How To Install an Aftermarket Car Radio with Bluetooth

[@ryanhelder]

Good video, but IMPORTANT NOTE!!! not all vehicle wire harnesses are color coded. best way to do it is by using your owners manual from the radio and from the harness. they will each tell which wire goes to what. match up the wires based on what they send signal to (front right speaker to front right speaker, front left speaker to front left speaker, etc...)

[@NotPeteWentz]

thank god you posted this, somebody stole my car radio and now I just sit in silence ): thanks for this video man

[@CarsNToys]

+Not Pete Wentz Bummer dude. Glad to help

[@brookemontano9182]

There's no escaping twenty one pilots god damnit

[@NotPeteWentz]

+Brooke Montano I WAS WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO UNDERSTAND

[@ComfyShortz]

+Not Pete Wentz It's best to put in a cheap radio that no one would want to steal something like a Polarlander.

[@NotPeteWentz]

ComfyShortz can i still play my twenty one pilots CDs

[@Josh_Stuchbery]

This is so helpfull, mycar is silent just like i wanted

[@wandabannerman]

Great step by step, I am going to attempt to do this. I was a little worried about the safety issues but you covered them.

[@dubiousjesse]

So simple. My boat's single din kenwood stereo fried so hopefully I just have to plug in the new one like this. Awesome video!

[@CarsNToys]

Dubious Jesse Thanks! Appreciate it.

[@streamsniper0950]

Man said circumference

[@jonahreycroft8370]

tell me how i was about to make a comment about this

[@ChrisWolfe31]

You lost me at the soldering part ...

[@technicalerror1905]

you dont need to solder. just put on the heat shrink tubes

[@sharifsircar]

Yes, you need to solder them on, the heat shrink is just for insulating the wire lol Ps Soldering is pretty easy, just get a cheap kit off eBay and do some practising

[@patrikabraham]

Unfortunately that is a very common cause of cars catching fire, it's always better to solder.

[@k5blzr894]

Preston Routh that's what i do now, i just got my licence and i was wondering if the black tape thing would last

[@angelo1young5]

patrikabraham n poo a

[@user-tc6pm2bt2o]

Everybody installing this 2din or any other 2din, you have to get a 15v to 12v constant buck drop down converter. test the wires coming from your cars stock for voltage, watts, and amps for when you turn the key on, when you crank the starter, and when the engine is running, to get the feedback from the running alternator. The alternator puts out a higher voltage than the battery, this is to power your car and keep the battery charged. your cars stock radio may have this already installed in it. Your aftermarket radio may not, depending on what country of manufacture and types of vehicles it was originally modeled for. don't install this radio without researching this first. That pop you get in your subs when shutdown or start up of vehicle is the residual surge. If you have an amp it would be a good idea to add a regulator. this would ensure the life and quality of your system.

[@TanTran-gn6hj]

You just helped me save $70 for not coming to GeekSquad. Thank you :)

[@rileydenning4335]

and I thought getting into vaping was confusing

[@platinumskull6932]

Riley Denning HAHAHA

[@Raysandeater]

Riley Denning think about it you need to know ohms, resistance, and voltage 😂

[@Wildboyjory]

I’m dead

[@cobygaurin4596]

@@Raysandeater ohms is resistance ya dork

[@alissontoledo6804]

🤣🤣🤣🤣bruh

[@TheBritishGamer]

This is the best video I found about this topic

[@rmblwgn]

I didn't realize people were so inept and bummy. Everyone has to learn before they can do something but on so many of these videos half the comments are like, "WELP thanks for showing me that I should never try to do this". Maybe I'm an oldschool kind of guy raised by a masculine father but I pride myself in attempting to learn new useful skills.

[@mantequilladecacahuate7581]

I liked it better when my car had sound.

[@doggo2545]

did someone steal you car radio?

[@mantequilladecacahuate7581]

gay is cool yes, and now I just sit in silence

[@Josh_Stuchbery]

mee tooooo ;D (im lying-its a joeke) but im nt joking

[@RalphGrey-bc8kt]

Mantequilla de Cacahuate mom

[@neillmaxwell6364]

Fake Doggo I wonder if josh ever needs a car radio

[@ajstein281]

I ordered a radio yesterday, this video helps alot now I'll be able to do it myself. thanks

[@CarsNToys]

Awesome. Glad to help.

[@KevinHilley]

GREAT video!! Well done and highly informative. I'll most likely be doing this in the next few weeks and am feeling more confident now.

[@CarsNToys]

Kevin Hilley Glad to help! cheers

[@tufavecntrs]

I finally learn something new thanks I learn from you I help fix my boyfriend radio and he got ripe off by having someone else installed it for him. Thanks I really recommend this video to anyone. 😊😊😊💯

[@55Dontbejealous]

dude you made it look so simple, time to try it myself

[@CarsNToys]

Just plan everything and take your time. It's not a bad job. Good luck!

[@paytizzle672]

legend has it he's still trying it himself 🤣

[@butteredwettoastbro]

He's still doing it himself

[@careycarter]

The only thing that would have made this video better is if you put a link to crutchfield in the description. Great job!

[@CarsNToys]

+Carey Carter Thanks..glad to help!

[@user-xv1hs6xm7l]

That's what I'm in the comments section checking for, lol

[@alainbuerom8635]

you got us all covered! no questions left. thanks bro

[@CarsNToys]

Glad to help.

[@paulalexborja]

Excellent, clear and concise. I can now do the job without the uncertainty. Thank you for taking time to make this helpful video.

[@CarsNToys]

Glad to help

[@elsydeon666]

Scosche also makes the wiring adapters and install kits.

[@kellyrobinson3136]

+CarsNToys Thank you so much. This video answered my question about the orange wire. Not only was this video informative, but your easy to understand and didn't drag the process out making it boring enough to go to sleep. I liked, subscribed, and will be back w/ more questions I'm sure.

[@CarsNToys]

Thank you.

[@alexwann2835]

Fantastic video! You must have been a teacher in a past life. Thank you!

[@CarsNToys]

Thank you.

[@williamg3256]

i have searched for so long time for a video like this :(. i have found many videoes but they did never sad the name of the new frame to the new player. so thanks dude :D you did help me out alot :)

[@CarsNToys]

william G Good stuff bro. Glad to help

[@specialized29er86]

Our 60 year old school installer fitted our new alpine CDE-153 EBT stereo by soldering our wiring into one of their own harness which took 10 minutes and $30 to make but you can buy a complete $200 harness.

[@lekhrajramnarain9325]

Can't wait to try it

[@zw5509]

Very nicely and clearly presented! Thanks

[@CarsNToys]

Z Worm Thank you

[@mannyt9727]

that's what I'm going to do to keep watching the video so I can learn how to install a car stereo this video I give 10 out 10

[@CarsNToys]

+MANNY T Thank you

[@drsysop]

You can connect the black wire to the harness & use heat shrink like the rest.

[@mannyt9727]

outstanding work how to install a car stereo by explaining step by step

[@CarsNToys]

+MANNY T Thank you!

[@GlobalDesignHD]

Why disconnect the battery terminal tho? It isn't powered when the car is on right? Some cars will reset their software when power is lost. Or some need a radio code.

[@khriseagle]

Chris brown at the end tho 😅 I love it

[@breadvidz8542]

Been trying to find a good “how to” all day. Thank you so much

[@shevindesilva]

Hey thanks man! I'm gonna try it to my subaru wrx 2004! :) thanks again.

[@CarsNToys]

Shevin de silva Good stuff!

[@therealcroissantlord2331]

Oh yeah im definitely letting best buy install it for me 🤣 I do not trust myself to do any of this

[@johnwayne5758]

Crutchfield is probably the most Expensive place to buy anything. My personal experience. Shop around for better pricing. Otherwise a great video 👍👍

[@joshuagao1900]

Mate you are an absolute legend

[@yaboidustin2447]

This guy: *wants Bluetooth* Me: *wants cassette player*

[@tillitsdone]

Thanks for this, it helped. I used crimp connectors instead of soldering, though.

[@chadpugh1490]

Those claw tools are awesome. 1001 uses.

[@thecolonel4551]

Why didn't you splice the black ground with the lug into the black ground wire on the vehicle side? That factory ground is very solid and usually very quiet. I know what you did will work, but cars have so much plastic under the hood, solid good grounds are getting harder and harder to find.

[@pronegonewrong1505]

Not sure if you mentioned it but if your car doesn’t come with a usb from the factory, will you be able to use the USB in the aftermarket radio without any extra wiring? So in other words, can you use the USB port for things like music and charging without other wiring

[@travisgulley2652]

In some cars the factory car radio is built into the dash and you along with the ac and all of the knobs

[@CarsNToys]

Yea. You can still purchase an aftermarket kit from Metra for the climate control and move forward with a single or double din radio. Or, just buy a used unit if the factory one is hicking up.

[@arnz5050]

1:32, the circumference? its not a circle

[@jakemadding5338]

The Arnzinator ive been searching for this comment

[@backyardmachinist]

Lol noticed that too

[@Cobalt985]

Yeah he should've said "perimeter" or just "the edge" like a normal person.

[@edisonpendelton1417]

Excellent

[@akhancj9]

good instruction thanks man!

[@CarsNToys]

Glad to help!

[@forsurejerry4012]

Thank you getting the same things for my 2008 camry and getting a sub edit:you should do a sub installation video

[@CarsNToys]

Glad to help! Cheers.

[@sndmann5]

Well done. Very helpful.

[@ninetiesbaby9436]

0:25 (For Some Reason) I Wish Had A 6 Disc Player 😏😏😏😏😏

[@BlueAustinMaxi]

Oh man you saved my ass when I bought my truck it had no radio so I would have to listen to my old music I listened to when I was really edgy and emo from my crappy iPhone 5

[@CarsNToys]

lol..glad to help out!

[@dahliamartinez8409]

Honestly by seeing your video.. I want to installed it myself now.. :)

[@CarsNToys]

+Dahlia Martinez That's awesome!

[@cesteram2199]

Thanks man. Somebody stole my car radio and I tend to just sit in silence. And sometimes, quiet gets violent, ya know?

[@DizzyDez613]

It's all in your head

[@RyzeAboveWar231]

Dude you are such a lifesaver i could not find any video for my subaru and i found thanks huge thanks

[@CarsNToys]

RyzeAboveWar231 Awesome man! Glad to help out.

[@Metroretro594]

Very clear, helpful video. Thank you!

[@Woods_Hiker]

nice video install. Thanks. Got a Bluetooth cd radio for my protégé I have to install

[@CarsNToys]

Thanks. Good luck with the install.

[@everclara2061]

Was the adapter necessary? In the original you simply unclicked the adaptor from the radio console. Would you not have been able to simply adapt that into the new radio console, or did it not fit? I would think its a simple process of taking out the old, installing the new. (I've never done this and am new, here to learn ..)

[@amizan8653]

Thanks for posting, this helps out a lot

[@CarsNToys]

Ali Mizan Glad to help man

[@nicksta16]

+CarsNToys Do I really have to really have to use the grounding point on the dash bracket, or would it be OK to just splice the (ground wires) black wires from the radio harness unto the adapter harness? Thanks!

[@CarsNToys]

NARK NARKO That will work as well.

[@Haderg33]

Great job but I would of stripped the stereo ground and soldered it to the wire harness ground just les messing around.

[@kiracrossings]

yea, i don't understand why he made his own ground instead of just connecting one more cabble ;)

[@kellyrobinson3136]

Some harnesses don't have a ground wire to connect to. The adapter for my Durango didn't so I had to find a grounding area.

[@BlakeTechnology99]

0:33, I think you meant to say perimeter, the distance around something, the circumference is the area if a circle, and I may be slightly confused, because I've only been in my friend's Impreza 29 times or so, but the dash is rectangular, not circular. Just thought you should know. Keep up the awesome videos!

[@CarsNToys]

Blake Cerenzia Thanks man. Good catch

[@BlakeTechnology99]

Don't mention it. The comment probably sounded a bit sarcastic.

[@Phyoomz]

***** you're a dummy

[@BlakeTechnology99]

Phyoomz Why?

[@Phyoomz]

Because Jeremy said that "perimeter" only applies to straight-edged figures, which isn't true.

[@krazyk86cu]

Video was very helpful. Thanks for posting!

[@UEMloayalist]

I have a 1993 Dodge dynasty LE can I use what I saw on you video to upgrade my radio to Bluetooth/Radio?

[@CarsNToys]

Check crutchfield.com and see what they have for your vehicle.

[@dustinzimmerman7402]

So I noticed that there were three set of wiring harnesses that you unplugged. The obvious one was for the stereo. What are the other two smaller one for out of curiousity??

[@CarsNToys]

Typically, the antenna and steering wheel controls.

[@dustinzimmerman7402]

CarsNToys ok thanks. Just installed the Kenwood KCD bt372u in a 08 saturn outlook.

[@mannyt9727]

VIDEO 10 OUT 10

[@CarsNToys]

+MANNY T Thank you

[@Android602715]

Is the wire harness always needed? Is it possible that you can just directly hook up the wiring from your car directly into your new radio??

[@CarsNToys]

Android602715 Unfortunately the factory wire harness will not fit into the back of aftermarket radios.

[@JakeNaughtFromStateFarm]

I’ve got an aftermarket radio in it now. It has bluetooth audio, but I have to plug in my phone to play my music. I’m thinking about changing it up, but have never done it. Already got the mic run, so I just have to replace the radio. Should be simple enough (I think).

[@soulgivesoul07]

awesome job on the vid, everything was explained very well...

[@megancruz9905]

Thank you!

[@mr.murrman3300]

Good video! Keep it up man

[@CarsNToys]

Thank you

[@Towerx23]

If I buy a radio that says its compatible with my car do i really have to do all that crazy hot wiring or can i just plug and play, a helpful answer would be nice for this one and not a smart remark?

[@jakeramallo3851]

do you need to ground the head unit yourself or can you just connect the head units ground wire to the wiring harness ground wire?

[@422irishpride]

you can use the factory ground off the harness

[@TheZusak]

Great video, helped me a lot!

[@CarsNToys]

Awesome

[@divinity_iv]

Bluetooth wasnt really a big thing till after 2010

[@philloiselle8200]

'm installing on a motorcycle. Just a couple of questions. yellow goes to constant 12V, what do I connect the orange white illumination wire to on the bike. What does the blue & white wire connect to and the solid red, can they hook up to the same power on off wire .

[@TheKaster15]

What were the websites that you mentioned ? I couldn't hear them very well but great and very helpful video man

[@CarsNToys]

TheKaster15 Crutchfield.com

[@DiaabLo21]

So all I need is a grounder on the black wire and just mount it against metal? I connected all the wires even the long black wire. The only one that I didn't connect was the orange. Do you think not having the grounder on the black wire and having it mounted to metal is whats not making my stereo turn on?

[@CarsNToys]

***** Yeah, black is ground. If the black wire isn't secured to a good metal point you'll have absolutely no power.

[@atomicplanet2283]

wait, but why did you leave the little white and black connections that you pulled out from the original radio

[@c.j.burtwell8430]

i should be so lucky to have the same generation impreza

[@sajjadktk3495]

1 adad

[@808Alejandro]

I have this exact car radio and it has frozen. Its turns on but all it allows me to do is turn it off. Does anyone know how to undo this, I have tried pushing the reset button and nothing happens

[@Swift2001]

My only problem with the Bluetooth was that I had to track it a long way under the dash. Twice, now, a guy detailing the car and a mechanic clipped or worked the microphone loose.

[@YesYes-iw8gg]

Nice job man thanks.

[@CarsNToys]

Thank you

[@TheKingg69]

Do you have a video on a Ford Mustang 2003? Really need it please.

[@CarsNToys]

+TheKingg69 Sorry not yet

[@mikeyssexyunderwearphan9495]

Somebody stole my car radio and now I just sit in silence

[@laylacarlson6296]

sometimes quiet is violent

[@isabellaharper8003]

I'm in a cage I find it hard to hide it My pride is no longer inside It's on my sleeve My skin will scream reminding me of Who I killed inside my dream

[@judithmarie2588]

There is no distraction to mask what is real I could pull the steering wheel

[@TampaAries]

Just constantly blow your horn while driving that should fix your silence driving

[@rafajuarez6691]

Bluetooth speaker my g

[@diyboomboxesintexas2805]

Good video. I know this will help a lot of people. I try to post some How to videos myself for my builds

[@MrDuncan2dog]

My stereo has two ports for the antenna, one is rimmed in red, one black. Which port do I plug my antenna into?

[@juniorgarcia599]

Thanks for the help!

[@Josh_Stuchbery]

me tooo!!@!

[@doggo2545]

thanks so much, the video helped a lot

[@Josh_Stuchbery]

Sub plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[@HondaKid845]

Hey so I did this in my 1998 Honda civic and I’m using a pioneer radio same setup you have basically and I wired everything properly checked over the work Atleast 10x but I’m still not getting power I have new battery new alternator just changed fuses in the front not too long ago any ideas ???

[@jerrelljwhite]

Excellent video, I'm feeling pretty confident about up coming first attempt at a clean install in a nicer vehicle. 2008 Saturn Aura, if you have any other help you can send my way it will be much appreciated.

[@CarsNToys]

Jerrell White Yeah man it really isn't that bad. The best thing to check out is crutchfield.com They'll include instructions and wire harness specific for your vehicle. Feel free to shoot me a message if you get stuck along the way.

[@jerrelljwhite]

CarsNToys Will do, thank you.

[@brettrossi4117]

question: What is the other plug/wire connector that was connected to the factory radio that seemingly just hangs there after installing the new head unit?

[@danielfulop]

very useful thanks!

[@CarsNToys]

Glad to help.

[@grocerybag279]

My truck has a aftermarket stereo I'm sure but it doesn't have a stereo receiver, are all receivers the same from where they attach or would I have to put in a new radio.

[@goosh1931]

Thanks my car radio was stolen and I just sat in silence until this video

[@CarsNToys]

Glad to help!

[@karensteel6854]

ODST Lmao

[@samcarambat9398]

what was that little black wire in the middle for when you removed the original head unit?

[@CarsNToys]

+Sam Carambat Grounding wire for the stock unit.

[@znovosad555]

Im looking at new radios for the truck i just got. Id like to get one with aux input. Is there any other special wiring for this? And is it necessary to solder the wires together or can you just twist them together and put shrink tubing around the connections?

[@mr.nobody4900]

Great video...CarsNToys

[@CarsNToys]

Thank you

[@ahmadx1998]

Seems pretty easy

[@ahmedaljumely5552]

After I installed new radio with Bluetooth at my car when am parking they can hearing me very clear but when I starting driving no one can hearing me just very hight nose 😢

[@wonboii]

Will this same exact procedure work for other cars of different year, make, and model? Like what I'm trying to ask is: will the size of the radio and the extra "din" fit for other cars? I have a 2006 Kia Sorento. I am trying to get aux input in my car. Thank you!

[@CarsNToys]

+wonandonly It's generally the same. Only difference is removing the radio from your Kia is a bit different than this Subaru. Check out crutchfield.com. They'll have custom brackets for your vehicle.

[@albertadams9481]

this video did me well

[@CarsNToys]

Sweet.

[@betaderp]

My car used to have an aftermarket radio and when the previous owner took it out he must have done a real hack job. My wires are all loose and aren't connected to an adapter like the one in the video. Would I need to connect the loose wires to an adapter head and then connect the actual radio?

[@CarsNToys]

+betaderp You don't always need an adapter. This vehicle had a Bose system and required an adapter. Often the harness connector that comes with the radio will suffice.