Very informative and good demonstration on how to do things right. As somebody said: "there is never time to do things right but there is always time to do it twice".
If I didn't do this stuff myself I'd gladly pay you to do it. A true professional that doesn't take short cuts. The harness you made will last the life of the vehicle and that's what matters.
advanced pro tip: stagger the lengths of each wire so no connection is wrapped against another, especially when soldering. Sometimes the soldering process will create sharp points that can penetrate heat shrink and create a short circuit, it also avoids a bulge in the wire bundle, especially if you wrap all the wires together with tape. Otherwise great job showing proper layout so everything stows properly. Best connection is a crimp barrel soldered and protected by heat shrink that has glue inside. A poorly soldered connection will actually create excessive resistance, causing the wire directly before the connection to become brittle and eventually break. this comes back to using the correct type of solder and ensuring the wire is properly sized for the distance and load. Each connection will have some sort of resistance due to the electrons having to pass from dissimilar metals, the goal is to create a connection that has the least amount of resistance, and to design a circuit with the least amount of connections.
IDK how many times I got the wire twisted/soldered perfectly, and then "BOOM" I forgot the shrink tube! Similar things while I was making all new brake lines I got the brake line double flared perfectly just to cut it off because it had no fasteners
Its a pain, but if you have a pin removal tool you can just remove the wire from the connector.... slide the HS over and replace the pin. I wouldn't know anything about that though, but I never forget ;-)
I eliminate the OEM harness altogether, and hard wire everything, fresh 12 volt battery, 12volt ignition, and all fresh OFC everything, including speaker wire, since the factory wires run thru much much to many junctions, which degrade sound I have also learned if you do use the OEM harness, It affects the idle of the car on some models Mitsubishi to name 1,it was like the cars ECU didnt like it, idle problems, studdering, so i started running everything fresh ,this way the cars computer doesnt even know a stereo is installed ,YA it is alot more work, but the extra work is really worth it in the end...but thats just me you do great work, keep the videos coming...
hey ma just want to say im a young and dumb kid trying to put in a new head unit, and ive watched countless youtube videos trying to teach myself but could never get the complete answer i was looking for. i came across this video and you answered all my questions and more. defintley gonna like and subscribe, thanks a lot man, your a life saver!
the break down of the harness and the interface its self really helped me with my harness, everyother video I've seen has been confusing and not helpful at the least lol
Thank you so much, installed an android double din but it required me to connect the wires to my new harness. Never soldered before but you gave great tips, especiall about the tesa tape which I brought from ebay. I first soldered only the negative, constant and ignition wire, then tested it at the car, it worked so went back and soldered the antenna and the rest of the speakers wires. I tested it again, audio worked and the radio. Once I knew everything worked, then I made the cables neat and used tesa tape. One thing to remember, makes sure you put heat shrink before you solder, forgot on 2 of my wires so used electrical tape. But anyway, thank you for the clear instruction.
I've been doing this a long time and never thought to HOOK & LOOP the wires together before soldering THANKS man I needed to see a better and easier way different than my own.
If the zip tie is cut and you left a sharp bevel just touch touch the bevel with flame from a lighter for like 2-3 seconds. Its way cheaper than the tool...
Thanks Mark. i have learned many new things in the Mobile Audio with along Steve Mead and EXO. because of all of you i have bought many different products for my sound system. and just other things like this video. on knowing how to solder the way you did. i did not know of looping and twisting together. Yes i have had made the mistake on the heat shrink and forgetting them toput on first before soldering. Again thank you for this great video.
Thank You!!! Your attention to detail and best practice is outstanding. Your heart beat is louder than all the sound systems and drums during a carnival Parade in Brazil. You are SIKWITIT!!!
Thank you so much for the easy detailed video. Been looking for something to help me make my own factory radio harness so I can run wires to my amp. Awesome job
I just installed a new head unit. I DID do the soldering & heatshrink, but I wish I'd seen this first for the Tesa tape tip. It would have made my harness look MUCH better. Also... you might want to mention connecting to grub screws, like with a line output converter. I tightened the screws down on bare stranded wire, and had problems with wires falling out. I later found out that I should have used ferrules. I'll redo my harness at some point.
Good night, I had a confidence changing event today with my mechanic, question : with the harness adapter ( for Chevy vehicles), all that is needed is to connect the colors with the harness that comes with the radio/cd player, I asked because he by passed a few wires from the harness adapter to the main harness, I really trusted this guy.!!!
I really liked this tutorial, as a mechanic always telling people solder is a better choice, it was awesome to see someone who also believes in doing it right, right from the start, I have troubleshot electrical issues that people have had and it is the connections made that have failed in most situations. If you are spending cash to get the toy you want wire it right so it won't fail as easy. the twisting the way you have done it looked really good, i have spread the wire like a flower then twisted together and your way looked like a better connection than mine. Thank You Sir
I couldn't agree more : Do not cut the factory harness (Unless there's absolutely no alternative), solder connections that you want to be permanent, and last for a long time, and wrap them wires together (I've used electrical tape + a few zip ties, braided wire loom, plastic split loom, and once all I had was waxed string, so I wire tied the bundle. Just keep them tidy, secure, and protected. 'Nother good video Mark, keep up the great work (Wish I could afford half of the stuff you use).
Where is the link to the tools you use which you mention at ~2:30? I don't see it in the video description. In particular, it would be helpful to know what kind of TESA tape, what kind of solder, what size heat shrink, etc.
Thx 4 the tutorial. I'm gonna be installing so I needed a refresher, its been like 15-20 years since I installed a stereo. Back in day I used electrical tape for the wrap but I'm gonna get some of that tape you used. 👍✌
What is the best way to connect those other two wires from the interface? You said they had to be connected in the car and that is the part I am struggling with on my install.
Another point you forgot to mention about tesa-tape is that it is also somewhat dampening, therefore reducing the chances of wire rattling against some other parts within the radio bay or wherever else you're using your own wiring.
Love the channel, I am not a professional installer, but I have completely rebuilt a few cars and trucks frame off restorations and I have my Extra Amateur radio license so wiring is pretty simple stuff for me, yet I still learn things from your channel about equipment, mounting options etc... I loved the videos on using plastics for brackets, mounting etc... I've used metal in the past and you've taught me some new options. While looking through your videos I happened across some of your early videos, so glad you dropped the "ghetto wanna be" aspect of the presentation or I never would have continued to watch and subscribe.
Great video. I prefer just zip ties to bundle the wires together, but very clean. The tape can get sticky after time if you want to swap in another head unit or modify the harness.
Also, make sure before you do any cutting, soldering is you know what to do do, this was my first time ever soldering and do anything like this. I watched a few soldering videos, made sure I had all the tools I need and took my time do it. Don't be impatient. My next thing to do is to install a steering interface as my steering wheel has controls so will be doing more research hard to do that but once again, thanks.
Mark, your thoughts on posi-lock barrel connectors? I've used those with good success over the years of upgrading factory headunits to aftermarket equipment. Also, tessa tape FTW!
When you find someone good, knowledgeable and trustworthy it is worth the extra money. But there are a lot of dirt bags out there. Have them do a small job first, and see how it goes. Any little thing that you do not like...then try the next place/guy. Because if something is a little wrong on a small job, then expect larger problems on larger jobs.
Good advice. A little bit of effort and some inexpensive parts/tools and you can make a professional reliable harness. So many times it hurt my soul when someone hacked up their factory harness because they did not want to spend $20 and 15mins......
Soldering really makes a difference. Cartoys installed my stereo when i was 18 (with crimps) and about 2 years later and a lot of bumpy rides, my negative wire came loose, i removed all the crimps and soldered the wires this time around and i swear my audio quality was noticably better afterwards
I'm about to install a new BOSS head unit (w/cam and RP5 adaptor) from Crutchfield in my 09 Impala and been watching a lot of these types of video. This one has been the best by far, and having been an aircraft mechanic I can appreciate the the fact that you soldered your joints the right way. Now I have to figure out how to tap into the car harness for the parking brake, reverse and dimmer. Any hints on that?
Very good video, I just have one question. There is a 1/8" stereo type jack coming from the harness, and there is also a similar jack on the back of my radio. Neither one has any information to be found and both appear to be not needed. Any idea what they are for?
Believe it or not but Scosche from Walmart has the absolute best customer service that i have ever encountered. I got into a bind and didn't quite understand the instructions, i called the number on the package. Boom, less than 2 minutes, problem solved!
Way to go Mark, I use the 3/8" tesa to hold back my "Save for Later" wires same as you but a small stitch or tape.. Some times I use Female bullets to make it easy to add and disconnect too!
Relatively new subscriber. Came here for some soldering tips. Is that really all there is to it? Use the soldering iron to heat the wires and then touch the soldering wire to the target? How long do I leave it to cool before pulling the heat shrink over it? I’m doing an install for a friend soon, and I haven’t done one in a few years. Have never done it “correctly” and have always just used butt connectors.
Very informative video’s, thanks for them. I am installing a aftermarket radio/gps/backup camera in my 2003 gmc envoy however I can’t seem to find the wire diagram for the dash plug so I can match the radio through the aftermarket plug adapter. HELP!!!
I don't want to imply that you did not add something that needed to be added, because this is exactly correct on every level. I just want to add an asterisk to the video though. Before you start to dig into buying an aftermarket radio and all of the connections, make sure you don't have an amp, or some other feature, that needs to be considered in the installation. With these new cars, there can be several things that could pop up that would make your installation not come out the way you want it to.
Thanks Mark. Good quick video for a refresher. Starting a new job in the mobile audio/video/fabricating. I’m always referring to you CAF Channel. Thanks again!🤓😎
Hello there I was wondering if you can help on how to conect the parking cable to a not parking. I know it's a safety issue but I was wondering if you can help me with it . By they way you do an amazing job at what you do. Thanks for the help.
I really like your videos and I think you do really clean work, but I would of used smaller heat shrink over the wires so it shrinks tighter and instead of the tesa tape just use zip ties but thats just my preference but again your work is super clean and ive learned alot watching your videos
The tape better protects the wires, zip ties over time can cut into the wires with the vibrations and constant bumping that occurs within a vehicle. Tessa tape with a tie on top is safer in that regard as it pads it and take more time to potentially damage the shielding of the wires.
Do you have a video about tuning a head unit? Bass treble mids the fade, whole nine yards would be helpful. Your vids have helped me out before thanks!
Alex Peters That is usually done completely by ear, and even then it would depend on your musical taste. If you have a source level adjustment just be sure you set that right so you're not clipping at higher volume, 75% volume is the rule of thumb but just close your eyes and turn it up until you hear it distort, then back off a bit. After that set your eq and you'll be good to go.
Hi. This is a very helpful video. Please share a video for wiring a Sony xav-ax200. Also if you may guide how to wire a steering wheel controls. Thanks in advance
Hey bud could you do an explanation on I’m trying to add three normal house speakers to my car. Where do I get my power and wiring from also any disadvantages on this idea?
How is it that you can make such a great video and not ever explain the lime green parking brake wire that was right there in the frame the whole time?! This is the one answer I’m looking for and I’m not finding it anywhere! So frustrating!!
I'd like to know how to install a rear view camera. More specifically different types of wiring that come with different types of cameras. Some have a long wire, sometimes the wire is cut at the ends of the RCA's. Some say to tap into the reverse light, but do you have to do that if you have that purple wire coming from the aftermarket harness?
Your videos are great I'm learning a lot thank you. I'm a sound tech. and a D.J. and I run and record; live sound, soooo,, music is everything to me. I want to install a Rockford Fosgate 3sixty3 in my 2011 Chrysler 300 and all the corresponding amps. I have already installed the speakers and a subwoofer with the corresponding amp. but the sound is still a dud. what I'm asking I'm wondering if I'm going to have to manufacture a harness like this? thank you again.
Not sure if you have already done a video on using your factory head unit and add after market processors and amps. I will scroll through you previous videos if you have not that is one that would be awesome Matt! Thanks in advance.
I also forgot to mention that the stock system is a Bose hi end with a sub woofer in the center console that I will be keeping for a front stage and the rear subs will be the same size as in the center console and I will be replacing that woofer with the same kind that will be in the rear. Most likely CT Sounds and amps so would you run all 5 woofers off the rear subwoofer amp or keep the center console on the stock amp? Help me out Matt
Thanks for making this video. Can you show how to connect the swc harness to the car...? I know it’s here but if you can you do one connecting to an actual car would be nice..
My harness that plugs in the car doesn't have a black wire, so I have to ground the one that come on the harness for the aftermarket stereo. What tools do I need to do that. I have a 2007 mitsubishi galant. The aftermarket stereo I bought is the pioneer FH-S500BT.
I like the detail of these videos. Just started watching them. I'm going to be upgrading my 02 grand cherokee radio from an older aftermarket pioneer.. It already has the steering wheel control in the existing install. But who installed it tapped into the factory harness for one of the key wires. ( I think it's a key wire) but there is an opening for that wire in the radio harness I want to use. To make it cleaner looking. What kind of pins would that use? I tried looking on Amazon for harness pins but they don't look quite right. Any suggestions? Thanks.
How about connecting a aftermarket car deck into factory stock camera which I'm currently looking into. Also I don't soldering iron so butt connectors for me :
Hi Mark...could you consider making a video outlining how you programmed the steering wheel control unit you purchased? I have the same one and have not been able to have it work properly for over a year. It just sits behind my dash and I've gotten used to not using my steering wheel controls. Thanks!
I like your video very much,,, right to the point,, just enough words,, and i like your filming,,,, and your professionalism is on point,,, thank you... Peace out,, your accent though puts you in Boston,,,,, right,,, or Ohio,,,,, is that right,,,,,,
How (where )do you connect the light green wire for the hand brake ? It say must be connected to the power supply side of the parking brake switch. Do you have example of that ?
What kind of system would you recommend for a 2017 tacoma if you would do it for yourself 🤔 or a great build option you would recommend preferably plug and play
just a question, is it okay to use an electrical tape after soldering it? and even i don't have telsa tape, can i use electrical tape as well to cover all the wires? i really love your video, its really helpful! thanks a lot!
Great instructional vid! I just have one question What about the blue amp/antenna wire. I have a aftermarket and OEM amp in my 11 Jeep Wrangler. HELP! LOL
I love your videos. But I have a question. I have a 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan, & my sister purchased a SIRUS U Connect radio that was for a Chrysler Town & Country. I'm not sure what type of harness I need. Can you help ?
Yo i absolutely love your channel man! I have learned a lot from you and can't wait to learn more. I have been thinking about doing a custom speaker pod build in my 1987 toyota camry le. I have been thinking about putting one 6x9 speaker in the space where the back seat armrest folds up. What do you thinking about that idea? Have you done something similar? If not, would you do a video of installing a custom speaker pod in a unique spot in a car? Thanks for all the all the knowledge.
Very informative and good demonstration on how to do things right. As somebody said: "there is never time to do things right but there is always time to do it twice".
If I didn't do this stuff myself I'd gladly pay you to do it. A true professional that doesn't take short cuts. The harness you made will last the life of the vehicle and that's what matters.
advanced pro tip: stagger the lengths of each wire so no connection is wrapped against another, especially when soldering. Sometimes the soldering process will create sharp points that can penetrate heat shrink and create a short circuit, it also avoids a bulge in the wire bundle, especially if you wrap all the wires together with tape. Otherwise great job showing proper layout so everything stows properly. Best connection is a crimp barrel soldered and protected by heat shrink that has glue inside. A poorly soldered connection will actually create excessive resistance, causing the wire directly before the connection to become brittle and eventually break. this comes back to using the correct type of solder and ensuring the wire is properly sized for the distance and load. Each connection will have some sort of resistance due to the electrons having to pass from dissimilar metals, the goal is to create a connection that has the least amount of resistance, and to design a circuit with the least amount of connections.
IDK how many times I got the wire twisted/soldered perfectly, and then "BOOM" I forgot the shrink tube! Similar things while I was making all new brake lines I got the brake line double flared perfectly just to cut it off because it had no fasteners
Its a pain, but if you have a pin removal tool you can just remove the wire from the connector.... slide the HS over and replace the pin. I wouldn't know anything about that though, but I never forget ;-)
I know. I do that just about every time!
😂😂
I eliminate the OEM harness altogether, and hard wire everything, fresh 12 volt battery, 12volt ignition, and all fresh OFC everything, including speaker wire, since the factory wires run thru much much to many junctions, which degrade sound I have also learned if you do use the OEM harness, It affects the idle of the car on some models Mitsubishi to name 1,it was like the cars ECU didnt like it, idle problems, studdering, so i started running everything fresh ,this way the cars computer doesnt even know a stereo is installed ,YA it is alot more work, but the extra work is really worth it in the end...but thats just me you do great work, keep the videos coming...
hey ma just want to say im a young and dumb kid trying to put in a new head unit, and ive watched countless youtube videos trying to teach myself but could never get the complete answer i was looking for. i came across this video and you answered all my questions and more. defintley gonna like and subscribe, thanks a lot man, your a life saver!
The best and correct soldering of any yt video on this topic. Great video. 👍
Agreed 👍
One of the very few people that actually solders correctly! well done as always!
Now that, was a masters class and how to do a wiring harness.
American craftsmanship right there, bravo.
Very nice video. I am getting ready to install an aftermarket radio in my grand daughers care and this was very helpful.
the break down of the harness and the interface its self really helped me with my harness, everyother video I've seen has been confusing and not helpful at the least lol
Thank you so much, installed an android double din but it required me to connect the wires to my new harness. Never soldered before but you gave great tips, especiall about the tesa tape which I brought from ebay. I first soldered only the negative, constant and ignition wire, then tested it at the car, it worked so went back and soldered the antenna and the rest of the speakers wires. I tested it again, audio worked and the radio. Once I knew everything worked, then I made the cables neat and used tesa tape. One thing to remember, makes sure you put heat shrink before you solder, forgot on 2 of my wires so used electrical tape. But anyway, thank you for the clear instruction.
I've been doing this a long time and never thought to HOOK & LOOP the wires together before soldering THANKS man I needed to see a better and easier way different than my own.
Love your stuff. Been watching for about a year now. Your F150 under seat box design is my favorite
Great video. Been installing stereos myself for years and actually learned a better way of doing it. Thank you
9:29 THIS. So much. I can't even begin to describe the amount of times I got cut from a ziptie remains that wasn't cut like this.
If the zip tie is cut and you left a sharp bevel just touch touch the bevel with flame from a lighter for like 2-3 seconds. Its way cheaper than the tool...
Great video. Excellent detail and reasons behind what you've done. Also, thank you for not including any music.
Great video! I'd advise checking for continuity prior to wrapping the bundle up with the Tesa tape.
Best video on wiring I have ever seen you are the God of car audio
Great video Mark. Your presentation took all of the mystery out of this nest of wires and made my job much easier.
Thank you!
STRAIGHT-UP the best wiring tips! you're the man and your vids are wicked. Cheers bro
Thanks Mark. i have learned many new things in the Mobile Audio with along Steve Mead and EXO. because of all of you i have bought many different products for my sound system. and just other things like this video. on knowing how to solder the way you did. i did not know of looping and twisting together. Yes i have had made the mistake on the heat shrink and forgetting them toput on first before soldering. Again thank you for this great video.
Thank You!!! Your attention to detail and best practice is outstanding. Your heart beat is louder than all the sound systems and drums during a carnival Parade in Brazil. You are SIKWITIT!!!
You are the man! Been searching for two weeks thank god I came across your vid!
I changed my wireharness from buttconnectors and even from just electric tape and used the solder way and it fixed it. :) TY
continuity after wrapping it up? probably do that before wrapping in case you have to fix a connection
2000 nissan gsx stereo wiring diagram
Thank you so much for the easy detailed video. Been looking for something to help me make my own factory radio harness so I can run wires to my amp. Awesome job
Excellent... the proper and proffesional way of doing things right the first time.
I just installed a new head unit. I DID do the soldering & heatshrink, but I wish I'd seen this first for the Tesa tape tip. It would have made my harness look MUCH better. Also... you might want to mention connecting to grub screws, like with a line output converter. I tightened the screws down on bare stranded wire, and had problems with wires falling out. I later found out that I should have used ferrules. I'll redo my harness at some point.
You mentioned posting a link to the type of solder we should use?
I love your videos... They are very detailed and easy to understand. Thank you for your expertise.
Good night, I had a confidence changing event today with my mechanic, question : with the harness adapter ( for Chevy vehicles), all that is needed is to connect the colors with the harness that comes with the radio/cd player, I asked because he by passed a few wires from the harness adapter to the main harness, I really trusted this guy.!!!
This guy is just awsome. Hes a Godsend
I really liked this tutorial, as a mechanic always telling people solder is a better choice, it was awesome to see someone who also believes in doing it right, right from the start, I have troubleshot electrical issues that people have had and it is the connections made that have failed in most situations. If you are spending cash to get the toy you want wire it right so it won't fail as easy. the twisting the way you have done it looked really good, i have spread the wire like a flower then twisted together and your way looked like a better connection than mine. Thank You Sir
ross lesher why do you say solder is better?
I couldn't agree more : Do not cut the factory harness (Unless there's absolutely no alternative), solder connections that you want to be permanent, and last for a long time, and wrap them wires together (I've used electrical tape + a few zip ties, braided wire loom, plastic split loom, and once all I had was waxed string, so I wire tied the bundle. Just keep them tidy, secure, and protected. 'Nother good video Mark, keep up the great work (Wish I could afford half of the stuff you use).
Awsome wire strippers. I've never seen any like that. Looks like they save a lot of elbow grease. Thanks man
Pro Scott Klein Tools, $30 at Home Depot haha easiest and most efficient strippers I’ve ever used!
You my friend are a true Perfectionist. Should be proud!
Great video, thanks! The little flag on the end of the Tessa tape is brilliant and so much neater than a lot of other installs I've seen.
Where is the link to the tools you use which you mention at ~2:30? I don't see it in the video description. In particular, it would be helpful to know what kind of TESA tape, what kind of solder, what size heat shrink, etc.
Thx 4 the tutorial. I'm gonna be installing so I needed a refresher, its been like 15-20 years since I installed a stereo. Back in day I used electrical tape for the wrap but I'm gonna get some of that tape you used. 👍✌
Wow I love you I just ordered my first audio system for my car and you are a huge help 🙌🏽
What is the best way to connect those other two wires from the interface? You said they had to be connected in the car and that is the part I am struggling with on my install.
Another point you forgot to mention about tesa-tape is that it is also somewhat dampening, therefore reducing the chances of wire rattling against some other parts within the radio bay or wherever else you're using your own wiring.
How to Chose the Correct Harness for you Stereo
@@DeathCap any shop that sells stereos should have the right harness for your car
one of the best demonstration i ever see
Love the channel, I am not a professional installer, but I have completely rebuilt a few cars and trucks frame off restorations and I have my Extra Amateur radio license so wiring is pretty simple stuff for me, yet I still learn things from your channel about equipment, mounting options etc...
I loved the videos on using plastics for brackets, mounting etc... I've used metal in the past and you've taught me some new options.
While looking through your videos I happened across some of your early videos, so glad you dropped the "ghetto wanna be" aspect of the presentation or I never would have continued to watch and subscribe.
Great video. I prefer just zip ties to bundle the wires together, but very clean. The tape can get sticky after time if you want to swap in another head unit or modify the harness.
+Cory Simmons use authentic Tesa Tape, it's important to get the right model number. It doesn't leave a residue.
Also, make sure before you do any cutting, soldering is you know what to do do, this was my first time ever soldering and do anything like this. I watched a few soldering videos, made sure I had all the tools I need and took my time do it. Don't be impatient. My next thing to do is to install a steering interface as my steering wheel has controls so will be doing more research hard to do that but once again, thanks.
Mark, your thoughts on posi-lock barrel connectors? I've used those with good success over the years of upgrading factory headunits to aftermarket equipment. Also, tessa tape FTW!
I agree with soldering, however, solder sleeves have been my recent go-to.
Thanks a lot for this video. There are only a couple spots that do installs here in town and they charge an arm and a leg.
When you find someone good, knowledgeable and trustworthy it is worth the extra money. But there are a lot of dirt bags out there. Have them do a small job first, and see how it goes. Any little thing that you do not like...then try the next place/guy. Because if something is a little wrong on a small job, then expect larger problems on larger jobs.
Good advice. A little bit of effort and some inexpensive parts/tools and you can make a professional reliable harness. So many times it hurt my soul when someone hacked up their factory harness because they did not want to spend $20 and 15mins......
I WISH it was $20! The harness for my car (00 LeSabre) was $70-80, no matter where you went.
Soldering really makes a difference. Cartoys installed my stereo when i was 18 (with crimps) and about 2 years later and a lot of bumpy rides, my negative wire came loose, i removed all the crimps and soldered the wires this time around and i swear my audio quality was noticably better afterwards
I'm about to install a new BOSS head unit (w/cam and RP5 adaptor) from Crutchfield in my 09 Impala and been watching a lot of these types of video. This one has been the best by far, and having been an aircraft mechanic I can appreciate the the fact that you soldered your joints the right way. Now I have to figure out how to tap into the car harness for the parking brake, reverse and dimmer. Any hints on that?
Thank you for the info. What is the difference between with and without the steering interface device?
Very good video, I just have one question. There is a 1/8" stereo type jack coming from the harness, and there is also a similar jack on the back of my radio. Neither one has any information to be found and both appear to be not needed. Any idea what they are for?
Believe it or not but Scosche from Walmart has the absolute best customer service that i have ever encountered. I got into a bind and didn't quite understand the instructions, i called the number on the package. Boom, less than 2 minutes, problem solved!
Way to go Mark,
I use the 3/8" tesa to hold back my "Save for Later" wires same as you but a small stitch or tape..
Some times I use Female bullets to make it easy to add and disconnect too!
Awesome video, going to start my solder journey since my crimp game was weak 😩
Relatively new subscriber. Came here for some soldering tips. Is that really all there is to it? Use the soldering iron to heat the wires and then touch the soldering wire to the target? How long do I leave it to cool before pulling the heat shrink over it? I’m doing an install for a friend soon, and I haven’t done one in a few years. Have never done it “correctly” and have always just used butt connectors.
Have to you say man your God of Audio Installer🙌
Very helpful! Thank you. I’m about to follow this steps. On my Sony Cdx M750
Very informative video’s, thanks for them. I am installing a aftermarket radio/gps/backup camera in my 2003 gmc envoy however I can’t seem to find the wire diagram for the dash plug so I can match the radio through the aftermarket plug adapter. HELP!!!
I don't want to imply that you did not add something that needed to be added, because this is exactly correct on every level. I just want to add an asterisk to the video though. Before you start to dig into buying an aftermarket radio and all of the connections, make sure you don't have an amp, or some other feature, that needs to be considered in the installation. With these new cars, there can be several things that could pop up that would make your installation not come out the way you want it to.
Quick question for the steering control module you only need to connect the red and black and the auxiliary connection?
Thanks Mark. Good quick video for a refresher. Starting a new job in the mobile audio/video/fabricating. I’m always referring to you CAF Channel. Thanks again!🤓😎
Hello there I was wondering if you can help on how to conect the parking cable to a not parking. I know it's a safety issue but I was wondering if you can help me with it . By they way you do an amazing job at what you do. Thanks for the help.
Very helpful. I appreciate your attention to details -it makes a first class job. Respect to you!
the crimps is my biggest mistake ever! i have started soldering my connections now thank god
I personally prefer to solder, but a crimp is technically the more secure joint. The heat shrunk crimps are also pretty great if you stagger them.
If I’m using heat shrink do I need to solder as well?
Have you tried the un-insulated crimps and used heat shrink to cover it up?
I really like your videos and I think you do really clean work, but I would of used smaller heat shrink over the wires so it shrinks tighter and instead of the tesa tape just use zip ties but thats just my preference but again your work is super clean and ive learned alot watching your videos
The tape better protects the wires, zip ties over time can cut into the wires with the vibrations and constant bumping that occurs within a vehicle. Tessa tape with a tie on top is safer in that regard as it pads it and take more time to potentially damage the shielding of the wires.
Do you have a video about tuning a head unit? Bass treble mids the fade, whole nine yards would be helpful. Your vids have helped me out before thanks!
Alex Peters That is usually done completely by ear, and even then it would depend on your musical taste. If you have a source level adjustment just be sure you set that right so you're not clipping at higher volume, 75% volume is the rule of thumb but just close your eyes and turn it up until you hear it distort, then back off a bit. After that set your eq and you'll be good to go.
Hi. This is a very helpful video. Please share a video for wiring a Sony xav-ax200. Also if you may guide how to wire a steering wheel controls.
Thanks in advance
Do you have a video on how to deal with that parking brake wire?
Could you use lever wago connectors to splice a line output converter? Or is the only option to solder in a tight space from a car seat.
Hey bud could you do an explanation on I’m trying to add three normal house speakers to my car. Where do I get my power and wiring from also any disadvantages on this idea?
Thanks for sharing your video. It really helped me.
How is it that you can make such a great video and not ever explain the lime green parking brake wire that was right there in the frame the whole time?! This is the one answer I’m looking for and I’m not finding it anywhere! So frustrating!!
I'd like to know how to install a rear view camera. More specifically different types of wiring that come with different types of cameras. Some have a long wire, sometimes the wire is cut at the ends of the RCA's. Some say to tap into the reverse light, but do you have to do that if you have that purple wire coming from the aftermarket harness?
What is your take on the newer butt connectors with solder already built in?
Your videos are great I'm learning a lot thank you.
I'm a sound tech. and a D.J. and I run and record; live sound, soooo,, music is everything to me.
I want to install a Rockford Fosgate 3sixty3 in my 2011 Chrysler 300 and all the corresponding amps. I have already installed the speakers and a subwoofer with the corresponding amp. but the sound is still a dud. what I'm asking I'm wondering if I'm going to have to manufacture a harness like this?
thank you again.
Good day do u have any 2011 Cadillac dts aftermarket radio installation videos?
Not sure if you have already done a video on using your factory head unit and add after market processors and amps. I will scroll through you previous videos if you have not that is one that would be awesome Matt! Thanks in advance.
I also forgot to mention that the stock system is a Bose hi end with a sub woofer in the center console that I will be keeping for a front stage and the rear subs will be the same size as in the center console and I will be replacing that woofer with the same kind that will be in the rear. Most likely CT Sounds and amps so would you run all 5 woofers off the rear subwoofer amp or keep the center console on the stock amp? Help me out Matt
Thanks for making this video. Can you show how to connect the swc harness to the car...? I know it’s here but if you can you do one connecting to an actual car would be nice..
My harness that plugs in the car doesn't have a black wire, so I have to ground the one that come on the harness for the aftermarket stereo. What tools do I need to do that. I have a 2007 mitsubishi galant. The aftermarket stereo I bought is the pioneer FH-S500BT.
I like the detail of these videos. Just started watching them.
I'm going to be upgrading my 02 grand cherokee radio from an older aftermarket pioneer.. It already has the steering wheel control in the existing install. But who installed it tapped into the factory harness for one of the key wires. ( I think it's a key wire) but there is an opening for that wire in the radio harness I want to use. To make it cleaner looking. What kind of pins would that use? I tried looking on Amazon for harness pins but they don't look quite right. Any suggestions?
Thanks.
How about connecting a aftermarket car deck into factory stock camera which I'm currently looking into. Also I don't soldering iron so butt connectors for me :
Very detailed and informative; thanks
Where can I find the harness adapter for a 2015 Kenworth T680 with the NavPlus system? Any help is appreciated. Great vid BTW!
Hi Mark...could you consider making a video outlining how you programmed the steering wheel control unit you purchased? I have the same one and have not been able to have it work properly for over a year. It just sits behind my dash and I've gotten used to not using my steering wheel controls. Thanks!
Great idea doubling the tape at the end. I hate trying to find the end when I have to unwrap it later.
Thanks! Same, that's why I do this, easy serviceability
I like your video very much,,, right to the point,, just enough words,, and i like your filming,,,, and your professionalism is on point,,, thank you... Peace out,, your accent though puts you in Boston,,,,, right,,, or Ohio,,,,, is that right,,,,,,
How (where )do you connect the light green wire for the hand brake ? It say must be connected to the power supply side of the parking brake switch. Do you have example of that ?
Awesome video…this helped me a ton! 🤙
What kind of system would you recommend for a 2017 tacoma if you would do it for yourself 🤔 or a great build option you would recommend preferably plug and play
just a question, is it okay to use an electrical tape after soldering it? and even i don't have telsa tape, can i use electrical tape as well to cover all the wires? i really love your video, its really helpful! thanks a lot!
Great instructional vid! I just have one question What about the blue amp/antenna wire. I have a aftermarket and OEM amp in my 11 Jeep Wrangler. HELP! LOL
I love your videos. But I have a question. I have a 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan, & my sister purchased a SIRUS U Connect radio that was for a Chrysler Town & Country. I'm not sure what type of harness I need. Can you help ?
Do you recommend connecting the cd receivers ground to the aftermarket harness or to the chassis/metal?
once its an actual ground thats hooked up to the chassis so for example the harness might be mounted on plastic so it would not work
Yo i absolutely love your channel man! I have learned a lot from you and can't wait to learn more. I have been thinking about doing a custom speaker pod build in my 1987 toyota camry le. I have been thinking about putting one 6x9 speaker in the space where the back seat armrest folds up. What do you thinking about that idea? Have you done something similar? If not, would you do a video of installing a custom speaker pod in a unique spot in a car? Thanks for all the all the knowledge.