all...

Thanks to all who responded with help on my original question re. a
weatherproof-dustproof replacement radio for the TJ97 original radio.

Looked into the JBL which was great, but could not get locally. Went
with something that might interest others:

Standard Alpine deck with MP3, which will be installed in a marine
radio box which has a flip-down front cover to protect the electronics
(approx. $70).

Hopefully it will all fit into the dash...will try to update on how
this went.

Regards
Tom

Re: Jeep 97 TJ Radio Replacement
 

Well folks,
Thanks for all your help...

Opted to go custom with an Alpine Head Unit (mp3 capable and aux in
for ipod...works great!

This was installed in the dash to replace the original failed unit,
using a marine cover...this is a smoky plastic cover that
slides/rotates down to cover the Alpine and protects the unit from
road dust (a major problem in the country) and rain. Does not protect
the rear of the unit from rain going into the dash from the top
however.

Very nice installation - the marine cover can be obtained at most
marine stores for about $50US, and the custom installation ran about
$130US on top of that.

BTW, the unit's optical remote works through the cover just fine, so
really no need to ever have the cover open except to insert CD's.

Cheers
Tom

Re: Jeep 97 TJ Radio Replacement
 

Well folks,
Thanks for all your help...

Opted to go custom with an Alpine Head Unit (mp3 capable and aux in
for ipod...works great!

This was installed in the dash to replace the original failed unit,
using a marine cover...this is a smoky plastic cover that
slides/rotates down to cover the Alpine and protects the unit from
road dust (a major problem in the country) and rain. Does not protect
the rear of the unit from rain going into the dash from the top
however.

Very nice installation - the marine cover can be obtained at most
marine stores for about $50US, and the custom installation ran about
$130US on top of that.

BTW, the unit's optical remote works through the cover just fine, so
really no need to ever have the cover open except to insert CD's.

Cheers
Tom