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adam1302
18-08-2011, 04:20 PM
Anyone know someone that puts headunits in or a place other than JB-HIFI that does it?
Around Frankston area or close by

Cheers

adam1302
19-08-2011, 09:56 AM
Sorry and my car is a TE Manual Magna Wagon

dobbsy1990
19-08-2011, 11:02 AM
why not do it ur self? save u a few bucks

adam1302
19-08-2011, 12:01 PM
might how hard is it to do i am clueless at this ?,

shardsta101
19-08-2011, 12:03 PM
im sure there would be a thread on here with a guide for your car? have you tried google or youtube? thats where i found mine :D

dobbsy1990
19-08-2011, 12:05 PM
http://youtu.be/MaWhsQYsnrs

adam1302
19-08-2011, 12:08 PM
i seen that but how do i put the new one in lol? do i have to use a soldering iron?

dobbsy1990
19-08-2011, 12:10 PM
and f u want wiring colours they are as follows:

POWER

Constant 12v - Red/Black

Accessories 12v - Blue

Earth to the brackets behind dashboard with a ring terminal

Illumination - Green/White (only if your headunit has an illumination wire)

Power Antenna - Pink (only if you have a power antenna)

SPEAKERS

LF + White/Blue
LF - Black/Blue

RF + White/Red
RF - Black/Red

LR + Yellow/Blue
LR - Grey/Blue

RR + Yellow/Red
RR - Grey/Red

dobbsy1990
19-08-2011, 12:12 PM
i didint i just used shrink rap works good

adam1302
19-08-2011, 12:15 PM
did you use a harness?

dobbsy1990
19-08-2011, 12:18 PM
no i cut the old plug
remember to unplug ur batt before u do this

i posted up the OEM wire colors

M4DDOG
19-08-2011, 02:29 PM
Just use an aerpro wiring harness, $15 from Autobarn and it should be plug and play.

MadMax
19-08-2011, 02:51 PM
Just use an aerpro wiring harness, $15 from Autobarn and it should be plug and play.

I've done it both ways, using the harness idea is by far the easier. You need 2 harnesses, one specific for the new head unit (take it with you - the Pioneer I put in has about 3 different plugs in the range, I had to go back with the head unit to get the right one) and one specific for the car. Adds about $50 to the cost though.

Doesn't make it easier to get to the point where you can plug it all in though.

M4DDOG
19-08-2011, 04:09 PM
I've done it both ways, using the harness idea is by far the easier. You need 2 harnesses, one specific for the new head unit (take it with you - the Pioneer I put in has about 3 different plugs in the range, I had to go back with the head unit to get the right one) and one specific for the car. Adds about $50 to the cost though.

Doesn't make it easier to get to the point where you can plug it all in though.
$50 is steep, the harnesses at my local are only $10 each ($20 all up) which is worth it when you save hours of soldering.

I would offer to help you install it however I don't have time to scratch myself :(. It doesn't take long for someone who has done it before, couple of hours max. Maybe offer someone on here a slab of beer or something :P.

adam1302
21-08-2011, 01:25 AM
booked in JB-HIFI for 80 $ install unless someone here is willing to help me out? haha

simonhaha
21-08-2011, 05:57 AM
Where a bouts are u?

M4DDOG
21-08-2011, 08:27 AM
booked in JB-HIFI for 80 $ install unless someone here is willing to help me out? haha

Not a bad price, it can be worth if you really have no idea as then you can go back to them when something breaks.

peaandham
21-08-2011, 09:35 AM
I would prefer to take my car to Frankston Car Audio, not sure about cheap, but quality work, and Mark will help you out anyway he can.

adam1302
21-08-2011, 10:45 PM
I would prefer to take my car to Frankston Car Audio, not sure about cheap, but quality work, and Mark will help you out anyway he can.

Cheers mate, might give him a try but he says needs 7-10 days in advance when JB can do it this tuesday.