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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 03:57 PM
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how do i install a new head unit on my EP3. or is it worth it to pay the extra 80$ and get it done at bestbuy?
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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 05:42 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by skiwithcars &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">how do i install a new head unit on my EP3. or is it worth it to pay the extra 80$ and get it done at bestbuy?</TD></TR></TABLE> Half of that $80 is probably for parts, [kit and harness] so as long as they are going to do a proper job and they warranty the install for life, and no r&r charges if the unit needs to be pulled for warranty, [at least 1 year] yea it's worth it if you don't have the tools and know how. 94
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 06:46 AM
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I would say no as it is one of the easier things to do but then again if you don't know how to solder or don't know really feel comfortable doing it I guess it might be worth it to pay someone.
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 07:28 AM
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come to my house, i'll install it for ya lol!
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Old Apr 22, 2005 | 04:44 PM
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Just take out dash and just color match new harness.

Parts shouldnt cost more than 30 for kit and harness.
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Old Apr 23, 2005 | 07:13 AM
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yah if i buy it at crutchfield they give me free kit and harness. 290 altogether. and about 400 at best buy, im doin it myself, and me freind knows how so solder. he did it on his sterio bu how do u solder if its all the way i there or are the wires long enough?
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Old Apr 23, 2005 | 07:55 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by skiwithcars &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yah if i buy it at crutchfield they give me free kit and harness. 290 altogether. and about 400 at best buy, im doin it myself, and me freind knows how so solder. he did it on his sterio bu how do u solder if its all the way i there or are the wires long enough? </TD></TR></TABLE>You will wire, [solder] the HU harness, [that you get with the HU] to the adpt. harness, [that you get free from Crutchfield] to each other, then all you do is plug it in to the OEM radio harness and the HU, [plug and play] no soldering in the car at all. 94
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Old Apr 23, 2005 | 09:01 AM
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ok that makes more sense. and doesn't seem too complicated. thanks
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