Replacing factory fit....

[jblue]

Hi, basically ive not done this before so need a dummies guide to fitting a CD player!

Im looking at replacing the factory fit stereo on a Fiat Punto Mk2 1999. Not looking for anything fancy, just a basic CD player.

Can anyone tell me what components i will need (other than the head unit) and recommend anywhere good for buying them ? Lastly, is it easy enough to do yourself or do i need to get someone who's done it before to fit it ?

Ive looked on caraudiodirect.co.uk and they say i need a fascia but don't mention anything about wiring or aerial adapters (although halfords say i do), does this sound right to you ?

Cheers in advance

 

[CinquePunto]

Ok, as mentioned you will need a fascia adapter, and if you fit any other make than Blaupunkt, you will need a converter plug for the speakers/power to make an ISO connector. Not sure about the Aerial, different head units have different sockets.

 

[Neo-The Matrix]

Ok, this should be your shopping list

1)Get a fascia adapter, otherwise you cannot install a new radio
2)HU (duh). About the ISO most respectable brands are ISO compliant so need to worry about adapters (till now I had Clarion, Sony and Pioneer and all had ISO prebuilt in them)
3)The aerial has the standard male plug, in 10 years of working on car audio I have yet to see a different aerial plug.
4)Check out http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/home.html - they are the best IMHO

Need more help just PM

 

[wolfracepunto]

Have a go at it yourself You need to start somewhere or you'll never learn! Another thing; to get the old stereo out use 4 long cocktail sticks in the 4 holes and pull.

For a headunit I recommend www.audio66.co.uk Cheap and dead reliable delivery

 

[jblue]

Thanks for the advice everyone, appreciate it. Ill give it a go. cheers