How do I replace my factory radio?
Remove the screws which hold the radio. Unplug the factory harness and then pull the radio out. Plug in the aftermarket harness adapter into the factory harness and into the harness that comes with the aftermarket radio. Push the radio into the hole where it was mounted and secure it with the screws.
How much does it cost to change your car radio?
Service, electronic, and car shops will have a somewhat hefty price for installing radios. While they’re not necessarily hugely expensive, you may see prices ranging from $50 to $200 depending on the complexity of the piece. The most complex radio systems may be over $500 to install.
Does changing factory speakers make a difference?
Upgrading Your Stock Car Audio Speakers Can Drastically Improve Sound & Performance. Additionally, chances are the factory speakers are tuned to the stock radio; so changing out just the radio may result in worse sounding music.
Why is the radio not working in my Subaru Outback?
The short had not blown any fuses nor had it damaged the radio. Instead, the final amplifier circuit had cut out automatically when it sensed the low resistance between one of the speaker wires and chassis ground. I have nearly the same issue with my 2004 Subaru Outback wagon.
Where to start the radio on a Subaru?
The best place to start is at the connector at the radio. (i26 in the attached diagram). Measure between pins 2 and 8, 3 and 9, 4 and 12, and 5 and 13 (the layout is shown at the bottom right).
What should the resistance be for a Subaru radio?
That evening, he pulled the replacement radio and I measured the resistance across each of the speaker lines (4 pairs to each of the four doors) at the radio wiring connector. They all showed about 4 Ohms, which is what it should be. I then checked the resistance from each pair of wires to chassis ground.
Why are the front speakers on my Subaru not working?
Except, in my case the front speakers do not work but the back speakers work intermittently. Sometimes they work, sometimes they don’t – they sort of pop in and out unpredictably. Then, a couple weeks ago they quit, and had not worked since.