Radio removal

[Insane Ubolt]

Now then,
I’ve got a Jcb js200 and I can’t get the radio out, I don’t have the proper removal tools, but have stuck some nails in the four holes at the front,to work the locking clips , but the radio won’t move at all , I have tried leaving it out with a screw driver and it won’t budge??
Am I missing something, has body got any hints or tips or ideas so l don’t do some real damage ?
Thanks
Roger

 

[Insane Ubolt]

I can get some pictures later if it’s going to help?

 

[Scholsey]

Now then,
I’ve got a Jcb js200 and I can’t get the radio out, I don’t have the proper removal tools, but have stuck some nails in the four holes at the front,to work the locking clips , but the radio won’t move at all , I have tried leaving it out with a screw driver and it won’t budge??
Am I missing something, has body got any hints or tips or ideas so l don’t do some real damage ?
Thanks
Roger

The proper tools are usually 10cm long, 1cm wide and 1mm thick, cut 2 thin strips from a sheet of tin they should open the little holding tabs up. If you bend the outer housing it won’t hold the next radio properly.

 

[Highland Mule]

The proper tools are usually 10cm long, 1cm wide and 1mm thick, cut 2 thin strips from a sheet of tin they should open the little holding tabs up. If you bend the outer housing it won’t hold the next radio properly.

Careful. Some have flat blades and some have round holes - early VW had the latter, from memory.

 

[cleetus]

On my Js130 there was a screw in the back of the radio. Had to remove the cubby hole beside the radio to reach in.

 

[Insane Ubolt]

The proper tools are usually 10cm long, 1cm wide and 1mm thick, cut 2 thin strips from a sheet of tin they should open the little holding tabs up. If you bend the outer housing it won’t hold the next radio properly.

Thanks Scholsey,
The radio is quite old and the holes for the removal keys are round,not the small slots you discribe?

 

[Scholsey]

Thanks Scholsey,
The radio is quite old and the holes for the removal keys are round,not the small slots you discribe?

Ah, dynamite then.

 

[Muddyroads]

Ah, dynamite then.

Same method as the horse!

 

[gm69]

Proper tool has tiny notch about 3 mm from the end which when pushed in should lock in place and should with a good pull draw radio out .can be made from a piece of u shape fencing wire . Also nails you have may not be releasing clips pushing nails sideways helps release.

 

[marcot]

Do you have any caravan utilising nomadic travellers in your area? They will have it out before you can shout "thieving scum"

 

[indiescot]

As mentioned before, i think it used to be quite common for backhoes and excavators to have the radio secured with a little bolt on a tab at back of radio. I certainly know the fermec 860 we have had the radio bolted in.

 

[Insane Ubolt]

Thanks everybody
gm69 repy sounds the my promising, I’ll check for a bolt at the back.
Pictures are for inspiration!!

 

[Bobthebuilder]

Might need to clip off that outer black plastic surround first

 

[335d]

parts site shows a bolt and washer

 

[Insane Ubolt]

parts site shows a bolt and washer

Just an update, I’ve got it out, there was a nut at the back hidden behind some wires, so thanks 335d.
Next question, anybody recommend a supplier of 24v Dab radios.
Thanks

 

[335d]

Is it not a 12v radio? should Say on it somewhere

 

[Insane Ubolt]

Is it not a 12v radio? should Say on it somewhere

It’s got a 24v sticker on it !!

 

[shumungus]

As said usually 12V. You would be better pull the plastics off behind the seat where the 12v dropper usually hides and run a wire or install one as you will have far more choice and value for money with 12v.