Dead fusion MSRA205

[BigOrange]

Hey guys - for whatever reason my factory head unit (msra-205) crapped out and will only show “Fusion” on the splash screen at turn on. I’ve tied all kinds of power cuts to reset with no luck. I always play BT off phone and have the head united wired to an Exile ZLD.

Would like to replace with as little rewiring as possible. Recommendations? Looking at the MSRA-210 and the 60. Is the only real functional difference (for my need) the 210 has the ability to pair with a wireless remote puck?

Other options outside of fusion? Looking to keep the dash cutout as close to same as possible.

Thanks!

[BigOrange]

Just saw the other recent thread where MLA recommended the 210.

[mmandley]

Hey guys - for whatever reason my factory head unit (msra-205) crapped out and will only show “Fusion” on the splash screen at turn on. I’ve tied all kinds of power cuts to reset with no luck. I always play BT off phone and have the head united wired to an Exile ZLD.

Would like to replace with as little rewiring as possible. Recommendations? Looking at the MSRA-210 and the 60. Is the only real functional difference (for my need) the 210 has the ability to pair with a wireless remote puck?

Other options outside of fusion? Looking to keep the dash cutout as close to same as possible.

Thanks!

If your running the Exile ZLD which I have since they came out, Call Exile talk to Donovan and tell him I refered you - Get the Exile Bluetooth adapter it plugs directly into the ZLD and you're Phone connects to it.

In my 13 Mojo I have never even used the head unit - I only BT to the ZLD.

I had a 40th Anniversary Vette and wanted to upgrade the stereo with out changing the factory look, I installed a Javlin amp and just a BT adapter and ran the stereo off my phone.

Mike Mandley

[The General]

Hey guys - for whatever reason my factory head unit (msra-205) crapped out and will only show “Fusion” on the splash screen at turn on. I’ve tied all kinds of power cuts to reset with no luck. I always play BT off phone and have the head united wired to an Exile ZLD.

Would like to replace with as little rewiring as possible. Recommendations? Looking at the MSRA-210 and the 60. Is the only real functional difference (for my need) the 210 has the ability to pair with a wireless remote puck?

Other options outside of fusion? Looking to keep the dash cutout as close to same as possible.

Thanks!

I had the same issue. Just found a new unit in Calgary. They have 1 left $199 CDNAEB3CF30-C757-4C1B-889C-1122E2D44438.jpg

[MLA]

I know that might be a good deal, but I would seriously consider getting a current production model like the RA210. Its a much better unit. The 205 was really an entry-level unit. The 210 has a better bluetooth, DSP, 4 chnl pre-amp RCA outputs + woofer on each zone.

[BigOrange]

Thanks for the replies. I did go ahead and get the 210 because I didn’t want to wait around. Probably would have been fine with just a BT adaptor but oh well. Just need to find time to finish the install!

[vdubnick]

I know that might be a good deal, but I would seriously consider getting a current production model like the RA210. Its a much better unit. The 205 was really an entry-level unit. The 210 has a better bluetooth, DSP, 4 chnl pre-amp RCA outputs + woofer on each zone.

wish that SC offered the RA770 or RA670 as an upgrade option, or included with the rev10 upgrade ... the RA70 is lackluster, i know it would require cockpit redesign, but c'mon haha

[WildH]

wish that SC offered the RA770 or RA670 as an upgrade option, or included with the rev10 upgrade ... the RA70 is lackluster, i know it would require cockpit redesign, but c'mon haha

Agree! Would have paid for that.

Does anyone know if the output voltage on the 210 is higher than on the 70?

[sandm]

wish that SC offered the RA770 or RA670 as an upgrade option, or included with the rev10 upgrade ... the RA70 is lackluster, i know it would require cockpit redesign, but c'mon haha

Just modify the boat. Our last tige had stereo integrated into tige GO touchscreen. It was subpar to say the least. Installed fusion HU next to throttle. Worked great and much better functionality than factory.
Was a lot of measuring before cutting tho...

[Holdmybeer]

Guys need some help....

As mentioned earlier, my 205 crapped out last week.
I was planning to upgrade to the 210 but I also have the NRV200i transom remote. I know the 210 runs NMEA2000 network but do I need to power it or will the 210 supply power to the network like the 205 did?

Just trying to order everything at once so I don't get it in there and lose my transom remote. We use it a lot when anchored and swimming.

Thanks for the help