Lanceevox 0 Posted January 14, 2006 How do you install a headunit? Do I have to take apart the entire dash? Should I just take it to a professional shop and have them install it? I need instructions.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gradeAfailure 0 Posted January 14, 2006 If you still have the factory head unit, then the VW wiring should terminate in ISO connectors - it's simply a case of sliding the old head unit out of the dash by using the correct removal keys, then removing the head unit cage (you'll need a small flat-blade screwdriver to bend back the locating tabs). Then fit the new cage, connect the wiring of the new head unit to the factory wiring and slot it in. If the wiring's been chopped, it's best to have it returned to ISO connectors - you probably have a buddy who can do this for you (most people do!). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dinkus 10 Posted January 14, 2006 If you've got the tools to get the factory head unit out (if not, they're dirt cheap from any car audio place), then the change over will take you less than 5 mins. The cage gradeAfailure is talking about is just a metal rectangle that you put into the hole in the dash. This has some clips in it that hold your new head unit in place to stop it sliding out onto your lap, but is dead easy to fit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaiosG60 PWR 0 Posted January 14, 2006 You should be able to fit a header unit yourself really. I've got some header unit removal tool sets for sale in my eBay shop. LINK Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doof 0 Posted January 14, 2006 what make headunit is it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lanceevox 0 Posted January 14, 2006 Panasonic... It's a CD changer deck from bak in da day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doof 0 Posted January 14, 2006 Hmmmmm cant remember what type of key those need Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doof 0 Posted January 14, 2006 Have you removed the original head unit yet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lanceevox 0 Posted January 14, 2006 No, I can't figure it out.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doof 0 Posted January 14, 2006 What brand is the unit you wanna get OUT of the car? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lanceevox 0 Posted January 14, 2006 Panasonic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doof 0 Posted January 14, 2006 If you click on the link below it will take you to a site where the sell the removal tool for MOST panasonic units (UK site) you have to slide one down either side of the unit to release it from its cage then just pull out. If you have something similar looking (gotta be fairly long, narrow and flat) that might work just as well! Hope this helps Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doof 0 Posted January 14, 2006 forgot the link! http://www.caraudioplus.co.uk/pp/Radio_ ... _Tool.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doof 0 Posted January 14, 2006 Found this site in the states dont see why these wouldnt work! http://www.discountcarstereo.com/detail.aspx?ID=187 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Furkz 0 Posted January 15, 2006 Panaconic are a bitch to fit..... good luck trying to get the speakers working,,, had to take mine to a "proper" audio shop at the end to get mine fitted as their HU wiring is a mess in all honestly,, now have alpine and took me 20mins to fit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lanceevox 0 Posted January 15, 2006 MY OLD STEREO THAT IS INSTALLED is a panasonic. I am prob going to get a Sony, JVC, or Alpine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doof 0 Posted January 15, 2006 Lanceevox, you have a look at the type of keys your gonna need? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
selbekk 0 Posted January 15, 2006 no matter how good you are at fitting head units, you'll find out how many swear words you know when installing one to the vw corrado. The back support blocks off all space for wiring, so you can't really get it to sit flush w/o taking out the glove compartment, which gives you better access. But for heaven's sake, get a couple of removal tools from your local store if they weren't supplied with your new player. If you can easily connect your new contacts to the old ones (there should be two big black connectors, called ISO-connectors), then do so, if not, get someone to do it for you (if you can't solder your own contacts, that is). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lanceevox 0 Posted January 16, 2006 I think I am going to have Best Buy install the headunit for me because they offer free installation besides extra wire/plugs. However I have another question I recently replaced the door speakers with higher watt speakers and now my system distorts at higher volumes. Is this just because I have a older headunit that won't support the speakers wattage? If I buy a new $300 headunit will it cure the problem or should I have them install an amp when I get the headunit installed just to be safe. I am also replacing the rear speakers in my corrado. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iow_corrado_g60 0 Posted January 18, 2006 get an amp if you want to run a sub in the future if you only wanna run 4spkrs dont get one as the head unit will give you 4x52 amp inside it so the spkrs would prob be getting 30 odd watts to them which will run them fine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lanceevox 0 Posted January 18, 2006 But are there not six speakers in the corrado TOTAL? you know the ones in the dash, doors, and rear? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iow_corrado_g60 0 Posted January 18, 2006 true sorry forgot that you can run more speakers but depending on how loud defo get an amp if you want more than a factory styled system! regardless of head unit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites