Car Radio Installation Accessories Explained...Car radio installation accessories comprise of harness adapter leads, fascia adapters, stalk/steering wheel control adapters (also known as SMART leads) and aerial adapters. One or more of the above adaptors may be needed when you are installing an in-Dash CD or MP3 player or a complete CD changer package. car radio installation accessories enable you to install your new radio/head unit seamlessly without the need to cut any wires. This ensures you do not invalidate your car warranty. Harness LeadSimply connect the harness adapter (by push fit) in between your car radio wiring and your new radio/head unit. This will enable you to connect them together safely and seamlessly. Fascia Adaptor Many factory fitted radios are now a unique shape, design and are integrated into the dash. Removing your factory fitted radio in order to fit a standard sized radio (i.e. Alpine, Kenwood, Sony, etc), will alter your dashboard appearance by leaving a large hole. The Fascia Adapter will reduce this hole enabling your new radio to fit perfectly into the dash reproducing the original look. Aerial Adapters You may require an aerial adapter, as some cars use a female socket instead of the conventional male plug. The adaptor simply pushes into your cars female socket and the result is a male plug that fits into the rear of your new radio. Conveniently one is included with all new radios. Stalk/ Steering Wheel Control Adapter Steering control adapters, commonly known as stalk control Leads, enable your car's steering wheel radio controls to remain fully functional when you are adding an Aftermarket In-Dash radio/head unit on its own or as part of a CD changer package. These connect by push fit to your existing wiring at the rear of your radio that is linked to the steering wheel control. Stalk control leads are available for all car makes and models and for Sony, Kenwood and Panasonic radios. In order for the Stalk Control lead to be compatible with each brand of radio there must be a specific socket or lead present on the radio that will accept the stalk control lead connection, linking the two together seamlessly. As examples… Sony radio must have a blue ‘Jack’ type socket at the rear of the radio. Kenwood radios must have the remote control lead at the rear of the unit. Panasonic radios use the brown wire on the wiring harness lead. What car radio installation accessories do I need? Ask a good car audio expert. If you can't get one, you'll surely get help here.
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