Installing aftermarket radio

Chevybabe · 03-18-2006, 04:50 PM

I have a 93 surburban, I can't figure out where the wires are for the radio. The radio is connected to the equalizer but no other wires. But inside the radio are colored wires but not enough to connect to the harness. I have never seen this before. Please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!

scottie · 03-19-2006, 07:32 AM

well you connect the wires from the after market radio to the harness and the harness should just clip into what connects into the back of the radio... but on a 93 the mounting equipment with have you relocate the radio to the dash under the middle vents.... also you have to disconnect and remove the stock amp which is above you gas pedal. ive installed a lot of stereo systems in a lot of different cars, but this kind was one of the biggest pains to replace the head unit.

russty08 · 03-24-2006, 11:42 AM

well first of all u should probably make sure u have an appropriate deck for that suburban

scottie · 03-24-2006, 11:58 AM

the type of head unit doesnt really matter, its just to make sure you have the right wiring harness

BornToRide · 03-25-2006, 07:41 PM

i agree make sure you have the right harness. thats the most important!

Chevybabe · 04-01-2006, 09:58 AM

Scottie, You are probably right. Just from looking at the wiring configuation. I will try this and see if I can get this radio in after 3 weeks.

tdyer · 04-08-2006, 06:25 PM

I realize you already have the new unit, but I've been dealing with Crutchfield for many years for all my aftermarket stereo equipment. They are excellent to buy from and work with. You will always get good instructions, along with the correct wiring harness to match up to your vehicle. One evening of prep work, soldering your harness wires together, and you're ready to install the next day. It's always very simple. If you need assistance, Crutchfield sales and technical service employees are all very knowledgeable. I recommend them to anyone.

wooodup · 04-11-2006, 11:09 PM

you can pick up a factory replacement plug for after market stereo at any stero shops. youll need it. they can tell you how to install it. been there!!

DominicZ71 · 05-25-2006, 06:46 PM

Hey]
I believe you have a 3 piece stereo unit.
You have the head unit which controls your radio stations
Then there is the e/q with the optional tape deck.
and under the dash there is the main reciever unit.
the other two are plugged into this.
Go buy the wire harness and connect your stereo wires to it.
disconnect everything from the main reciever under the dash.
completely remove the factory E/q.
Note: You may have to buy a stereo dash kit, this will house you aftermarket stereo. Also you may have to buy an antenna adapter.

Now plug the wire harness into the factory wire harness. and complete the rest..

03-18-2006, 04:50 PM	#1
Chevybabe Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3	Installing aftermarket radio I have a 93 surburban, I can't figure out where the wires are for the radio. The radio is connected to the equalizer but no other wires. But inside the radio are colored wires but not enough to connect to the harness. I have never seen this before. Please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!

03-19-2006, 07:32 AM	#2
scottie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: South Florida (Palm Beach), originally from south of BOSTON Posts: 644	well you connect the wires from the after market radio to the harness and the harness should just clip into what connects into the back of the radio... but on a 93 the mounting equipment with have you relocate the radio to the dash under the middle vents.... also you have to disconnect and remove the stock amp which is above you gas pedal. ive installed a lot of stereo systems in a lot of different cars, but this kind was one of the biggest pains to replace the head unit. __________________ im a straight shooter with upper management written all over me

03-24-2006, 11:58 AM	#4
scottie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: South Florida (Palm Beach), originally from south of BOSTON Posts: 644	the type of head unit doesnt really matter, its just to make sure you have the right wiring harness __________________ im a straight shooter with upper management written all over me

04-01-2006, 09:58 AM	#6
Chevybabe Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3	Radio Install Scottie, You are probably right. Just from looking at the wiring configuation. I will try this and see if I can get this radio in after 3 weeks.

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03-24-2006, 11:42 AM	#3
russty08 Full Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: thief river falls MN Posts: 23	well first of all u should probably make sure u have an appropriate deck for that suburban

03-25-2006, 07:41 PM	#5
BornToRide Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 86	i agree make sure you have the right harness. thats the most important!

04-08-2006, 06:25 PM	#7
tdyer Full Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 16	I realize you already have the new unit, but I've been dealing with Crutchfield for many years for all my aftermarket stereo equipment. They are excellent to buy from and work with. You will always get good instructions, along with the correct wiring harness to match up to your vehicle. One evening of prep work, soldering your harness wires together, and you're ready to install the next day. It's always very simple. If you need assistance, Crutchfield sales and technical service employees are all very knowledgeable. I recommend them to anyone.

04-11-2006, 11:09 PM	#8
wooodup Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 4	you can pick up a factory replacement plug for after market stereo at any stero shops. youll need it. they can tell you how to install it. been there!!

05-25-2006, 06:46 PM	#9
DominicZ71 Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7	Hey] I believe you have a 3 piece stereo unit. You have the head unit which controls your radio stations Then there is the e/q with the optional tape deck. and under the dash there is the main reciever unit. the other two are plugged into this. Go buy the wire harness and connect your stereo wires to it. disconnect everything from the main reciever under the dash. completely remove the factory E/q. Note: You may have to buy a stereo dash kit, this will house you aftermarket stereo. Also you may have to buy an antenna adapter. Now plug the wire harness into the factory wire harness. and complete the rest..

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