What do I need to install an aftermarket car stereo?
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. Splice aftermarket wire harness and aftermarket car stereo mate to factory wire harness. Antenna adaptor mates to factory antenna lead.
What to consider when buying an aftermarket audio system?
That said, with such a large variety of aftermarket car audio system types available on the market, it can be difficult to determine which car stereos can be the right one for your car. If you’re looking to buy a new aftermarket car stereo, you’ll have a lot of things to consider such as price, size, features etc.
Do you need an amplifier for an aftermarket stereo?
However, there may be audio level problems when using an aftermarket stereo in an amplified factory system. An amplifier bypass cable or in-line “Hi/Low Level” adaptor may be needed for matching the aftermarket stereo output level to the factory amplifier.
Do you need blue wire for aftermarket audio?
If you have no audio, you need to connect the “Blue” Amplifier trigger from the aftermarket stereo to the “Blue ” wire of the aftermarket wire harness. However, there may be audio level problems when using an aftermarket stereo in an amplified factory system.
Can a car stereo handle an aftermarket radio?
A: Your factory speakers should be able to handle the output from an aftermarket CD receiver, but there are limits to their performance. Turn up your new radio with the car sitting still, make a note of the volume level at which your factory speakers start to distort, and avoid cranking the radio up past that point.
That said, with such a large variety of aftermarket car audio system types available on the market, it can be difficult to determine which car stereos can be the right one for your car. If you’re looking to buy a new aftermarket car stereo, you’ll have a lot of things to consider such as price, size, features etc.
What’s the easiest way to install a car stereo?
A panel removal tool will make the installation easier in most cars and help prevent scratching your dash. The Posi-Products Car Stereo Connector Kit makes it easy to connect your car’s wiring harness to your new car stereo. Want to continue using your steering wheel audio controls with the new stereo?
Can a factory stereo work with a new stereo?
Generally, your factory stereo works with your factory bluetooth, aux input, usb input etc. Keep this in mind when you decide to replace it, the good part is that your new stereo could have some of these functions if you purchase one with them.