thanks for the replies you guys
. sorry it took me a while to get back at you all.
[quote name='62t']look for local store to do it. Around here they can do it for $40.[/QUOTE]
really? hmm. ill try to find some connections or use craigslist!
[quote name='MajorSmeg']Why not tackle it yourself? It should be fairly easy and you'll probably only need a screwdriver. Maybe 2 hours since it's your first time.
Dash Kit:
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_142TA2047B/Toyota-In-dash-Receiver-Kit.html?search=ash+kit
Wire Harness:
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_120701761/Receiver-Wire-Harness.html?search=ash+kit[/QUOTE]
true. i was told by my friend thats its a plug it in concept. although i heard that soldering and "tying" up electrical wires together with electrical tape could be involved.
[quote name='Access_Denied']Not too much. A screwdriver, a pair of combination wire cutters/strippers/crimpers and some wire couplers. Cost me $10 for the cutters, $4 for the couplers and about $30 for a harness and dash kit. Took me about 3 hours because of my dash being difficult to take apart, but my radio + installation cost me about $110.[/QUOTE]
i wish there was a specific guide for my car. lol. i think my radio is mounted into the dash, so that'll be a fairly difficult task to get it off.
[quote name='Emiroo']How to Install Video:
http://www.crutchfield.com/learn/learningcenter/car/car_stereo/installation_video.html
You'll most likely need a wiring kit for the hookup and might need a dash kit if there's going to be an "empty spot" after installing the new deck.[/QUOTE]
thanks! ill check out that video. i checked on schosche, it told me i needed a wiring harness, im assuming this is called a wiring kit as well? and yes im sure i will need a dash kit as well since this radio i bought is smaller than my factory radio.
is there another way to confirm if this is the right material? i mean i figured it would come with the radio i bought.
[quote name='Visho']The quoted price includes the dash kit and the wiring harness as well. The price for the actual installation is 49.99, plus a 5 parts charge. If you ever have a problem with the radio due to any of the installation, just save the receipt and take the car in. If you decide to sell the car down the road but want to keep the radio, it's free removal. And yes, I used to work at Best Buy.[/QUOTE]
haha thanks
i was told that if i bring in my own materials for them to install, i wont be covered. but i think i will try to look for someone else to install since it is pretty pricey now that im hearing how easy it is and other local installations.
[quote name='Techsticles']Installing a radio yourself is super easy on many cars, particularly if you buy a wiring harness and a master sheet that tells you what color wire is what. The hardest part is reading directions and matching all the right wires. I've installed 2 separate head units in the past 4 years on my Corolla and every time I've spent maybe 2 hours matching and crimping. (My factory harness was cut.)
If you've got a factory stereo and no one has ever clipped your factory adapter, the installation will be even less time than 2 hours. You can crimp the harness adapter and radio harness to each other while inside the house. Then you just pull out your old radio, pop the new one in, and plug the harness adapter into the factory harness adapter.
The hardest part might be figuring out how to get to your radio, but doing a search with year, make, and model + "radio installation" on Google, should tell you how to get to it.[/QUOTE]
ahh okay, im a little skeptical when it comes to "crimping". im assuming crimping means that you have to tie the wires (the factory harness and aftermarket adapter) together and tape it up with electrical tape?
[quote name='teresarussell']Actually if you’re not confident about setting it up yourself, its a good idea to have a mechanic do it for you. You could sit around and see how he goes about it so that the next time you know how it’s done.[/QUOTE]
my dad and or friend who is somewhat technical about cars (and he can try to learn this asap)
after reading and replying all this, i think google will be my best friend
would anyone recommend a cheap place to buy all this? amazon seems to be the way to go.
