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<html> <head> <title>Car Radio Installation -- Important Accesories</title> </head> <body> <h1>Car Radio Installation -- Important Accesories</h1> <div class="info">Author: <a href="http://chimezirimodimba.articlealley.com/">chimezirim odimba</a></div><div class="body">udio installation accessories comprise of harness adapters leads, fascia adapters, stalk/steering wheel control adapters (also known as SMART leads) and aerial adapters.<br /> <br /> 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 and so will not invalidate your car warranty.<br /> <br /> Harness Lead<br /> Simply 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. This means that you will not have to cut any of your cars existing wiring, therefore not invalidating the warranty.<br /> <br /> Fascia Adaptor<br /> 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. A fascia adapter will reduce this hole enabling your new radio to fit perfectly into the dash reproducing the original look.<br /> <br /> Aerial Adapters<br /> 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.<br /> <br /> Stalk/ Steering Wheel Control Adapter<br /> 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 it's own or as part of a CD changer package.<br /> <br /> These connect by push fit to your existing wiring at the rear of your radio that is linked to the steering wheel control.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> Visit http://www.car-audio-products-and-accessories.com/Car-audio-installation-guide.html to read more installation articles or visit http://www.caraudioplus.co.uk/Installation_Accessories to get your installation accessories. Chimezirim Odimba writes for http://www.caraudioplus.co.uk/I <br /> <br /> </div> <div class="source">Article Source: <a href="http://www.articlealley.com/http://chimezirimodimba.articlealley.com/car-radio-installation--important-accesories-95647.html">http://www.articlealley.com/http://chimezirimodimba.articlealley.com/car-radio-installation--important-accesories-95647.html</a></div> <div class="author"> <div class="authorBio"></div> </author> </body> </html>

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Car Radio Installation -- Important Accesories Author: chimezirim odimba udio installation accessories comprise of harness adapters 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 and so will not invalidate your car warranty. Harness Lead Simply 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. This means that you will not have to cut any of your cars existing wiring, therefore not invalidating the warranty. 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. A 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 it's 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. Visit http://www.car-audio-products-and-accessories.com/Car-audio-installation-guide.html to read more installation articles or visit http://www.caraudioplus.co.uk/Installation_Accessories to get your installation accessories. Chimezirim Odimba writes for http://www.caraudioplus.co.uk/I Article Source: http://www.articlealley.com/http://chimezirimodimba.articlealley.com/car-radio-installation--important-accesories-95647.html About the Author:

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