New Headunit questions
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New Headunit questions
I'm wanting to replace the headunit in my '93 coupe. The model I'm looking at putting in is a Pioneer AVH3600BHS.
When I go on crutchfield to enter in my car information, the last thing it's asks me is if this car is With the Bose system or without. I think it suggests 2 different wiring harness adapters.
For general information, why is it mattering if there is a bose unit in there or not? Which harness do I need to get? Will this installation require a dash kit?
When I go on crutchfield to enter in my car information, the last thing it's asks me is if this car is With the Bose system or without. I think it suggests 2 different wiring harness adapters.
For general information, why is it mattering if there is a bose unit in there or not? Which harness do I need to get? Will this installation require a dash kit?
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I would suggest you post this in the Audio/Electronics Section. There are lots of very knowledgeable people there and you can get your questions answered by those that have installed aftermarket systems.
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There are two different harnesses, with the Bose wiring you have to run new speaker wire because the stock wire is a very small gauge and cannot carry the power from an aftermarket head unit. The power/ground/memory plug is the same though, as is the lighting pigtail.
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There are two different harnesses, with the Bose wiring you have to run new speaker wire because the stock wire is a very small gauge and cannot carry the power from an aftermarket head unit. The power/ground/memory plug is the same though, as is the lighting pigtail.
If you have the existing Bose system - with the correct adapter and head unit, you CAN use the existing Bose amp and speakers. There is no need to rerun speaker wires IF you are only changing the head unit.
Last edited by Bandit's C4; Mar 25, 2015 at 09:12 PM.
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Yes, but I think most people that go through the trouble of changing out the head unit will also change the speakers. Otherwise it is like installing a blower and not upgrading the rest of the drivetrain.
