Radio/Speaker Upgrade XR3135HC

scodemike · Apr 3, 2017

I am thinking of upgrading the Radio and Speaker's in my XR3135HC. I have a couple of questions, do you have to purchase a different pigtail plug to adapt the tractor wiring to a radio w/bluetooth? How do you attach the speakers given the nuts that hold the current ones are not fixed, they fall out when the screws are removed?

Thanks for any help you can provide.

The reason for the question re; the pigtail plug, my JD had to have a VW pigtail adapter plug to work with JD wiring.

westernstar · Apr 3, 2017

Not sure if it is any different with a Bluetooth as I did not put in a radio with one, but I think all you need are constant power, keyed power and ground. Then the wire connectors for the speakers too. I found a video that told which wire was which, but my dealer told me after "you should have called me, I would have told you that". As for the nuts for the speakers, I had bought new speakers and they came with speed nuts that you just slide over the holes before putting the speakers up and screwing thru them.
George

scodemike · Apr 3, 2017

Good idea George on the speed nuts, I forgot about them, have some.

scodemike · Apr 3, 2017

I am going with these for replacing the radio/speakers; Amazon.com: Pioneer MVH-X39BT Vehicle Digital Media Receiver with Pioneer ARC app compatibility,Built-in Bluetooth and USB Direct Control for iPod/iPhone and Certain Android Phones, Black: Cell Phones & Accessories & Amazon.com: Pioneer TS-A172R 4-Inch 3-Way 15-Watt Speakers (Pair): Car Electronics

I hope for better sound and pairing to my phone.

cford36 · Apr 3, 2017

The roof also lifts up like a hood. I haven't done it yet so I can't give you specifics on how.

westernstar · Apr 3, 2017

There are 4 nuts that hold the roof down, one above each door, and one beside each roof light in the front. Don't forget to unplug the wires for the roof lights. Lift up the roof, about 45 degrees. There is a prop rod zip tied down on I think the right side. I never saw a place for the rod to set into so I used a wooden 2 X 2 about 18 or so inches long to hold the roof up.
George