I need help with '01 stock radio

orticus · 11-20-2002, 05:19 PM

I cant for the life of me figure out how to get my stock headunit off. I have looked all over and nothing could tell me how to remove it. I have a 2001 v6 with the stock radio in it. Im trying to add the remote wire for the new system I added. If it were easier let me know where i could attach the wire. Thanks for the help

bgtstang · 11-20-2002, 07:17 PM

To get the radio out of the dash you can either get a tool made for this or just do what I did. Take a wire hanger - cut the curved ends to form 2 "u" shapes - insert these into the holes in the side of the radio - you will hear a "click" - use a little outward pressure and pull on the unit. The wire you are looking for is blue. The easiest way though is to connect it to a switched circuit in the fuse box. preferably a high amp one.
the12volt.com has excellent info.

orticus · 11-20-2002, 09:40 PM

Ok two things. i dont have holes on the side of the cd player so im confused on that one. The other thing is how do i know which fuse is a switched one. Thanks again

tireburner163 · 11-21-2002, 11:15 AM

I think I have a more ugent problem for you......I doubt you stock head unit has a remote wire.

You could make one....run a FUSED lenght of wire(16gauge) from a key-only power source in the fuse box back to the amp. Install a toggle switch so you can turn the amp on and off.

Your gonna need a set of "keys" to take your HU out.

bgtstang · 11-23-2002, 11:53 PM

It will be way easier to just run the wire to the fuse box. I used the ACC fuse and if I remember correctly it's a 15 amp. bottom row with a blank circuit beside it. Did you try
the12volt.com
they have a huge data-base....you don't have to have "keys" to get the radio out. anything you can release the clips inside with and apply gentle pressure with will work.

one can never have enough fuses.....

tireburner163 · 11-24-2002, 09:43 PM

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Originally posted by bgtstang
It will be way easier to just run the wire to the fuse box. I used the ACC fuse and if I remember correctly it's a 15 amp. bottom row with a blank circuit beside it

Isn't that what I said?

Quote:

Originally posted by bgtstang
you don't have to have "keys" to get the radio out. anything you can release the clips inside with and apply gentle pressure with will work

By "keys" I mean the actual special tools, a coat hanger, two knives, etc. Anything that you can use you hold back the set springs while you pull the radio out. Sorry for any confusion.

HOODLUMM · 01-15-2008, 09:09 PM

i got a 03 mustang and i need help taking this damn stock rasio out i have no clue how to......and if i dont get some help i'm gonna rip it out hahaaa

11-20-2002, 05:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
orticus Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 2	I need help with '01 stock radio I cant for the life of me figure out how to get my stock headunit off. I have looked all over and nothing could tell me how to remove it. I have a 2001 v6 with the stock radio in it. Im trying to add the remote wire for the new system I added. If it were easier let me know where i could attach the wire. Thanks for the help

11-20-2002, 07:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
bgtstang Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: athens, ga Posts: 5	To get the radio out of the dash you can either get a tool made for this or just do what I did. Take a wire hanger - cut the curved ends to form 2 "u" shapes - insert these into the holes in the side of the radio - you will hear a "click" - use a little outward pressure and pull on the unit. The wire you are looking for is blue. The easiest way though is to connect it to a switched circuit in the fuse box. preferably a high amp one. the12volt.com has excellent info. __________________ shaun o'mac superboybgt@yahoo.com

11-21-2002, 11:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,127	I think I have a more ugent problem for you......I doubt you stock head unit has a remote wire. You could make one....run a FUSED lenght of wire(16gauge) from a key-only power source in the fuse box back to the amp. Install a toggle switch so you can turn the amp on and off. Your gonna need a set of "keys" to take your HU out. __________________ 93 LX hatch h/c/i 357W 07 ZZR 600

11-23-2002, 11:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
bgtstang Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: athens, ga Posts: 5	It will be way easier to just run the wire to the fuse box. I used the ACC fuse and if I remember correctly it's a 15 amp. bottom row with a blank circuit beside it. Did you try the12volt.com they have a huge data-base....you don't have to have "keys" to get the radio out. anything you can release the clips inside with and apply gentle pressure with will work. one can never have enough fuses..... __________________ shaun o'mac superboybgt@yahoo.com

01-15-2008, 09:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
HOODLUMM Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3	how do i take out a stock 03 mustang radio?? i got a 03 mustang and i need help taking this damn stock rasio out i have no clue how to......and if i dont get some help i'm gonna rip it out hahaaa

11-20-2002, 09:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
orticus Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 2	Ok two things. i dont have holes on the side of the cd player so im confused on that one. The other thing is how do i know which fuse is a switched one. Thanks again

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