Where can I get a head unit installed?
Does supercheap install head units? If you’d like to upgrade your car stereo but aren’t confident in your ability (or lack of the time to install a new head unit yourself), then you can take advantage of our installation service. It is available in a range of locations and can be booked in-store.
What do I need to install a car radio head unit?
Purchase all the necessary parts. Depending on whether you are upgrading to an aftermarket head unit or simply replacing the old one with another OEM (original equipment manufacturer) unit, you may have to have some additional hardware. This could include things such as a dash kit, wiring harness, or antenna adapter. Unplug your battery terminals.
How do you connect a head unit to an amp?
Connecting your New Head Unit to an Amp Plug in the remote turn-on wire. If you have an amp in your system you want to make sure that you wire it in as well. Plug in the RCA cables. RCA cables are the insulated cables that transmit the sound signal from your head unit to the amp. Set the gain on your amp.
How to install a headunit Supercheap Auto head unit?
Disconnect the wiring harness from the back of the head unit by pressing down the tab to remove it. Now is an ideal time to check the harness adapter you purchased is correct for your vehicle. Disconnect the antenna. Make sure you are pulling on the connector and not the wire as this may damage it. Then, prepare the new head unit to be fitted.
How do you install a head unit on a stereo?
Use your DIN radio removal tools and insert them into the holes present on both sides of the radio. Insert them until you hear a click, or feel them lock, and at that point, the spring clips locking the head unit into place should be free, and you should be able to use DIN tools to pull the stereo out of the center console.
What kind of head unit do I need for my car?
For that reason, we offer head units from reputable and popular brands with a wide range of great features packed into their stereos. At Supercheap Auto you can find head units from Sony, Pioneer, JVC and Kenwood – all of which are tried and dependable manufacturers. What stereos fit my car?
How do you take a radio head unit out of a car?
Unplug your battery terminals. You do not want the system to have live power while you are making your connections. Turn the vehicle off and remove the cables from your battery . Take your car radio head unit out of the dash. A vehicle repair manual is highly recommended.
Can a car speaker be used as a head unit?
Even the best speakers on the market may not be the best fit for your car stereo. If the speakers that you’ve bought are more powerful than your head unit, then either your head unit will get messed up or your new speakers will blow up just like your old ones.