Question about replacing factory head unit 
Question about replacing factory head unit
all you need is a wiring adapter, which makes it to where all the wires in the stock harness of the car plug in to the correct wires of the new cd player... and you can find a diagram either online, or i think some of the harness adapters even come with diagrams that say what wires go to what speakers... its not hard, but can be a nerve racking job if you are scared of cutting and splicing wiring... but as long as you take your time and make sure you know what you are planning on doing before you start cutting, everything will be fine
In my 2001 Camaro, I have the monsoon setup. I replaced the stock radio with a unit from JVC, the KD-AVX33. A great unit with a 4 inch DVD screen, bluetooth and so on... I love the way it sounds. The thing that amazes me is the crystal clear sound that it gives with the factory speakers and the fact that you can turn it up almost all the way without any distortion. Very loud! I made a mistake before that of replacing the factory speakers with aftermarket ones, and I hated it. It sounded horrible, very thin sounding. Just get yourself a wire harness from ebay for like $7 and you can replace the head unit without cutting any wires. Good luck!
I have them for $4.99 plus shipping. I also carry 2 different mount adapters and the antenna adapter. I can put it all together for you: harness adapter, radio mount, and antenna adapter for $29.99 shipped. This would be everything you need to install it yourself.
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Any comments of quality of JVC KD-G230, or KD-PDR50? I know these are much cheaper units, but they fit my budget better and I don't need a fancy display. I want the kind of sound Phantom WS6 is talking about from my Monsoon system, retain steering wheel controls, and easy input for my XM portable receiver. Can this be achieved with one of those models and your $29.99 package?
Last edited by Raleigh TA; Jan 9, 2008 at 07:46 PM.
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RaleighTA - Hi neighbor.. 
TO answer your question, the steering wheel controls will require another box, I've seen them from about $50 on up to $80 for the same thing. You'll still need Kee's package, and that's a good deal for everything in one shot.
For the head, personally, I'd go with the KD-PDR30. It has the input for your XM, but the 4-way rocker will be really good if you ever go with an Ipod.. (I swore I never would, but I have been converted)
Since your T/A wears the same wheels I had made for my previous Audi, I might even help ya put it in, it'll be a quick & easy process.
TO answer your question, the steering wheel controls will require another box, I've seen them from about $50 on up to $80 for the same thing. You'll still need Kee's package, and that's a good deal for everything in one shot.
For the head, personally, I'd go with the KD-PDR30. It has the input for your XM, but the 4-way rocker will be really good if you ever go with an Ipod.. (I swore I never would, but I have been converted)
Since your T/A wears the same wheels I had made for my previous Audi, I might even help ya put it in, it'll be a quick & easy process.
The only way to retain factory steering controls is as mentioned above using a PAC or other adapter that uses either the aftermarket radios remote control system or a rear CD changer control/wired remote system that is built into the HU. This allows you to retain the factory steering controls and would depend mostly on which aftermarket HU you chose as to whcih adapter would be needed. Most can be controlled by using the PAC SWI-X or the PAC SWI-JACK. There are some other companies that make interfaces but those are the 2 that are used the most with good success.
