Replacing factory HU in Mach system

jcobra98 · 08-02-2005, 09:18 AM

I recently bought a '98 Cobra (completely stock) and am looking to put in the head unit from my last car. The HU is an Alpine 9851 w/ the iPod adapter.

Anyways I had my last install done at BestBuy and when I went back to ask about a re-install his explanation got pretty confusing, but basically said that I can't do a HU replacement w/o putting in an all new amp and speakers. However, I read some where else on this forum about an adapter that plugs into the HU and functions properly with the Mach system. Any help, information, and/or links concerning this problem or the adapter would be great. Thanks!

blackEagle · 08-05-2005, 11:53 AM

As long as the Mach harness is intact, you can get a adapter to connect your HU to the factory system. Check over at Crutchfield www.crutchfield.com

Meotchh · 08-09-2005, 05:28 PM

Yup BBY is not a good source for anything that requires anything over minor thought & research. Best & Metra both make harnesses for your 98. As Larry mentioned this will be easy if the factory harness is still intact.
http://bestkits.com/MetraXRef2.pdf

08-02-2005, 09:18 AM	#1
jcobra98 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1	Replacing factory HU in Mach system I recently bought a '98 Cobra (completely stock) and am looking to put in the head unit from my last car. The HU is an Alpine 9851 w/ the iPod adapter. Anyways I had my last install done at BestBuy and when I went back to ask about a re-install his explanation got pretty confusing, but basically said that I can't do a HU replacement w/o putting in an all new amp and speakers. However, I read some where else on this forum about an adapter that plugs into the HU and functions properly with the Mach system. Any help, information, and/or links concerning this problem or the adapter would be great. Thanks!

08-05-2005, 11:53 AM	#2
blackEagle Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Calumet City, IL, USA Posts: 39	Re: Replacing factory HU in Mach system As long as the Mach harness is intact, you can get a adapter to connect your HU to the factory system. Check over at Crutchfield www.crutchfield.com __________________ Larry Bosley 1995 Mustang GT(R.I.P.) 2002 GT

08-09-2005, 05:28 PM	#3
Meotchh Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 44	Re: Replacing factory HU in Mach system Yup BBY is not a good source for anything that requires anything over minor thought & research. Best & Metra both make harnesses for your 98. As Larry mentioned this will be easy if the factory harness is still intact. http://bestkits.com/MetraXRef2.pdf __________________ L8R Meotchh

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