 Aftermarket radio install question |
 Sep 20, 2012 - 3:57 PM
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So I bit the bullet and bought a double din touch screen unit to replace my factory CD/Cassette ... I'm old, I like using CD's. I really had no problem with the factory set up other than the new unit was shiny and I have a problem with NOT buying things for this car ... even if they're not necessary or even really wanted.
Ok so basically, I've installed a lot of aftermarket stereos in my day but, I've never installed one in a car with a factory amp (all the OEM ones I've replace had the pre-amp built into the unit). I was wondering if I had to do anything different when installing this unit than I would say an other/older import? And do I have to do anything to the unit as the unit has a pre-amp built in and then I'll have the factory one too. I just don't want to either **** up my factory amp or the new unit by frying something. Thanks! -------------------- 99 Celica GT-S
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Sep 20, 2012 - 4:18 PM
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I've had a few head units in a couple of different Celicas with the 6 speaker setup. There was one plug I pulled from the factory amp and the other plug was from the factory head unit. Otherwise, the dash harness adapters do the job perfectly. I believe the head unit draws power from the amp.
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Xander_X Aftermarket radio install question Sep 20, 2012 - 3:57 PM
azian_advanced This is what you need if you don't want to byp... Sep 21, 2012 - 2:17 AM Special_Edy You need to unplug the white plug on the back of t... Sep 21, 2012 - 9:48 AM Xander_X If I bypass the factory amp, and just hook everyth... Sep 21, 2012 - 5:03 PM
richee3 The blue plugs may be useless, but definitely leav... Sep 21, 2012 - 5:27 PM |
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