Installing the car radio yourself: tips and instructions

The car audio system can not work withoutcentral control, the so-called head unit. Installing a receiver is usually not a very difficult task, and therefore, almost any owner of the vehicle can carry it by himself, especially if he previously had experience with any electronics.

Almost all modern radios are equipped withstandardized connector type ISO. And, thus, there are three installation options depending on which connector is present in the machine. The car may already have an ISO plug, maybe the presence of a connector of another standard, and, finally, there may be no plug at all in the car.

The first option is the simplest, when the manufactureralready provided the presence of an ISO connector in the vehicle, as a rule, these are new machines. In this case, the installation of the receiver is limited to inserting the existing plug into the socket of the head unit, to check operability and to install the radio tape recorder in the seat through a special adapter frame, which usually comes complete with the device or directly, then fixing the receiver with bolts or other prescribed method.

The second option: installation of car stereo in a car with a non-standardized connector, usually foreign cars produced from 1990 to 2004, almost every company developed its own type of connector, which was equipped with cars produced under this brand. In this case, problems will not arise either, for example, in many electrical goods stores, Toyota-ISO or BMW-ISO adapters are sold, in which case you simply buy an adapter for your car brand, one end is connected to the factory connector, the second to the car radio, and fix the device in the seat. This completes installation of the car radio.

The third option, when there is nowiring, this is used cars, most often domestic production, on which the car radio installation is made for the first time. You will have to purchase an ISO connector and wire to it yourself, in accordance with the pinout of the receiver you purchased and the color designation of the wires. "+ 12V" yellow, reaches the positive terminal of the battery through a 10 amp fuse. "ACC" is red, plus from the ignition switch. "ANT" white, antenna control, it is connected to it. "GLD" black, minus, connects to the car body. The remaining wires go to acoustics, the first letter: F - front, R - back, the second letter: L-left, R-right. On each column there are two wires plus and minus. After connecting all the cables to the ISO chip, follow the instructions for the first option.

Before starting any work, do not forget to take offterminal with a positive battery terminal, in case of a short circuit this will prevent the car radio from breaking. Self-installation allows you to save money, but in the event of equipment damage due to improper installation, no one will pay for repairs. And although installing the car radio is usually not difficult, if you have any difficulties, contact a specialized center for installation of audio equipment.