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Install a New Car Stereo

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The Test Run

It's alive!

Test the car stereo before you install it.

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Once you have all of your electrical connections made, go ahead and plug the adapter into the car's wiring harness. Then plug the stereo itself in for a test run. It may seem silly, but the worst time to find out about a wiring issue is after you have re-installed all of those trim panels!

Once you've checked the power and all of your speakers, unplug the stereo unit.

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