Installing A Clarion DXZ845MC Head Unit into My 2004 Elantra GLS
 

If anybody could help me it would be greatly appreciated!!
Need to know what parts I need to install my DXZ845MC I got a wirng
diagram with the head unit and i can figure that out but need to know
whether or not I need anything separate, like a wiring harness etc. and
can I use the universal mounting bracket that comes with the head unit
because they have directions showing how to install using it and not using
it???? Again any help anybody could provide I would appreciate.

Re: Installing A Clarion DXZ845MC Head Unit into My 2004 Elantra GLS
 

you dont need any wiring code info

It would be highgly dangerous for you to have that

use a 70-7301 metra harness and plug it in

since YOU might scrap a $20,000 car,, why not spend $35 and let a
professional install it?


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> If anybody could help me it would be greatly appreciated!!
> Need to know what parts I need to install my DXZ845MC I got a wirng
> diagram with the head unit and i can figure that out but need to know
> whether or not I need anything separate, like a wiring harness etc. and
> can I use the universal mounting bracket that comes with the head unit
> because they have directions showing how to install using it and not using
> it???? Again any help anybody could provide I would appreciate.
>

Clarion DXZ845MC
 

I have to disagree on getting a professional to install your CD player, if you are able to get your old unit out with no problem then you should be ok from that point. The worst you could do is dead short your live wires to ground which will result in a blown fuse and not a ruined car, and that is if you leave your battery hooked up while doing this which is not a good idea. The best bet is to go to Canadian tire, Wal-Mart, or any place that sells car stereo accessories and find a harness that matches your car year and model, also in most cases i've found you'll need a bracket that will match up with the old screw holes that held your original head unit and fits a standard cd player size, Honda's almost always need them, these brackets will most likely be right beside the harnesses at whatever store you go to. The bracket is usually quite easy to install.
As for the harness, the one you buy is to plug into your factory harness or harnesses ( some cars require two, one for power and one for speakers) and the other end will be bare wires which should match the colors of the wires from the harness that came with the cd player.....solder these together with colors matching and you should be good to go.
after doing this a few times you'll find it isnt very difficult but some vehicles are equipped with their own factory amplifiers which can lead to having to bypass the amp or use the low signal outs on the deck so you don't exceed the maximum input power on the factory amp. so if your car is a higher grade model you might want to think twice about doing it yourself but if not this should be a good learning experience.