Installing a stereo in your car is no easy task. However, there are thousands of Americans out there just like you who were interested in saving money and successfully installed their own stereo. Most of them are not even mechanics!
One of the best things that you can do first is to read the instruction manual that comes with the speakers, the head piece, or the amplifier. Reading the directions before you start a project is always essential when you are working on a project that is as big as this one. Once you have fully read through the directions, take the installation one step at a time. Go through each step slowly and thoroughly to ensure that all components are installed properly.
Although each manufacturer's installation instructions vary, it is advised that you start with a smaller system first. Do not try to do a full installation like something that you would see on "Pimp My Ride" because you will be doomed to fail. Trying to install the latest HDTV and gaming system integrated within the walls and seats of your cars when you are still new is going to put you in a position to fail. Rather, you should start by installing the head piece which is the easiest portion of the installation.
The head piece can generally be taken out without too much effort and then wired into the factory amplifier and speakers. Since the wires are already done for you by the manufacturer, getting the head piece installed and connected to the existing wires is a fairly simple task. To reiterate, this is not a substitute for reading the directions.
When you are wiring the head piece, make sure that you buy a head piece with adapters especially if you are buying a "one piece fits all" head piece. If your car is more rare then the average American or Japanese car, then you should check with the manufacturer before buying the head piece. This installation will be great practice for when you want to start working on the speaker and amplifier installation.
Always keep the safety do it yourself rules in mind when you install your car stereo. Make sure your car is off at all times and double check all wires prior to starting your car. Car stereo equipment is not cheap, and one loose wire could burn out the entire stereo system as well as causing damage to your car's existing electrical system. If you follow the basic installation instructions that come with the stereo, be very patient, and double check all your work, then you can be like the thousands of other car fanatics out there who have successfully installed their own car stereo systems.
One of the best things that you can do first is to read the instruction manual that comes with the speakers, the head piece, or the amplifier. Reading the directions before you start a project is always essential when you are working on a project that is as big as this one. Once you have fully read through the directions, take the installation one step at a time. Go through each step slowly and thoroughly to ensure that all components are installed properly.
Although each manufacturer's installation instructions vary, it is advised that you start with a smaller system first. Do not try to do a full installation like something that you would see on "Pimp My Ride" because you will be doomed to fail. Trying to install the latest HDTV and gaming system integrated within the walls and seats of your cars when you are still new is going to put you in a position to fail. Rather, you should start by installing the head piece which is the easiest portion of the installation.
The head piece can generally be taken out without too much effort and then wired into the factory amplifier and speakers. Since the wires are already done for you by the manufacturer, getting the head piece installed and connected to the existing wires is a fairly simple task. To reiterate, this is not a substitute for reading the directions.
When you are wiring the head piece, make sure that you buy a head piece with adapters especially if you are buying a "one piece fits all" head piece. If your car is more rare then the average American or Japanese car, then you should check with the manufacturer before buying the head piece. This installation will be great practice for when you want to start working on the speaker and amplifier installation.
Always keep the safety do it yourself rules in mind when you install your car stereo. Make sure your car is off at all times and double check all wires prior to starting your car. Car stereo equipment is not cheap, and one loose wire could burn out the entire stereo system as well as causing damage to your car's existing electrical system. If you follow the basic installation instructions that come with the stereo, be very patient, and double check all your work, then you can be like the thousands of other car fanatics out there who have successfully installed their own car stereo systems.
