Just Ordered stereo!

[Iakona]

Whats up, i've been talkin on here for a while about getting a stereo and i finally ordered it. I got Alpine CDA-9851 HeadUnit, 6.5" Type-S Component spekears in the front, 6x9" Type-R Speakers in the back, and an Alpine MRP-F250, and all the little extras. IM EXCITED!!!!! I just have a feeling im going to f**k up the install =\. I ordered it from Crutchfield so hopefully it will come in handy and help me out enough its my first install. I just hope that all goes well! I dont know if they explain it but does anyone have suggestions or tips as of how to keep the stock radio in it, i need it for my keyless entry.

 

[J32a2OwnsU]

Look at my HOW-TO dude!!!!!!! I did the headunit how-to. there is a front speaker how-to (easy)..

but the rears are a pain in the ass, you have to take apart your whole back seat and panels. (at least in miine)

 

[Iakona]

I looked at the how to's and i didnt see anything about relocating my current head unit in order to keep my 'keyless entry'? What do you guys suggest? Or will crutchfield tell me how to do it?

 

[96greencivic]

Crutchfield should supply you with the correct Y harness to keep your OE HU in place for the keyless. The harness will have an extra green hookup for the stock radio. Just plug it in and stash the OE HU behind the dash somewhere. While you're finding a secure spot, have some zip ties handy to make sure it doesn't shift around back there.

The HU is the easiest part of the install. Crutchfield will help you over the phone. Just be sure to have a hands free set to make your life easier. The hardest part of the install will be running the wiring if you've never done it before. My advice is to take your time and do a clean install. Hide all the wiring and pick up some loom for the wires in the engine. Other then that, good luck and enjoy some clean tunes.

 

[J32a2OwnsU]

I looked at the how to's and i didnt see anything about relocating my current head unit in order to keep my 'keyless entry'? What do you guys suggest? Or will crutchfield tell me how to do it?

I have keyless and just hooked the harness up like it said, my keyless still works...

and my factory HU is not in my car anywhere.......

Just follow my how-to, you dont need a babysitter for this....

 

[Iakona]

whats loom? Never heard of it... and zipties... will do. I just hope all turns out good and sounds schweet. =D

 

[J32a2OwnsU]

Crutchfield should supply you with the correct Y harness to keep your OE HU in place for the keyless. The harness will have an extra green hookup for the stock radio. Just plug it in and stash the OE HU behind the dash somewhere. While you're finding a secure spot, have some zip ties handy to make sure it doesn't shift around back there.

The HU is the easiest part of the install. Crutchfield will help you over the phone. Just be sure to have a hands free set to make your life easier. The hardest part of the install will be running the wiring if you've never done it before. My advice is to take your time and do a clean install. Hide all the wiring and pick up some loom for the wires in the engine. Other then that, good luck and enjoy some clean tunes.

What wiring does he have to run???? What are you talking about? Its splicing, or plug and play, there is no wiring to run, he doesnt have an amp..................


EDIT:my bad, I see he has an amp..........

 

[Iakona]

What wiring does he have to run???? What are you talking about? Its splicing, or plug and play, there is no wiring to run, he doesnt have an amp..................


EDIT:my bad, I see he has an amp..........

--- sorry always wanted to use that. hah i just hope i can get it done, im 17 and this is my first install hopefully my dad can give me a hand or one of my friends.

 

[Iakona]

Would it be smarter to just put the stock radio in the back? or could i possibly put the new head unit in the top and the old one in the bottom for clock / keyless remote? Would that work or no? I have a 98 EX so... i already have the cup holder

 

[J32a2OwnsU]

Would it be smarter to just put the stock radio in the back? or could i possibly put the new head unit in the top and the old one in the bottom for clock / keyless remote? Would that work or no? I have a 98 EX so... i already have the cup holder

OK, stop it with the stock radio.. You dont need it in your ride for keyless, THAT I know......

 

[Iakona]

Alrighty then... if i do i'll hit you guys up when i get my stuff in.

 

[96greencivic]

OK, stop it with the stock radio.. You dont need it in your ride for keyless, THAT I know......

I disagree. He'll need to keep the OE HU hidden if he wants to use the stock keyless. Remember he has a 96-98.

BTW, since you're installing what you could do is keep the stock HU where it is and put the after market in the spot behind the cup holder. That way it looks stock to theives, but as long as you keep the cup holder lid up, you won't be able to see it.

 

[J32a2OwnsU]

I disagree. He'll need to keep the OE HU hidden if he wants to use the stock keyless. Remember he has a 96-98.

BTW, since you're installing what you could do is keep the stock HU where it is and put the after market in the spot behind the cup holder. That way it looks stock to theives, but as long as you keep the cup holder lid up, you won't be able to see it.

Its different? I had no idea. Call honda and ask.

 

[96greencivic]

Its different? I had no idea. Call honda and ask.

He can call and ask or even call Crutchfield tech support, but I'm sure every 96-98 owner here will agree. We've done a bunch of threads on this topic.

 

[J32a2OwnsU]

He can call and ask or even call Crutchfield tech support, but I'm sure every 96-98 owner here will agree. We've done a bunch of threads on this topic.

Link me.

 

[cujo613]

96-98 honda civics if equiped with a stock keyless entry system will lose the system if the stocl headunit is removed as well as the domelight supervisopn which can be bypassed

 

[HP Civic 2]

96-98 honda civics if equiped with a stock keyless entry system will lose the system if the stocl headunit is removed as well as the domelight supervisopn which can be bypassed

Thank you..99-00's have a separate unit for keyless...96-98's keyless is in the OE hu

 

[HP Civic 2]

On another note...why did you get type S comps and type R coax's...?

IMHO you should have done the exact opposite and done R comps and S coax...Your components are the main source, and your 6x9's should be to balance everything...Hell I dont even have my 6x9's hooked up to an amp at the moment hah.