Replacing Stereo Head Unit- Advice Sought

Napoleon_Tanerite · 08-14-2006, 07:32 PM

So i'm going to swap out the crappy factory head unit for an aftermarket one. I have the bracket to put it in, now what?

Do I really need to spend $15 on a set of "keys"? it looks like a bent out wire hangar will do the job. Also, can i splice the harness in, or do I need a special plug to go from the head to the car?

mattmc1228 · 08-14-2006, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Napoleon_Tanerite

So i'm going to swap out the crappy factory head unit for an aftermarket one. I have the bracket to put it in, now what?

Do I really need to spend $15 on a set of "keys"? it looks like a bent out wire hangar will do the job. Also, can i splice the harness in, or do I need a special plug to go from the head to the car?

I can't stand the whoe system, so i am replacing everything this week.
You should take it somewhere to get done. shouldnt cost too much

Holden · 08-14-2006, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Napoleon_Tanerite

So i'm going to swap out the crappy factory head unit for an aftermarket one. I have the bracket to put it in, now what?

Do I really need to spend $15 on a set of "keys"? it looks like a bent out wire hangar will do the job. Also, can i splice the harness in, or do I need a special plug to go from the head to the car?

Cut up large painted coat hanger works fine. I take side of console off and give radio a little push from behind after taking antena cable off. Dont push on conector push on radio housing around conector

b_a_betterperson · 08-15-2006, 02:23 AM

BTW, Holden makes a plastic flat panel that will cover up any left over space from the big ass Blaupunkt head unit -- and a normal sized stereo. It's actually a "radio delete" blank plastic plate cover which you can trim to fit. Sean Beatty at Hunter Holden in Sydney, AUS will know exactly what you're talking about. Less than $20 USD.