How To Install an Aftermarket Car Radio with Bluetooth

Installation of an aftermarket radio performed on a 2010 Subaru Impreza. Radio is a Sony MEX-BT3100P Even though this is a fairly new vehicle, it does not have bluetooth telephone capabilities from the factory. The owner of this vehicle decided to swap out the factory unit for a new unit capable of bluetooth, XM/Sirius satellite radio and Pandora Radio. This happens ot be a single-din radio. They are quite affordable and not hard to install. Be careful when dealing with plastic trim. The tabs are quite brittle and could crack.

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[ryanhelder]

Good video, but IMPORTANT NOTE!!!
not all vehicle wire harnesses are color coded. best way to do it is by using your owners manual from the radio and from the harness. they will each tell which wire goes to what. match up the wires based on what they send signal to (front right speaker to front right speaker, front left speaker to front left speaker, etc...)

[NotPeteWentz]

thank god you posted this, somebody stole my car radio and now I just sit in silence ): thanks for this video man

[wandabannerman]

Great step by step, I am going to attempt to do this. I was a little worried about the safety issues but you covered them.

[Josh_Stuchbery]

This is so helpfull, mycar is silent just like i wanted

[dubiousjesse]

So simple. My boat's single din kenwood stereo fried so hopefully I just have to plug in the new one like this. Awesome video!

[TanTran-gnhj]

You just helped me save $70 for not coming to GeekSquad. Thank you :)

[rileydenning]

and I thought getting into vaping was confusing

[mantequilladecacahuate]

I liked it better when my car had sound.

[TheBritishGamer]

This is the best video I found about this topic

[KevinHilley]

GREAT video!! Well done and highly informative. I'll most likely be doing this in the next few weeks and am feeling more confident now.

[breadvidz]

Been trying to find a good “how to” all day. Thank you so much

[tcpmbto]

Everybody installing this 2din or any other 2din, you have to get a 15v to 12v constant buck drop down converter. test the wires coming from your cars stock for voltage, watts, and amps for when you turn the key on, when you crank the starter, and when the engine is running, to get the feedback from the running alternator. The alternator puts out a higher voltage than the battery, this is to power your car and keep the battery charged. your cars stock radio may have this already installed in it. Your aftermarket radio may not, depending on what country of manufacture and types of vehicles it was originally modeled for. don't install this radio without researching this first. That pop you get in your subs when shutdown or start up of vehicle is the residual surge. If you have an amp it would be a good idea to add a regulator. this would ensure the life and quality of your system.

[williamg]

i have searched for so long time for a video like this :(. i have found many videoes but they did never sad the name of the new frame to the new player. so thanks dude :D you did help me out alot :)

[alainbuerom]

you got us all covered! no questions left. thanks bro

[soulgivesoul]

awesome job on the vid, everything was explained very well...

[kellyrobinson]

+CarsNToys Thank you so much. This video answered my question about the orange wire. Not only was this video informative, but your easy to understand and didn't drag the process out making it boring enough to go to sleep. I liked, subscribed, and will be back w/ more questions I'm sure.

[alexwann]

Fantastic video! You must have been a teacher in a past life. Thank you!

[ajstein]

I ordered a radio yesterday, this video helps alot now I'll be able to do it myself. thanks

[zw]

Very nicely and clearly presented! Thanks

[elsydeon]

Scosche also makes the wiring adapters and install kits.