Replaceing a Car Head Unit?

[Eatchipz]

Just wondering how hard it actually is? I have just passed my driving test and looking to upgrade the head unit in the car which I will be driving.

It is just a bog standard CD/Radio head unit at the moment and thinking of replacing it with this...

http://www.alpine.co.uk/p/Products/cd-head-units19/cde-185bt

I know my way around computers and things so I wouldn't be that afraid just wondering if it will be tricky?

 

[ci_newman]

The amount of effort involved will depend on the car it's going into

 

[Unicorn]

What car is it and we can soon point you in the right direction?

 

[Eatchipz]

It is a 2005 Daewoo(Now Chevrolet I think) Kalos Xtra Cool model.

 

[Sasso]

pretty easy, I did it at 17 (ford escort). got the removal tools, pulled old one out, put in new cage, plugged in harnesses, tested, something wired wrong (think it needed a constant power source for date/time and the accessory switch on, mine was just on straight away and resetting every turn off), switched the wires, worked, pushed in, enjoyed MP3 cd's

(then got stolen a year or so later booo )

but yea only thing you might need is an adapter to interface between the cars leads and the new head unit

 

[alastair79]

Just wondering how hard it actually is? I have just passed my driving test and looking to upgrade the head unit in the car which I will be driving.

It is just a bog standard CD/Radio head unit at the moment and thinking of replacing it with this...

http://www.alpine.co.uk/p/Products/cd-head-units19/cde-185bt

I know my way around computers and things so I wouldn't be that afraid just wondering if it will be tricky?

Don't forget to inform your insurance provider

.

 

[rodenal]

Just had a look at some random interior shots of that car. Looks pretty much like a straight plug and play - you might need a fascia adapter and if its currently got steering controls ( doubtful) an adapter for that too

 

[Eatchipz]

Just had a look at some random interior shots of that car. Looks pretty much like a straight plug and play - you might need a fascia adapter and if its currently got steering controls ( doubtful) an adapter for that too

I think this is exactly what my head unit looks like...

No there is no steering controls.

 

[iAustinMark]

If I was you I'd look on autotrader for a headunit... they come with a free car attached also.

 

[Hawk Tuah]

It is a 2005 Daewoo(Now Chevrolet I think) Kalos Xtra Cool model.