Hi guys am thinking of changing my factory fitted head unit for an aftermarket one but in saying that I want to use the dashboard stereo controls is that possible or would I have to buy some kind of loom. Looking on the site people say buy this buy that but at the moment am lost what to get I just want some simple advice so if there is anybody out there can you help.

 

the easiest way is to purchase a modifry DCI in order to retain your dash controls.

 

A loom or harness wouldn't really help. What you need is a DCI. Modifry's is always recommended.

 

Modifry DCI

 

Rodney, as you're in the UK, you can do it very cheaply

Get one of these http://www.lowcostcaraudio.co.uk/lcca/mia/pid/7352203

and depending which brand of HU you get, get one of these (this is for an Alpine) http://www.lowcostcaraudio.co.uk/lcca/mia/pid/7670742

 

Thanks lovegroova but please tell if i get this item will i be able to used all the audio dash controls.

 

And also lovegroova am a bit confuse do i get both item's as i have no idea what to get or what am doing.

 

You need 2 items. The first one I linked is for all types of stereo.

Depending what stereo you get, you need the appropriate connector, all of which are here http://www.lowcostcaraudio.co.uk/lcca/defa...l.y=0&Full=Full

You'll see one for an Alpine stereo, one for a JVC stereo and so on.

It's pretty simple. If you've no idea, go to a local car stereo place or Halfords and they'll sort you out.