Thank you dude this was extremely helpful. All went smooth. I ended up soldering all the connections together because those butt connectors are supposed to be easier but I got annoyed and have the experience. Also you'll need the Metra 95-2001 double din kit for an 03 - 04 S10. Works perfectly after that. If you have a parking break issue with android auto or just wanna bypass it, just solder the parking break wire from the head unit to the ground wire and you're good. No restrictions ever because it always thinks your parking break is engaged and doesn't cause any further issues. Auto swap on brightness when your headlights come on still works.
I don't mind butt connectors if it's got the room back there for all of them. I didn't know Jack crap about soldering and always put off learning. After getting a solder kit for my birthday 1 year i said f it. Went downstairs and started cutting and soldering wire back together. I was confident enough after 1-2 hours I want to do it over connectors now. I'm still shy about re-pinning connectors though. I've watched videos but I learn way better seeing something done in person.
Hey dude awesome video! Not sure if it's posted on any of the comments below, but what model head unit is this? I'd love to get it. Thanks in advance !!
I love the video, but not so much the stereo you installed. I'm old fashioned. Would a Buick LeSabre radio fit in an S10? I want a radio/CD/cassette combo player from the junkyard, whose owner I'm friends with.
Just watched your video. Alpine makes a bypass for that exact same stereo so you don’t need a toggle switch. Its like $12 online. Also question did you have to cut the dash bezel for it to fit?
@@s10garage82 I was hoping so cuz I have a 2004 Chevy blazer also. And I have the Alpine Ilx-w60 and the bypass works great no switch or anything required it’s like 3 wires and after you bypass it then you can access all the settings and everything going down the road. 👍
Got a 2002 Chevy s10 and I’m trying to install an aftermarket head unit, I have all wires connected properly and have no power what so ever when installed in my s10. All fuses are good and all wires match and still nothing, what do you suggest I do?
Some gm vehicles require the red wire out the back of the head unit to a 12V+ in the fuse box or another 12V source. IT IS A SEPARATE WIRE FROM THE ADAPTER HARNESS!
How did you remove the wiring from the truck? I have the same vehicle, 2003 s10, but I felt around to see if it was removable and came to a little box. I’m kinda scared to mess around too much with it. I’m in the middle of installing my own double din stereo system, but I’m having trouble splicing the right colors.
If you bought the wiring kit when you bought the radio then the colors should match the ones on the radio itself. If you didn't and you are hard wiring the whip that came off the radio then it would be best to look up a wiring diagram for the stock radio in the truck. If the truck had a stock radio in it the one connector on the back should unplug. If you bought the wiring harness that should then plug into the harness that's already in the truck.
sorry for the supper later response. The radio is pretty good it does glitch a little bit when using the android auto whether its because of the phone or the radio im not sure.
ProjectS10s my regular phone is an apple phone so I wonder how well it’ll work together. I haven’t bought it yet but I need to replace my stock stereo since the tape port is broken
My Chevy s10 has 2 speakers on the dashboard (4”x6”) . My amplifier sends 100 watts per channel: How can I reduce the wattage to save my speakers? It only can hold up to 45 watts.
This head unit is an Alpine ILX-W650. The screen size is 7 inches. but the radio is also just under three inches thick. what year truck do you have because the actual dash is a little different on the 2003 s10s than the previous years.
yeah after a year im sure its a moot point but yes itll bolt in with a cut of the dash and a $30 dashkit that covers the cut --------OR_____ a 98 -2002 olds bravada is a direct swap, they came with double din or a 2003 s dash trim will swap. i got a brand new dash for $15 from the scrap yard
@@s10garage82 I actually have one in mind. I've seen a couple setups for backup cameras that are fairly inexpensive and look like they'll work with this.
the radio needs to see a change in state of that wire for it to allow you to access the settings. I started with it just grounded all the time and it wouldn't allow me to get into anything.
I've read that alpine added the toggle feature to prevent the ground method to work. That is why he had to flip the switch 2x. Head unit is looking for on-off-on signal. Google micro bypass parking brake and get one for your manufacturer of radio, they aren't universal across all brands.
Thank you dude this was extremely helpful. All went smooth. I ended up soldering all the connections together because those butt connectors are supposed to be easier but I got annoyed and have the experience. Also you'll need the Metra 95-2001 double din kit for an 03 - 04 S10. Works perfectly after that. If you have a parking break issue with android auto or just wanna bypass it, just solder the parking break wire from the head unit to the ground wire and you're good. No restrictions ever because it always thinks your parking break is engaged and doesn't cause any further issues. Auto swap on brightness when your headlights come on still works.
extremely helpful installed my alpine mechless unit thank you
Two solutions to xm. Svx300 module or for cleaner sound, put the app on the phone and use it through Android Auto/CarPlay
I don't mind butt connectors if it's got the room back there for all of them.
I didn't know Jack crap about soldering and always put off learning. After getting a solder kit for my birthday 1 year i said f it. Went downstairs and started cutting and soldering wire back together. I was confident enough after 1-2 hours I want to do it over connectors now.
I'm still shy about re-pinning connectors though. I've watched videos but I learn way better seeing something done in person.
Hey dude awesome video! Not sure if it's posted on any of the comments below, but what model head unit is this? I'd love to get it. Thanks in advance !!
I love the video, but not so much the stereo you installed.
I'm old fashioned. Would a Buick LeSabre radio fit in an S10? I want a radio/CD/cassette combo player from the junkyard, whose owner I'm friends with.
Embrace the future
I have a question, what exact model is this radio?
What dash kit did you use?
Just watched your video. Alpine makes a bypass for that exact same stereo so you don’t need a toggle switch. Its like $12 online. Also question did you have to cut the dash bezel for it to fit?
Cool I’ll have to look into the bypass. I didn’t have to cut into the bezel because it was a 2004 so it came factory with a double din
@@s10garage82 I was hoping so cuz I have a 2004 Chevy blazer also. And I have the Alpine Ilx-w60 and the bypass works great no switch or anything required it’s like 3 wires and after you bypass it then you can access all the settings and everything going down the road. 👍
I have a 2000 zr2 I am going to want to put a unit in... what dash kit or modifications would you recommend to keep the best stock look?
Fit perfectly!!🎉
Hey great vid. Do you have a link to the install kit you used? And the wiring adaptors for the trucks wiring?
If you go on crutchfields website it has all of the car audio stuff you could ever need
Will it fit in a 2000 s10 that's got a double din radio?
Can you drop the link what did you use sir? I’m really interested
Got a 2002 Chevy s10 and I’m trying to install an aftermarket head unit, I have all wires connected properly and have no power what so ever when installed in my s10. All fuses are good and all wires match and still nothing, what do you suggest I do?
Some gm vehicles require the red wire out the back of the head unit to a 12V+ in the fuse box or another 12V source.
IT IS A SEPARATE WIRE FROM THE ADAPTER HARNESS!
Can you link the radio and kit you got?
How did you remove the wiring from the truck? I have the same vehicle, 2003 s10, but I felt around to see if it was removable and came to a little box. I’m kinda scared to mess around too much with it. I’m in the middle of installing my own double din stereo system, but I’m having trouble splicing the right colors.
If you bought the wiring kit when you bought the radio then the colors should match the ones on the radio itself. If you didn't and you are hard wiring the whip that came off the radio then it would be best to look up a wiring diagram for the stock radio in the truck. If the truck had a stock radio in it the one connector on the back should unplug. If you bought the wiring harness that should then plug into the harness that's already in the truck.
I hear you! But I can't see you?
Thinking about doing this to my 99s10 ls but after some use- what do you think about your new stereo? Is it responsive, glitchy, pros cons?
sorry for the supper later response. The radio is pretty good it does glitch a little bit when using the android auto whether its because of the phone or the radio im not sure.
ProjectS10s my regular phone is an apple phone so I wonder how well it’ll work together. I haven’t bought it yet but I need to replace my stock stereo since the tape port is broken
So this wouldn’t fit a ‘02 xtreme?
My Chevy s10 has 2 speakers on the dashboard (4”x6”) . My amplifier sends 100 watts per channel: How can I reduce the wattage to save my speakers? It only can hold up to 45 watts.
My amplifier is Alpine is R-A60f and my radio Alpine ILX-W650. Thanks
What size is that alpine? I have the same.truck and as you know not much room for double. Exact model or size screen . Thanks
This head unit is an Alpine ILX-W650. The screen size is 7 inches. but the radio is also just under three inches thick. what year truck do you have because the actual dash is a little different on the 2003 s10s than the previous years.
@@s10garage82 I have a 2003 Chevy S10 LS
@@mikehancho2517 ya it will fit no problem.
Will it fit a 2001?
Was here to see the dash this was useless thanks
You think this would work for a 1998 s10 LS
With some modifications it may but it's not just plug and play like this was
yeah after a year im sure its a moot point but yes itll bolt in with a cut of the dash and a $30 dashkit that covers the cut
--------OR_____
a 98 -2002 olds bravada is a direct swap, they came with double din or a 2003 s dash trim will swap. i got a brand new dash for $15 from the scrap yard
Hey so where are you get the radio
Crutchfield. It’s a great website for all audio needs
I have a 2001 gmc Sonoma would a doble dim radio fit?
It will only fit in the 2003/2004 as far as I know
What double din mount did you use
It's was just the one that crutchfield provided when we ordered the head unit
Just connect the parking brake wire to a ground . Your welcome. Connecting to a switch is annoying
Nice. The dash looks different than my 2000 sonoma, would a screen of this size fit the 2000 sonoma?
No. 2002+ is bigger.
They make a double din conversion kit
So this would be an install I could do in my 98 GMC jimmy then?
Not without some modifications
@@s10garage82 what kind of modifications are we talking? I'm up for the challenge, just lack the info...
@@blakeromo your going to need a dash trim out of a 2004 Jimmy I believe and you may have to modify the actual mounts
What radio is that?
Alpine w650
@@s10garage82 thx i just bought an s10 2000 as a first car and the stereo is broken do im replace it using ur vid😅
What is the size of that head unit?
Its a double din with a 7 inch screen. the model is Alpine ILX-W650.
Could you put a backup camera in with this unit?
Probably a little late but yes you can. You just need to provide your own camera but the plugs are right on the back of the head unit
@@s10garage82 I actually have one in mind. I've seen a couple setups for backup cameras that are fairly inexpensive and look like they'll work with this.
@@jacobpierce758 ya just make sure the wire that is for a reverse signal is hooked up.
The most important part you have no detail on the weird ass park switch
Park switch just needs to be wired to a toggle switch and then ground.
"Looks great" ...in the dark and can't see it 😅
U know u can just ground that parking brake wire.....
the radio needs to see a change in state of that wire for it to allow you to access the settings. I started with it just grounded all the time and it wouldn't allow me to get into anything.
I've read that alpine added the toggle feature to prevent the ground method to work. That is why he had to flip the switch 2x. Head unit is looking for on-off-on signal. Google micro bypass parking brake and get one for your manufacturer of radio, they aren't universal across all brands.
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