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Access to transom stereo remote
johnny44
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For anyone who has changed out the transom stereo wired remote, what is the easiest way to access the back of this remote?
2008 350 EC -- Greenwich Bay, Rhode Island
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For anyone who has replaced these - the old Clarion on the transom was a CMRC1-BSS. Those types of remotes are hard wired. They have a mounting stud on the back for an electrical connection. (The same for the old MW-1 on my dash). Now the transom unit is a 6 pin. The new MW1 is an 8 pin. I bought a 6 pin to 8 pin adapter. From what I have read (and there isn't that much information on this believe it or not), the new MW1 (which doesn't have any mounting stud for power as the unit is supposed to just work with the 8 pin cable) is supposed to work. You won't see any lighting or the display screen, but the buttons are supposed to work. Nope. Nothing. From the limited information that I saw online, one guy had to remove the power from his old MW1 on the dash, which allowed both new style MW1 to work (buttons only not the display).
As for now, I am fine with having the dash remote work. I replaced the transom one because it was cracked and I was hoping that the new MW1 would at least be able to control the volume.
If anyone has been down this road and has information to add or offer, it would be appreciated.
I've travelled that same stereo path you are on. Clarion upgrades, remotes, Kicker, JL Audio & Fusion.
I would save up & do a proper revamp. Clarion works well - when it works. But have a good look at the newer marine brands. The features & quality are far better now. Tech has moved along dramatically recent years. Wired & wireless remotes.
Our last revamp....we hired marine pros for the install. The cabling & neatness & proper set up is worth every penny when you pay the pros.
Fusion stereos (Garmin) are awesome. JL Audio exceptional as well.
At the marina I guess it's a pho pa to have music going...there aren't really any raft up parties my end of the river. Sometimes sitting or running yes on the music but I got bigger fish to fry it seems to deal with...
If this works and it buys me a couple of years, then by that time, I am sure technology will have come up with some great head units and wireless remotes that will fill those spaces. Worst case, it doesn't work, but I have a new looking remote on the transom that looks pretty and is functionless. For now, I am okay with my current head unit. Replacing the speakers 2 at a time with the Polk ones recommended from the forum and noticing a difference.
If anyone needs a new style MW1, let me know, I am hoping to have a spare one available!