Stereo installation sleeves

For Tech Support, call My name is Ken. I seek the Holy Grail of car audio excellence. My favorite color is blue. I came to Crutchfield in During my six years as a Crutchfield Advisor, I learned a lot about the technology behind great car and home audio.

I learned even more about what people wanted in their car stereo systems. I've been a writer for car audio and fitness tech at Crutchfield since Over the last few years, I've also carved out a niche producing demo videos for our in-dash car stereos. The hands-on experience I get with car stereos while doing video production is an invaluable aid to me in learning about their exciting features. This helps me convey that information to our customers when I write about the stereo on our website.

Before coming to Crutchfield, I spent 10 years teaching music in Charlottesville area schools. I keep my musical interests satisfied by volunteering as a classical music DJ at a local community radio station, and I stay up to date with the latest in outdoor tech by cycling, running, and backpacking.

Fun facts: I've completed an Ironman triathlon, run the Boston Marathon, hiked miles of the Appalachian Trail, and lost on Jeopardy! See all of our in-dash car stereo receivers. Roger, a DIN sleeve is used for permanent installations. Perhaps you're thinking of the security feature on car stereos from decades past? Most stereos these days feature a removable faceplate for security purposes. The video ended too soon Our discounts on the kit, harness, and other gear you'll need when installing a new car stereo or car speakers can help you do it yourself while saving you money.

This installation guide shows you how to remove your old car stereo and install and wire a new stereo in your car. When you replace your factory radio with a new aftermarket receiver, you'll lose your steering wheel audio controls. Here's how to get them back. Take some of the stress out of your car stereo installation with a custom-crimped Crutchfield ReadyHarness. This exclusive service will make connecting your new stereo to your car much, much easier.

Watch this video for a step-by-step overview of a basic car stereo installation. The actual steps involved vary from car to car, but this is a good example. This article explains the importance of car stereo wire colors, and the various wiring harnesses and adapters needed to install your new car stereo.

In this video, we describe all of the research that goes into creating our massive vehicle database. When we tell you we know what fits your car, we really do. This video showcases some of the tools and accessories that are frequently needed when installing car stereo equipment. These tools are some of our favorite toys. For free personalized advice, call Our Advisors have listened to most of the speakers we carry, and can help you make the best choice for your system.

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All finished with your chat session? Continue chat Close. Our contact center is currently closed. Check out our wire connecting videos to see these different methods in action. Usually, it is best to make all of the new stereo's wiring connections via the wiring harness, but if you have to make a direct power connection, you'll need to know the difference between "switched" and "constant" power:.

Although rare, a few high-powered stereos require you to make a direct constant power connection at the positive terminal of your vehicle's battery. This requires a heavier gauge power wire, an in-line fuse usually included , and a ring terminal to connect the power wire to the battery clamp.

You will have to route the power wire to the battery location, which is often through the vehicle firewall and into the engine compartment in order to make the connection at the battery. 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. A good ground connection is vital for proper stereo performance and to eliminate unwanted noise.

If you are not using a custom wiring harness, look for a bare, unpainted bolt or screw that contacts the bare metal of your vehicle's chassis. Loosen the bolt, slip the ground wire underneath this is almost always a black wire , then tighten the bolt.

If your ground wire doesn't contact bare metal, your stereo won't operate. A loose or weak ground connection can result in signal noise interfering with your music.

This wire acts as a switch to turn on the video monitor when the parking brake is engaged. This wire can be in different locations in different vehicles, depending on the brake configuration. The wire is usually found where your parking brake is.

In vehicles that have a hand brake between the front seats, you'll have to remove the center console to get to it.

In vehicles that have a foot-pedal parking brake, the stereo's wire will need to be routed to it under that dash. Either way, it isn't too hard, just take your time. And once again, Crutchfield's award-winning tech support team can be a big help in locating it and helping you get to it.

If the original stereo was bolted into the dash, you might need to remove the mounting brackets from the sides of it and attach them to the sides of your new stereo. More likely, you will need a mounting kit to install the stereo. If a mounting kit is required, follow the instructions included with the kit.

Sometimes you install the kit in the dash, then slide the new stereo's metal mounting sleeve if included into the kit. Secure the metal sleeve by using a screwdriver to bend the sleeve's metal tabs into place. In other cases, you attach the mounting kit to the new stereo first, then secure both in the dash with screws.

An adapter allows you to use a new stereo with your existing speaker system. And you'll get it at a deep discount when you buy your new stereo from us. This integration package lets you keep the factory LCD screen and touchscreen climate controls in select and up Ford Mustangs. Once the dash opening is ready for the new stereo, hold the stereo near the opening. Connect the stereo wiring adapter to the vehicle's wiring harness and plug in the antenna cable. Slide the stereo into the dash opening, but don't fasten it down just yet.

First, test the stereo to make sure everything is working properly. It's easier to fix a problem while everything is still exposed. Note : You'll have to reattach the battery cable in order to test the stereo, so if you disconnected any airbag warning plugs, be sure to reattach those before reconnecting the battery. Then adjust the balance and fader settings to check that each speaker is working.

Once you're sure the stereo is wired and working properly, finish securing it in the dash and reinstall any pieces of dash trim panel that you removed. By now you should have some idea of what is involved in replacing your factory stereo with a new, better, aftermarket stereo.

From there, you'll be able to see the details about which stereos, speakers, and other gear will work with your vehicle and also see the installation gear you'll need to do the job right. You can contact our Advisors via chat or phone. CW, give our tech support team a call for best next steps. There isn't one packed with it.

Thank you. First I have to say, your customer service is the best I have ever had to use. I ordered a part I didn't need and there were zero problems in returning it.

Now for my question I don't know what the illumination wire is for. What does it do? Where do I connect it? However, I am confused about how to wire this whole thing together. I has a wire to put the antenna in and I have a steering wheel control interface and parking break bypass to wire together. Can you help me with a way to wire these last few wire if i even need to wire all of them at.

Any and every help is appreciated. I just installed a brand new head unit and it's wired up correctly and i still have no sound in any of the speakers. Had this problem before i changed the head unit thinking that was the issue.

What could cause this? First-time customer here, and I recently purchased a new stereo and all new speakers for my Foxbody Mustang. I'm a customer for life now.. Everything I needed to get the job done right. Excellent customer service and Great quality products for my car. Thanks again, you guy's ROCK!! So I just purchased the kenwood excelon ddx for my z28 Camaro.

My car currently has the monsoon factory radio and amp but my speakers have already been upgraded past factory. However my factory amp and radio isn't enough power to push my speakers the way I want them. I purchased what I think to be a "high-powered" radio to push my already upgraded speaker system to its max potential, or at least just better than the factory radio and amp.

In the radio install above I noticed Mr JR didn't mess with the factory amp at all. My purchase also came with my vehicle specific ready harness to connect my factory wiring and new stereo, however, if i install my new radio the same way in this video without bypassing my factory amp, will my new radio even make a difference in my speaker system?

I bought a kit for my ford f super duty. Differed all the wires and it's not coming on. My question is do I have to have the remote on, brake, I'll,reverse or power antenna hooked up for the radio to turn on at all? The screen doesn't come on at all. Watch this video for a step-by-step overview of a basic car stereo installation.

The actual steps involved vary from car to car, but this is a good example. These car audio tips can help improve sound quality in your vehicle, whether you're listening on a factory system or a multi-channel amplified setup.

Read on for advice from our experts. A car stereo is the centerpiece of any car audio system. This introduction explains how to choose the right receiver for your car or truck. Large touchscreens, loads of built-in features, and easy viewability are just some of the advantages to building your stereo around a large-screen receiver.

Digital media and multimedia receivers are the most popular types of car stereos. How do you pick the right one? We'll give you some tips for finding the stereo that's right for you. If you ask us, a car stereo system should include much more than a stereo and a pair of speakers.

Adding components like satellite radios, subwoofers, amplifiers,. When adding an aftermarket receiver, you need a steering wheel control adapter to keep the functionality and convenience of your steering wheel controls. From in-dash DVD players to easy-add-on portable systems, car video makes your trips a lot more fun, and this article covers the topic from front to back. A quick guide to what to look for when shopping for an in-dash GPS navigation system.

We'll help you choose the right touchscreen nav stereo for your car. For free personalized advice, call Our Advisors have listened to most of the speakers we carry, and can help you make the best choice for your system. Close contact box. Call Toggle navigation. View Larger Image. SKU: sppsv. Add to Cart Add to Wishlist. Email this product to a friend.

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