Install Radios

Read directions?

Try the electronics store a few doors down from pueblo in le reine. Think they're called Buster electronics?

Crutchfield.com will sell you everything you need at a great price and alot of times have free usps priority shipping. You just select your car and they tell you exactly what is needed. They also provide installation instructions. If you are on stx pm me if you need help

CD player?

Uh... how about bluetooth and your phone?, or an Aux cable and your phone?

Mike's Electronics, next to Cost U Less on STX installed a Bluetooth adapter that connects to my radio (after my CD stopped working). I can now play music / take phone calls over the existing car stereo.

i went into mikes and he said a lot of people dont even want cd players anymore. and a lot of radios have ubs ports for thumb drives.

its all new to me.

thank you all for the answers

CD player?

Uh... how about bluetooth and your phone?, or an Aux cable and your phone?

dont be a dick

Read directions?

Oh, come on. Hooking up a new CD is easy, especially if, like OP, you are replacing an old one. You simply disconnect the wires from the old unit and hook them up to same connection points on the panel on the back of the new unit. All the connections are color coded (red, white and/or yellow) so it is almost impossible to make a mistake. If in doubt, do like Alana suggested, refer to the instruction - it's all there in easy to follow pictures. Lastly, if you are still a bit technically challenged google "Hooking up a CD player" and you'll find lots of links to both written and youtube videos with step by step instructions.

It should take the average "non-techie" person less than 15 minutes to remove the old CD and replace it with a new one.

Do you have an Advance Auto on STX?
Call and see if they provide that service or call around to other auto services, if necessary.

I wasn't being a dick, BTW.
What is your problem these days?

might be an insult you hurled my way. i dont care who you like politically but no need for insults. you are starting to turn into old tart

Do you have an Advance Auto on STX?
Call and see if they provide that service or call around to other auto services, if necessary.

I wasn't being a dick, BTW.
What is your problem these days?

i am on STX. i am totally electronically illiterate. my steering wheel also has controls for the radio, heard that would make the install even more difficult.

i am on STX. i am totally electronically illiterate. my steering wheel also has controls for the radio, heard that would make the install even more difficult.

My "two cents" from experience:

I had to replace the radio in my 2006 Ford Taurus...

I used Crutchfield. You can't go wrong with them. Not only there is a chance you can still get a CD Unit, they usually will recommend everything you need, adapters, connectors, instructions, etc., they may provide you with the option (if available) to make the aftermarket unit be controlled by your car control switches. They also can help you over the phone, of course.

No, this will likely not be a DIY, but you have an excellent chance of finding someone to do it for you.

Option B? E-Bay or similar. Get a used/ refurbished unit perfectly compatible with your car.

Option C? This may be a bit of a longshot but, check RockAuto. They did offer (and they still do) the factory radio for my Taurus. The radio unit, if availabe, should be at the "Interior" section.

Thanks gringo and rowdy for the info on Crutchfield! I checked Crutchfield for an OEM replacement for my vehicle, which is something I've been meaning to do since the CD player s$*t the bed quite some time ago. I would like to have a CD player that works, because I have a lot of CDs that I want to listen to. I don't need bells and whistles in this old vehicle, not worth it.

So anyway, their website said the following, which makes it sound like it's not an easy DIY project:
This model radio may need to be programmed at the dealer for it work properly. The dealership will actually program the radio to the vehicle so they can communicate together. The estimated cost to program one of the radio to your vehicles is $45.00 but check with your local dealer for a quote. We do NOT accept returns on radios for this PURPOSE so be sure to research before buying. The model number of this radio is guaranteed one of the following number(s) as they are interchangeable:

This model radio may need to be programmed at the dealer for it work properly. The dealership will actually program the radio to the vehicle

You are welcome. I didn't want to bring that up as it varies greatly from one manufacturer to another, same manufacturer but different models, and even on the same car because of the trim... My newer car, because of the optional "fancy infotainment" with navigation offers no options whatsover but to get the same unit. Hence why I mentioned options "B" & "C".

Anyhoo, goes to show how good (and sometimes limited) Crutchfield is that they give you a heads-up...

thanks, i was curious about a nissan radio for the car and not just any old radio.
i too am not into bells and whistles but that seems to be the way things are going.

i just bought 5 cd's that i cant listen too. talk about timing.

i am on STX. i am totally electronically illiterate. my steering wheel also has controls for the radio, heard that would make the install even more difficult.

My "two cents" from experience:

I had to replace the radio in my 2006 Ford Taurus...

I used Crutchfield. You can't go wrong with them. Not only there is a chance you can still get a CD Unit, they usually will recommend everything you need, adapters, connectors, instructions, etc., they may provide you with the option (if available) to make the aftermarket unit be controlled by your car control switches. They also can help you over the phone, of course.

No, this will likely not be a DIY, but you have an excellent chance of finding someone to do it for you.

Option B? E-Bay or similar. Get a used/ refurbished unit perfectly compatible with your car.

Option C? This may be a bit of a longshot but, check RockAuto. They did offer (and they still do) the factory radio for my Taurus. The radio unit, if availabe, should be at the "Interior" section.