Aftermarket radio dash kit

by **RichD978** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 1:41 pm

When you guys get a aftermarket HU, where do you get your installation kits from? The pocket i got was from a corolla and it doesn't fit. Can you please tell me where? and if its a website can you give me the specific link? Thanks guys

by **'00vegas-solara** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 1:49 pm

http://www.crutchfield.com is a goodplace to start. I have ordered numerous products for both my Solara and an Accord and they include all the accessories to hook it up properly. The sheets they include also tell you how to take apart the dash, doors and rear deck properly. If you use the following code pdpre-7pu0a-3430k when you place an order you'll get $20 OFF plus I'll get $20 off of my next order.

by **RichD978** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 1:54 pm

'00vegas-solara wrote:http://www.crutchfield.com is a goodplace to start. I have ordered numerous products for both my Solara and an Accord and they include all the accessories to hook it up properly. The sheets they include also tell you how to take apart the dash, doors and rear deck properly.

I cant find the installation kit from them for the solara... any help ? Link or part number would be greatly appreciated

by **'00vegas-solara** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 1:55 pm

I'm checking my records now.

by **'00vegas-solara** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 2:05 pm

If you have a single DIN stereo you'll need this pocket to go underneath:
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-TaHU1v4uUGf/cgi-bin/prodview.asp?i=081TOYPOC

You'll also need a wire harness adapter. This one does not use the JBL amp if you have it.
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-TaHU1v4uUGf/cgi-bin/prodview.asp?i=120701761

Use the following code if you order and you'll get $20 off your first order:
pdpre-7pu0a-3430k

Good Luck

by **RichD978** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 2:10 pm

dont i need the whole installation kit? Cause i had a double din stock radio and i went to a single din aftermarket radio. Thats what I cant find

by **'00vegas-solara** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 2:17 pm

Sorry to keep pushing the Crutchfield site but they are really helpful. There prices are standard retail but theres no sales tax if you dont live in Vermont. Also alot of times you get free shipping. Anyway give them a call I'm sure the'll be able to help you. If you do decide to order from them, give them that code so you can get money off and I'll get $20 off my next order. Let us know how it goes

by **RichD978** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 2:18 pm

hahaha do i get 20 bucks off my first order? whats the minimal i have to spend ?

by **'00vegas-solara** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 2:21 pm

Bummer.
I just read the small print, heres what it says:

About the $20 credit your friend receives
In order to receive the $20 credit, your friend must provide all information detailed above through one of the following methods.

1. Phone Orders: Your friend must mention your Referral Code when placing their order.
2. Crutchfield.com Orders: Your friend must enter your Crutchfield Referral Code on the Payment Method page of the online Checkout Form.
3. Mail or Fax Orders: Your friend must write the words "REFERRAL PROGRAM" as well as your Referral Code across the top of the order form.
4. Your friend must speak with a sales advisor at 1-888-292-2504 and provide all information detailed above.

Your friend's credit will be applied to their first order totaling at least $200 of merchandise, exclusive of charges for shipping, handling and/or taxes.

by **RichD978** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 2:37 pm

bump need to konw where to get a radio dash kit for a 99 solara

by **Paladin06Greg** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 2:47 pm

Don't know if you got one in your area but I got mine from Tweeters, with the system of course.

RichD978 wrote:bump need to konw where to get a radio dash kit for a 99 solara

by **krook** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 3:06 pm

RichD978 wrote:bump need to konw where to get a radio dash kit for a 99 solara

just go to your local stereo install shop. Metra pockets are the more common brand to pick up. it's just a single pocket so you're gonna have to strategically place your HU and pocket together with the OEM brackets.

by **NeFaRiOuS_SLE** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 11:43 pm

Yeah, the pocket and wiring kit is all you need. The stock radio has 2 metal plates on the sides that hold the radio to the car; SAVE THOSE. Unless you're willing to go down to your local Stealership, you're screwed without them.

Basic run-down:
1. Take wiring kit and crimp/twist together the wires with matching color, then cover with electrical tape.
2. Take radio out.
3. retain metal plates and secure onto aftermarket HU (top portion only; bottom makes it harder to put the pocket on).
4. Pull out aftermarket-designed wires near firewall (if you have a JBL with an amp) and plug them into HU.
5. put radio/pocket combo back in DIN slot and CAREFULLY place bolts in. It's not easy fishing them out (I had to take apart the bottom half of the console, but I DID make $2 off it from a bunch of loose change since the last owner apparently put some in the climate control's pocket, plus the actual reason I did was to adjust the e-brake line)
6. Swiss-Cheese your stock HU at the local shooting range or sell it on EBay.

I did my own install (see CarDomain for my Pioneer DEH-something something :lol:

)

by **solaraN8** » Tue Nov 22, 2005 2:25 pm

i just got a regular toyota pocket and it worked fine, i would just go to the nearest electronics store and they should have it. definatly beats waiting for the pocket to be shipped

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