If there’s one piece of advice you have to follow it is this:
Read through each component’s instructions to create a master installation plan. Know what you have, where each piece is going to go, and what extra tools it will take to connect everything. Make sure that you’re confident that once you pull apart your dashboard you’ll be able to fit it back together. Check literature about your car to make sure you don’t need extra adapters such as a custom radio faceplate, or, especially with older or imported vehicles, to make sure there are no non-standard components behind the radio (such as a separate amplifier buried deep within the console) that might greatly complicate the process. Finally, get a big piece of paper and draw a diagram that details where every wire will run. This will organize your thoughts and uncover any potential problems.
In addition to all your new equipment you’re going to need wire cutters, black tape, crimpers, pliers, screwdrivers, a rubber mallet, a drill, a Dremmel, a ratchet set, flashlight, wire tubing, double sided tape and wire tires to get the job done.
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Saturday, January 19, 2008
Thursday, January 17, 2008
MAKE A PLAN
Before you start turning the screwdriver and ripping into your dashboard, set aside time to plan out the entire installation process. It wasn’t until I was looking at a colorful fistful of stock radio wires--with no wiring diagram for reference--that I realized my confidence--er, haste--wasn’t going to get me anywhere (it turns out that the 50 feet of speaker wire I assumed would be more than enough for a tiny Mustang, is about three feet short when you finish all the splicing, meaning I had to rerun all the wiring.
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Before you start turning the screwdriver and ripping into your dashboard, set aside time to plan out the entire installation process. It wasn’t until I was looking at a colorful fistful of stock radio wires--with no wiring diagram for reference--that I realized my confidence--er, haste--wasn’t going to get me anywhere (it turns out that the 50 feet of speaker wire I assumed would be more than enough for a tiny Mustang, is about three feet short when you finish all the splicing, meaning I had to rerun all the wiring.
For Stereo connectors, wire and more go to:
http://aawholesaler.com
CAR RADIO WIRE HARNESSES -
Our car radio installation guides specify Metra Wire Harness numbers when installing aftermarket car radios. These wire harnesses also have several manufacturers. We suggest the aftermarket wire harness, it saves time and headaches. Wire harnesses lessen the chance of mistakes for blown fuses, shorted wires and several other radio related installation problems. Using the aftermarket harness will also allow you to reinstall the factory car radio. You may not be happy with your aftermarket radio purchase, you may want to upgrade to a better model and you can use the aftermarket wire harness again. We have seen cut wire harnesses with many aftermarket car radio installations. There is no going back to the factory car radio unless you have the original car radio wire harness. All car radio installation shops sell the wire harness that mates to the factory wire harness. They do not sell the harness that mates to the factory car radio. There is a section of this website that may help if you feel the need to cut the factory car radio harness, Factory Car Radio Wire Diagrams and Color Codes.
For Stereo Accessories go to:
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Our car radio installation guides specify Metra Wire Harness numbers when installing aftermarket car radios. These wire harnesses also have several manufacturers. We suggest the aftermarket wire harness, it saves time and headaches. Wire harnesses lessen the chance of mistakes for blown fuses, shorted wires and several other radio related installation problems. Using the aftermarket harness will also allow you to reinstall the factory car radio. You may not be happy with your aftermarket radio purchase, you may want to upgrade to a better model and you can use the aftermarket wire harness again. We have seen cut wire harnesses with many aftermarket car radio installations. There is no going back to the factory car radio unless you have the original car radio wire harness. All car radio installation shops sell the wire harness that mates to the factory wire harness. They do not sell the harness that mates to the factory car radio. There is a section of this website that may help if you feel the need to cut the factory car radio harness, Factory Car Radio Wire Diagrams and Color Codes.
For Stereo Accessories go to:
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Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Car Radio Installation Kits -
There are several manufacturers for installation kits. Install kits are specific to vehicle. Use radio installation kits that are available to you locally or on the internet. All manufacturers kits for car radio installation and mounting are basically the same.
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There are several manufacturers for installation kits. Install kits are specific to vehicle. Use radio installation kits that are available to you locally or on the internet. All manufacturers kits for car radio installation and mounting are basically the same.
For Amp Kits and more go to:
http://aawholesaler.com
Monday, January 14, 2008
CAR STEREO INSTALLATION
There are always modifications when it comes to aftermarket car radio installation. Filling edges of kits, radio trim panels, dash trim panels and a variety of other modifications for proper fit and operation.
Car Radios - There are many different manufacturers for aftermarket car radios, speakers and amplifiers. Each manufacturer can have over ten different models within their product line of car radios. Car radio models change according to features and specifications.
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There are always modifications when it comes to aftermarket car radio installation. Filling edges of kits, radio trim panels, dash trim panels and a variety of other modifications for proper fit and operation.
Car Radios - There are many different manufacturers for aftermarket car radios, speakers and amplifiers. Each manufacturer can have over ten different models within their product line of car radios. Car radio models change according to features and specifications.
For Stereo parts and more go to:
For Stereo parts and more Click HERE
Sunday, January 13, 2008
STEREO ACCESSORIES AND INSTALLATION
There is no standard for aftermarket car radio installation.
If there was a standard, there would only be one make and model of car, one make and model of aftermarket car radio, one kit, and one wire harness available for purchase. There would be no professional aftermarket installation shops, everyone would be an installer for car radios and there would be no need for this website.
For Stereo Accessories, connectors, wire, speaker wire and more go to:
http://aawholesaler.com
If there was a standard, there would only be one make and model of car, one make and model of aftermarket car radio, one kit, and one wire harness available for purchase. There would be no professional aftermarket installation shops, everyone would be an installer for car radios and there would be no need for this website.
For Stereo Accessories, connectors, wire, speaker wire and more go to:
http://aawholesaler.com
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