Putting a cd player in my car

hemophobic · 29 April 2009 at 9:20PM

I am wondering how I go about getting a cd player fitted in my car (ford fiesta mk4 1996). I have found a cd player i like http://reviews.cnet.com/in-dash-car-stereos/jvc-kd-bt11-radio/4505-6729_7-32855068.html but the space in my car where the radio is now, is bigger than that stereo. Will I be left with unsightly gaps? Also is this possible to do and what kind of place should I go to get it done.

I went to look in halfords but I didn't like the cd players they had there.

How much will it cost to be fitted?

Apples2 · 29 April 2009 at 9:27PM

You need an adaptor plate such as this

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORD-RADIO-CD-FASCIA-SURROUND-FIESTA-1995-2001-NEW_W0QQitemZ390018879072QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_FasciaPlates_SM?hash=item390018879072&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1689%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

hemophobic · 29 April 2009 at 9:34PM

Ahh yeah that's what I was looking for .. cheap too! What type of place would I bring the adapter and cd player for them to fit it?

goldspanners · 29 April 2009 at 9:41PM

hemophobic wrote: »

I am wondering how I go about getting a cd player fitted in my car (ford fiesta mk4 1996). I have found a cd player i like http://reviews.cnet.com/in-dash-car-stereos/jvc-kd-bt11-radio/4505-6729_7-32855068.html but the space in my car where the radio is now, is bigger than that stereo. Will I be left with unsightly gaps? Also is this possible to do and what kind of place should I go to get it done.

I went to look in halfords but I didn't like the cd players they had there.

How much will it cost to be fitted?

that gets good reviews,but i think its cheaper in argos, and definatly cheaper on ebay (brand new).
you can also get a fascia adaptor that turns the blanking plate into a storage area for a few discs. ive got one like that and ive fitted a kind of home made ipod docking station in it.;)

hemophobic · 29 April 2009 at 9:47PM

Yeah it looks really nice and is a good price if you get it from the right place. That's the reason I wanted aux in so I can connect my ipod to it and I have an ipod holder for my car so it will be cool lol.

goldspanners · 29 April 2009 at 9:50PM

hemophobic wrote: »

Yeah it looks really nice and is a good price if you get it from the right place. That's the reason I wanted aux in so I can connect my ipod to it and I have an ipod holder for my car so it will be cool lol.

you could add this and it would be cooler, ipod controls throught the stereo.

Apples2 · 29 April 2009 at 9:51PM

It isn't difficult to fit for any reasonably competant DIYer. You would need an adaptor for the wiring harness too.

There is a whole kit on fleabay which contains everything you need (apart from the resonably competant DIYer)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ford-Fiesta-CD-MP3-AUX-USB-PLAYER-Upgrade-JVC-KD-G441_W0QQitemZ160329732095QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Audio_TV_Electronics_In_Car_Entertainment_GPS_In_Car_Audio_Players_PP?hash=item160329732095&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1689%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

hemophobic · 29 April 2009 at 10:04PM

I don't think doing it myself would be a good idea!!! I am not technically minded as far as cars are concerned.

Would a normal garage do this job or do I go to some kind of specialist?

I just thought of something else..will I be able to charge my ipod using the cigarette light if I buy the right cable (just wondering if all cars can do this)

goldspanners · 29 April 2009 at 10:07PM

hemophobic wrote: »

I don't think doing it myself would be a good idea!!! I am not technically minded as far as cars are concerned.

Would a normal garage do this job or do I go to some kind of specialist?

I just thought of something else..will I be able to charge my ipod using the cigarette light if I buy the right cable (just wondering if all cars can do this)

one of these?

a normal garage would be able to fit a stereo for you no problem,should only take about half an hour at the very most.

hemophobic · 29 April 2009 at 10:23PM

yeah one of those, will it work in my car?

Sounds good then, just have to buy the fascia plate - will probably get the one with storage underneath, bit more expensive but looks better. Then buy the CD player!!