96 Aftermarket Head Unit
#1
96 Aftermarket Head Unit
Hey, I have a 96 vti-s.
I have an aftermarket HU and want to install that and keep the stock pocket underneath. Do I need a mounting kit for this? If I do is it a double-din one? Sorry, I know crap all about cars.
Tried searching, didn't find anything specific.
Cheers.
I have an aftermarket HU and want to install that and keep the stock pocket underneath. Do I need a mounting kit for this? If I do is it a double-din one? Sorry, I know crap all about cars.
Tried searching, didn't find anything specific.
Cheers.
#2
You can use the factory radio brackets to install the aftermarket HU. It is called ISO mount. There may be a small gap around the HU, or the aftermarket trim ring may work.
Start without as I described and see, post pics.
Start without as I described and see, post pics.
#3
Thanks, I'll try it when I get the wiring harness.
But first...
I changed the two stock front speakers with new ones and now the car will not start or do anything. It has no power or anything.
I disconnected the neg terminal before starting and re connected it when I had the first speaker in, first one worked.
Took the neg off again to install the second one, reconnected the battery once it was in...and NOTHING . No lights on the dash or ignition light thing.
I'm freaking out....
Please tell me I didn't somehow blow my car up.
But first...
I changed the two stock front speakers with new ones and now the car will not start or do anything. It has no power or anything.
I disconnected the neg terminal before starting and re connected it when I had the first speaker in, first one worked.
Took the neg off again to install the second one, reconnected the battery once it was in...and NOTHING . No lights on the dash or ignition light thing.
I'm freaking out....
Please tell me I didn't somehow blow my car up.
#5
I've cleaned it with a wire brush and tightened it but still nothing.
I just checked the elecs again and the only thing that works are the hazard lights.
EDIT: So I tried it again; didn't do anything differently and it just decided to work. The light ring around the ignition doesn't light up, though. Everything else seems to be fine.
I just checked the elecs again and the only thing that works are the hazard lights.
EDIT: So I tried it again; didn't do anything differently and it just decided to work. The light ring around the ignition doesn't light up, though. Everything else seems to be fine.
Last edited by brydon; 02-17-2012 at 11:09 PM.
#6
The stock pocket wouldn't fit, neither would the "universal" one.
So I put the Aerpro one in without its faceplate thing 'cos it wouldn't fit with it on.
So I'm just gonna glue it on, on top of the other facia. I know I could just shave down the faceplate a bit, but I don't think it's worth the effort of taking all the crap out again. What a damn nightmare that was...
What kind of glue would work for this.
One more question; can you change the firmness of the driver seat? Feels like I have a boulder lodged in my lower back when I drive.
Sorry for the huge images.
So I put the Aerpro one in without its faceplate thing 'cos it wouldn't fit with it on.
So I'm just gonna glue it on, on top of the other facia. I know I could just shave down the faceplate a bit, but I don't think it's worth the effort of taking all the crap out again. What a damn nightmare that was...
What kind of glue would work for this.
One more question; can you change the firmness of the driver seat? Feels like I have a boulder lodged in my lower back when I drive.
Sorry for the huge images.
#7
there may be a paddle on the right side of the drivers seat that inflates/deflates the lower lumbar support.
it is possible you loosened a harness behind the radio during install.
odd that the mounting kit doesn't fit. i don't have issues with Metra kits fitting.
super glue works but discolors the surface, silicone is removable - both would be needed to be glued from the rear so you don't discolor the visible front.
it is possible you loosened a harness behind the radio during install.
odd that the mounting kit doesn't fit. i don't have issues with Metra kits fitting.
super glue works but discolors the surface, silicone is removable - both would be needed to be glued from the rear so you don't discolor the visible front.
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