Radio Wiring Harness - How to Install like a PRO

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6 жыл бұрын

When you install an aftermarket radio, head unit,or stereo you will likely want to make a wiring harness. A wiring harness allows us to avoid cutting the factory OEM wiring, and instead we can use a plug to adapt the new aftermarket device plug to the vehicle plug. This allows us to have a simple harness that we can plug into the vehicle to install or remove the device. But what best practices should we use? Watch to see!
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@alfredoalequin Жыл бұрын

Very informative and good demonstration on how to do things right. As somebody said: "there is never time to do things right but there is always time to do it twice".

@JackofAllMasterofNone 3 жыл бұрын

If I didn't do this stuff myself I'd gladly pay you to do it. A true professional that doesn't take short cuts. The harness you made will last the life of the vehicle and that's what matters.

@wetnreckless5150 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Been installing stereos myself for years and actually learned a better way of doing it. Thank you

@bkruger377 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Mark. Your presentation took all of the mystery out of this nest of wires and made my job much easier. Thank you!

@matthewshambler2644 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks! The little flag on the end of the Tessa tape is brilliant and so much neater than a lot of other installs I've seen.

@randelmalavida 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You!!! Your attention to detail and best practice is outstanding. Your heart beat is louder than all the sound systems and drums during a carnival Parade in Brazil. You are SIKWITIT!!!

@thedamnedfool661 5 жыл бұрын

the break down of the harness and the interface its self really helped me with my harness, everyother video I've seen has been confusing and not helpful at the least lol

@Atlas.X9X 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Excellent detail and reasons behind what you've done. Also, thank you for not including any music.

@mumihp 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, installed an android double din but it required me to connect the wires to my new harness. Never soldered before but you gave great tips, especiall about the tesa tape which I brought from ebay. I first soldered only the negative, constant and ignition wire, then tested it at the car, it worked so went back and soldered the antenna and the rest of the speakers wires. I tested it again, audio worked and the radio. Once I knew everything worked, then I made the cables neat and used tesa tape. One thing to remember, makes sure you put heat shrink before you solder, forgot on 2 of my wires so used electrical tape. But anyway, thank you for the clear instruction.

@rickvulcan2126 4 жыл бұрын

The best and correct soldering of any yt video on this topic. Great video. 👍

@ConroyJointer 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed 👍

@ATLRaines 6 жыл бұрын

I've been doing this a long time and never thought to HOOK & LOOP the wires together before soldering THANKS man I needed to see a better and easier way different than my own.

@Rugged_Peaks_Media 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the easy detailed video. Been looking for something to help me make my own factory radio harness so I can run wires to my amp. Awesome job

@a-75n5lee4 5 жыл бұрын

IDK how many times I got the wire twisted/soldered perfectly, and then "BOOM" I forgot the shrink tube! Similar things while I was making all new brake lines I got the brake line double flared perfectly just to cut it off because it had no fasteners

@Danman1972 3 жыл бұрын

Its a pain, but if you have a pin removal tool you can just remove the wire from the connector.... slide the HS over and replace the pin. I wouldn't know anything about that though, but I never forget ;-)

@brianrubin4263 2 жыл бұрын

I know. I do that just about every time!

@rafaelespin Жыл бұрын

😂😂

@coleposkarbiewicz5987 4 жыл бұрын

hey ma just want to say im a young and dumb kid trying to put in a new head unit, and ive watched countless youtube videos trying to teach myself but could never get the complete answer i was looking for. i came across this video and you answered all my questions and more. defintley gonna like and subscribe, thanks a lot man, your a life saver!

@RYDENROAM72 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark. i have learned many new things in the Mobile Audio with along Steve Mead and EXO. because of all of you i have bought many different products for my sound system. and just other things like this video. on knowing how to solder the way you did. i did not know of looping and twisting together. Yes i have had made the mistake on the heat shrink and forgetting them toput on first before soldering. Again thank you for this great video.

@Troy_Audi0 6 жыл бұрын

Way to go Mark, I use the 3/8" tesa to hold back my "Save for Later" wires same as you but a small stitch or tape.. Some times I use Female bullets to make it easy to add and disconnect too!

@naterides7511 4 жыл бұрын

Wow I love you I just ordered my first audio system for my car and you are a huge help 🙌🏽

@deedolan399 4 жыл бұрын

I love your videos... They are very detailed and easy to understand. Thank you for your expertise.

@ericcanine8000 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark. Good quick video for a refresher. Starting a new job in the mobile audio/video/fabricating. I’m always referring to you CAF Channel. Thanks again!🤓😎

@wbishop1330 3 жыл бұрын

Thx 4 the tutorial. I'm gonna be installing so I needed a refresher, its been like 15-20 years since I installed a stereo. Back in day I used electrical tape for the wrap but I'm gonna get some of that tape you used. 👍✌

@RaulContrerasNava 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, great video. I will apply it to install my Atoto unit in a Cruze 2012

@computergardener 3 жыл бұрын

Now that, was a masters class and how to do a wiring harness. American craftsmanship right there, bravo.

@justinbowen9275 Жыл бұрын

Love your stuff. Been watching for about a year now. Your F150 under seat box design is my favorite

@noneya3504 Жыл бұрын

Very nice video. I am getting ready to install an aftermarket radio in my grand daughers care and this was very helpful.

@jasonmarquette 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, and excellent tips. Thank you.

@only1luv 3 жыл бұрын

This guy is just awsome. Hes a Godsend

@SilenceFictionxD 4 жыл бұрын

9:29 THIS. So much. I can't even begin to describe the amount of times I got cut from a ziptie remains that wasn't cut like this.

@andrewdalton1436 3 жыл бұрын

If the zip tie is cut and you left a sharp bevel just touch touch the bevel with flame from a lighter for like 2-3 seconds. Its way cheaper than the tool...

@Mrfixdit 11 ай бұрын

advanced pro tip: stagger the lengths of each wire so no connection is wrapped against another, especially when soldering. Sometimes the soldering process will create sharp points that can penetrate heat shrink and create a short circuit, it also avoids a bulge in the wire bundle, especially if you wrap all the wires together with tape. Otherwise great job showing proper layout so everything stows properly. Best connection is a crimp barrel soldered and protected by heat shrink that has glue inside. A poorly soldered connection will actually create excessive resistance, causing the wire directly before the connection to become brittle and eventually break. this comes back to using the correct type of solder and ensuring the wire is properly sized for the distance and load. Each connection will have some sort of resistance due to the electrons having to pass from dissimilar metals, the goal is to create a connection that has the least amount of resistance, and to design a circuit with the least amount of connections.

@Lamster66 6 ай бұрын

A tip from a real Pro. Saved me having to say it

@ICU2HI 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time & making your videos. VERY HELPFUL.

@Bige4u 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent... the proper and proffesional way of doing things right the first time.

@kevinhooiveld4840 6 жыл бұрын

One of the very few people that actually solders correctly! well done as always!

@gearhead366 3 жыл бұрын

I just installed a new head unit. I DID do the soldering & heatshrink, but I wish I'd seen this first for the Tesa tape tip. It would have made my harness look MUCH better. Also... you might want to mention connecting to grub screws, like with a line output converter. I tightened the screws down on bare stranded wire, and had problems with wires falling out. I later found out that I should have used ferrules. I'll redo my harness at some point.

@RocSkater09 6 жыл бұрын

You my friend are a true Perfectionist. Should be proud!

@mmyyz5 4 жыл бұрын

one of the best demonstration i ever see

@68stonesfan Жыл бұрын

Great video! I'd advise checking for continuity prior to wrapping the bundle up with the Tesa tape.

@craigpotaka8810 Жыл бұрын

STRAIGHT-UP the best wiring tips! you're the man and your vids are wicked. Cheers bro

@kylescottjohnston 5 жыл бұрын

Awsome wire strippers. I've never seen any like that. Looks like they save a lot of elbow grease. Thanks man

@rogueghost2012 4 жыл бұрын

Pro Scott Klein Tools, $30 at Home Depot haha easiest and most efficient strippers I’ve ever used!

@Tioniker01 4 жыл бұрын

Well done, sir! Answered several questions.

@mikewoods92 5 жыл бұрын

I eliminate the OEM harness altogether, and hard wire everything, fresh 12 volt battery, 12volt ignition, and all fresh OFC everything, including speaker wire, since the factory wires run thru much much to many junctions, which degrade sound I have also learned if you do use the OEM harness, It affects the idle of the car on some models Mitsubishi to name 1,it was like the cars ECU didnt like it, idle problems, studdering, so i started running everything fresh ,this way the cars computer doesnt even know a stereo is installed ,YA it is alot more work, but the extra work is really worth it in the end...but thats just me you do great work, keep the videos coming...

@insanebarz 6 жыл бұрын

This video is definitely going into favorites as a how to.

@antoniorobledo6762 3 жыл бұрын

Best video on wiring I have ever seen you are the God of car audio

@scotttomlinson3273 2 жыл бұрын

I changed my wireharness from buttconnectors and even from just electric tape and used the solder way and it fixed it. :) TY

@samuelhepburn2636 2 жыл бұрын

Good night, I had a confidence changing event today with my mechanic, question : with the harness adapter ( for Chevy vehicles), all that is needed is to connect the colors with the harness that comes with the radio/cd player, I asked because he by passed a few wires from the harness adapter to the main harness, I really trusted this guy.!!!

@KingGandhi66 2 жыл бұрын

You are the man! Been searching for two weeks thank god I came across your vid!

@DeadmanRoss 4 жыл бұрын

I really liked this tutorial, as a mechanic always telling people solder is a better choice, it was awesome to see someone who also believes in doing it right, right from the start, I have troubleshot electrical issues that people have had and it is the connections made that have failed in most situations. If you are spending cash to get the toy you want wire it right so it won't fail as easy. the twisting the way you have done it looked really good, i have spread the wire like a flower then twisted together and your way looked like a better connection than mine. Thank You Sir

@Zan_zelee Жыл бұрын

ross lesher why do you say solder is better?

@takojayflames 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, going to start my solder journey since my crimp game was weak 😩

@gyandeeppandey6585 4 жыл бұрын

Have to you say man your God of Audio Installer🙌

@rafaelespin Жыл бұрын

Very helpful! Thank you. I’m about to follow this steps. On my Sony Cdx M750

@richardl341 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for making this video. It is really helpful.

@MrTumeketeke 4 жыл бұрын

Wow....Great video...so useful and informative, love it!

@cho-ray9153 6 жыл бұрын

Great video. I prefer just zip ties to bundle the wires together, but very clean. The tape can get sticky after time if you want to swap in another head unit or modify the harness.

@CarAudioFabrication 6 жыл бұрын

+Cory Simmons use authentic Tesa Tape, it's important to get the right model number. It doesn't leave a residue.

@shannonhigginss 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for this video. There are only a couple spots that do installs here in town and they charge an arm and a leg.

@anthonyguilianoii8836 4 жыл бұрын

When you find someone good, knowledgeable and trustworthy it is worth the extra money. But there are a lot of dirt bags out there. Have them do a small job first, and see how it goes. Any little thing that you do not like...then try the next place/guy. Because if something is a little wrong on a small job, then expect larger problems on larger jobs.

@yokaa69 4 жыл бұрын

Really clean job man. Congrats👍

@renatosaucedo7563 4 жыл бұрын

I just wanted to thank you for the great video

@FreedomForce100 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you!

@obageegee 6 жыл бұрын

Great stuff! Thanks!

@bstceltics4 6 жыл бұрын

I really like your videos and I think you do really clean work, but I would of used smaller heat shrink over the wires so it shrinks tighter and instead of the tesa tape just use zip ties but thats just my preference but again your work is super clean and ive learned alot watching your videos

@MidnightMarrow Жыл бұрын

The tape better protects the wires, zip ties over time can cut into the wires with the vibrations and constant bumping that occurs within a vehicle. Tessa tape with a tie on top is safer in that regard as it pads it and take more time to potentially damage the shielding of the wires.

@JerryJ26 2 жыл бұрын

I'm about to install a new BOSS head unit (w/cam and RP5 adaptor) from Crutchfield in my 09 Impala and been watching a lot of these types of video. This one has been the best by far, and having been an aircraft mechanic I can appreciate the the fact that you soldered your joints the right way. Now I have to figure out how to tap into the car harness for the parking brake, reverse and dimmer. Any hints on that?

@mumihp 4 жыл бұрын

Also, make sure before you do any cutting, soldering is you know what to do do, this was my first time ever soldering and do anything like this. I watched a few soldering videos, made sure I had all the tools I need and took my time do it. Don't be impatient. My next thing to do is to install a steering interface as my steering wheel has controls so will be doing more research hard to do that but once again, thanks.

@FlorianFloimair 6 жыл бұрын

Another point you forgot to mention about tesa-tape is that it is also somewhat dampening, therefore reducing the chances of wire rattling against some other parts within the radio bay or wherever else you're using your own wiring.

@DeathCap 2 жыл бұрын

How to Chose the Correct Harness for you Stereo

@ndspeedster 2 жыл бұрын

@@DeathCap any shop that sells stereos should have the right harness for your car

@8ten820 6 жыл бұрын

Good stuff Mark, thank you

@richschenk1828 6 жыл бұрын

Nice informative video as always.

@carlosbarajas6999 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your videos they’re awesome.

@garym071 6 жыл бұрын

Love your videos. Do you have a video on the placement of subs in a fullsize convertion van for optimum sound.

@colinlacrue7440 4 жыл бұрын

Nicely done! Thanks

@ijazsaeed9640 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your explanation.good job.keep it up. Thanks

@adamthegreat4688 4 жыл бұрын

High quality video right here.

@aurorabell1259 6 жыл бұрын

Great as usual bro.

@kerrizell4701 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. I appreciate your attention to details -it makes a first class job. Respect to you!

@ralphlongo1975 6 жыл бұрын

I don't want to imply that you did not add something that needed to be added, because this is exactly correct on every level. I just want to add an asterisk to the video though. Before you start to dig into buying an aftermarket radio and all of the connections, make sure you don't have an amp, or some other feature, that needs to be considered in the installation. With these new cars, there can be several things that could pop up that would make your installation not come out the way you want it to.

@downtowndallaspopcornshopp9913 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and tips! Cheers!

@the_second_amendment388 2 жыл бұрын

Love the channel, I am not a professional installer, but I have completely rebuilt a few cars and trucks frame off restorations and I have my Extra Amateur radio license so wiring is pretty simple stuff for me, yet I still learn things from your channel about equipment, mounting options etc... I loved the videos on using plastics for brackets, mounting etc... I've used metal in the past and you've taught me some new options. While looking through your videos I happened across some of your early videos, so glad you dropped the "ghetto wanna be" aspect of the presentation or I never would have continued to watch and subscribe.

@10Raccoon 5 жыл бұрын

What is the best way to connect those other two wires from the interface? You said they had to be connected in the car and that is the part I am struggling with on my install.

@browill9 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your video. It really helped me.

@josegarrido7021 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, neat and professional.. thanks!!!

@jordanwhite3152 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos! Thanks for everything

@mxcollin95 8 ай бұрын

Awesome video…this helped me a ton! 🤙

@manuelroman6817 5 жыл бұрын

Thans sr yo ar very profesional!

@ukin237 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you... very useful information 🙏

@homeytoyet1886 2 жыл бұрын

excellent video!

@ronalexander4955 6 күн бұрын

I agree with soldering, however, solder sleeves have been my recent go-to.

@2xtreem4you Жыл бұрын

Awesome video!!!

@worrellsmith577 2 жыл бұрын

Your have been very helpful 👍

@Offthehandlenick 6 жыл бұрын

the crimps is my biggest mistake ever! i have started soldering my connections now thank god

@urieldelteco 6 жыл бұрын

Solder is great, but a butt connector is just fine for most connections. Especially for wire harnesses. At the end of the day it's all on a plug just a few inches down. Obv solder is crucial on data connections or resistance based connections like the resistance ladder connections of a steering wheel control connection.

@InsulinAdikt 2 жыл бұрын

The problem is that most people just use pliers to crimp butt connectors. This makes a poor connection. If you use an actual decent crimp tool, the connection is much stronger. But a good crimp tool is often more expensive than a soldering iron, not to mention more people tend to have a soldering iron laying around, so that's usually a better option.

@brookeleimgruber860 6 жыл бұрын

I've been in a situation where I had to cut the factory wiring...it was such an old car that the harness was no longer sold but the wires were the same color so simple enough

@fataxe1 4 жыл бұрын

I personally prefer to solder, but a crimp is technically the more secure joint. The heat shrunk crimps are also pretty great if you stagger them.

@rashidadotson1100 2 жыл бұрын

If I’m using heat shrink do I need to solder as well?

@gettinthrewlife76 6 жыл бұрын

Nicely done 👈😎👉

@justingonzalez702 3 жыл бұрын

Believe it or not but Scosche from Walmart has the absolute best customer service that i have ever encountered. I got into a bind and didn't quite understand the instructions, i called the number on the package. Boom, less than 2 minutes, problem solved!

@bruceforet815 8 ай бұрын

Very detailed and informative; thanks

@youngseanconnery8577 4 жыл бұрын

good video, thanks man.

@2008topshelf 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid

@georgipopov4409 5 жыл бұрын

Great tips

@B8kerStreet 6 жыл бұрын

awesome video!!!

@izcoronel 3 жыл бұрын

outstanding job my gut feeling tells me you have a whole lot of common sense i will follow your channel better yet i will subscribe thanks alot

@Silvercoat 6 жыл бұрын

Good advice. A little bit of effort and some inexpensive parts/tools and you can make a professional reliable harness. So many times it hurt my soul when someone hacked up their factory harness because they did not want to spend $20 and 15mins......

@raduque 5 жыл бұрын

I WISH it was $20! The harness for my car (00 LeSabre) was $70-80, no matter where you went.

@brkooduh66 6 жыл бұрын

continuity after wrapping it up? probably do that before wrapping in case you have to fix a connection

@joshdevore6165 3 жыл бұрын

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@jeremysentance6908 3 жыл бұрын

Yo i absolutely love your channel man! I have learned a lot from you and can't wait to learn more. I have been thinking about doing a custom speaker pod build in my 1987 toyota camry le. I have been thinking about putting one 6x9 speaker in the space where the back seat armrest folds up. What do you thinking about that idea? Have you done something similar? If not, would you do a video of installing a custom speaker pod in a unique spot in a car? Thanks for all the all the knowledge.

@brianbeach6667 4 жыл бұрын

I am probably a more advanced viewer on you channel but I get a few great tips from all of your videos I am it an installer but as a master mechanic I do audio on occasion definitely will use your hot tips in the future