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Feb 2, 2010, 06:50 AM
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New car deck
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I'm starting to get tired of not being able to play mp3s in my cars stereo as it doesnt play em
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So, I'm thinking of putting in one of these.
I am however somewhat confused and dont really know what kind of adapters I will need, etc. Does anyone know exactly what is required? I've seen a post some months ago that I found mentioning this. I will be keeping the existing speakers, sub and amp and only replace the head unit.
I would imagine that a store like futureshop could install the head unit and just splice some wires together without any adapters but I'd rather do it myself.
I'm starting to get tired of not being able to play mp3s in my cars stereo as it doesnt play em
.So, I'm thinking of putting in one of these.
I am however somewhat confused and dont really know what kind of adapters I will need, etc. Does anyone know exactly what is required? I've seen a post some months ago that I found mentioning this. I will be keeping the existing speakers, sub and amp and only replace the head unit.
I would imagine that a store like futureshop could install the head unit and just splice some wires together without any adapters but I'd rather do it myself.
Feb 2, 2010, 08:16 AM
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your gonna need a harness kit it cost me 15 bucks...unless you have the sun and sound package then you need the super duper uber special one with sub control in which case it'll cost more around the 40-50 dollar range... and it's easy to do yourself. for the most part everything's colour coded...
Feb 2, 2010, 04:20 PM
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yea i do have the sun and sound package.
another question; how will the new deck affect the 6 cd changer that comes with the sun and sound package? works just as usual?
another question; how will the new deck affect the 6 cd changer that comes with the sun and sound package? works just as usual?
Feb 2, 2010, 04:29 PM
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well i found this here:
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_1207070...ss.html?tp=736
unfortunately they dont seem to ship to canada. alberta isnt in the drop down list.
now what? might have to make some phone calls.
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_1207070...ss.html?tp=736
unfortunately they dont seem to ship to canada. alberta isnt in the drop down list.
now what? might have to make some phone calls.
Feb 2, 2010, 08:25 PM
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Update: Here's the canadian website for anyone in canada wanting to order this: Mitsubishi Receiver Wire Harness
Edit: Btw, can anyone confirm that the above is all one needs?
Edit: Btw, can anyone confirm that the above is all one needs?
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Feb 3, 2010, 02:16 AM
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for a new cd player yep thats all you need, i hooked a dvd player up with just that, but as far as the 6 disc cd changer goes i have no idea? thats something u might wanna ask the crutchfield rep about there always really helful
Feb 6, 2010, 10:38 AM
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well i got the radio installed, unfortunately the cd changer doesnt work with it. the stock radio has a separate connector that looks somewhat proprietary and the new deck doesnt have such a thing. Booh.
I'll probably end up taking the cd changer out and turning the empty space into storage space.
I'll probably end up taking the cd changer out and turning the empty space into storage space.
Mar 2, 2010, 02:59 PM
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sorry dont mean to hijack/revive this thread but im trying to install this http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...yers/DEH-P3600 in my 05 ralliart without the S&S package i have the harness and a solder and electrical tape. i just dont understand the wiring though is it color coded? like would white go to white or would it go to white/black or do i put all the positives with the negatives?does anyone have wireing diagram? and where did u guys put your ground?
Mar 6, 2010, 09:27 PM
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sorry dont mean to hijack/revive this thread but im trying to install this http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...yers/DEH-P3600 in my 05 ralliart without the S&S package i have the harness and a solder and electrical tape. i just dont understand the wiring though is it color coded? like would white go to white or would it go to white/black or do i put all the positives with the negatives?does anyone have wireing diagram? and where did u guys put your ground?
For a car without the S&S option, the wiring is pretty simple:
Blue/yellow - Ignition switched power
Red/black - Battery power
Green/white - Ties into the lighting circuit for the deck's dimmer function
There is no ground wire in the factory harness, it grounds through the body of the radio and the metal of the dash. If your adapter harness has a ground wire, put a ground lug on it and use a nearby screw to attach it to a grounded piece of metal.
Speakers:
Red/white - Left front +
Red/blue - Left front -
Red - Right front +
Green - Right front -
White/blue - Left rear +
Yellow/red - Left rear -
Light green - Right rear +
Yellow/green - Right rear -
Mar 7, 2010, 08:43 AM
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for grounding, there are two screws right behind where the radio would sit. it looks like it holds the dash together, part of the frame. i loosened the screw a bit, enough to put the ground cable on, and tightened it back up.