14N Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Hi All, I've seen from a few posts on here that fitting an aftermarket head unit requires additional looms etc. I do also wish to retain my steering wheel controls. However, a trip to see what Halfords had on offer today (and a chat to there resident 'ICE expert') kinda offered different information. He said (after looking on his computer, using my Reg No.) that the head units I were looking at (double DIN) would be a simple case of plug and play and that no additional wiring harness/looms would be required. I'm confused now. I'm more inclined to believe that the Halfraids computer is incorrect and I would expect a phone call from them shortly after dropping my car off with a conversation along the lines of "Hello, we've pulled your dash to bits and have now discovered you need A,B and C. None of which we have in stock". Can someone please confirm; would a new headunit be a plug and play item, or would I need any additional wiring harness/adaptors etc. Cheers, Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Look at the stickied post at the top of the section you have posted this in There's an entire guide. Infact, there are two! "What you need to upgrade...." and "wiring guide". Oh, and it's not plug and play. Esp if you want to keep the steering wheel controls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14N Posted April 9, 2012 Author Share Posted April 9, 2012 I did read the (your) thread, thanks Lexx. This is why I was surprised when Halfords siad it would be a simple case of plug n' play. I don't normally believe what they say as they're normally wrong. At least they're consistent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 If you don't feel confident doing it yourself, take it to a pro (NOT Halfrauds). A quick google will show some results in your area then do some further googling to get reviews. Please don't go on and on about it on this thread, because it makes things more difficult when people are using the search fuction to look for the same thing. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14N Posted April 9, 2012 Author Share Posted April 9, 2012 Thanks Lexx. If (as a moderator) you want to delete this thread to reduce the number of 'same question' posts, please feel free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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