There is a guy here locally selling an RX-8 head unit but he doesn't know if it is Bose or what firmware version but it says MP3 on the front (which my Bose 04' HU does not). Is there anyway I can find out what firmware version it is without plugging it in? Also how do I tell if its a Bose unit?

 

Does the Bose system have a specific HU? I thought it was just an amp and speakers....

Why are you trying to buy another HU anyway?

 

I want firmware 9.55 or higher.

 

What's the diff?

 

well i will help.

IF it has mp3 factory, it is a bose headunit

to tell what version his is, tell him to hold the "text" and "1" button at the same time for a second with the key on car off. it will show what version it is.

also just look at his top dash and look if there is a speaker in the middle, then its bose. or um. if the corner speakers are there. and say bose. its really quite obvious.

 

I don't think it's in the car. Also, I have a Bose system, and mine doesn't say MP3 on it.

 

read my post. cmon

 

Mine doesn't say MP3, but I do have the Bose system
He said he doesn't want to plug the unit in.... so I'm guessing the HU is already out of the car.

I'm sorry, but am I missing something?

 

Yeah guys the headunit is already out of the car, Can I tell by the year? Mine is a Bose too and does not say MP3 on it. Oh, I need firmware 9.55 or higher so I can run an Ipod interface.

 

what am saying is that the non bose didnt come with a factory option of mp3. so if it DOES say mp3 it IS bose. Sure, you can have bose and not have mp3 or 6disc.

I didnt realize it was out of the car, no way to tell if its not in the car. I have a headunit with 6disc changer that is 9.67 and one with single disc thats 9.67 for sale if you need one

 

Are they posted in the for sale section?

 

Is there a serial number on it? Maybe the parts dept at the dealership can help you...

 

I called teh parts department and he said they cannot tell the firmware version by the part number and that the factory ipod adapter works with any firmware

this is the pic he sent me of the unit, I requested more pics. I think this might just be the player itself and not the whole headunit.

 

yes that is just the player, notice the hooks on the sides where it connects in the main headunit.

 

Dang it.

 

so, sorry if im missing something, are you just trying to find the firmware version of something a guy is selling to you?

 

I'm trying to get a head unit with firmware 9.55 or higher and the guy had that item listed as a head unit but it's just the player. I don't want to mess with mailing my head unit off either.

 

i just checked all of my headunits in my car .. they are all 9.55 or higher. let me know if you need something.