Upgrade for better sound + WIRELESS CARPLAY! How to Install Aftermarket Radio

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Want to upgrade your car radio? What do you need? What are the installation steps? In this video I show you a great source to use to determine exactly what to do for many vehicles and how to upgrade your factory head unit step--by-step!
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@HifiVega 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve been a Crutchfield customer since the 90’s and they have never disappointed! They had online guides before most people even bothered with YT

@Daoldhead51 5 жыл бұрын

I already install radios and still lobe watching you work bro. Always great vids.

@jon_G75 5 жыл бұрын

Watching from Afghanistan, passing the time. Thanks for the great videos!

@CarAudioFabrication 5 жыл бұрын

Glad it's helping pass the time, thanks for watching!

@suavehouse5150 5 жыл бұрын

Watching from California passing time too but looking for a good budget 6x9 lol

@NotaFakeAccount-cj6zt 2 жыл бұрын

Are you okay in 2022

@mhr7962 5 жыл бұрын

Subscribed a few months ago and you inspired me to add a kicker amp and sub to my boat (first time installing). Bought from Crutchfield and the install went perfect and it sounds fantastic! I have been debating if I could handle installing a new stereo in my daughter's 10 year old Lexus - and then I watch this video. looks like I'll be cashing in some of my crutchfield reward points and going for it. Thanks for your informative videos.

@FlameHerer702 5 жыл бұрын

Keep pumping out these videos, sometimes I like to watch serious, professional builds.

@CarAudioFabrication 5 жыл бұрын

Doing my best, thanks for watching!

@bklc90 3 жыл бұрын

im looking to upgrade my equinox and ran across this. this is an awesome video. i appreciate your time and help!!!

@_SixthDay_ 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same vehicle I’ve never worked on a car before but I do work on electronics. I never thought of putting another unit along with original, this looks beautiful and definitely plan on doing this.

@nathancrowell9596 5 жыл бұрын

Omg Crutchfield. Been using them since the 90s when I put a sweet Blaupunkt tape deck in my parents Chevy Celebrity station wagon. Brings back memories. Still ordering from them now and just can’t recommend them highly enough.

@joeo3397 5 жыл бұрын

love the videos. i have learned alot from your videos and cant wait to start on my new box with the help from the blueprint you are making for me.

@bendmacmanufacturing2744 5 жыл бұрын

Love your detail and instructional videos, subscriber for life !!!

@CarAudioFabrication 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@dariocamacho9871 5 жыл бұрын

Great work mark 👍 keep up the professional style installations. I love to keep that stock look but have a true sleeper system that when turned up knocks stuff off the shelves in the pharmacy as I'm waiting in drive thru lol🤣😂

@kevystead 4 жыл бұрын

THANK-YOU!!! It seems you've answered what My audio installer and I thought Couldn't be done. I have the same set-up in my 2013 terrain and have been wanting to put a Kenwood deck in since I bought it!

@ilovetoyotatrucks 5 жыл бұрын

I can't believe i forgot to hit the BELL! I DID NOW! Happy to keep learning as the newest car i did was a 2015 & these new cars are HARDER even if its mostly plugs

@danielsharp2117 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos! Maybe a small detail but, what's the best way to nearly secure and store the integration units behind the head unit? Do you tape them somewhere or just jam them back there with all the wires?

@russellwilkey390 5 жыл бұрын

Love your videos i have learned alot from watching you

@rollingtones1 4 жыл бұрын

11:25 Nice bracket. Make sure you tell the do-it-yourself crowd that the thin steel sheet (black in color) packaged with the GPS antenna is a GROUND PLANE which helps GPS reception.

@etelele 3 жыл бұрын

Hi which lower dash kit did you use for this equinox can you provide the part number and link?

@BillyBob-os7kr 5 жыл бұрын

Love your videos man been a subscriber for long time now. U have great attention to detail and explain everything well. Just want to say PAC audio is much better in my Opinion on the stuff you were using I also got AVR 4200. I don’t know if u ever looked into do all that on an Hyundai Veloster but wow was it a Challenge I had to pull out the factory amplifier and tone out all the speakers and installed my crossovers under the seat where the amplifier used to be. Any way u do a great job keep up the good work 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@Desertfox61 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Mark watched several of your videos and it is very well explained and detailed I have a very quick query I just purchased a box of Noico 150 mil 12 sq.ft sheets want to install it in the cavity of the mid panel speaker of my Chrysler Town and Country 2010 Van I was wondering if I need to install another sound deadening Liner on top of Noico Red 150 mil foam sheet !!

@justinw.4222 5 жыл бұрын

What is the best resin to use for building a fiberglass sub enclosure?

@MrJep202 5 жыл бұрын

hey Mark I have a 2011 equinox and it has the hands-free calling with the more basic monochrome stereo. I was always afraid to change the radio because the sound quality is pretty good, and in my experience aftermarket radios don't sound as good with a GM vehicle because of how the oe is designed. Can you use the factory microphones to integrate with the aftermarket hands-free calling and how is the bass response of the new stereo? Your channel is great!

@egary2 3 жыл бұрын

Help. Looking to do this to my Equinox 2017 is there a list of parts I can order. And purchase a different Head unit.

@ADR69 5 жыл бұрын

getting a crutchfield shipment is so glorious.

@CarAudioFabrication 5 жыл бұрын

Definitely!

@Fourislove Жыл бұрын

That information was sooooo useful. Thanks

@bwood6337 3 жыл бұрын

Hey just so everyone knows a lot of newer head units that have a double din screen actually have a single din body (which is what the Crutchfield filter looks for) so if you filter out single din you'll be missing some of your options. If you want a double din screen then it's better to go to the screen size filter and select all sizes.

@mariaperez8326 Жыл бұрын

😅

@tfunk1829 3 жыл бұрын

How did this make the factory speakers sound before you upgraded? Any problems with the tweeter/mid crossovers because I guess they are crossed at the factory amp. I'm upgrading a 2015 starting with the head unit, will be a few months before I can add dsp/amp/speakers/sub.

@MitchMoody 3 жыл бұрын

So when you put the factory back in do you plug anything in to it?

@andycapo9you 4 жыл бұрын

Did you keep the volume adjusting from the original knob?

@slu_g 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this video! Do I have to keep the factory radio or can I replace the head unit of the chevy equinox, I would prefer for the new unit to replace the factory. Thanks again!!!!!

@heavychevy383 5 жыл бұрын

...cant go wrong with crutchfield!

@spazmeer 3 жыл бұрын

Will this work on a 2017 GMC Terrain?

@mcwbyu82 3 жыл бұрын

Would you still recommend this head unit today (2009 Honda Ridgeline). My main thing I am after is Wireless Android Auto and a nice screen for adding a backup camera

@lotylelemon8617 2 жыл бұрын

Hi will a 7 inch universal radio fit this car? Like the atoto a6pro?

@anthonysilvera3317 2 жыл бұрын

Can you connect and use the factory microphone or have to use the mic that come with the double din?

@ojsimpson7129 5 жыл бұрын

what a clean setup

@lordbaer3 3 жыл бұрын

I've used Crutchfield a lot in the past. One thing I wish they had were the adapters for the Sirius antenna my car already had. I also added a Pioneer aftermarket head unit with the Sirius adapter, and I thought I was going to have to wire that extra GPS antenna to outside my car. A quick little search on Amazon found me an $8 adapter so I could use the factory sharkfin antenna for my addon sirius adapter. Don't know why Crutchfield doesn't try to sell those, when they have the regular antenna adapters.

@johnryan118 3 жыл бұрын

Have you ever tried installing a floating headunit in a GMC Terrain/Chevy Equinox, I have a 2012 GMC Terrain with the premium pioneer sound system with navigation and want to know if it is possible or do you recommend a DSP

@LaVMonFos 4 жыл бұрын

Are the radio and heater element lights in the Equinox retained? It doesn’t look like it in the video. They were not retained in my old Equinox.

@karatejoejr 3 жыл бұрын

Hi I just did this in a 2012 chevy equinox but my touch screen is gone now. Anyway I can wire to get the touch screen back. Any help will be appreciated.

@gusmendoza5813 5 жыл бұрын

bro i want to do a build on a 2005 grand caravan but i don't know if i change the factory sterio the factory dvd player won't be able to work?

@elmatatan6008 3 жыл бұрын

Did you need any extra equipment to have both screens to work I grabbed the pac steering wheel controller and antenna

@dakuwolf2514 2 жыл бұрын

Hey I'm about to do this to my terrain. Go links to the kits you used?

@acuraonly Жыл бұрын

great vid! thank you

@johnwilson5662 2 жыл бұрын

I have a question can I still use the factory audio buttons to control the new after market head unit 🤔

@MadDragon75 5 жыл бұрын

Perfect video to watch... After watching my mini flex in da´ trunk. From an amplifier gifted after the previous owner broke one RCA plug and a few cold soldiers due to high and heated use/abuse. (Gotta 💘 Pioneer durability!). It's currently running two MTX 12's. It switched roles with the Gothic 12 that's currently ran by my favorite nostalgic peice.. The JL Audio 500/1 Monoblock. Currently saving for 0 AWG wire to distribute 4 AWG to my little system.😉✌

@angelf9800 4 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to replace the radio on a 2016 gmc terrain Dinali and get aftermarket.

@gabedelarosa5730 2 жыл бұрын

Does adding the interface allow for the factory screen to have power after removing the radio located under the center down there? I unplugged mine to see how much room it takes up and it turns the power off to the screen

@teenoobaby32 3 жыл бұрын

What is the biggest radio can I install ? Can I install a single din also ?

@JTKMX565 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Mark, good to see you are a Maynard Ferguson fan.

@Motocue912 5 жыл бұрын

Hey mark did u see SMD’s Latest video he’s got a Car Audio Fabrication T shirt on. Thumbs up.. keep up the good work I love your build vids u do great work.

@Simone-qr6mq 5 жыл бұрын

How to install an aftermarket head unit on an Audi with the MMI radio, a Renault equipped with the R-Link 2 unit or on a volkswagen golf 7?

@michaelrobinson3127 5 жыл бұрын

I just installed the avh-w4400nex in my Durango and I love it. Unfortunately I use android so the wireless only works on Google phones for now...I hope. I also added the bypass.

@ryanwilson5936 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this and the DDD series. I have a 14’ Equinox that I’m currently gathering equipment to upgrade and it’s really helping me out. I’m slowly learning that the only thing holding my gear acquisition back is my wallet! Doesn’t help that I decided to go with a full round of Kappa’s.... I want to do it right though. Have a good one!

@xchimnyx 4 жыл бұрын

Kappas? Bruh why. There’s countless cheaper options that out perform. But, hopefully you figure out how to bypass the equinox’s factory amp or they’ll sound like meh, factory amp filters heavily

@ryanwilson5936 3 жыл бұрын

xchimnyx I like how kappas sound especially when properly driven and mixed. Harman creates great gear for sound applications. They own a lot of professional level companies when it comes to sound applications. For what it’s worth, I used a 4x100w @2ohm 4-channel infinity amp pushing the door speakers and a mono 550w @ 2ohm infinity amp pushing the sub. Literally just took the factory amp out of the equation. Problem solved and the combo has been great. Not looking to set any records here I just wanted to enjoy my music again :)

@davect01 5 жыл бұрын

Crutchfield has some amazing research and info. The Equinox has one complicated setup

@1-Six-dee 5 жыл бұрын

The older. Suburbans with the bose system is a pain with all the shared grounds, and sketchy diagrams out there I quit installing before 2005 so I haven't had to deal with the nitemares of these newer cars to much liability

@dennisrodrigues1877 5 жыл бұрын

Really informative video. Thx👍

@CarAudioFabrication 5 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that, thanks for checking it out

@PoohBeer6342 3 жыл бұрын

Ummm...can you do a vid for the 2016 chevy equinox or explain why I can't use and aftermarket stereo in my 2016 equinox 😕

@figuresix 5 жыл бұрын

New sub here.. been watching a lot of your vids.. Would love to see what you could do with all the room in a CRX..

@SortaSkilled 3 жыл бұрын

what's the name of that mounting plate. i need one of those

@sundragonra 4 жыл бұрын

Own a 2012 GMC Terrain. Purchased the SONY XAV-AX1000 which is working just fine. I just have no power to the factory display in order to see AC Controls and the such and you mention that you're using an "integration kit". Can you tell me where you got your integration kit? Need that factory display to work.

@texasredneck78154 2 жыл бұрын

Would this kit fit in a 2017 Equinox?

@drecrawford3410 4 ай бұрын

Question: where did you get the dash kit? I have the one that puts the radio back under instead of up front like the one you installed.

@alainpierre6662 2 жыл бұрын

What wiring harness do I need for this?

@zaneparkinson 2 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to replace the main Equinox screen or at least swap it to the bottom position? Navigation and using the CarPlay screen seems very impractical when it’s that low in the driver’s view…

@luisaguirre3618 3 жыл бұрын

Hey bro, its working for equinox 2013? Thank you

@sanjayheaven5230 5 жыл бұрын

do a video on how to find the thiele small parameters if your subwoofer doesn't come with any please

@tyreesmith3162 6 ай бұрын

Do you have a link for the interface and wiring harness

@priscilladiaz224 3 жыл бұрын

Where Yu get the touchscreen from?

@esmokebaby 5 жыл бұрын

Iam looking for a android head unit or a double din touch with great features and an awsome EQ as well as sub output with awsome settings for subwoofer EQ somthing 300 or less any ideas thanks anyonw? Also is one sub out just as good as same volt left and right sub output?

@TraviSScott3 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought a 2012 Equinox. I want mine the same, but with a Apple iPad. Help.

@wildwill818 3 жыл бұрын

Yooo this is fire 🔥💯💯

@Gadgetsgod1 Жыл бұрын

Hey Mark, you've done a lot of up grading a head unit on a newer vehicle but you never show how to add a head unit to an old vehicle that doesn't have any radio or speakers. How would you do that? I'd like to learn how to do that. I'm looking at a 1968 mustang that doesn't have a radio or speakers.

@daedae1342 2 жыл бұрын

Will that wiring harness work on a 2017

@diegoalvarado7862 2 жыл бұрын

Hi I need to know if this car have a amp Included where the yellow coneccion is going

@darrelldarrell1447 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2014 sle1 terrain. Can you give me the parts list of what I need to order?

@bradleyjohnson674 Ай бұрын

Hello I have the 17 without the pioneer same set up but crutchfield doesn't have this setup ur doing for the 15 everything looks the same that ur doing can I use the 2015 equipment on my 17

5 жыл бұрын

Nice tutorial as always. Sure comes in handy knowing your car. Sadly Crutchfield does not list any French brands.

@sloth1992 3 жыл бұрын

I call the flags buddy tabs, that way when the next guy gets in hes your buddy and not cussing you lol.

@lightskinraider2840 2 ай бұрын

Can you put this the top or does it have to go at the bottom

@joselito1186 5 ай бұрын

Can you do something like that on a Acura RDX 2009?

@stephancobb13 Жыл бұрын

just curious, but is the vehicle ur working on a Chevy equinox? if so, i ask a few autosound shops if they have radios that will fit this vehicle n they said they cant do that type of vehicle.

@louiscardenas6637 2 жыл бұрын

Parts list?? Definitely swapping mine out now!!!

@tuntuncompton6875 2 жыл бұрын

Would this work On a 2016 gmc terrain I have no cd player at all

@Class00499 5 жыл бұрын

Great Video!

@CarAudioFabrication 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@cathybradley3220 Жыл бұрын

Does this work for a 2015 equinox.

@noahnewsome2050 4 жыл бұрын

What if you hack that plastic with a dremel and a cutting wheel whats behind those

@tjshine8022 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have one for a Traverse?

@jaimescaraudio 2 жыл бұрын

What model is the radio?

@AlfredoPachecoJr 5 жыл бұрын

I bought an 07 Tacoma and decided to buy and stay with the W4400NEX. I didn't see a reason to go to the 4500 because of the new weblink thing they had. Also, I have yet to hear if Android Auto wireless was supported outside of Google phones (I have a Samsung) so I'm happy with the 4400. Sadly, the Metra kit that Crutchfield offered was too cheap, pinched the hazard button, and didn't fit. Ended up going with a Scosche. First time dealing with iDatalink so that was a nightmare to work out......

@hayabusakawasaki5030 Жыл бұрын

Hi I got a 2012 Chevy Equinox and I trying to retain the 4in screen what do I need to get the screen to show when I put the vehicle in reverse

@uluz2a6 5 жыл бұрын

Good stuff as usual Mark. When will we see the next step in the Equinox build?

@wvparrothead31 4 жыл бұрын

I've been waiting myself. Mostly about what to do with replacement tweeters, the Crutchfield site says none fit.

@xchimnyx 4 жыл бұрын

wvparrothead31 they fit With modifications

@CharliZmoma 2 жыл бұрын

I watched ur video and I went on their website and they don't have anything available for the 2017 equinox

@robschaffer2189 5 жыл бұрын

The tacked-on look of the microphone always bothers me. In my Fusion I mounted it to the rain-sensor housing to hide it but keep audio pickup quality. I just finished a VW Beetle and flush mounted the mic in the dash next to the radio face so that just the tip of the mic is exposed. It seems to work well and the body is hidden behind the dash face.

@rollingtones1 4 жыл бұрын

It is neater but most mics use noise cancellation and echo cancellation and they rely on the holes in the SIDE of the mic barrel to do that. Some mics have 2 or even 3 elements inside them, in a stack. I have tested it both ways and you are better off in terms of call quality to leave the side exposed, usually about 5/8".

@jnew6808 Жыл бұрын

Bro you saved me 😁🙏🏽

@cfgodwell 27 күн бұрын

Hi, I have a 2017 Equinox LT and Crutchfield doesn't seem to have anything for my car. Also, what happens to the original head unit, does it just sit there dead?

@Rocku01 Жыл бұрын

So quick question. Can I just run CarPlay off a usb? Like why does it have to be a full tear down? I have a 2013 equinox with nav 7in screen

@rickiek.267 Жыл бұрын

Well, using Crutchfield answered my question. When I put in my 2017 Chevy Equinox, I got a "we do not recommend replacing your radio" and shows no car stereos are compatible for my car.

@jameselam8263 5 жыл бұрын

Can't do it to a 2010 to 2015 Ford Taurus with the 8" My Touch non Sony amplified system! In fact I challenge you to find a way Mark!

@tj146 3 жыл бұрын

Hello. What kind of interface do I need for a 2017 GMC Terrain without the Pioneer system? I really hate these new cars I remember back in the day when you could simply go to any store and find what you needed, now you need all of these computerized gadgets and fittings that you have to order online. Building a system for a car now is way more expensive than before, you could spend a $1,000 just on the head unit installation alone depending on what kind of equipment you buy. But no use in winning about it, if you want it this is what you have to do.

@henrymca 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this, I got a 2014 Equinox and plan on installing a new deck this summer, yah the equinox is not an easy model to change radio on

@CarAudioFabrication 5 жыл бұрын

Glad his will help, but do keep in mind that this process is nearly identical for many vehicles, with the specific directions from Crutchfield you are covered for any vehicle where the radio can be upgraded.

@henrymca 5 жыл бұрын

@@CarAudioFabrication yah the Equinox is just one of those weird radio setups (LCD on top and actual radio on bottom)

@VDC_EDC 5 жыл бұрын

Where did you mount the XM antenna and what is your method for running it? I see too many people just pop it on the roof and run the wire through the door and just throw some tape over it. Why not have the client download the XM app on their iPhone and use it through CarPlay? Is there an advantage to using the sxv300v1 instead?

@christyrattay5213 5 жыл бұрын

AlkTom 44 Sometimes I drive in places where there isn’t cell service and the XM app wouldn’t work, but my antenna would as long as I’m not deep in a mountain canyon.