<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:blogger='http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005" xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7014736820653621612</id><updated>2026-05-30T02:53:44.338+01:00</updated><category term="The right time to move on"/><title type='text'>Richard&#39;s auto-electrics blog</title><subtitle type='html'>Basic auto electrical installation techniques and product reviews for the European market.</subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://richardsautoelectricsblog.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7014736820653621612/posts/default?redirect=false'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://richardsautoelectricsblog.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/02544391373590046734</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>9</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>25</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7014736820653621612.post-1824856570089908737</id><published>2015-08-12T10:56:00.001+01:00</published><updated>2015-08-14T13:09:47.548+01:00</updated><title type='text'>VW Polo 2014 remote central locking installation.</title><summary type="text">

VW Polo 2014 remote central locking installation.





This installation was actually done to my dad&#39;s VW Polo 1.2,
5 door. The car came with normal central locking but no remote.



Tool List



T20 Torx screwdriver

Trim removal tool

Wire strippers

Crimping tool

Drill

3.0mm drill bit

Multi-meter

Stanley
knife or similar

Electrical tape

Heat shrink

Soldering iron

Possibly a heat gun </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://richardsautoelectricsblog.blogspot.com/feeds/1824856570089908737/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/7014736820653621612/1824856570089908737?isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7014736820653621612/posts/default/1824856570089908737'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7014736820653621612/posts/default/1824856570089908737'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://richardsautoelectricsblog.blogspot.com/2015/08/vw-polo-2014-remote-central-locking.html' title='VW Polo 2014 remote central locking installation.'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/02544391373590046734</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqkaBqIuXb3bnFakg1XUWPA89HI-vMa3N8vYWgSVWecxiNYm9G7IujJPQy6WCKOaiZRgcrxk7rQ-B8CduNJiDmGKIMs9FKJ36aehQT4vZhWI5L9V7j4VRhsMgLWKs9CGrK5npN32y_1zo/s72-c/volkswagen-polo-default-image.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7014736820653621612.post-7329372553785923011</id><published>2012-05-02T13:46:00.004+01:00</published><updated>2012-05-02T15:23:58.196+01:00</updated><title type='text'>New website</title><summary type="text">




Finally built my website



New Website



Apologises there has been a long period of silence from the blog.

I now have my own auto-electrics website which is the reason I haven&#39;t posted much lately.



When I say built, I actually mean under construction. I currently only have a homepage and about us page. However they are very informative and well worth a read.



Have a look around tell </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://richardsautoelectricsblog.blogspot.com/feeds/7329372553785923011/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/7014736820653621612/7329372553785923011?isPopup=true' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7014736820653621612/posts/default/7329372553785923011'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7014736820653621612/posts/default/7329372553785923011'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://richardsautoelectricsblog.blogspot.com/2012/05/new-website.html' title='New website'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/02544391373590046734</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7G1i1CEhhrjmEQJCqSCuGOQUJiaLTwWsxuPLTw8exVMDnRbjKMLzhXpCMQxpwlNxeIkYYziWCA_6lEXGP8murpOQ7YpKOvmufMgWstoLKBsjoVz0NXhse5oeLYh3uxis7oqUbupMI8GE/s72-c/rkaes_ss_250_1.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7014736820653621612.post-1078183349204388168</id><published>2011-09-19T14:01:00.001+01:00</published><updated>2012-05-02T15:32:40.872+01:00</updated><title type='text'>Why your local Audio Specialist shop is important!</title><summary type="text">
Why your local Audio Specialist shop is important! Next time you pop into a shop and ask to have an item fitted, stop and have a think about what you are actual asking.

Just because you pay peanuts for your product doesn&#39;t mean we have to fit it for peanuts. You buy cheap&amp;nbsp;Chinese&amp;nbsp;electrical&#39;s&amp;nbsp;from&amp;nbsp;Ebay&amp;nbsp;or some online retailer then expect us to fit it like it was an </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://richardsautoelectricsblog.blogspot.com/feeds/1078183349204388168/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/7014736820653621612/1078183349204388168?isPopup=true' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7014736820653621612/posts/default/1078183349204388168'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7014736820653621612/posts/default/1078183349204388168'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://richardsautoelectricsblog.blogspot.com/2011/09/why-your-local-audio-specialist-shop-is.html' title='Why your local Audio Specialist shop is important!'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/02544391373590046734</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7014736820653621612.post-8928793303014487459</id><published>2011-08-25T11:03:00.010+01:00</published><updated>2012-05-02T15:31:16.402+01:00</updated><title type='text'>Pioneer APP Radio SPH-DA01 Review</title><summary type="text">



Pioneer SPH-DA01
First impressions of the App Radio. Very nice looking unit. Functionality is good. Please keep in mind, THIS UNIT DOES NOT HAVE A CD DRIVE! THIS UNIT ONLY WORKS WITH IPHONE 4 4th GEN UP. IT DOES NOT WORK WITH ANDROID OR ANY OTHER NON IPHONE SMARTPHONE!

The unit itself, is a typical pioneer double din. Nice sleek design. The unit has an ultra sharp hi-res screen 6.1 inch </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://richardsautoelectricsblog.blogspot.com/feeds/8928793303014487459/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/7014736820653621612/8928793303014487459?isPopup=true' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7014736820653621612/posts/default/8928793303014487459'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7014736820653621612/posts/default/8928793303014487459'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://richardsautoelectricsblog.blogspot.com/2011/08/pioneer-app-radio-sph-da01-review.html' title='Pioneer APP Radio SPH-DA01 Review'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/02544391373590046734</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF5zL2m6A4D1k9UZLQfe9xyWOuTCcnEmpqDJo-nchJTGgsE6GH_MZ_nag5o9s5OXHVju61OVpZGELCjAia2ELh6k8Z64UJERA_S_NefzdrpTIqbQ77KlVhq4NKKZucoVKZPeow1ubsUXs/s72-c/SPH-DA01_other_iPod.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7014736820653621612.post-9173246635401369487</id><published>2011-02-27T13:49:00.010+00:00</published><updated>2014-02-11T00:59:04.159+00:00</updated><title type='text'>Parrot MKi9200 Bluetooth Kit Review</title><summary type="text">

Looking for a bluetooth handsfree system? Want an Ipod interface for your car but your car doesn&#39;t have the ability to connect one?
The Parrot MKi9200 is more than likely the product for you.
Easily installed to at least 80% of cars on the road at the moment. Where to start. Well lets start with whats in the kit and any extras you may need.
The Kit itself comprises of: the Main Control unit, </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://richardsautoelectricsblog.blogspot.com/feeds/9173246635401369487/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/7014736820653621612/9173246635401369487?isPopup=true' title='39 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7014736820653621612/posts/default/9173246635401369487'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7014736820653621612/posts/default/9173246635401369487'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://richardsautoelectricsblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/parrot-mki9200-bluetooth-kit-review.html' title='Parrot MKi9200 Bluetooth Kit Review'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/02544391373590046734</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWhOsWKebKwNmbH_aOtz6VeteECwpcri-Go6FoUoYicN1rjsE-nOTCHkoAq23au0fW6ZVBnB_TVhGDeByDWuOanGdwL6_yrX-3Dv40KC1w5xJTod_zTBf7TDR5-AIRn10KHM05zmIzZpI/s72-c/mki9200.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>39</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7014736820653621612.post-7832169461546822830</id><published>2011-02-25T20:23:00.001+00:00</published><updated>2012-05-02T15:32:51.320+01:00</updated><title type='text'>MOST, What does it mean?</title><summary type="text">
Hi all,



Just a quick post, I get asked this question all the time. What is MOST? Well MOST is an acronym for Media Orientated Systems Transport.







Most is generally found on Audi, BMW and Mercedes Benz cars. It is also becoming more common now with other manufacturers too. The MOST system is also known as the Optic Ring or Fibre Optic loop. It carries the audio and sometimes visual </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://richardsautoelectricsblog.blogspot.com/feeds/7832169461546822830/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/7014736820653621612/7832169461546822830?isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7014736820653621612/posts/default/7832169461546822830'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7014736820653621612/posts/default/7832169461546822830'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://richardsautoelectricsblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/most-what-does-it-mean.html' title='MOST, What does it mean?'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/02544391373590046734</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhuT_7Eoc1lrCQFwy0I0Yui8bDg5lgtApUWq-QEhkVF5hxI2e-ne1vrdj20ADikFvVVptPpBOApLXQsVz2x-9l4CMuEwrcvZj7RajTE9pGsuSSjFTsbViRVY1oztwmEZd6S9c6GkNDt7o/s72-c/most+optic+ring.gif" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7014736820653621612.post-1656918089772008919</id><published>2011-02-12T19:16:00.001+00:00</published><updated>2012-05-02T15:31:32.947+01:00</updated><title type='text'>Pioneer AVH-5200BT Review</title><summary type="text">
As an installation engineer, I see a few different items from the various manufacturers throughout my weeks. Occasionally I will come across a headunit, amplifier or speaker system that really stands out from the crowd.

Today i&#39;m going to give my opinion of the new Pioneer AVH-5200BT. This is the fold out screen to own if you want the best out there. I&#39;ve installed Ripspeed, cheap chinese </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://richardsautoelectricsblog.blogspot.com/feeds/1656918089772008919/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/7014736820653621612/1656918089772008919?isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7014736820653621612/posts/default/1656918089772008919'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7014736820653621612/posts/default/1656918089772008919'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://richardsautoelectricsblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/pioneer-avh-5200bt-review.html' title='Pioneer AVH-5200BT Review'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/02544391373590046734</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsSDSY9M9v1nHd3EjMXSGD5aREEFOhG5NfzVKEWbYTH83PLtOe8-ddlzZsL2Dwj0yYnGrsyDkUoBXAsmCr2s6o1rWxliKoVCk4KEkkc6Vg45NR852tVzg1xgUVg0xHxfTQV0iKS3RAuXo/s72-c/avhp5200dvd_main2.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7014736820653621612.post-6814451600636824704</id><published>2009-12-11T22:51:00.001+00:00</published><updated>2012-05-02T15:33:34.821+01:00</updated><title type='text'>Mercedes C63 AMG Screen Install</title><summary type="text">
This is an install I did for a customer in Reading. This Mercedes AMG C63 Estate was a brand new vehicle. I also believe I am the first installer in the country to attempt this installation.



You will see from the photos included, that the AMG seat is no longer the same as a regular C-Class. They are now a &#39;Bucket&#39; type racing seat. This technically means no headrest and a fixed backrest </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://richardsautoelectricsblog.blogspot.com/feeds/6814451600636824704/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/7014736820653621612/6814451600636824704?isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7014736820653621612/posts/default/6814451600636824704'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7014736820653621612/posts/default/6814451600636824704'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://richardsautoelectricsblog.blogspot.com/2009/12/mercedes-c63-amg-screen-install.html' title='Mercedes C63 AMG Screen Install'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/02544391373590046734</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyY9kR4LxUtI-wWbTCamjOk-46bzo08eHqN-GvyDxuUaGgKDTf5gjzc73sqVrJ587bu9JWPJ5bYwDp9QIUyE7vxdQ8802bWgq-nUsAmh7Qtkf7RTLpGOEYakBVSjbs08TMaL5qgOyZQLI/s72-c/seat-pic-9.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7014736820653621612.post-1181289655635709323</id><published>2009-03-11T17:55:00.001+00:00</published><updated>2011-02-27T14:20:00.279+00:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="The right time to move on"/><title type='text'>Introduction</title><summary type="text">
Welcome to my Blog.

First I will introduce myself.

My name is Richard King, I have been in the automotive industry now for over 16 years, after leaving HM forces.
Whilst serving i was a telecommunications expert, hence the interest in the radio and electrical. I did start with a Telecom&#39;s company after leaving the forces but i found the job to be uninteresting. I decided to move into something</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://richardsautoelectricsblog.blogspot.com/feeds/1181289655635709323/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/7014736820653621612/1181289655635709323?isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7014736820653621612/posts/default/1181289655635709323'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7014736820653621612/posts/default/1181289655635709323'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://richardsautoelectricsblog.blogspot.com/2009/03/introduction.html' title='Introduction'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/02544391373590046734</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaWVtHFL3wpVgq45madewA4KIxK838R9p-6hqfOM6S9lZAwtMG09qjOpMfoEAjDaX2bhuLQBXb4qXTsH1YxM_ML0xYKP-ZdF7TVLUcm2AOUN0c4EAenhsktop8LaIBw_P34O6UC5V6mx4/s72-c/me1.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry></feed>