This has me excited. Glad I found this video. 2002 beetle.
@frankgustapo72093 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, having to upgrade my radio on the beetle too. Your video really opened my eyes as to what to expect.
@rayregnogarage3 жыл бұрын
Glad you found it helpful.
@marcc99654 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information. I did buy my replacement radio for a 2003 VW Beetle. I also bought the pre-wired harness which is wonderful.No worries about wiring! Everything went well (radio came on and worked) until I tried to slip the new radio in; and found not enough room. The Crutchfield instructions show a piece in the back of the opening that has to be cut out with a hack saw to provide enough room for the radio. Off to get a hack saw that will fit.
@rayregnogarage4 жыл бұрын
Ya. I ran into some space issues also. But I was able to take the heat shield off the back of my radio and didn't have to cut anything
@loubernard20064 жыл бұрын
@@rayregnogarage Did you notice any problems from removing the heat shield?
@gpcirillo7 ай бұрын
Good video. I love that you installed a radio but had no tape to help snake the microphone cable. LOL
@CarmenHernandez-kv8ty2 жыл бұрын
Wow neat the guy before you once again while I was watching how to place the new radio in , what he did was scared the heck out of me and I just closed him up and ready to forget about putting a new radio in ?but I thought of keep watching and found you again and you just gave hope and ENERGY to ride the intrusion so I can go tomorrow and buy the same brand radio my God I though that buy watching the old dude who I COULDN'T make out also what he was talking about wow thank you once again buddy
@rayregnogarage2 жыл бұрын
Glad you found the video helpful!
@gowenable Жыл бұрын
Sweet car - must be a 2003 Color Concept Cyber Green based on the grab bar. When I installed a Crutchfield radio in mine 10 years ago, I never managed to make it fit all the way in, the wiring took up too much space in the radio cavity. I'm installing a new radio now and I made sure to get one that's not as deep so it'll fit this time. Thanks for your video, because I didn't see how to run the mic wire, now it makes sense.
@rayregnogarage Жыл бұрын
Thanks! It was originally my sister’s car. Limited edition. She ordered it new and waited months for it. I had that same problem with the radio not fitting all the way, so I took off the head shield on the radio. no problems yet but I only drive the car a few times a month. Would love to do a double din conversion know that they have those double din into single din slot radios now.
@tsvw2007 Жыл бұрын
Do the double din they are sweet ,did one in my 2007 bug
@rayregnogarage Жыл бұрын
@@tsvw2007 Awesome! Any pics? Send them to my instagram @rayregnogarage Thanks!
@tsvw2007 Жыл бұрын
@@rayregnogarage yeah I don't do Instagram gotta another place to send them
@rayregnogarage Жыл бұрын
@@tsvw2007 yup. just email rayregno@gmail.com Thanks!
@johnmeredithstudios85574 жыл бұрын
Great instructional video , I wish I'd of watched this BEFORE I installed mine . That ready to go harness would've made all the difference in the world . Did you order that from Crutchfield as well ? They had to know it was intended for a 98-2012 VW Beetle to get the colors right . Are your Monsoon Tweeters included in that wiring adapter install ?
@rayregnogarage4 жыл бұрын
Yes, the pre-wired option is an add on you can get at Crutchfield. I do it on all my stereo orders because it saves a ton of time. Pretty sure everything is included. It sounds much better than the factory head unit.
@drew.21084 жыл бұрын
extremely helpful thank you !!
@rayregnogarage4 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@ej4849 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Thanks
@TomFynnVideos9 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for your video.
@OwlManoloPR134 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the informative video. I have the same stock Monsoon Cassette player but the screen doesn't work anymore and I've been looking for the same one to keep it stock. Could I buy the Monsoon stereo from you? Thanks.
@rayregnogarage4 жыл бұрын
Sure. where are you located?
@OwlManoloPR134 жыл бұрын
I live in Puerto Rico but I can send you the money through paypal. Does the screen work and do you have the safe code?
@OwlManoloPR134 жыл бұрын
Happy Thanksgiving. Sorry I replied late. I had some issues with my internet but it's all back to normal. Hope we can get in contact soon :)
@midnitetoker92043 жыл бұрын
Can you post a link to where you bought this wire harness adapter. Thank you.
@rayregnogarage3 жыл бұрын
crutchfield.com
@dickyyrrep13833 жыл бұрын
Nice vid. Have taken the unit out of my 2008 convertible as the cd has given out. I’m in uk I need to find a supplier for the trim parts.
@rayregnogarage3 жыл бұрын
do you guys have Crutchfield in the UK? can probably find on Amazon, too?
@aimeemoffitt-mercer91154 жыл бұрын
AWESOME! Thank you.
@rayregnogarage4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@omaristing2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. I was installing a new stereo but i cant find the ignition signal. I checked the pinout of the original stereo but where the ignition signal is supposed to go never goes on
@rayregnogarage2 жыл бұрын
That’s weird!!! Did your original stereo work? Where was it getting ACC power of the ignition signal wasn’t going in?
@virginiasmith72033 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I’m working to remove my dead radio in a 2007 VW New Beetle. I have the keys needed to remove, but it ain’t budging. Is there a right/wrong way to insert the keys? They’re shaped like a D on the end.
@rayregnogarage3 жыл бұрын
Hi. My car is in another state at the moment, but I took a quick look at the video and it looks like I inserted the radio removal tool with the pointy side toward the outside of the radio. Once I pushed it all the way in, it clicked and I was able to pull it out easily. Are you pressing the key in all the way?
@virginiasmith72033 жыл бұрын
@@rayregnogarage Thanks for your reply. That info helps! I'll try again tomorrow,,
@perromionАй бұрын
Do you have links to the harnesses adapter please?
@rayregnogarageАй бұрын
I put the links in the description of the video
@ItsZaneGaming6 ай бұрын
Do you have the Links for this stuff?
@EvanYoungConsulting Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video! Helped me tremendously. I’m now trying to install a backup camera with my new stereo. Question. Do you know where you connect to the reverse light? I thought it was the normal rear light area, but now I’m thinking it’s the light below the rear lights on the bumper. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have a 2010 VW New Beetle.
@rayregnogarage Жыл бұрын
Haven’t worked on this myself. But pretty sure they are the lights low on the bumper.
@EvanYoungConsulting Жыл бұрын
@@rayregnogarage Thanks!
@Noonesmaker3 жыл бұрын
Can you send me where and what ya bought to replace? Would be really helpful for my old 98 beetle I’ve wanted to replace the stereo on for ages
@rayregnogarage3 жыл бұрын
I use crutchfield.com every time I order a stereo. The website is super easy and shows you the stereos that fit and also suggests all the other parts you'll need to install it. They even included the special tool that you'll need to remove the stereo (it's special to german cars). If they offer the ReadyHarness option, get that also. They do all the wiring for you so you don't have to do that part. It's literally just plug and play.
@mattl41434 жыл бұрын
Removing the heat sink on the back was a bad idea. Instructions for most replacement stereo's for a newer Beetle state that you will need to removed by unbolting or cutting the rear support for the factory stereo. I would not remove a heat sink from an electronic component such as this, especially since it was designed to have that!
@rayregnogarage4 жыл бұрын
we’ll see how it goes. I don’t drive this car much, and I use the radio even less frequently.
@MmMerrifield2 жыл бұрын
@@rayregnogarage I was just thinking the same thing
@rayregnogarage2 жыл бұрын
@@MmMerrifield Plus I’d rather sacrifice a cheap stereo over cutting into my car. No thanks
@nicholaskoenig3106Ай бұрын
Heat SHIELD* 🙂
@perromionАй бұрын
Just found you video, looks like an easy install. My question is, did it cause any problems with the monsoon amplifier? They're known for draining the battery on vw beetles. Thanks in advance.
@cdoublejj2 ай бұрын
i wouldn't mind having a disc changer. i know you can burn MP3s
@rayregnogarage2 ай бұрын
I haven’t had a computer with a disc drive in almost 20 years
@scottd14893 жыл бұрын
Very informative thanks
@rayregnogarage3 жыл бұрын
Glad you found it helpful!
@jamiesochin3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@rayregnogarage3 жыл бұрын
Glad you found it helpful!
@phoebesalas59693 жыл бұрын
I bought myself a 1973 vw beetle back in March and my radio from the previous owner was Kenwood. And I was wondering what radio to replace it with.
@rayregnogarage3 жыл бұрын
check out Crutchfield.com and enter your car's specs. They do a good job of giving you lots of options that will fit your car.
@armandadeveigamonteiro84574 жыл бұрын
I have a quick question can I put a bigger touch screen like a 7in screen in this particular car or no just the small face off decks ?? Thanks you for your time great video!
@rayregnogarage4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It can be done, but will require cutting up and modifying your dashboard. Here's an article on how to do it. srqcustoms.com/vw-beetle-double-din-conversion/ . I wasn't up for that kind of project just yet, but maybe later down the line.
@genesis26794 жыл бұрын
Stronghold Garage really useful ! Thank you
@dilbertgt10 ай бұрын
Why can't mine be that easy to remove the factory radio. I insert those metal keys and it won't come out.
@rayregnogarage10 ай бұрын
It wasn’t actually as easy as it seems in the video. I only showed the part after the clips released… I sat and jiggled it for a good while before it came loose. It’s annoying.
@carlacodoban91084 жыл бұрын
What about the radio code? Isn't required? I wanted to change mine and someone told me that I can't do that without a code... Love the color of the car 💚
@rayregnogarage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I didn't need a radio code. I could be wrong, but I think that radio code is just to protect the factory stereo from being stolen. If someone tries to put it in another car, they'll need the radio code to make it work.
@jacksonsummers82204 жыл бұрын
I can’t find the ready harness anywhere, where could I find it for my 2003 vw beetle I want the same kit you have
@rayregnogarage4 жыл бұрын
Did you look on Crutchfield?
@rayregnogarage4 жыл бұрын
That's weird. I've never had to do that and I've ordered radios from them several times. Usually it's an option at check out.
@pth60604 жыл бұрын
Great job thank you
@rayregnogarage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@brunorodriguez62343 жыл бұрын
Do you have to push it hard to go in. Mine dosent make the click and is still piped out
@rayregnogarage3 жыл бұрын
If you’re using the same stereo as me, I had to remove that heat shield thing on the back of the head unit... A few people told me that’s not a good idea tho... No problems so far. Other people have said you need to cut some stuff in the dashboard behind where the stereo goes to make it fit. Do both these things at your own risk.
@Shon9tilR4 жыл бұрын
1:49 Where can I but the harness piece? It didnt come with my Pioneer DEH-S5200BT.
@rayregnogarage4 жыл бұрын
I ordered mine from crutchfield.com I'm not sure how you would search for the harness because it just pops up as an add-on whenever you buy a stereo. But maybe you can search for the stereo you bought and see the harness shows up as a "You may also like" type offer. Otherwise, I would try emailing crutchfield and let them know what you need. The harness makes it SUPER easy to install UPDATE: looks like you CAN search for it on the site. Here's what I found. You'll want the "ReadyHarness" Just make sure to pick the one that will fit your car. www.crutchfield.com/shopsearch/harness.html?sug=Pioneer+DEH-S5200BT+harness
@kaideblue66884 жыл бұрын
THANK YOUUU IM GOING TO TURN MU BUG INTO A RALLY CAR AS WELL
@rayregnogarage4 жыл бұрын
That's rad! Are you documenting the project?
@Resq284 жыл бұрын
Hello, I see they offer like 20+ radios for the beetles, why did you choose the one you bought? Thank you
@rayregnogarage4 жыл бұрын
I can't remember exactly why I picked that one specifically, but whenever I buy a stereo, I normally buy a Pioneer and one with, at minimum, bluetooth connectivity. I prefer to have one with Apple Carplay, but the Beetle only fits a single din radio. I found a video on converting to a double din, but I didn't want to cut up my dash. I also really liked that this radio lets you customize the colors of the display. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like it's available anymore.
@A1Googler3 жыл бұрын
Did you need the VW radio code since you were discarding the factory radio?
@rayregnogarage3 жыл бұрын
No I didn't. I didn't even know that was a thing until long after I installed the radio and was working on something else.
@A1Googler3 жыл бұрын
@@rayregnogarage I couldnt get into the prompt to enter it either. So I just removed the radio. I am working on installing the aftermarket but this thing isnt plug--n-play. I will need to rewire the connectors.
@rayregnogarage3 жыл бұрын
@@A1Googler Ya. You'll need to get a harness adapter and match up wires. Crutchfield used to do a ReadyHarness option but I haven't seen it available for a while.
@wheelin4x2314 жыл бұрын
Is your antenna in your window? I want to do mine but not sure if the antenna plug is the same. Mine is a convertible with the antenna in the window
@rayregnogarage4 жыл бұрын
My antenna mounts to the roof, but I took it off so that I can go through the carwash haha. I never use the radio anyway. I use Spotify on my phone
@sierra.graven.20713 жыл бұрын
Will this be the same process if I do not have a monsoon radio, do you think ?
@rayregnogarage3 жыл бұрын
I can’t say for sure. This is the only beetle I’ve worked on. But I assume it would be similar.
@sierra.graven.20713 жыл бұрын
@@rayregnogarage well we’ll see when I change mine lol. Thank you so much for the video, best one yet !
@rayregnogarage3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! glad you found it helpful!
@Thrashpuppy4 жыл бұрын
How is the Bluetooth connectivity on that radio? I just installed a jvc and it’s useless because my iPhone isn’t compatible.
@rayregnogarage4 жыл бұрын
It works fine, but i’ve never liked the delay. Sometimes I like to watch KZbin while parked and eating lunch in the car. Haha. Using bluetooth, there’s a slight delay in the audio. But plugged in using USB works great
@johnmeredithstudios85574 жыл бұрын
I'm sure you have already tried this , but make sure you've enabled bluetooth on your phones preferences . I have an iPhone 6 and mine works with it . But sometimes I will have it disabled as it does deplete the phones battery faster if Bluetooth and WiFi are enabled . Sometimes it won't connect with bluetooth then I realize it was turned off .Then after I switch it back on it has trouble syncing up to my cars bluetooth. I will have to shut everything off to let it reconnect after I turn it all back on . (Just the stereo) at that point since the phones bluetooth is now on ) . Hope this helps took longer than I thought to explain all this haha . John
@paulh21084 жыл бұрын
I am going to buy an after market radio from Crutchfield for a 2007 Beetle Convertible. There is a monsoon amp in the trunk. Did you have a blue and white wire coming off the new harness to run back to the amp so I can install a relay back there to turn off the amp when the car is shut off?
@rayregnogarage4 жыл бұрын
I don't think my car had one. It has a disk changer in the trunk that I will be removing. But I don't recall seeing an amp.
@kimberlyveronica3 жыл бұрын
I need help! I searched for the ready harness on crutchfield but it won’t let me add it to my cart and i can’t find the antenna you used, do you recommend any other place I can buy it?
@rayregnogarage3 жыл бұрын
Sorry about that! I don’t know if they offer the ReadyHarness thing anymore. It’s pretty easy to wire it yourself if you can use butt connectors and match the colors. It’s time consuming, but not hard at all.
@kimberlyveronica3 жыл бұрын
@@rayregnogarage thank you!
@erwinsantos38004 жыл бұрын
Where did you tap the blue wire from the antenna adapter to the harness. Thanks
@rayregnogarage4 жыл бұрын
Everything came pre-wired from Crutchfield. I think the antenna just plugged into the back of the stereo. Everything was plug and play and that's why I like Crutchfield. They handle all the adapters if you choose that option. Sorry I couldn't be of more help!
@erwinsantos38004 жыл бұрын
RX2 Project Channel no worries, connected it on the blue/white antenna wire from the stereo. Thanks.
@ABC-ff9gb4 жыл бұрын
I have an after market radio and it kept draining my battery. So now I have no radio. Why could this be?
@rayregnogarage4 жыл бұрын
I'm having the same problem with my Xterra. Probably a bad ground. It's causing a short circuit on the electrical system and that's what's draining the battery. I'll be doing a video on that soon!
@beadiaz63104 жыл бұрын
What year is your vw ? Will this possibly work for a 2004 vw?
@rayregnogarage4 жыл бұрын
It should. I just did a Google search and it looks like the New Beetle was the same from 1997-2010
@TheSlobodianfam2 жыл бұрын
How do you take an aftermarket stereo out of a Volkswagen Beetle?
@noepenaloza30863 жыл бұрын
That's, I like
@rayregnogarage3 жыл бұрын
Eso!
@genesis26794 жыл бұрын
Can you add a touch screen stereo ?
@rayregnogarage4 жыл бұрын
See my previous comment below about converting to a double DIN stereo. It can be done, but you'll have to modify your dashboard.
@khloecooper93944 жыл бұрын
Do you have a link fo what package you bough?
@rayregnogarage4 жыл бұрын
I ordered at crutchfield.com. I've ordered several times for myself and friends/family. They make everything super easy. The stereo I got was the Pioneer DEH-S5120BT When I buy from Crutchfield I always opt for the install kit. (It's offered for free). Just make sure to enter in your vehicle information so it picks the right stuff. The kit came with Metra 40-VW54 Antenna Adapter Metra 70-1784 Receiver Wiring Harness Metra 86-9001 Factory Radio Removal Tools Metra 99-9008 Dash Kit I also always get the Crutchfield ReadyHarness™ Service. It's only $25 and totally worth it. Makes install super easy. I don't like doing the wiring myself and this makes everything plug and play.
@khloecooper93944 жыл бұрын
Stronghold Garage I ordered from another company. If it doesn’t work I’ll return it and get this one. Thanks so much!
@khloecooper93944 жыл бұрын
Stronghold Garage the radio I got didn’t work out. Two of the speakers we already out and this cheap POS I bought started smoking 🙃 I read the reviews that they had filtered all the way to the bottom and people had the same problems. I’ll be purchasing from Crutchfield.
@halfaulkner25322 жыл бұрын
Great video--but, my install was a disaster! The "keys" did not release the factory unit, the factory wiring harness was so short I tore them loose trying to get the unit out, once out, the compartment was too small (waaaaaay too small) for the factory to radio plug to go back in. I finally removed the entire center console (all the way to the windshield) and used a dremel tool to remove a portion of the radio compartment to have room for the wiring. Basically, nothing in your video worked in my install. I spent the better part of 2 afternoons installing the radio with the Crutchfield installation kit. Nightmare!
@rayregnogarage2 жыл бұрын
Wow that’s insane. Did you use the same stereo I did? It was definitely a tight fit in there but so didn’t have much trouble.
@niamhpayne99214 жыл бұрын
The radio is discontinued on the website
@rayregnogarage4 жыл бұрын
bummer. sorry
@mrgame11403 жыл бұрын
Will it work on 2001 model
@rayregnogarage3 жыл бұрын
It SHOULD. It’s the same generation
@Tech_4814 жыл бұрын
Just bought the car today came with a shitty aftermarket JVC radio so I'm gonna replace it
@rayregnogarage4 жыл бұрын
awesome!
@Tech_4814 жыл бұрын
@@rayregnogarage ya just tracked down audio issues in the speakers