Installing aftermarket CD deck

[cowboyb]

Hi,

I'm trying to replace my stock R33 2 din CD deck with a new Panasonic CD player.However, when I took the old player out, I notice that the input cables are different to my new decks. The audio plugs (from the car) are blocky little square things, and they dont plug straight into my new deck!!

Has anyone experienced this?Do I need to modify the line outs...?

Help!

[KamikazeR33]

ur deck should have a block things that plugs into the back of it

then just cut the wires and wire them together with the little plug thingys... does that make any sense?

[BigDatto]

You need either a multimeter or continuity indicator & pen and paper - this is essential.

8 of the wires in the cars loom are for speakers. don't worry about them for now.

From the factory loom, using your meter:

you'll need to ID a constant 12v source - connect to (RED wire) on your deck

and a 12v ignition switched source (ie 12v only when key turned) connect to (YELLOW wire) ( usually) on your deck

for ground, you can use the wire in the loom, or attach it to the vehicles chassis. If you're planning on adding amps at any stage...ground it to the chassis & ground your amp(s) at the same point (star earthing). this helps keep unwanted noise out. connect (BLACK wire) on your deck.

Suss the power antenna cable & connect to the app. cable in your deck's loom.

So now you've written down what cables go where. Disconnect the (-) terminal from the battery and solder or join these wires. Reconnect the battery, you should have vital signs on the deck.

Then you'll have to work out the speaker wiring. this is best achieved with a AA or similar battery.

They're generally grouped together & 4 will be black (with individual coloured traces) connect a black wire to the batt(-) and its suspected partner to the (+). if you hear a pop, congrats you've found a speaker. do this for the other 3 speakers, record what goes where & solder or join.

Yes, you can use bullet or similar connections, but if you can get hold of a soldering iron you'll never have grief with your installation. It's enough of a pain installing it the first time !!

Hope this helps.

[predator]

I posted the stereo wiring diagram for an R33 a month or two ago when i did my car..you just do a cut and connect to the right wires.

Here is the post. Enjoy!

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/sh...ighlight=wiring

[hippy]

there is a sight which gives it to u .. the blocky connectors i mean ... turned out it was correct but colour code was wrong ..

[cowboyb]

Thanks guys! I'll certainly give it a try...any chance that i may accidentally cause the deck to blow (misconnection)??

[eliter33]

btw BigDatto yellow is constant and red is accessories sorry

[BigDatto]

Thanks eliter, Haven't installed a deck in about 4 yrs, my above post was all from memory recall & well.... you know what THC does to your long term memory, at least I hope you do 'cos I forgot ...