This was quite the in-depth installation video. That plastic removal though.

Thanks for being a bro and posting links for all of the stuff you used

Every guy who works on cars has an 80s or 90s gold wing in the background somewhere.

Tesla screen in your Buick. I approve

I purchased my latest stereo from Crutchfield. Their prices are very competitive but you can call for any help installing. Most excellent. And for $25, they'll wire up the harness for your strep/car. WELL WORTH IT!

Gotta love the old Buicks🔥🔥🔥

Note to ATOTO, modify how screen is secured so that you can use the mounting screws from any side. >>>>. I wish my mom's '96 Olds had had that headunit. I wish all my cars had that headunit. Points to ATOTO for adding Bluetooth 5 and some good codecs. Bluetooth 5 locks onto a device a lot better than previous versions. It has a QLED display? For under $300? That is N I C E ! BTW, my only experience with Olds/Buick was the last 3 cars my mom drove. Hated them all, especially the '96 Olds. The driver's seat felt like I was sitting on a bucket, and not an upside down bucket. The brakes felt like they were from before power brakes. And the #1 reason I hated that car, about 10 years ago, while driving in heavy Friday evening traffic on the San Diego Freeway, in the far left lane of a 6 lane freeway, suddenly the steering wheel became so hard to turn that I had to use every bit of my strength to make even the slightest change. My mom had driven that same freeway to pick me up from where I was getting my truck worked on. All I could imagine was that steering wheel problem happening while she'd been driving only minutes before. At the repair shop they showed me that the shaft of a pulley had bent at about a 30* angle and the belt slipped off. Is that the only pulley for the power steering? I was moving at 40-50 mph when it went. Never had such a hard time steering. I thought for sure another car would hit us but we made it safely off the freeway. I had a lot of motorists angry at me even though I was flashing the car's emergency lights. Anyone care to share any similar stories?

I always get excited when I turn on my phone and your new video is displayed. You post the best stuff that turns boring into awesome 😎

Solder... and yep always remembering to put shrink tube on first...cant remember how many wires I've had to redo a perfect solder job only because my dumb ass forgot the shrink tube first.

You should clean our Bench every Time your done with the day. Clean shop makes for faster work which makes for a happy mechanic

That was a really nice install video, I like those crimp connectors a lot more than I have any business doing lol

That huge ATOTO works great for the Buick. Nice job. If you ever need something with similar functionality for the ZHP, I recommend the Eonon GA9450 unit. It's only a 7" display but it has factory looking controls and fits perfectly in the dash and plugs into the factory harness.

As far as those connectors go, butt splices are fine as long as you have the wires stripped at the proper lengths, use a properly sized splice based on the wire gauge, and use a good quality ratcheting crimper, preferably Thomas and Betts or Burndy but they have a decent one at Harbor Freight. This is nearly 25 years of crimping experience for mainly telecom DC power connections talking.

Haven't heard of Atoto, I've owned two Eonon android units... I'll check out Atoto.

For the Steering wheel controls. Just buy the Atoto Steering Wheel control. Its like $20 and sticks on your wheel. It has a button cell battery that lasts 1 yr.

Clean your workspace and make the state of Kansas proud! 🤜🏻🤛🏻

Cool instructions video!! Thanks Jake 👍😎

You're right. That workspace is a fire hazard. You should clean it up.

Nice, clean wiring crimp job. Always satisfying

Another great video! I love your channel because it is real and on point. The fact that you share these with their ups and downs is fantastic! Thanks Brother!

I have been waiting for this one.

That radio display is huge.

I need this head unit in my life. I will definitely be waiting for your review.

Dude, if you're promoting their stuff, take a commission if it's offered. I know it's early in the channel, but don't set the precedent "i don't take a commission, i don't do that kind of stuff..."

Love the install looks like decent value..oh and clean your work bench :)

Good tutorial. Sliding the heat shrink on all the wires first, never would have thought of that.

Great in depth, you made it look easy

Hmmm hadn't seen those types of crimp connectors before... .very interesting. Head unit, looks nice too, just too bad you didnt get the BIG one... Thanks Jake,!

I have a wick type 10,000 BTU kerosene heater in my garage that heats up everything nicley. Doesnt even make any noise so you can film and be comfy at same time.

I've been meaning to get a car play head unit for my moostang, nice to see this is process

I used to have a Joying android head unit in my old jeep. I really enjoyed it. Also XDA Developers had a large community with lots of mods to improve the head unit. They probably also have mods for the ATOTO.

I've used similar crimps for header pins. (The 0.1" kind) I had no idea they made wire to wire crimps in that style but it makes a ton of sense. If you don't know how to use the crimper it can be a nightmare, but once you figure it out it's not bad.

This is the most comprehensive car stereo install video on KZfaq. Great Job!

i had the same issue with my crown vic and the steering wheel button wire. i de-pinned an unused wire on my radio adapter and re-installed it in the correct location on the adapter that matched my steering wheel button control wire.

Thanks for the install vid, tripled the value of the old beater

Looks like it might be blocking some (or most) of the heater controls. Other than that nice job

Very good information here, Jake. Well done. What I use for those connections is the heat shrink with solder and flux. A one step soldered joint that I then seal in more heat shrink. I've never had any issue doing it that way. That size and brightness of screen would drive me batshit crazy. Too much of my driving is on 2 lane roads in the country at night. I can't even stand the back lit instrument clusters in new cars. I much prefer the old front lit cluster. I'm also not used to, nor do I want, anything in my car that means I must look at a touch screen. That is, to me, dangerously poor ergonomics. Picking up parts for my 90 Volvo, I looked at the new V90. When I asked the salesperson how to use the controls without taking eyes off the road, I was told that the passenger should use them. I laughed out loud.

Hey Elliott!

Hook the brake wire from the head unit to ground . This is so you can watch movies and enter input on your gps and other things while driving.....😀.. I mean your passenger can watch movies and enter input while you drive

It's my understanding the dash illumination dimming as well as steering wheel temp control requires factory head unit. That's what keeps me from installing something like this in my '98 Park Ave (prestige package, non-Ultra)

Cool. I wonder if the box could be installed upside down? That may make reaching those screws easier.

I'm with the, uh, Audio police and this is an official audio audit. yeah um, we're gonna need the name and model number of those chinese ear buds and a complete list of all vintage swapmeet, yard sale , pawnshop speakers you have in your possession.

I wish I had know about this before I bought the JVC head unit for my 99 Mazda 626, I feel robbed....

I should have just bought this instead of my tesla. It would have saved a lot of money

Wow that looks sweet! Does it ever get in the way going into park?

Jack Mustang Cobras 2003 supercharged models are #42-pound injectors and trailblazer decapped 4.2 are 60# Junk yard run for the low buck buick

Dig it! I'm about to start converting a 2000 Econoline to a camper van. I'll be checking to see if this will fit.

Interesting crimps. Haven't seen those over here in NS Canada.

my dual 7 inch slide out screen radio I bought over 9 years ago has about 5 inputs and stuff on the back. its ridiculous and still works great playing movies. I am just missing the xm radio that was a optional plug in

You should look into 3rd party front end interfaces (launchers) my favorite is CarWebGuru.

Nice !. The S8 is the latest model. Ive got the Atoto A6 Pro PRB, had it just over 1yr. Brilliant headunit. They use a Toshiba Class A amplifier which sounds excellent. re Torque. Its not that great to be fair. "Dash Command" is a far better app.

At least you're focusing on the most important part of any vehicle, the radio. ✌️

the number one thing you'll say in car show is "not a Holley display"

Atoto stereos are awesome! You can watch KZfaq videos as you drive.

Like the radio I’ve got a power Aqustic version

Does anyone know if I could install ilx-650 in a Buick ?

Always a success when you don't destroy the car while removing/installing. Haha. Never heard of this brand....looks reasonably priced. Been a Pioneer guy for all aftermarket stuff since the 80's.

Put a Pioneer Avic W8600 NEX system in a '99 F350. Love it; will put something like this in my W-Body Regal GS.

That column gear shifter location has to be a bitch when you put it into drive.

Excellent... misssed nthe part on seperation, 8/4 ohm, a followup with more teck details would be a good part two.

could you tell me what cable harness you used and did it maintain steering wheel radio controls? Thanks

Lol I just did a review of the atoto F7 on my channel today

Now I know another benefit of having a Roadmaster instead of a Park Avenue. Easier dash removal.

Ratcheting crimpers are the best. After using them I'll never go back. I use to use the cheap on the end of wire strippers. They always fell apart.

do you know anywhere to get the side fender vent chrome replacements? Just got a 2005 park avenue from my great grandfather!

What speakers are on the bench?

Jumbotron indeed. Even old people like me can see that screen! Next time, twist the insulation pieces as you remove them. Then you don't get finger oils on your wires. Much more important when you're soldering than crimping, but good practice regardless.

I'm disappointed your not going to have a massive clock other cars can't read when driving by and you didn't color match the heat shrink. 😆 Kidding aside, very nice how too!

Ah Un-wrecked reviewed this same unit yesterday. Like this channel, unwrecked is so underrated. Great video, Jake, and love your sense of humour! “Where is the car? All right, here it is!”

I've never been a fan of screens larger than the OEM hole for the radio. The standard double din screen would probably be nicer in my opinion. It blocks the controls below the OEM head unit, and to me, it looks tacked on and cheap (even if the unit itself is not cheap). STILL! Having said that, it looks like a really nice unit.

Will this work in a 1.5 din opening even though the device is actually 2din?

I would love to put one of those in my 2004 Buick park ave ultra. We're did you get from and how much?

Man you should do a full system build. Subs, amps, the whole 9

So what version of Android is it running? This would be great with the WiFi antenna for WarDriving.

Crutchfield my friend.

Lol I fit car audio for a living. I've encountered way too many really nasty EvilBay or jungle site stereos so I'm hoping this is a decent one for a change and very interested to see how it is. It makes me laugh that people buy an all singing, all dancing stereo for $40 and they expect it to be amazing yet it weighs the same as an empty Coke can 😄 Very good video dude.

Hey man did you ever get the steering wheel controls working on this? Trying to figure out if i require an adapter or if its really just one wire.

I'm far more disturbed by your mismatched speakers than the messy bench. Priorities Jake.

I always waited for stores that ran free install sale

just out of curio, since you're building this adappter harness on the bench, why not solder?

As a geezer, I'd like to say your Park Avenue is geezerlicious!!!

Hey Jake, thanks for your videos on that atoto radio. I got a german Mercedes Benz B Class (T245) and i want to connect the SWC cables and the onboard mic. What Adapter would you suggest ? Thanks for your help ! Have a nice weekend.

Thank you for this. I have been looking for a replacement head unit for my 1997 Buick PA Ultra. Until now I had not found one that might support my steering controls. I am going to research The S8 Pro Plus (I want the features similar to yours but do not want the 10 inch screen) to see if it will integrate with my controls. There were a few changes between yours and mine. I am presuming that I can make it work. lol maybe that is a bad thing maybe not! I would definitely want to watch you getting yours working. You did a great job on this.

I'd never forgive you if the nifty motorized volume control on the OE one were still working, but since it's broken, I'll make an exception.

Got a question! Does your have the onstar as well? Getting ready to do mine and I’m curious if that could screw things up. Thanks!

Great video. Curious: how long did you apply heat to the shrink-wraps to get them to set properly?

Isn’t it bad for the valves to run e85 when it’s not a flex fuel vehicle?

Microphone at the top of the a pillar trim

Great install. Ordered the crimps they look great. You gotta clean that workbench tho, tsk tsk.

Couldn't make out the ear buds mentioned - any chance to link to those?

Dude, is that an 80s vintage Fisher speaker on your bench at 15:30? I have a functional pair that look similar as well as the system they came with. It all works except the receiver.

I say you one up Elliott and buy Ed's Ferrari from Car Trek 4. Yes they haven't shot it yet, or are shooting it now, but when they get done. Call dibs. Elliott might have a Ferrari derived engine...you can have a Ferrari car. We'll get you 250k subscribers somehow.. I have recommended you to Life of Palos as well. Of course he is friends with John Ross so I would think he would give you a shout out, but so far, just Elliott. I'm trying Jake. You are the Steve Wright of automotive KZfaq and dammit, I appreciate that.

What was the name of the Ear Buds you said you like a lot?

What is the name of the ear buds you mentioned in the video?

Why are people so afraid of soldering cables? 😂

yes your work bench needs a bit of a tidy :) .....also clean that windshield :)

Oh no...now it's not stock anymore.....lol

Should've just used heatshrink with solder in the middle. That's what we use on military aircraft and it works amazing

I love how the heater controls are completely obscured....

Now you can reinstall those great aftermarket 6x9 s