Modifing Alpine Faceplate

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Printed Date: May 15, 2025 at 3:52 PM

Topic: Modifing Alpine Faceplate

Posted By: oonikfraleyoo
Subject: Modifing Alpine Faceplate
Date Posted: March 31, 2005 at 9:42 PM

I'm begining construction of my Jeeputer and have to move my HU. I want to put it in the glove box and was gonna extend the faceplate to the sunvisor. I think it might be easier to leave the faceplate on and just move the IR sensor to the dash so I can use my remote. I don't, however feel comfortable doing this (removing the sensor) and was wondering where I should go to find help. Would a car audio shop do something like this or should I go to a computer store or where? Where would I be most likly to find someone inclined to do such a thing?

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Posted By: Alpine Guy
Date Posted: March 31, 2005 at 9:48 PM

An electronics repair/service center would be a good start.

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2003 Chevy Avalanche,Eclipse CD7000,Morel Elate 5,Adire Extremis,Alpine PDX-4.150, 15" TC-3000, 2 Alpine PDX-1.1000, 470Amp HO Alt.

Posted By: customsuburb
Date Posted: March 31, 2005 at 10:06 PM

You might try a an infared repeater instead. All you have to do is mount a repeater on the faceplate of your CD player where the IR receiver is, then mount the IR receiver that comes with the kit somewhere where the Alpine's remote can send a signal to it. https://peripheralelectronics.com/2002/specialty.asp (scroll down)

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Posted By: oonikfraleyoo
Date Posted: March 31, 2005 at 11:28 PM

Man, maybe I should think before I post. Or just not post so soon after work. Thank you both.

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