mhyphenl 10 1 Cars Posted October 22, 2008 A couple of very helpful people on here know this story already but here is a short version to get my point accross. Bought a 205 '93 Gti of ebay without seeing or driving it due to its spec, (very stupid!) However it seemed to be a 1FM, had the full leather seats, Power Steering, ABS, Air Con, Heated seats, accoustic parcel shelf, (wheels were standard thought and no stereo.) On closer inspection found that there were no mounting points for the disk changer, then found the VIN wasn't right and finally as I started to work on it found it used to be Red!! . Anyway after many months of suspension and engine work I finally got round to dashboard and electrical work. I know that whoever had the car completely removed everything to respray it black but put it back badly, working through it to make everything right and fixing the loom after various butcherings I found a black box that is attached to the front speakers, a small amp! I know this was unique to the 1FM, also I found a strange white grilled relay looking thing, any clues? I really think someone has transplanted the interior of a 1FM into another car, hence the internal fittings being there but body extras not (like the mounting points! Anyway, question is, anyone on here know what stereo and CD changer went into the 1FM, also any knowlege of the small power amp would be helpful! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,657 Posted October 22, 2008 PM henry yorke the VIN, I believe he has a list of 1FM VIN's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baz 421 Posted October 22, 2008 White grille relay thing sounds like the lights on ignition off warning buzzer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cybernck 402 1 Cars Posted October 22, 2008 sounds like an 1FM that has been reshelled. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mhyphenl 10 1 Cars Posted October 22, 2008 White grille relay thing sounds like the lights on ignition off warning buzzer. Ok, I guess I'll find that out when I fit my new door open switches!! Lazy sods never fitted them again! As for the VIN, I already did that and it doesn't correspond, (although its fairly close), thats why I think the interior has been transplanted, I don't know how many of the 'extras' where optional !? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baz 421 Posted October 22, 2008 sounds like an 1FM that has been reshelled. Or one of those strange late cars that has '1FM' on the log book. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2-Pugs 57 Posted October 22, 2008 (edited) Martin, The amplifier that was fitted was a Clarion 402A. The changer in the boot was a Clarion CDC9250. The head unit was a clarion CDC6700R. The boot changers are easy to find but the other two items are extremely scarce these days. If you've found the original 1FM type amp, you should know straight away -as it's really obvious that's what it is - with all the writing on it and various audio connectors on it. It's about the size of a small paperback book and is held to the bottom of the heater matrix unit behind the stereo with a small metal plate. Rob Edited October 22, 2008 by 2-Pugs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mhyphenl 10 1 Cars Posted October 22, 2008 Martin, The amplifier that was fitted was a Clarion 402A. The changer in the boot was a Clarion CDC9250. The head unit was a clarion CDC6700R. The boot changers are easy to find but the other two items are extremely scarce these days. If you've found the original 1FM type amp, you should know straight away -as it's really obvious that's what it is - with all the writing on it and various audio connectors on it. It's about the size of a small paperback book and is held to the bottom of the heater matrix unit behind the stereo with a small metal plate. Rob Cheers Rob, helpful as always. Now I'm not sure, I'll check the markings tomorrow and probably PM you with the results!! I'm not sure now as it doesnt look very like a normal car audio amp. I knew I should have PM'd you but I've been absent for so long I thought It'd be a bit presumptious. , Martin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackherer 543 Posted October 22, 2008 Are you sure its attached to the speakers and not the central locking? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mhyphenl 10 1 Cars Posted October 22, 2008 Are you sure its attached to the speakers and not the central locking? No, I found that, thats the little box! This is 4 or 5 times bigger and the speakers hiss faintly when plugged in. Bear in mind there is no stereo fitted so the speakers should be dead. It may be an amp but not the 1FM one! I'll have another look tomorrow on my day off and report back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil H 16 Posted October 22, 2008 The Clarion stereo fitted to this model had no internal amp, so used this amplifier. pm Stee1fm, as he has a 1FM. I think he managed to get a stereo on ebay italy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
