I have a friends car stereo here (Kenwood KVT-729DVD). He somehow managed to damage the connector, I can easily solder a new one on but i cant seem to locate one, if anyone could give me a name for the connector i would be grateful.

 

get in touch with the OEM and see if they can help..

 

I will do if i cant find one. dont fancy being ripped off just yet

 

i doubt they will! and if anything, it will be cheaper from them as they buy in bulk..
they will warn you about voiding warrantys etc though i bet.. but such is life

 

OOO question: have you got the mating connector?
if you post a picture of that ill see if it jogs some memories.. some of the connectors used are noticable by style or even minute lettering (e.g.: hirose connectors on the ipod touch screens.. noticed them as soon as i opened up.. but thats not the point)

 

While I do not agree with chrisw, I have no idea what that connector is called.
I just wanted to cast my vote for "OEM prices are outrageous!"

 

While I do not agree with chrisw, I have no idea what that connector is called.
I just wanted to cast my vote for "OEM prices are outrageous!"

which bit dont you agree with #12? huh huh ha i jest..

and you might be right, they might charge through your nose.. but its cheaper than buying a new stereo lol

 

but its cheaper than buying a new stereo lol

Maybe not... The OEM will charge you a crazy price if they even sell it to you at all. I'd suspect that might even be a custom connector..
I'd start by looking at TE.com There its a good chance its one of their connectors.. If you can open up the radio you might be able to at least find a company name on it.

 

itll be quite difficult to remove in any case.. 25 pins, through hole.. id be nervous still think the mating half would be helpful
and yeh ok, maybe they might charge through the nose.. but we dont know if they dont get contacted

 

Back when I did some car stereo stuff I found Crutchfield to be an excellent source of connectors, both for the stereo end and the car end.

 

I think I see 26 pins, but chris is going to think I'm just disagreeable if I post it here. Can somebody else tell him for me and pretend you figured it out? Either that or count the pins and tell me I'm wrong.

 

lol no you are right.. i could only see the 25, and forgot the evens are on the top, youre safe

 

http://store.kenwoodusa.com/catalog.php?id=183

This might be the mating connector. I can't find a 729 with a search there.