Car cd player fitting

[tinkerbell23]

Is it easy? Id rather not pay halfords £30 to fit a £40 cd player x

[Hymie]

Yes and no. If the electrical connections on the unit being removed are identical to those of the new CD player – then the hardest part is getting the old unit out. This normally requires a specialist tool, although two narrow blade screwdrivers might do the trick.

You then need to swap the electrical connections from the old unit to the new player.

But things get tricky if you need an adapter for the electrical connections (which is more likely than not). A good in-car-audio outlet should be able to advise on the compatibility of a given CD player with your vehicle (and supply the correct adapter if required).

I guess that is why Halfords is charging £30.

[douglas9401]

It depends on the car tinkerbell23 but generally speaking, if it's in original spec just now it's relatively easy.
Some on here will tell you that you need to get all hot n sexy with the soldering iron but the majority of cars have adaptor looms and fascia adaptors available to make the job hassle free.

[tinkerbell23]

Och....i think im going to have to shell out :0/

What if i bought one on ebay, would they fit it for me? X

[douglas9401]

Halfords don't fit stuff that they haven't sold but there's maybe an independent specialist in your area.
Expect to pay about £40 plus parts.

[tinkerbell23]

Lesson learned that i cant really do it cheaply LOL

Thanks for the advice x

[erin-x]

Have you not got any mechanic friends or people who are just good with stuff like that?

[tinkerbell23]

Im thinking of that. I do know a mechanic....mabye do it in exchange for a few cans of dragon soup or somethn LOL xx

[top_driver]

a radio is not too difficult to do if you have small tools, you may have to buy an adaption for it if it has different ports