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can i use the OEM din sleeve for new stereo?

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    can i use the OEM din sleeve for new stereo?

    i was wondering if i could do that,
    and should i buy a wiring harness as well?
    im pretty low on cash right now..

    it would be great if i could.. but if not, does anyone know where i can get either these things for cheap?


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    your junkyard is the best bet to be able to find those OEM stereos for cheap, if you have one around you

    if you go with an OEM stereo, you won't need a wiring harness. Most honda/acura radios from 92-98 (maybe even a little bit earlier) use the same plug, so you can roam around and find one with a similar plug and you're good to go. I myself have an Acura Integra Single CD/FM/AM stereo hooked up, plug and play if you have the code.

    Word of warning though, the Acura CL radio sports the "bose" emblem, and i believe that to make it work it needs matching bose speakers. I personally tried that CL radio in my car and my speakers were whispering my music, even at full blast. If the stereo you see has BOSE on it, i'd stay away because it might not work too well.

    Most of the time you'll find the cassette ones in the junkyard, and if you're lucky an OEM honda CD accessory too. Otherwise, check your craigslist and do a search of honda or acura stereos, and hopefully something comes up with a reasonable price.

    if you go with an aftermarket stereo, you will need a wiring harness to adapt it to the OEM one, and an aftermarket stereo install kit for the honda accord. it should already come with a wiring harness

    hope i answered some of your questions, and some members should come in eventually with more answers if needed.
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      #3
      i meant to say, could i use the sleeve that my stock stereo came in, to mount an aftermarket stereo. (without buying another DIN sleeve.)

      idk if im making sense or not

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        #4
        Yes, I have done it. Usually an aftermarket stereo will have threaded holes on the sides, and you may be able to line them up with the holes on the bracket, or drill new holes.

        Also get a harness adapter, they are about $10 at walmart. Much cleaner install.
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          #5
          Originally posted by Accrdwgnguy View Post
          Yes, I have done it. Usually an aftermarket stereo will have threaded holes on the sides, and you may be able to line them up with the holes on the bracket, or drill new holes.

          Also get a harness adapter, they are about $10 at walmart. Much cleaner install.
          is the harness just a direct plug and play?

          and thanks for the info!

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            #6
            Originally posted by struckaccordCB7 View Post
            is the harness just a direct plug and play?

            and thanks for the info!
            Yes it is. Just color match the wires and you're set

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              Yea you wire the harness to your new stereo harness, then just plug it into the stock plug and your done.

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                Originally posted by struckaccordCB7 View Post
                i meant to say, could i use the sleeve that my stock stereo came in, to mount an aftermarket stereo. (without buying another DIN sleeve.)

                idk if im making sense or not
                Mine didn't have a sleeve, the unit was mounted to the pocket with a small bracket and screw on each side. I just "attached" the bracket to the din sleeve on both sides and set the head unit in the hole. It wasn't secure, but it worked.

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