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Expert: - 11/3/2008


Question
I just purchased this vehicle for my daughter. The speakers are bad in it. If I replace the stereo will the control buttons on the steering wheel still work with new radio?

Answer
Not without the adapter box that connects to the control circuits.

But, if the speakers are bad, and if the radio unit is still working fine, maybe you need to replace the bad speakers.  Just replacing the radio/stereo unit will not fix the bad speakers!

I refer you to the following:

http://installdr.com/InstallDocs/Jeep/PDF/533013.pdf

http://www.installer.com/cars/by_car.php?carid=3089

After looking at these two for basics, go to:

www.cruthcfield.com

and work through the "outfit my car" sequence to find out which kits you need for all the connections and installations.  You will need to answer a series of questions about the model car you have and the radio unit it is now equipped with.  You are not obligated to purchase any new equipment from crutchfield but if you do they will supply you with the necessary wiring harnesses and installation instructions.

Hope this helps.

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Audio Design Engineer; systems, loudspeakers, cd/dvd players, etc. I am knowledgeable in all high end audio equipment and installations. MAKE SURE YOU GIVE A MAKE AND MODEL NUMBER AND CAR IF IT IS AN AUTO QUESTION. Note: I am getting some who ask good questions that take a lot of time to research but then the questioner fails to read the answer. Please don't ask questions unless you are seriously looking for an answer. If you find an answer to your question otherwise then let me know with your reply. Thank you.

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