Getting a 2000 Mustang - how can I defend myself?
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Originally Posted by Cameron G.
So I can buy any car stereo and install it into the console? I'm not looking to replace speakers or anything, I just need a new stereo receiver I guess...
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You'll want to get a wiring adapter harness to keep from messing w/ your stock wiring, and you'll likely need a mounting plate for the dash depending on what's in there now. Can you post a pic of your dash?
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Originally Posted by 05GT-O.C.D.
You'll want to get a wiring adapter harness to keep from messing w/ your stock wiring, and you'll likely need a mounting plate for the dash depending on what's in there now. Can you post a pic of your dash?
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Yup, that's a single DIN dash opening. I'd start by pulling the radio and seeing what is there. There's probably already a harness there since there's an aftermarket radio in there now. You might just be able to unplug it from your stock harness, then unwire the current radio from an adapter harness (that is hopefully there), rewire your new radio to the harness, and simply plug it back into the stock wiring.
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And it's really not difficult. In my younger days I bought a new head unit from my local HiFi shop, pulled the stock radio in the parking lot, and wired in the new radio while at stoplights on my way home. Not smart, but just illustrating that it's not difficult if you can look at a picture and follow simple directions. I was surprised one day when I stopped by my girlfriends house and she was wiring in a stereo for her brother's car. She watched me do it a couple of times and then she could do it better than her brother... she's my wife of 10 years now.
Edit: and Cameron - why do you want to replace it? Are you sure that the Sony is better than what you have in there now? Different features?
Edit: and Cameron - why do you want to replace it? Are you sure that the Sony is better than what you have in there now? Different features?
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Originally Posted by Cameron G.
Is there a guide on here or somewhere that I can find that? I appreciate all your help.
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Metra stuff:
http://www.metraonline.com/part/99-5510
http://www.metraonline.com/part/70-5510
http://www.metraonline.com/part/70-5605
http://www.metraonline.com/part/70-5511
Likely the first and last is what you'll need... if there's not a harness in there, and I bet there is.
Here's the instructions: http://www.metraonline.com/files/pro...NST70-5511.pdf (PDF file)
So, using the radio you specified earlier, and it's instructions: http://www.docs.sony.com/release/CDXGT440U_install.pdf
You just do all the colors of the radio harness and the Metra harness together. Red to red, blue to blue, black to black (or the chassis directly), etc.
Once these are done up, you simply, literally, plug it in, and you're golden.
/not to steal Texas' thunder there... but I was a little bored, and wanted to help.
//Scosche harnesses/kits are also available, I used Metra for no reason.
http://www.metraonline.com/part/99-5510
http://www.metraonline.com/part/70-5510
http://www.metraonline.com/part/70-5605
http://www.metraonline.com/part/70-5511
Likely the first and last is what you'll need... if there's not a harness in there, and I bet there is.
Here's the instructions: http://www.metraonline.com/files/pro...NST70-5511.pdf (PDF file)
So, using the radio you specified earlier, and it's instructions: http://www.docs.sony.com/release/CDXGT440U_install.pdf
You just do all the colors of the radio harness and the Metra harness together. Red to red, blue to blue, black to black (or the chassis directly), etc.
Once these are done up, you simply, literally, plug it in, and you're golden.
/not to steal Texas' thunder there... but I was a little bored, and wanted to help.
//Scosche harnesses/kits are also available, I used Metra for no reason.
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Originally Posted by houtex
Metra stuff:
http://www.metraonline.com/part/99-5510
http://www.metraonline.com/part/70-5510
http://www.metraonline.com/part/70-5605
http://www.metraonline.com/part/70-5511
Likely the first and last is what you'll need... if there's not a harness in there, and I bet there is.
Here's the instructions: http://www.metraonline.com/files/pro...NST70-5511.pdf (PDF file)
So, using the radio you specified earlier, and it's instructions: http://www.docs.sony.com/release/CDXGT440U_install.pdf
You just do all the colors of the radio harness and the Metra harness together. Red to red, blue to blue, black to black (or the chassis directly), etc.
Once these are done up, you simply, literally, plug it in, and you're golden.
/not to steal Texas' thunder there... but I was a little bored, and wanted to help.
//Scosche harnesses/kits are also available, I used Metra for no reason.
http://www.metraonline.com/part/99-5510
http://www.metraonline.com/part/70-5510
http://www.metraonline.com/part/70-5605
http://www.metraonline.com/part/70-5511
Likely the first and last is what you'll need... if there's not a harness in there, and I bet there is.
Here's the instructions: http://www.metraonline.com/files/pro...NST70-5511.pdf (PDF file)
So, using the radio you specified earlier, and it's instructions: http://www.docs.sony.com/release/CDXGT440U_install.pdf
You just do all the colors of the radio harness and the Metra harness together. Red to red, blue to blue, black to black (or the chassis directly), etc.
Once these are done up, you simply, literally, plug it in, and you're golden.
/not to steal Texas' thunder there... but I was a little bored, and wanted to help.
//Scosche harnesses/kits are also available, I used Metra for no reason.
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