How to remove and replace a car stereo?
The procedure is similar on other car radio brands but different shaped keys are needed. At Amazon search on “Pioneer JVC Radio Removal Stereo Keys tools” and you can order the tools I made. There are different tools for different brand radios and you can order sets, too. Google “radio removal tool set”.
How to remove a car radio without special tools?
There are many radios which you can remove by just a metal wire, but if you have mine type, you can just use two thin steel knifes, and if with them it is not enough you will have to use pliers as well. In video you can see Sony Xplod cdx R3350 radio, it is my Honda Accord cc7 1993 V
Is it possible to turn an old radio into an MP3 player?
Check the back of the speaker. If it has 2 or 3 wires going to the speaker, it’s a permanent magnet speaker. If you decide to use an older radio that lacks a permanent magnet speaker, you can still do this project. You’ll just need to pull out that speaker and replace it with a permanent magnet speaker. It’s not difficult.
How do you remove a Panasonic car radio?
Removing a car radio requires a special tool. I made my own because my local stores didn’t carry it and I didn’t want order one and wait for days. This shows the procedure on a Panasonic (or JVC) radio. The procedure is similar on other car radio brands but different shaped keys are needed.
How do you remove a radio from a cabinet?
An alternative is to remove the screws holding the speaker to the cabinet and remove it with the chassis. The chassis is usually mounted in the cabinet with four bolts from underneath, or occasionally with a couple of bolts from the back. Remove the mounting bolts and slide the chassis out.
Check the back of the speaker. If it has 2 or 3 wires going to the speaker, it’s a permanent magnet speaker. If you decide to use an older radio that lacks a permanent magnet speaker, you can still do this project. You’ll just need to pull out that speaker and replace it with a permanent magnet speaker. It’s not difficult.
What should I do before restoring an antique radio?
You don’t need to make the chassis look brand new before you begin restoration, but you should at least remove enough grime to make a reasonable inspection. Removing the chassis is usually pretty self-explanatory. Before taking the chassis out, you must remove the knobs and the back cover, if the set has one.
Do you have to remove an old Marine stereo?
Before you can put a new marine stereo in your boat, obviously you have to remove the old one first. There are several different styles of marine stereos that each have different installation procedures and therefore must be removed differently.
Is it good to refurbish an old stereo receiver?
Refurbishing a receiver can drain your money because you have to spend money to get it ready for use. A new receiver is good to go from the start. You see, that’s the catch dealing with old stereo receivers. You might think, “oh, I’ll only have to spend this much, why not?” In reality, costs can get much higher.
Can a variable resistor fix an old receiver?
To state simply, the variable resistor acts as a moderator. Sometimes, to fix an old receiver, you need to look at the pre-amplifiers. The pre-amplifier works the same way an original amplifier does. And sometimes, that old receiver might have multiple pre-amplifiers because it wants to slowly work its way up to a high-voltage output signal.
What should I do if my old receiver is not working?
At the very least, it will help you when you’re troubleshooting your vintage receiver. If the output circuit works fine then you can just cross it off the list of potential problems. The output circuit wouldn’t work without the help of the input circuit.