How do you plug in an aftermarket car stereo?
Look at your plug and see what kind of wiring is on the back. It may be a single plug or it could be a bunch of individual wires. If you were able to get a wiring harness, plug the connector directly into it. Then you can plug it into the back of your new aftermarket car stereo.
Do you have to permanently wire a car stereo?
Secure all connected wires. Once all of the wiring has been connected to their corresponding wires, you will need to make those connections permanent. There are a number of ways you can permanently bond two wires together and while some may be more resilient than others, most will work just fine for car stereo applications.
Do you need a harness to install aftermarket radios?
Generally shops use a wiring harness to install aftermarket radios assuming there is a harness on the market for that vehicle. If you answered yes to number 4 then youll need a special harness that provides a low level signal to your factory amplifier.
What kind of adapter do I need for aftermarket stereo?
Connect the new aftermarket wiring harness adapter. The aftermarket wiring harness adapter is specifically designed to fit your vehicle’s wiring harness. This allows you to simply plug the new harness adapter into the factory radio harness and makes wiring your stereo fairly straightforward.
How do you install an aftermarket car stereo?
Installing the Aftermarket Stereo Connect the new aftermarket wiring harness adapter. Connect the new radio’s plug to the wiring harness adapter. Connect the aftermarket stereo. Slide the new stereo into the dash. Test the aftermarket stereo. Troubleshoot the stereo installation.
Where do you cut the wire for a car stereo?
Without an adaptor, you will need to cut the wires on the back of the car’s harness clip, but do so one at a time as you connect them to their corresponding wire on the stereo to prevent confusion. Use the repair manual for your car or locate a wiring diagram for your car online to aid in your efforts to identify each wire.
How many wires do you need for a car stereo?
Car stereos have eight wires for the traditional 4-speaker system – a positive wire and a negative wire for the front left, front right, rear left, and rear right speakers. Depending on the wiring configuration in your vehicle and the wiring harness adapter we offer, some of these may not be used.
Can you plug a car stereo into a harness?
The harness adapter and plug are made to go together easily. This adapter set up will allow you to plug the car’s original wiring harness into your stereo. A few quick steps is all that it takes to connect the new stereo plug and wire harness adapter.