Re: Seeking Stereo Replacement for '89 100Q

[Frederic Breitwieser <frederic.breitwieser@mcione.com>]

>I read in the list archives that Crutchfield sells a wiring harness that
>will convert a head-unit's output to be compatible with my current setup.
>Is this indeed accurate?

Yes, this is true.  Crutchfield will sell you the wiring harness that
matches your vehicle, as long as you can tell them what the original stereo
is, factory low-end, factory high-end, etc.  Their salespeople can be very
helpful in working with you to get this information.

On top of this, right now, Crutchfield will include the wiring harness for
free, depending on the model/cost of the units you select.

>I want to buy a head unit, pull out the current one, and replace it. Just
>like that. Is this doable?

Very much so, and with Crutchfield's harness, you have two wires to
actually "hook up", meaning without connectors.  The battery wire goes to
your fusebox to an open fuse socket that has power all the time, and a
ground wire that bolts to something metal attached to the chassis (such as
a firewall bolt or bracket, or something like that.

Crutchfield has a website, and can help you out a lot...  THings have
changed from 10 years ago when everyone cut and spliced wires :)


Frederic Breitwieser
Homebrew Automotive Mailing List
Bridgeport, CT 06606
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/4605/index.html
1989 AG Hummer 4-Door
1993 Supercharged Lincoln Continental
2000 Mid-Engine Sports Car <smile>





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