Sheff6 Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 I've got a cd player which needs fitting in my car, any ideas on where's best to get it done? - I've been told SOURCE at Chapeltown is the best place?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottf Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 U could try halfords!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheff6 Posted October 4, 2006 Author Share Posted October 4, 2006 Aren't Halfords just as bad? To be fair when I rang them they did say that I would need an extra 'bit', and that's before they've seen the vehicle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harleykim Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Can't you do it yourself? My fella did his a couple of years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willman Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 its a simple job really. you are likely to need the wiring block & possibly a fascia,but it depends on age of car & equipment fitted. i fitted an mp3 in the MG in 3 -5 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheff6 Posted October 4, 2006 Author Share Posted October 4, 2006 Do it myself? - now why didn't I think of that, and here I am with money to burn wanting to give it away to Halfords!! It actually goes through me having to pay someone to do something which I am sure to some people (if not most) is very easy, however, being a complete technophobe I wouldn't know where to start!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willman Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 do you have a stereo fitted? does it slide in & out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlquarUK Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Diy!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martss Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 If you need a new fascia, use Google to find one online or Halfords sell them for most models, you will also need a DIN cable adapter to convert the wires in your car to the standard fittings on the stereo. If your original stereo is a factory fit one, you may need special tools to remove it. Once you've got all the bits together, take the old one out, unplug it, fit the new cage into the new fascia, fit the fascia into your dashboard, plug all the cables together (they only go one way) slide the new stereo in, check it works, if all is well make a cuppa/ light a fag and think to yourself " I did that, and I've saved a packet" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deano Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Should be a case of "one out one in" use two bits of wire coathanger in the holes either side of the stereo (thats usually how stereos are secured in a cage) wiggle them about a bit this should release the spring loaded lugs the secure the stereo,slide it out,unplug the big plug at the rear ("most" modernish cars have a standard iso connector) you may have to remove the old cage,easy,in order to fit your new one,but you may find your new unit will slide straight into hole,connect the plug at the back and slide it in the dash,job done. Having said all that,if someone has "hacked" at the wiring and removed the plug things are more complicated,still a fairly easy job,but if your not confident,most garages should do it for a reasonable price. If i was you i would have ago myself,it is a really easy job if the connectors are all in place,if not at least you can go to a garage having lost nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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