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Old Feb 9, 2008 | 05:33 PM
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96 FSB stereo

I tried the link to the stereo area, but it did not work.
SO, I want to take my stock head unit out of my 96 FSB, and I want to know if I can just pop in a cheap aftermarket head unit with a CD player.

I do not want to do any wiring of any sort. Do most units come with a harness that will plug into the factory unit(if it has one).
Or do I need a adapter kit.

I'll go to Best buy and see if I can get a good buy later.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2008 | 05:38 PM
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Yes there is an adapter available.
 
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I bet the adapter will cost more than the cheap headunit I will end up buying.

Ever bought a cheap printer - Lexmark for example - 30.00 for the printer and 35.00 for the replacement ink cartridges.

I just bought a universal cell phone charger for my son. The charger was inexpensive, but the adapter to his particular phone was outrageous.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2008 | 05:54 PM
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adapter is 5 bucks.

walmart has them.

makes wiring a 10 minute job.
 
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Originally Posted by quicklook2
adapter is 5 bucks.

walmart has them.

makes wiring a 10 minute job.
That's what I like to hear. How about the headunits a Walmart? cheap enough?

Will hanger wire get the stock unit out of the dash?
 
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Old Feb 9, 2008 | 06:06 PM
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50 bucks for a removable face cd/radio at walmart that plays perfect after 2 years.

buy the removal tool. i used them on 6 vehicles at least so far.

easy to use and look at all the money you are saving doing it with our advice.
 
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Originally Posted by quicklook2
50 bucks for a removable face cd/radio at walmart that plays perfect after 2 years.

buy the removal tool. i used them on 6 vehicles at least so far.

easy to use and look at all the money you are saving doing it with our advice.
QL2,
Does Walmart have the removal tool, should Checker sell one?

BTW, I like you avatar now, it is not as scary looking.

I have to go to Checker and/or Walmart to buy motoroil anyway, so I'll check it out and keep you posted.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2008 | 06:16 PM
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walmart should have everything.

stereo unit was durabrand db1200.

holding my removal tools in my hand, bring me to hawaii and you can have them. hahahaha

i will go back to the to the other avatar again when the mood strikes me.
 

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hangers will work only work about 20% of the tmie. The tool works almost every time. The tool is cheap at the local parts store.
 
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Will a framing hammer work too?
I got plenty of them.
 
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Claw-side to the face of the old radio should work.
 
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