Dodge Dakota Radio Replacement

You are watching me replace an Alpine stereo head unit that was installed in my 2001 dodge Dakota with the factory (infinity) stereo head unit.

[@wtstfire]

I'm always leary of doing these projects for fear of breaking some expensive dashboard piece, but this was too easy. Thanks for sharing.

[@Digitallifeconcepts]

Working on my 2002 dodge Datoka quad today and this was great, thanks. I thought I would have to remove the factory amp. this saved a step.

[@Digitallifeconcepts]

Turns out I was able to run the unit through the Stock amp and get it working on the first try. Luck I'm sure. Then added an "all in one" 8'' SpeakerAmp/box " under the driver seat independently powered to Batt. and was able to connect an aftermarket. rear camera to the head unit. So now my old truck sings new.

[@aquilinoical9649]

I have my radio not working in my Dokota sport truck

[@47loyd]

I recently purchased a nice used 99 Dodge Dakota that had a low quality am fm cd player that didnt work well. I purchased a factory replacement online and this video was Very helpful in assisting me in removal and replacing the old unit with the factory unit i purchased online! Thanks very much Great Help!! Loyd

[@omarxd2995]

Good video brother, it helped me a lot to be able to disassemble the stereo of my truck, thank you very much 🥺

[@fastman6148]

I have dismantled the dash one a prior occasion in order to change the shift module for the transfer case. This time, though, I needed info on removing and replacing the radio as my radio does not work - which is another story. Now, I see that there may be two different styles of plus on the radios - so, I guess I need to see what style of connector I need in the replacement radio that I procure. Thanx for posting!

[@SimplexSM]

5 speed Dakota! I love mine, a first gen 3.9L V6 5 speed 4x4!

[@SevenFortyOne]

Simplex SM I had a first gen 3.9 auto 2wd before this...it was kind of underpowered but otherwise a good truck....enjoy!

[@SimplexSM]

Thanks, I will! Im also buying my friend's V8 auto 2 gen Dak. It will replace the 3.9L at some point as the rust is getting pretty bad. Might save the 5 speed and to put it in the V8 Dak!

[@corymerry3399]

Ha my 03 5 speed 4.7 v8 4x4 smoked my 99 v6 4x4 all day long. Once you go v8 dakota you won't want to keep the v6.

[@projectdirtbikes]

@@SimplexSMdid you end up swapping the tranny?

[@Absalon68]

Thanks! I was looking for screws that didn't exist... 🙂

[@DAVID-qm5jk]

Very good!

[@wGPersona]

Thanks, I have A 2001 Dodge Dakota and the stereo it came with has a Cassette player on it LOL but I’m looking for a way Better upgrade for my little sister. Thanks for showing me how to do this

[@Jack-qv2lj]

I am from the UK and was wondering why the radio names don't show up on old American vehicles and just the frequency numbers find it a bit strange also I was wondering can you keep the frequency number on without the time showing.

[@SevenFortyOne]

We didn't have the RDS system until the mid 2000's. Some radios can display just the time or just the frequency...depends on the radio.

[@wuziproductions4900]

I have a 03 and I’m looking for the size of radio to buy the new one

[@mattydober8159]

What was the black wire mounted too on the alpine deck

[@chadbartley2063]

Thank u for vedio it help me

Dope

[@designertjp-utube]

Nice Radio Install! Was happy to see your Dodge Dakota had an On/Off Switch on the Air Bags like my 2004 Dakota. Glad you were able to leave it "plugged In" yet still pull your Dash out a bit. Wondered if you removed the Negative Clamp on your Truck Battery before you began?

[@vincefassi9528]

How do you set the clock?

[@PACKERMAN2077]

I've got A2002 Dakota with that same head unit but it does not have lights in the basin trouble sliders which I think is cool...

[@zionorion8898]

Has anyone that has this same year truck had a problem with one speaker only working sometimes ?? My front passenger speaker works only every once in a while.. not sure if it's a loose connection or maybe a problem from the factory stereo... I'm getting ready to install a new stereo in it so I'm hoping that fixes it..

[@gr8ticeman330]

What size is the radio

[@jackbritt314]

We have a 2000 Dodge Durango the radio comes on but we don't can't get no sound through yet what would be the problem

[@scoobydoo3477]

Did you get it fixed?

[@donaldjenkins904]

Great viedo..very helpful, but I have a question..my radio goes on and off...when that happens my turn siginals don't work..

[@SevenFortyOne]

You probably have a bad body control computer. My headlights used to flash on and off when the wipers were on.

[@helenwilliams8191]

the stereo works fine on accessories or when ignition is on, but will you start engine the radio starts losing its signal, what could be causing this ?

[@SevenFortyOne]

Hard to say but I'd check the antenna connection. Then look at main vehicle ground connections

[@jacobmarshall3878]

When looking for a new radio is it a full double din or is it a din and a half?

[@gabebangert1544]

I have the same question

[@jameswillis1742]

Where did you get your pig tail wiring harness? I bought a aftermarket stereo from crutchfield and they cant seem to send me the right harness for the factory connectors I've tried twice and both times I recieved the wrong harness

[@jameswillis1742]

For my 2002 dodge Dakota

[@SevenFortyOne]

It was so long ago I don't recall...might have been crutchfield...if not them then maybe Amazon. I put that radio in back in 2005.

[@aarongordon5661]

I'm having a problem with a new radio that my uncle installed into his old truck that keeps pulling power and making the battery die I pulled the radio out and put a different battery in and the truck started right up I want to keep the radio in there what do I need to do to fix it

[@aarongordon5661]

My uncle just passed away a few days ago.

[@zionorion8898]

I thought i was the only one that had that problem with the clear coat peeling off... Is that a recall i wonder ??

[@jbuck79]

My 2002 SLT quad cab clear coat is doing poorly

[@JeffReed42]

Haha I have that same paint job

[@ProStar-Ghost]

yep, same here as well. clear coat not in good shape.

[@Logan_Stewart08]

What aftermarket radio is that? I need to get a new one for my subwoofer

[@SevenFortyOne]

It's a really old Alpine...like 20+years old

[@Logan_Stewart08]

@@SevenFortyOne do they still make it?

[@SevenFortyOne]

I seriously doubt it

[@Logan_Stewart08]

@@SevenFortyOne damn

[@starfield1874]

I have tilt steering and still was unable to get the front of dash fully removed, as it sticks behind the steering wheel. This is the worst design I have ever seen but I was able to access the back of radio, only to find out they use an odd antenna connector, so was unable to install the FM modulator for my SiriusXM radio. I will be waiting to replace the entire unit soon and fix it then using an antenna adaper... if I can pull the dash once more without breaking it in two XD.

[@johnmitchell786]

My 2004 dakota has tilt steering. To get the bezel off, I had to put the key in and move the gear shift which is on the tree to the 1 position. When I did this and lowered the steering column as much as possible, I could remove the bezel.

[@Spartan_Kounty]

Ok my CD player only has a place for one of those hookups??

[@Spartan_Kounty]

I bought online the harness it comes with 2 connecters and I wire it to the harness from the cd player

[@tayloranderson8375]

You definitely have tilt

[@Carpenter2099]

Why the hell doesn't it have steering wheel tilt? That's weird.

[@SevenFortyOne]

I special ordered this truck brand new in 2001. Tilt wheel was part of the A/C package at the time and since I didn't order it I didn't get tilt wheel.

[@yisraelohimsaraiorange1511]

Ross is that u? 😅😂🤣