Newb stereo question:
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Newb stereo question:
Ok folks. Here's the short version:
Bought Trans am with an aftermarket HU. Aftermarket Pioneer Amp. Aftermarket woofer.
The stock speakers still work and produce sound. Haven't checked them all yet - but I have lot's of sound.
The current set up sounds TERRIBLE.
My question is this: I am picking up a Monsoon HU / AMP really cheap to install. I am looking at going right back to stock, with an upgraded KEE AUDIO speaker package.
What wiring harnesses do I need?
(1)Should the factory harness still be intact even though he installed an after market unit? Or would that need to be removed to install the new HU?
I realize I won't know until I tear into it - but I have never installed stereos EVER - so I don't really know what's required.
Bought Trans am with an aftermarket HU. Aftermarket Pioneer Amp. Aftermarket woofer.
The stock speakers still work and produce sound. Haven't checked them all yet - but I have lot's of sound.
The current set up sounds TERRIBLE.
My question is this: I am picking up a Monsoon HU / AMP really cheap to install. I am looking at going right back to stock, with an upgraded KEE AUDIO speaker package.
What wiring harnesses do I need?
(1)Should the factory harness still be intact even though he installed an after market unit? Or would that need to be removed to install the new HU?
I realize I won't know until I tear into it - but I have never installed stereos EVER - so I don't really know what's required.
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If done properly, there will be no damage to the head unit wiring. The proper way is to get a harness adapter for about $10 that connects to the wires from the aftermarket HU and then plugs into the original factory harness. However, there are a lot of hacks out there who cut of the factor connector and directly splice the HU to the factory harness. Fear not... there is an inexpensive kit that includes a replacement factory connector and wire to repair the harness - much better than trying to replace it.
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I have the same problem mentioned above. About 10 years ago I installed a flip-up Alpine Video head unit in my T/A. I'm thinking about upgrading to a new Kenwood flip-up head unit and I'm dreading the install b/c my wires are all hacked up.
Ian, what kit do I need to go back to the stock harness? I would like to do a cleaner install this time, so I would like to have the stock harness back so I can just add a Metco adapter harness to it and be done with it.
Ian, what kit do I need to go back to the stock harness? I would like to do a cleaner install this time, so I would like to have the stock harness back so I can just add a Metco adapter harness to it and be done with it.