Test car cd player before installing

The idea for testing is to temporarily do what you need to for checking that it works. For a real vehicle installation, better connections like crimp connectors should be used. Most car stereos use an internal amplifier integrated circuit IC chip to provide the power to drive speakers in a vehicle via the speaker wire outputs. Bad speaker outputs due to improper installation short circuits, low speaker impedance, etc are a common problem with used car radios.

Rotary volume controls should have a good feel to them and the volume should adjust up or down without a problem. One big sign of a car head unit with a ton of use and wear is that the printed labels are worn off or show signs of wear already.

The supply should start and your car radio should turn on. Buy a CD player that is compatible with the already existing slot in your car. There are adapter kits for some models, but these can add to the expense you're trying to avoid by installing the unit yourself.

Read the owner's manual. Usually, you can get a good idea about the specific quirks of the model you've chosen, how it works, and how to install it. Collect your tools. You will likely need wire cutters and wire strippers, a screwdriver usually Phillips head , and some electrical tape.

Other tools and materials if needed are often included with your unit. You do not want to get shocked, so by doing this you take the power out of your car's electrical system. Remove the dashboard and your old unit. This can usually be done with just the screwdriver, but when you are having problems consult the owner's manual for the car or unit you are removing.

Check to see if the wires go into the old unit one by one or through a wiring harness. The deck is a pioneer by the way. U can also buy a 12 volt battery at like radio shack and test it out I have one of these handy for when I need to test things like these out Like they said, Acc wire, and power wire to the positive, and the ground wire to the negative Should power up U wont hear anything tho But u can just wire a speaker to one of the 8 wires that are usually for speakers, I think usually they are green or purple They will be close to the same color, but one will have a stripe or something