Devapriya Bandara Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Hi Friends, Good day for all of you. I recently bought a suzuki swift ZC71S model. It has factory fitted CD receiver unit. But this CD receiver only tunes between FM 87-90 frequency. Does anyone has idea a way to convert this to support FM 87-108 frequency range. Thanks in advance. Bandara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CARBON B4 Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 PET*CO Lanka has a small unit there can insert in to your existing system and then you can get the higher frequencies. But since your dial will only show up to 90, they will give you a separate chart to cross refer whats indicated on your dial to whats actually playing. Its quite cheap and I had one installed but its a bit of a pain since the reception was not very clear so I scraped the whole thing and upgraded the entire unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devapriya Bandara Posted December 1, 2011 Author Share Posted December 1, 2011 Hi, Thanks for your response. I will check with Pet*co and see how worth it is. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isam Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 If you are not going for a different audio system due to cosmetic issues (you like to keep your original factory fitted unit), then I suggest you could always look for same unit with international band receiver. You probably could exchange your old unit with the vendors as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devapriya Bandara Posted December 7, 2011 Author Share Posted December 7, 2011 Yah Isuru, thats a better option. Any idea where I can find such a unit. Thanks for your response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isam Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Yes, the gadget which increases the tuning range will not be very successful. besides it will be a real pain to tune to a known frequency cross referencing a chart. I'll ask around and let you know. I guess Thilanga knows a place which you can exchange the existing sound system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylvi Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Hi Friends, Good day for all of you. I recently bought a suzuki swift ZC71S model. It has factory fitted CD receiver unit. But this CD receiver only tunes between FM 87-90 frequency. Does anyone has idea a way to convert this to support FM 87-108 frequency range. Thanks in advance. Bandara Bandara, I have done this conversion for number of years it is not good as a factory made system. As other member had mentioned you try to exchange with a vender for a Newer version of FM receiver. Or go in for a new set from Pet#o La#ka which will be 10000.00 Rupees with remote and CD player. Sylvi Wijesinghe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miniace Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Bandara, I have done this conversion for number of years it is not good as a factory made system. Sylvi Wijesinghe. I disagree here. I used one and had no complaints.Cost me Rs 300 only.Bought the converter from Jayanthi Radio Negombo.All the rest -just DIY. MINIACE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isam Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Hi Bandara, I've asked from Thilanga, and he said he was planning to swap his audio system at P*tco Lan*a. But had not got it done. He has changed his mind and decided on an aftermarket model from elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devapriya Bandara Posted December 20, 2011 Author Share Posted December 20, 2011 Bandara, I have done this conversion for number of years it is not good as a factory made system. As other member had mentioned you try to exchange with a vender for a Newer version of FM receiver. Or go in for a new set from Pet#o La#ka which will be 10000.00 Rupees with remote and CD player. Sylvi Wijesinghe. Thanks Sylvi. I got the same response from few other friends about this conversion unit. I think its worth see other options. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devapriya Bandara Posted December 20, 2011 Author Share Posted December 20, 2011 Hi Bandara, I've asked from Thilanga, and he said he was planning to swap his audio system at P*tco Lan*a. But had not got it done. He has changed his mind and decided on an aftermarket model from elsewhere. Thanks Isuru. I will try with Pet*co. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbas J Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Best solution is to use your head units aux port cable in the dash storage compartment. Connect it to a mobile phone or a radio cassete player and tune into what you like listening to. The gadget is available from audio vendors and is known as a RF modulator, It is pretty useless since allot of distortion in your audio signal is created. Worst case is to switch your head unit or to buy an external tuner with a fm transmitter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalana Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Best solution is to use your head units aux port cable in the dash storage compartment. Connect it to a mobile phone or a radio cassete player and tune into what you like listening to. The gadget is available from audio vendors and is known as a RF modulator, It is pretty useless since allot of distortion in your audio signal is created. Worst case is to switch your head unit or to buy an external tuner with a fm transmitter. original stereo doesnt have a AUX port tight ? coz i dont see any Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbas J Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Strange, Mine came witht the wire and a small sign saying aux ipod port in japanese. Maybe depends on model? Mines Cvt 2008 swift. I suggest get a fm transmitter like the ones used on ipods or available with some newer mobiles. Changing the head unit is expensive and if money is a constraint get the phone over the head unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalana Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 mine is a 2008 ZC11S manual car. so the stereo should be the same i think.it doesn't have MP3 either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simplelife Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Strange, Mine came witht the wire and a small sign saying aux ipod port in japanese. Maybe depends on model? Mines Cvt 2008 swift. I suggest get a fm transmitter like the ones used on ipods or available with some newer mobiles. Changing the head unit is expensive and if money is a constraint get the phone over the head unit. Could be an aftermarket unit fixed in Japan? mine also a 2008 Swift (CVT), but doesn’t have such thing.. Stereo with only audio CD (no MP3) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalana Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 agree with Simplelife. Abbas can u post a photo of ur stereo please ? so we can see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kush Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 There is provision in the standard CD radio for AUX input, only issue is you have to get the correct cable/connector I'm searching for it will post details if I find one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prvnrox Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 guys this is out of OP but can some body here explain the differences of the swift variants?? there are quite a few right?? Zc11,Zc71s and so on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daforce Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Hello Peeps! I was wondering if you can install a after market stereo in a Suzuki Swift 2010(Beetle)? I have given the picture of the unit below. Its a decent deck but I rather install after market and fix the tunning problem. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schiffer Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 yeap, there are taiwaniese/chinese TV/DVD units available specifically for this model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikum1981 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Hi All Is there anyplace where i can purchase the Volume up and Down and Track Change Buttons Only to be replaced with the Horn Buttons? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Don Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Hi AllIs there anyplace where i can purchase the Volume up and Down and Track Change Buttons Only to be replaced with the Horn Buttons? Are you asking whether you can buy a multi function steering wheel or convert yours to a multi function with the volume buttons? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikum1981 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Hi Don.. I was looking for a COnverted one . But pls advice if there is much of a differance Value ( Rs) wise between the two options? Any idea about the Prices? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Don Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Hi Don..I was looking for a COnverted one . But pls advice if there is much of a differance Value ( Rs) wise between the two options? Any idea about the Prices? I have no idea about prices. But you should be able to buy a multi function steering wheel. I don't think you can concert your existing as it probably does not have the holes for the buttons. Before you do anything you need to make sure that the wiring harness has the connections to connect to the controls in the steering wheel. Usually it will since the manufacturers would use the same harness for multiple trim levels, but say if you have the Made in India version, you might not as I don't think it ever came with that option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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