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Hello TTG!
I have yet again another post.
So I recently bought a car, as some of you may know.
My other thread about the car can be found here
But I do not have any pictures at the moment, sadly, but since it is a little bit old it has an older radio, or maybe new but anyways...It does not have an aux input. And as the 16 year-old I am, I love music! The radio can be trash, and who doesn't want to play there own music.
Anyways, as I know virtually nothing about cars, would this be an easy replacement/fix? Would it be costly as well?
Sorry for lack of pictures and details but any help would be awesome!
Much love <3
I have yet again another post.
So I recently bought a car, as some of you may know.
My other thread about the car can be found here
But I do not have any pictures at the moment, sadly, but since it is a little bit old it has an older radio, or maybe new but anyways...It does not have an aux input. And as the 16 year-old I am, I love music! The radio can be trash, and who doesn't want to play there own music.
Anyways, as I know virtually nothing about cars, would this be an easy replacement/fix? Would it be costly as well?
Sorry for lack of pictures and details but any help would be awesome!
Much love <3
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iAMslimSHAD3Y (02-16-2016)
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Go to car toys or a car audio place like that. I just had to go buy a new radio as my other one decided to call it quits.
I got this put in my truck for about 200 after installation (their little sticker that says including installation fails to mention that it's only if you have a stock stereo).
It has USB, and an aux port (you can use pandora USB, what ever that is). I like it because I can use my stereo to charge my phone lol. I'm not an audio guy, IDK if it's good or not, it puts out sound and I like my country music so I'm not blaring it down the highway.
I got this put in my truck for about 200 after installation (their little sticker that says including installation fails to mention that it's only if you have a stock stereo).
It has USB, and an aux port (you can use pandora USB, what ever that is). I like it because I can use my stereo to charge my phone lol. I'm not an audio guy, IDK if it's good or not, it puts out sound and I like my country music so I'm not blaring it down the highway.
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While I do not recommend purchasing anything from here I would highly recommend checking out [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
Things you'll need:
The reason I say do not purchase anything from Crutchfield is their pricing. It's very expensive. Find what you want, buy it on Amazon or Ebay. Your G6 can support a double din touch screen stereo. I'd highly recommend looking into that, Pioneer makes some great touch screens. Most of which do not even have an auxillary port as they are Bluetooth compatible. If you give me a budget on a stereo I'd be happy to help you get a good bang for your buck.
Now, as for replacing your stock stereo I'd recommend doing some research as difficulty varies per make/model. Learning how to replace a stereo on a new car isn't the best, but it is what it is. I found a DIY Youtube video for removing your stereo as well as a basic tutorial explaining the installation of an aftermarket car stereo.
Installation:
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Removal:
The installation would essentially be reverse-removal. You have to take the stereo harness that comes with your aftermarket stereo and connect it to the vehicle specific wiring harness you buy. How you do that is completely up to you. There are many ways to do it. I've found that the best way to do it is to use crimp connectors. Some people solder it, but crimping makes it easy to remove. You don't have to cut anything. Please stay away from using electrical tape as it's just a shitty way to do an install. If you have any questions or need help feel free to message me and I will assist you if possible.
Things you'll need:
The reason I say do not purchase anything from Crutchfield is their pricing. It's very expensive. Find what you want, buy it on Amazon or Ebay. Your G6 can support a double din touch screen stereo. I'd highly recommend looking into that, Pioneer makes some great touch screens. Most of which do not even have an auxillary port as they are Bluetooth compatible. If you give me a budget on a stereo I'd be happy to help you get a good bang for your buck.
Now, as for replacing your stock stereo I'd recommend doing some research as difficulty varies per make/model. Learning how to replace a stereo on a new car isn't the best, but it is what it is. I found a DIY Youtube video for removing your stereo as well as a basic tutorial explaining the installation of an aftermarket car stereo.
Installation:
[ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
Removal:
The installation would essentially be reverse-removal. You have to take the stereo harness that comes with your aftermarket stereo and connect it to the vehicle specific wiring harness you buy. How you do that is completely up to you. There are many ways to do it. I've found that the best way to do it is to use crimp connectors. Some people solder it, but crimping makes it easy to remove. You don't have to cut anything. Please stay away from using electrical tape as it's just a shitty way to do an install. If you have any questions or need help feel free to message me and I will assist you if possible.
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