Radio head unit help

[RayInAlaska]

Originally Posted by NewType72

as for buying a new unit though where would I go?

To me the best idea would be to get rid of the old unit and buy a new one. Also, when buying a new one, I would consider iPod or another MP3 player connectivity to it. If that's what you want, you should be able to buy a new one from Crutchfield (crutchfield.com) for around $120.00.

I am not trying to advertise for Crutchfield, but I do buy from this company every now and then. When you go to their website and find the automobile receivers and such, you enter your vehicle model and year, and a series of components will appear on the screen for you to choose from. Once you have chosen the one you want to buy, Crutchfield sends you a small harness with a plug or two (depending on which vehicle you have) installed on the harness.

The plug and the instructions are free, but you will have to solder the harness/plug to the harness on the new radio. Just follow the wire color codes. Once this is done, all you do is to connect the new harness/plugs to your vehicle radio's harness. When you buy from Crutchfield, shipment is free, and their technical advise on the telephone or e-mail is free as long as you own the radio.