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Installing aftermarket head unit(stereo controls) in an older vehicle
Posted on 3/9/18 at 9:29 am
Posted on 3/9/18 at 9:29 am
Has anyone had any experience with this?
I have an older vehicle that I plan on refurbishing as a hobby. No major mechanical issues with the vehicle but it could use some TLC. Was also thinking of installing a more modernized "head unit" as some people call it.
Wouldn't be quite as simple as just putting the stereo in since this communicate's with the car's computer as well.
I see they do make several for this vehicle. I need to replace it anyway even if it's with OEM parts because the LEDs are getting too dim to read on the display.
Anyone successfully done something like this?
I have an older vehicle that I plan on refurbishing as a hobby. No major mechanical issues with the vehicle but it could use some TLC. Was also thinking of installing a more modernized "head unit" as some people call it.
Wouldn't be quite as simple as just putting the stereo in since this communicate's with the car's computer as well.
I see they do make several for this vehicle. I need to replace it anyway even if it's with OEM parts because the LEDs are getting too dim to read on the display.
Anyone successfully done something like this?
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Posted on 3/9/18 at 9:29 am to Powerman
Sounds trashy.
Posted on 3/9/18 at 9:30 am to Powerman
Usually there is an adapter harness that facilitates that communication between the head unit and the vehicle's computer.
What kind of vehicle?
What kind of vehicle?
Posted on 3/9/18 at 9:31 am to Powerman
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Anyone successfully done something like this?
All day every day. What make/model/year?
Posted on 3/9/18 at 9:33 am to ntrcptr
2006 BMW 330i
Posted on 3/9/18 at 9:34 am to brucevilanch
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Sounds trashy.
Everything is trashy to the OT
Posted on 3/9/18 at 9:36 am to Powerman
Way to contribute to global warming by not driving an electric car.
Posted on 3/9/18 at 9:38 am to LNCHBOX
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Usually there is an adapter harness that facilitates that communication between the head unit and the vehicle's computer.
That appears to be the case here as well
I'd probably still screw it up
Posted on 3/9/18 at 9:38 am to Powerman
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2006 BMW 330i
According to crutchfield, you need about $100 worth of harnesses to maintain all functionality.
ETA: I love that actual facts get downvoted just because I'm the one who posts them.
This post was edited on 3/9/18 at 9:41 am
Posted on 3/9/18 at 9:39 am to Displaced
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Way to contribute to global warming by not driving an electric car.
I'm not driving this one at all at the moment
I actually reserved a Model 3 but cancelled the reservation because they were taking too long and it looked like too much of a bait and switch scenario to me (which it wound up being)
Posted on 3/9/18 at 9:40 am to Powerman
2006 is now an "older car" to refurbish
Posted on 3/9/18 at 9:40 am to Powerman
Just put one in my jeep a couple years ago. Got mine from crutchfield. You can search their site for compatible units and they will include the correct wire harness and brackets to fit the car. Can't remember if the harness and brackets were extra. Not sure if you have looked at their site
This post was edited on 3/9/18 at 9:42 am
Posted on 3/9/18 at 9:42 am to TH03
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2006 is now an "older car" to refurbish
Well it's not exactly new
Got over 250K miles on it
Posted on 3/9/18 at 9:43 am to ZouKeeper314
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You can search their site for compatible units and they will include the correct wire harness and brackets to fit the car. Can't remember if the harness and brackets were extra. Not sure if you have looked at their site
Until now I haven't
I've seen some on ebay that look like they are designed more specifically for that vehicle but I question the quality given the low price point
Posted on 3/9/18 at 9:51 am to Powerman
It’s been a few years since I’ve used them, but crutchfield magazine was really good for shite like this
But your products from them, and they walk you through the process if you have trouble
But your products from them, and they walk you through the process if you have trouble
Posted on 3/9/18 at 10:00 am to LNCHBOX
Yep the plug is literally plug and play. I got faith you couldn't screw it up.
Posted on 3/9/18 at 10:18 am to Powerman
I thought you were an electrical engineer or something like that?
It is literally just a harness you unplug and plug in.
It is literally just a harness you unplug and plug in.
Posted on 3/9/18 at 10:19 am to CootKilla
It is just a harness
Was curious about other things also like quality, how it looks/fits or different brand recs if anyone may have had some
Was curious about other things also like quality, how it looks/fits or different brand recs if anyone may have had some
Posted on 3/9/18 at 10:21 am to anewguy
Crutchfield is a good starting place. Amazon has also stepped it up lately. I ordered a Pioneer for my 2004 TJ from Amazon. Previous owner had recently put a new Sony in there, but it didn't have satellite or Bluetooth. Just a basic CD player with AM/FM and an Aux input on the face of it. Just get the right sleeve or adapter to mount it in the dash, and the right harness and you can do this in under an hour. Think about other things while you're doing it, like in my case I ran a 10 foot USB extension from the back of mine under the carpet and into the console so I can plug in any phone to it.
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