I just got a Pioneer DEH-11E for Christmas. I'm pretty smart with computers and electronics in general, so I figured I would be able to install it without paying some business a ridiculous amount.

Anyways, I've built computers and stuff before, so I've got a decent amount of experience, but I have no clue where to even start with this. I've looked around the internet for a few hours, but have yet to seen any set-in-stone answers.

This is why I've come to a XJ forum. Could anyone tell me the bare necessities I will need in order to install this aftermarket stereo, then we can continue from there.

Thanks guys

 

is the stock headunit installed right now?

 

its pretty easy, buy an install kit for a and b have a haynes is always a good idea, thats a good start

 

Yes, everything is stock in my car right now.

@mr.auto: I don't understand anything you just said.

 

go2 Crutchfield.com and they have install kits for pretty much any vehicle you can imagine.

 

Thanks! This looks like exactly what I need!

 

walmart.

should cost you about 20 bucks toltal

just match the wire colors. its super simple. ive done around 500 installs for stereos.

 

Glad I could help if your wiring is still all intact(which it should be) the whole install shouldn't take but 20-30 minutes tops. Its literally just take the old unit out, unplug everything, plug the new one in and put it in. Viola!

I guess i'm not understanding what you'er saying, but what wires is he having to match?

 

you forgot the wiring harness.

OP, its super easy

 

Yes, but what does he have to match colors to? the wiring harness already has a plug on the end of it.

 

you have to go from the one on the radio, to the adapter for after market radios.

 

yeah I know, you can get the same thing from Crutchfield for like free if you buy a radio or speakers from them.

I didn't even know walmart sold that type of stuff

 

i used to buy all my stuff at tweeter. but now its all walmart

they carry this company. suprisingly its pretty good

http://www.scosche.com/

 

Is there any exact name I need for it?

EDIT: http://www.crutchfield.com/p_1207010...e-harness.html

I guess that's it. Now to find somewhere local that sells it.

EDIT2: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Metra+-+...wire%20harness ?

 

if you goto walmart, read each box. it will tell you the part numbers, and applicable models that the harness works on.