You’re bored with listening to cassettes and only having the ability to listent to the radio, while your smart phone is loaded with your preferred tracks but you don’t have a jack or usb port on your car radio, so you can’t enjoy your car trips to the fullest… That’s exactly why we’ve written this article to help you, because now you’re going to learn about how to install a car radio on your Fiat Idea. To do this, first we will see how to remove the old car radio, then how to install a car radio on Fiat Idea and to finish, how to connect it.
How to install car radio on Fiat Idea: Removing the old car stereo
Before we begin the serious business of how to install a car stereo on your Fiat Idea, there is one necessary task, remove the audio set you already have on your car. There are two scenarios, either you have an original headunit, or you have an universal set. Before you start taking out, always remember to remove the negative wire from the battery to prevent any risk of short-circuit or electrocution. Once this is done, here are the two techniques dependant upon the stereo that equips your Fiat Idea:
- Original car radio:
In cases like this, you’ll have to be patient, in most cases, the simple usage of extracting clamps in the 4 holes in the corners of the car radio should be enough to remove it. But on some specific models of specific years, this operation will not be enough to remove the old car radio from your Fiat Idea. In fact, you will need to remove certain auto parts of the centre console to access the car radio itself. To do this, you will need to use a screwdriver to remove the plastic covers that are in the way. Once you have access to the station, remember to disconnect all the connections. - Aftermarket radio :
In this scenario the procedure is much simpler, you will just have to use the extracting clamps and press on the 4 corners of your station to make it come out of its place. Once this step is done, remember to unplug it and remove the metal frame that supports it in the notch of the center console. That’s it, you’ve concluded dismantling your old car radio, all you have to do is install the new one!
How to install car radio on your Fiat Idea: Fitting and connecting the car radio
Let’s go to the essential part for you, how to install a car stereo on your Fiat Idea. Ahead of time, take some time to check the compatibility of your car and your headunit, and to read the installation recommendations, which may give you specific instructions.
Here are the various steps required in installing an aftermarket car radio. To begin with, put in place the metal frame supplied with your new car radio, this frame has the function of holding your car radio in place on your Fiat Idea, once positioned, remember to press the locking tabs on each side of the frame. Once this step has been carried out, you will need to connect the three plugs of your car radio, two ISO connectors for power supply and sound transfer to the speakers of your Fiat Idea, then the radio antenna socket. For the latter, on some models you may need an adapter to transform it from male to female to be able to adjust it to the socket of your new radio. At last, all you have to do is push your car radio into the metal frame, snap it into place, and position the plastic or metal frame supplied with it on its contour. That’s it, you’ve just learned how to install a car radio on Fiat Idea, remember to check that the radio is switched on, that the sound is working and that you’re picking up the radio and you’re ready to enjoy your new car radio. If you have other complications, or want to learn more about your car, don’t be reluctant to visit our page dedicated to it.
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