How does a car radio work aftermarket?
The radio will also receive signals from the antenna. Radios also require fuses to get protected from power surges or power spikes. Some aftermarket radios will also work hand in hand with amplifiers and other components. Such systems will require more complex installation techniques.
Do you need an aftermarket car stereo kit?
If the original factory car stereo opening is single din, in most case an aftermarket installtion kit is not needed. However, purchase the correct aftermarket wire harness and antenna adaptor if needed. All other aftermarket car stereo installions will require a kit, wireharnes and antenna adaptor if needed.
What should I do if my car radio cut out?
With the car radio on, tap on the interior of the door with your fist. If the radio cuts in or out, suspect a loose or crimped wire. There is always a chance that you’re dealing with an internal fault in the head unit, in which case the only way to fix the problem is by replacing your car stereo.
What to do if your car won’t start after a radio install?
The previous owner cut the adapter wires to the original radio and had them taped together so I had to wire the new CD player directly to my car and run an ACC wire to the fuse box Well now after I have done this my blinkers don’t work nor do my wipers and my car won’t start. You need to unhook what you did and check for blown fuses.
Is it good to have aftermarket radio in car?
If its not a hard to find car, and I’m comparing multiple cars in the same general condition (usually the case when you buy a car), one negative is all it takes to narrow down the list. Some modern cars are so integrated these days the days of aftermarket stereos are numbered.
How can I get FM radio on my car?
High pitched whines, static, popping noises – these are all pretty common. The best FM modulators will require you to remove your factory stereo, unplug the factory antenna, and then plug it into your modulator. The modulator then has a wire to plug into the factory stereo.
If the original factory car stereo opening is single din, in most case an aftermarket installtion kit is not needed. However, purchase the correct aftermarket wire harness and antenna adaptor if needed. All other aftermarket car stereo installions will require a kit, wireharnes and antenna adaptor if needed.
How can I add satellite radio to my car?
Odds are good you can use a satellite radio adapter kit from VAIS (find them on our website here) to add satellite radio to your car’s original factory stereo. But before you think this blog post is all about us and our products, we’re happy to share other methods you can use to add satellite radio to an existing factory stereo.