MD Car Unit

[zahne]

i've seen and had many chances to pick up a car unit whatever brand or model. i'm wondering though, how do i know if my car can accept the md unit? is it something i should let a professional install?

[bluecrab]

i've seen and had many chances to pick up a car unit whatever brand or model. i'm wondering though, how do i know if my car can accept the md unit? is it something i should let a professional install?

The car MDs are like any others - depends on which MD unit is going into which car. If you have a pro do it, they can probably install pretty much anything anywhere (but check with the installer first).

I put a Sony CA680X in my prior vehicle (1997 Mazda B2300 Xcab p/u), took it out when I bought a new car (2006 Ford Escape), and installed it in the Escape. I had it working, although the fit was just a little off. Then there was a speaker problem (due to water), so I took the Escape in to a local car stereo guy. For 75 USD, he fixed the speaker and also re-installed the MD unit quite nicely. If I were doing it again, I'd have it done professionally. (I have to say, though, the MD unit went in to the Mazda easily and never gave me any trouble.)

[peter_x]

Unless you already have an aftermarket radio, you will need a dash kit and a wiring harness. Are you doing the install yourself? What kind of car do you have? Radios come in single and double DIN sizes. You can't fit a double DIN radio if your car only has a single DIN opening.