How do you hook up car radio systems?

Answer by  kdmill (30)

Not if you have a bit of common sense. Hot or 12V+ to power ground or 12V- to chassis and then attach speaker wires

Answer by  youngsc (122)

Depending on the type of install it's not difficult but can be time consuming. For most of the simpler installs wiring harnesses are available and there's always plenty of write ups on the internet for specifics.

Answer by  mike7199 (60)

Typically car stereo receiver or head unit is not difficult to install. It usually involves taking apart part of the dash to put in the unit.

Answer by  soccer593 (476)

To hook up the radio, just take the original radio out and when putting the new radio in, just match up the color-coded wires and it should work. When buying a new radio, you will need to buy the box that is made to fit your car. It is just a cheap piece of plastic but you will need it.

Answer by  NateB (571)

If the stock stereo and the aftermarket stereo both have stickers stating which wires do what then it's very easy. If just one of the stereos doesn't have the sticker then it becomes a nightmare of guessing what does what and potentially frying the stereo if you connect wrong wires.

Answer by  justanothersillygirl (44)

it is not hard to do because you have to connect your cars input cable in the car radio's input. You have to connect them strongly.

Answer by  Matt123 (75)

Its not hard. Especially if you buy a wiring adapter. Then its a matter of color matching wires and crimping them together. Anyone should be able to teach them selves how to do if if the stereo comes with wiring diagram and you get a cheap wiring adapter.

Answer by  emtrobstu (233)

Not that hard at all. You need the correct wire harness for the radio. You can get those form the place you bought the radio. Just connect and twist the same colored wires and you're good to go. Most cars have the same colored wires.

Answer by  Jag636 (94)

It depends on the audio system. Some are very easy and others are very hard. Follow all instructions that come with your new audio unit.