Newer radios in our cars?

[inplansight]

Ok I have been in radio hell the last three weeks so far I have bought(and payed for) four radios.

number one no show? :mad:
number two DOA :confused:
number three just plan wrong :banghead:
and number four show up today and there is no FM band:banghead: :censored: :banghead:

So to say I am at the end of my rope would be an understatment and I have only recived money back form one person. I have been to many stores from big box type to local audio shops and they sell most of the same radios almost all have these tiny buttons on them which I hate.

Since I have had no luck getting the late 90s-early 00 radios I have been looking at the 2002 or so up(dodge/jeep) radios I know the plug is differnt but I am not sure if it will work by itself ? Anyone know ? I would hate to have five radios that I do not want/work . And will they fit in our dashbord ?

Paul B

[vcrpro3]

I have a indash 6 disk cd/mp3 changer/radio from a 2005 Dakota in my 87 LeBaron and 96 minivan. Some cutting and trimming to get it to fit and an adapter harness is availabe from dealer, p/n82207541AB.

[inplansight]

Thanks I will check that out tomorrow
Paul B

[ShadowFromHell]

I have a box of stockers.... probaly 10 or so. What are you looking for?

[CSX321]

I've been through much the same thing. I'd like one of the single CD/cassette combos with a working CD player for my '89 CSX.

[inplansight]

shadowfrom hell I am looking for anam/fm cd player do you have one that works?
PAul B

[ShadowFromHell]

Ive got one factory CD. It doesnt work that well, and I am saving it for my CSX. lol.

[vcrpro3]

you can find the indash units like i have on Ebay. I bought one there for $130.00 and another at a yard sale for $100.00. A couple of pictures here; http://mylebaron.com/component/option,com_gallery2/Itemid,37/?g2_itemId=132&g2_GALLERYSID=9cd55ee1add75087b8db6a7f49e08577

[inplansight]

Nice baron and the radio looked good.
PAul B

[inplansight]

I checked on the wiring it is about $100 and is on back order only two at the dealer on in FLA and the other in MS

PAul B

[WVRampage]

then get the pig tail for a newer radio for around 40 I think although I dont have the part number here and then you could wire it in like any othe after market radio.They can also print off a pin out for what goes were in the new conector.

[JDAWG]

then get the pig tail for a newer radio for around 40 I think although I dont have the part number here and then you could wire it in like any othe after market radio.They can also print off a pin out for what goes were in the new conector.

that really wont work, the newer radios had a can bus signal through them, the one from chrysler jumps some wires to gether but not sure which ones, I would just buy the harness

[WVRampage]

Im talking the ones that are for the pre can bus to the dual plug in.I didnt know they mede an harness to use radios with the can bus on older cars thats new info to me.

[vcrpro3]

Hmmm, i paid about $42 for the harness at my local Chrys/Jeep dealer. The radios up to 2005 will will work--as stated they are of a 2005 Dakota p/u and one is from a Stratus. The same harness are available from some of the Ebay dealers also

[vcrpro3]

then get the pig tail for a newer radio for around 40 I think although I dont have the part number here and then you could wire it in like any othe after market radio.They can also print off a pin out for what goes were in the new conector.

The adapter is plug and play,-prewired from new style radio to the 2 plug harness. included is a adapter for the new style antenna connection

[chilort]

Some manufacturers make GM/Chrysler sized radios. I looked on Crutchfield and only found one though and the buttons were smallish.

I don't like the small buttons that much either. The radio I have in my car now is so complex I have to use the manual sometimes (I keep it under the seat for just such an occasion).

I do love that it has the attachment for the iPod. Now on long trips I don't have to mess with switching stations or CDs.

[RoadWarrior222]

I was looking at the adapters in Walmart a while back... Grundig 8 track AM from a '76 Citroen GSA to a 2007 Porsche Cayenne, no problem! .... well maybe not, but they had a helluva lot.

[chilort]

Wal Mart tends to be my fall back position when I don't buy from Crutchfield (since Crutchfield sends the harness). For a store I've grown to hate, sometimes they have exactly what I need ... when I can find it.

[inplansight]

Well I hope I can make this thing work or I am going to have FIVE of them stacked high ( I see target's :evil: at 500 yards) So I will have one here in an week or so . From E bay.
Paul B
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[turboaddict]

ive had the same problem, i ve had 3 that ive gotten from pick n pull and all 3 have some malady.

[JDAWG]

that radio will work you just need the harness, the one thats $100, they used to be cheaper, Chrysler superceded the pn like 3 times and now they are more unless you find someone with an older one left.

[inplansight]

Did the antenna wire plug in or did you need an new wire?
Thanks paul B




you can find the indash units like i have on Ebay. I bought one there for $130.00 and another at a yard sale for $100.00. A couple of pictures here; http://mylebaron.com/component/option,com_gallery2/Itemid,37/?g2_itemId=132&g2_GALLERYSID=9cd55ee1add75087b8db6a7f49e08577

[vcrpro3]

The antenna connector on the radio is of a new design. There should be 2 antenna adapter pigtails where one end plugs into the radio and the other connects to the vehicles antenna.

[vcrpro3]

Here's an aftermarket one;
http://www.mnrelectronics.com/chraad3.html

[vcrpro3]

And another-this one looks like the actual dealer piece;
http://oem-auto-accessory.com/harness_new_style_radio_to_old_style_vehicle.html

[inplansight]

Thanks for the links as I was checking for the pigtail from the dealer and was like $43 without anything else. I did find an guy selling the the pigtails for only $1.00 each so I was going to get them form him and just make them . But to save time I might just buy the premade kits.

Paul B:thumb:

[inplansight]

Well it took longer than I had hope to get the kit from M&r the first one was wrong the second one was lost in shipping and the third was on back order but the kit did come in an week ago. I put the radio in the dash but found I had to cut an LOT more than I had planed/thought and it was still an tight fit to say the least.

But I got it in there and works well all I need is to get an I pod and jam on:thumb:

Thanks for the help every one

Paul B