Car Radio Installation Part 5 - Answers To Common Radio Installation Questions

My car doesn't have an ISO connector asthe result is a male plug that fits your new radio.
standard, is this going to be a problem?One is included with all new radios.
Your new car radio will not always connectSome others models need an aerial adaptor
directly to your car's standard wiring harnessbecause they use an amplified aerial. Basically, the
connector. You will need to use a harness adaptorradio feeds the aerial amplifier that is built into the
in-between your car's wiring and your new radio'sbase of the aerial via this adaptor. If you fail to
female ISO connector.use this adaptor, a poor radio reception could
The harness adaptor will simply convert your car'sresult.
wiring into an ISO male that will then enable youMy car has a Steering Wheel Remote Control, can
to seamlessly connect this by push-fit into theI still use this?
ISO female found on your new car radio'sIf your car has a factory-fitted steering wheel
harness. The wiring harnesses will provide themounted remote control and you want to use
power and the speaker connections to connect tothis to control your new radio you will need to fit
your new radio.a steering remote adaptor to keep that capability.
Why will my aerial lead not connect to my newSteering remote adaptors are available to work
radio?with many car makes and models in conjunction
You may require an aerial adaptor, as some carswith Alpine, JVC, Kenwood, Panasonic and Sony
such as Vauxhall models use a female socketradios that have the ability to connect to a stalk
instead of the conventional male plug. The adaptorcontrol lead. You will have to check with each
simply pushes into your car's female socket andspecific model for compatibility.