ok before anyone says "search the threads" i have. heres the thing, it really sucks trying to find parts for these lancers but i usually find what im looking for. all i need is a aftermarket cd player dash kit for a single din pioneer cd player. ive had my lancer for a year now and it always takes an act of congress to get anything for this car,like its a bentley or something. if anyone knows where to get one PLEASE let me know,and i have googled it everything that pops up is 08'+ scosche dont even have it!!!!!!!! WEBSITES,PART #'s anything would help.

 

hard to find for a 02? try a universal kit ?

 

dont know why but yea,still searchin though. i can make anything work but i just wanted an easy kit like ive always been able to find for my other cars..it shouldnt be this complicated really.

 

go to best buy and see if they have one.

 

yea havnt went to any places just online, i got the cd player day before yesterday and i was workin on the car yesterday so ill get out today and see what i find,its just crazy ya know.

 

You sure you need a kit? My pioneer bolted right up...

 

well i figure i would or ill just be able to slide it in and out. im gonna take it all apart and see just whats needed,i dont have the metal sleeve for it i got it from a buddy so i know i gotta order that, maybe it will bolt up,good if it does....

 

ok took the stock radio out and it looks like it will work with the stock mounts that are screwed to the radio but i might need smaller screws,if anyone has done it and has pics let me know,,,,,thanks for all the responses

 

Don't have pics, but I installed mine with all the original hardware. My radio came with a metal sleeve but I didn't need it so you should be good to go. The hardest part was shoving the wires back in far enough to get the new unit bolted up

Good luck

 

thanx wangman yea i think i can make it work,did u hardwire it in or use a pigtail?

 

Mine came with a pigtail, but if it's anything like hard-wiring the speakers, all you'll need is scissors and electrical tape (wire cutter tool will help expose the wire from behind the rubber, but isn't necessary). I didn't solder the wires either, don't know if that would be recommended though by an expert

 

yea i know how to do it i did that in my truck just taped it up but just didnt know if the pigtail caused the room issue with the wires. ive been messing with systems for a while but these lancers seem to be picky sometimes.

 

No bracket is needed. EIther use the stock mounts if it lines up or in my case my kenwood has a bracket that slides in and you bend the tabs to lock it in place. Let me know if you need any help

 

ok ill look at it tues cause i just got the wire harness in. looks like it might work without a cage but the factory bolts are to big and it only lines up with one hole on either side of the cd player,which should be ok. ill post the results if there are any lol