Video: Discounted car stereo installation gear
We help you get the gear you need to install it right
When installing a new car stereo or speakers, you'll need specialized mounting kits and wiring adapters to do the job. And when you purchase your new stereo or speakers from Crutchfield, we'll give you a hefty discount on this installation gear.
Our vehicle-specific instructions, wiring harnesses, adapters, and expertise will save you time and money by letting you do the job yourself. You'll have a professional-quality installation and be able to enjoy your new audio gear for years to come.
You can learn more about Crutchfield's car audio extras and also level up our help by letting us do some of the work for you with our Crutchfield ReadyHarness™ service.
Use our vehicle selector to get details specific to your vehicle. If you have any questions, contact an advisor via phone or chat.
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Hi, I'm Robert, one of the car audio editors here at Crutchfield, and I wanted to tell you a little bit about the installation gear you'll need when shopping for a new stereo or speakers for your car, and also a little bit about the benefits you'll get from shopping with Crutchfield.
When it comes to a new car stereo, sometimes all you'll need is a simple face plate and basic wiring harness, but in more modern vehicles you're more likely to need a specialized interface and a vehicle-specific harness that allows all the equipment to work together and work with your car.
When you purchase your new car stereo from Crutchfield, we'll make sure you get exactly the right parts you need and let you know if you have any options. And as a bonus, we'll give you a deep discount on these installation parts.
Now when it comes to car speakers, the situation is similar. You'll usually need wiring harness adapters so that you don't have to cut any wires in your car, and a lot of times you'll need mounting brackets to make sure the speakers fit securely in the doors or other locations. And in these cases, the installation gear is free with your speaker purchase.
Our Crutchfield vehicle database contains information for tens of thousands of vehicles that we've researched over the years, and when you enter your vehicle information on our website we can show you exactly which products will fit your vehicle and let you know which installation gear you need.
We also will give you customized instructions specific to your vehicle to help you take out the old gear and put in the new gear. These customized instructions are made in-house here at Crutchfield. They contain lots of photos and step-by-step directions to walk you through the installation process, and if you have any questions or need help along the way, your Crutchfield purchase gives you access to our award-winning tech support team. With just a phone call they'll walk you through the installation, help with any problems you have, they'll even help you adjust the sound settings, and that's for the life of the products.
So if you have any questions about this or choosing the products, just contact our advisors. They're standing by and will be happy to help.
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Sid from Wellintton
Posted on 10/23/2022
Hi I have a 230slk r170 1997. Do you know what after market head unit and wiring and any extras I would need to fit single din to replace oe stereo my car also has a 10 CD changer in boot and amp under left floor panel thks . Ps do you deliver to New Zealand.
joe gudmundson from Hesperia,Ca.
Posted on 10/1/2022
Do you have radios for Nissan 1988 D21 base cabs -- looking for a single din with nav (GPS) AM/FM radio,CD player
Robert Ferency-Viars from Crutchfield
on 10/7/2022
jacoms from Saint Charles
Posted on 12/26/2021
Needing help with new Pioneer DMH-1770MEX. I have the trim removed but where / what all is needed to be cut? The radio housing sits flush with its face and when I try to fit the new Pioneer DMH-1770NEX. Thank you for any assistance you might provide.
Keith Boggs from Lebanon
Posted on 4/22/2021
I have 04 mitsubishi galant with infinity factory sound system and cannot find a wiring harness to fit . It has three wiring clips on the factory harness
Alexander H. from Crutchfield
on 5/3/2021
Diallo from Saint Paul
Posted on 8/10/2019
I purchased speakers with the speaker harness for my truck with the installation instruction however I misplace the instructions. Can you help me?
Alexander H. from Crutchfield
on 8/12/2019
Andrew
Posted on 1/1/2019
I have a 01 f150 I'm trying to install a aftermarket radio..bought a adapter for plug and play ...all works but the sound ..on the factory harness there's a amp ground wire that doesn't have a match wire on the radio harness ...could that be the problem ? If so where would it tie into to work ? Thanks
Alexander H. from Crutchfield
on 1/7/2019
Daniel Duffee from Arlington
Posted on 8/26/2018
Hi, I am installing a JVC in a 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 that did not come with the Infinity System. Several problems, There is a Black with/Yellow stripe wire in OEM harness. I have not found one mention of this wire in days of research There is also a lime Green wire that Ive found no mention of. Any help would be appreciated..
Alexander Hrabe from Crutchfield
on 8/27/2018
Alexander Hrabe from Crutchfield
Posted on 10/6/2016
Mario, if you bought your gear from Crutchfield, you can call Tech Support for free help troubleshooting your system. If you purchased your equipment elsewhere, you can still get expert Crutchfield Tech Support - 90 days-worth for only $30. Check out our tech support page for details.
Mario from Regina, ca
Posted on 9/29/2016
Hi.. i have a honda pilot 2004 and i'd like to replace the factory car stereo with the kenwood ddx418, how can i connect the rear dvd player?..
Alexander Hrabe from Crutchfield
Posted on 6/17/2016
Anthony, you're going to need an aftermarket amp to drive a component sub. How that amp will connect to your stereo will depend on the outputs available on your receiver. Check out this amp buying guide to get started and then take a look at this article on how to match subs and amps.