Hey all,
I have a '91 SE and of course, the Bose stereo is nearly junk. One speaker works, but it's unamplified since all the amps are dead. The head unit itself works, but the tape deck is dead. A complete system replacement is in order.
But, I have a few questions regarding the replacement, and it's costs/effort. I was hoping some of you who have done this could help.
Options:
- I can get the new head unit, and all 4 speakers, installed for around 0. This is just the labor cost. This would involve replacing all of the existing wiring as well. It would have a lifetime warranty, and they would remove the components down the road if/when I sell the car. I may also get a 4-channel Amp which would add around to the install costs.
- I can do it myself by purchasing a wiring/plug adapter and using the existing wiring. How well does this work? Are there problems figuring out which wires are what? I have the wiring diagrams from a Chilton's and a Haynes manual. Unfortunately, this option would preclude installing a separate Amp.
- I can do it myself and replace all the existing wiring. I could also install the new Amp. Neither manual I have shows what is involved in removing/replacing the wiring. I'll be able to handle any work involved, I just don't know *what* is involved.
- Is it worth installing a sub-woofer? A friend at work thought a single
I'm finishing up school, and don't really feel like spending the $180 for the install. This car has 175,00+ miles on it, and that number will be over
180 by the time I'm done in May.Any thoughts or ideas you might have on doing this install myself would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Bill G '91 SE Auto
175,139 miles