lol hahah didnt know pm your number again i got a differnt phone. yeah you can come help me later these holidays or something
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lol hahah didnt know pm your number again i got a differnt phone. yeah you can come help me later these holidays or something
Nice write up. However i strongly disagree with those crimp-link connectors. After a while they will always seem to fail and/or become intermitently faultly. The only way to go is solder + heat s***** (Electrical tape will degrade after time and leave sticky residue everywhere)
so true infact. solder is the 100% way. or for the same amount of money opt to buy the premade loom from autobarn as stated earlier. another thing i knew of but couldnt source was them 3M Gel filled connectors. would have been sweet to have some of them on hand.
Premade ones.
15bux from ryda.
Tagged and colour coded for what wire goes where.
Good write up though.
cheers dude!Quote:
Originally Posted by OMG.JAI xD
When I went to install an aftermarket headunit into a DC5, autobarn didn't have the harness - they sold me one but it didn't match.
I ended up using terminal connector blocks which makes it easier and quicker to install. Probably not as reliable as soldering but I haven't had any issues.
Example of connector block. Can halve block to form a square if its too long.
http://www.made-in-china.com/image/2...rips-WL-U-.jpg
Diagram for DC5 head units for anyone that needs it:
http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/1922/basersx.jpg
http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/365/22107.gif
hey dreamshifter, that idea is awesome. i really like the idea of using that connector block! i think ill try that for the next deck i decide to install. Works especially well for those who have already had their plugs snipped off.
The only issue i can think of that might happen is the copper legs(wires) breaking when shoving (i mean placing) the deck bak into the hole. Shouldnt be a problem though if your careful. hehe.
Good work mate.
Awesome write up :thumbsup::thumbsup:
i dont think ive seen premade harness's for Eclipse or alpine...
they only make em for common units i.e - Sony, JVC, Kenwood
so this write up is still very valued :thumbsup::thumbsup::honda:
ummmmmm say no to connector blocks and crimps
they all fail and dont transmit full power if you used them in a organised sound
comp you will be marked down...
yes this is a organised sound comp lol, dont rick a fire hazard in ur cabin
thanks man, its great to see that this is useful to others! ill try to do a writeup for other tasks on and about the car.
im not sure which premade looms are available since it never struck me to buy one LOL. i dont think any of us are going into a sound comp anytime soon so what we use to connect isnt a huge fuss unless u use something real dodgy (eg. sticky tape).
Keep the good ideas coming everyone! Tips, hints, alternatives, improvements and criticisms are all welcome!
giving the occasional bump. showing some love!
when i can be bothered ill post some pics of another way you can install your stero without cutting any wires
top notch work btw mate :thumbsup:
Premade harnesses plug into your factory harness. Not the headunit harness.
They make it so that you have a connector that plugs to your OEM harness with wires at the other end ready to splice into the aftermarket headunit.
This way you retain your oem connector and harness and can swap headunit back and forth without cutting soldering and repeat.