Radio Tuner assembly dead, what now?
10-11-2013, 08:32 AM
#1
Radio Tuner assembly dead, what now?
Hey guys I took it to a dealer and they said the radio tuner had an internal problem and they could get me refurbished one for about $300, I would install myself.
I would like to keep the radio stock just because I've seen so many aftermarket ones that look terrible, but $300 is a lot for a refurb that could just break again. Could you guys recommend something that fits nicely and still retains the steering wheel controls and semi OEM factory look. Also I was planning on buying an iSimple to control my iPod through the XM channel with the steering wheel controls.
I would like to keep the radio stock just because I've seen so many aftermarket ones that look terrible, but $300 is a lot for a refurb that could just break again. Could you guys recommend something that fits nicely and still retains the steering wheel controls and semi OEM factory look. Also I was planning on buying an iSimple to control my iPod through the XM channel with the steering wheel controls.
10-11-2013, 08:55 AM
#3
The price with labor was around $900, I'm asking for advice with an aftermarket one because the stock tuner isn't that great. You can get a lot better systems for $300, anyone have any recs!?
10-11-2013, 09:03 AM
#4
everything is integrated with the OEM radio.
and like your first concern, it wouldnt look right putting in an aftermarket radio unless you go all out.
we're still having problems with finding a mount for an aftermarket radio, it will have to be custom built.
and then when you finally have made the mount, what are you going to do with the two half circles in the aluminum trim?
it wont look right, unless you do a lot of custom work.
if you can handle that, more power to you.
an alternative for you, would be to mount an android tablet in place of the nav. (or the split screen, if you dont have nav)
this way, you have music, movies, navigation all within an android tablet.
Look through our threads for ideas.
you're not the first person to ask this.
and there are many many many threads defining what you want, need, and just simply badass installs.
https://acurazine.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=94
click the link to see the many many different threads on audio installs.
then, you can further investigate the "interesting titled threads" to see if its something that you would like to do.
Last edited by justnspace; 10-11-2013 at 09:05 AM.
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HeloDown (10-11-2013)
10-11-2013, 09:48 AM
#5
no you cant!
everything is integrated with the OEM radio.
and like your first concern, it wouldnt look right putting in an aftermarket radio unless you go all out.
we're still having problems with finding a mount for an aftermarket radio, it will have to be custom built.
and then when you finally have made the mount, what are you going to do with the two half circles in the aluminum trim?
it wont look right, unless you do a lot of custom work.
if you can handle that, more power to you.
an alternative for you, would be to mount an android tablet in place of the nav. (or the split screen, if you dont have nav)
this way, you have music, movies, navigation all within an android tablet.
Look through our threads for ideas.
you're not the first person to ask this.
and there are many many many threads defining what you want, need, and just simply badass installs.
https://acurazine.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=94
click the link to see the many many different threads on audio installs.
then, you can further investigate the "interesting titled threads" to see if its something that you would like to do.
everything is integrated with the OEM radio.
and like your first concern, it wouldnt look right putting in an aftermarket radio unless you go all out.
we're still having problems with finding a mount for an aftermarket radio, it will have to be custom built.
and then when you finally have made the mount, what are you going to do with the two half circles in the aluminum trim?
it wont look right, unless you do a lot of custom work.
if you can handle that, more power to you.
an alternative for you, would be to mount an android tablet in place of the nav. (or the split screen, if you dont have nav)
this way, you have music, movies, navigation all within an android tablet.
Look through our threads for ideas.
you're not the first person to ask this.
and there are many many many threads defining what you want, need, and just simply badass installs.
https://acurazine.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=94
click the link to see the many many different threads on audio installs.
then, you can further investigate the "interesting titled threads" to see if its something that you would like to do.
Thanks for your help! I have been researching a lot about my problem and an aftermarket solution here on AZ but I can't seem to find one that I really like for around $300. I have extra trim that I can fabricate for the half circles and the edges around the radio assembly itself, but like you said I think it would be too much work. Also if I did all of that work I'd feel like I would want to replace the amp and the front speakers and just start some sort of spending rampage...I will play it safe and look up car stereo repair shops for now.
10-11-2013, 09:49 AM
#6
-------Tim-------
Carstereohelp.com
^they charge the same if not more than what the dealer quoted you. Go to shipping info, and they have a list to the right,of brands/models of vehicles (and what has gone wrong with most). I haven't used them yet, but plan to have my OEM amp fixed by them.
^they charge the same if not more than what the dealer quoted you. Go to shipping info, and they have a list to the right,of brands/models of vehicles (and what has gone wrong with most). I haven't used them yet, but plan to have my OEM amp fixed by them.
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HeloDown (10-11-2013)
10-11-2013, 09:57 AM
#7
Carstereohelp.com
^they charge the same if not more than what the dealer quoted you. Go to shipping info, and they have a list to the right,of brands/models of vehicles (and what has gone wrong with most). I haven't used them yet, but plan to have my OEM amp fixed by them.
^they charge the same if not more than what the dealer quoted you. Go to shipping info, and they have a list to the right,of brands/models of vehicles (and what has gone wrong with most). I haven't used them yet, but plan to have my OEM amp fixed by them.
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10-14-2013, 03:05 PM
#9
no you cant!
everything is integrated with the OEM radio.
and like your first concern, it wouldnt look right putting in an aftermarket radio unless you go all out.
we're still having problems with finding a mount for an aftermarket radio, it will have to be custom built.
and then when you finally have made the mount, what are you going to do with the two half circles in the aluminum trim?
it wont look right, unless you do a lot of custom work.
if you can handle that, more power to you.
an alternative for you, would be to mount an android tablet in place of the nav. (or the split screen, if you dont have nav)
this way, you have music, movies, navigation all within an android tablet.
Look through our threads for ideas.
you're not the first person to ask this.
and there are many many many threads defining what you want, need, and just simply badass installs.
https://acurazine.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=94
click the link to see the many many different threads on audio installs.
then, you can further investigate the "interesting titled threads" to see if its something that you would like to do.
everything is integrated with the OEM radio.
and like your first concern, it wouldnt look right putting in an aftermarket radio unless you go all out.
we're still having problems with finding a mount for an aftermarket radio, it will have to be custom built.
and then when you finally have made the mount, what are you going to do with the two half circles in the aluminum trim?
it wont look right, unless you do a lot of custom work.
if you can handle that, more power to you.
an alternative for you, would be to mount an android tablet in place of the nav. (or the split screen, if you dont have nav)
this way, you have music, movies, navigation all within an android tablet.
Look through our threads for ideas.
you're not the first person to ask this.
and there are many many many threads defining what you want, need, and just simply badass installs.
https://acurazine.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=94
click the link to see the many many different threads on audio installs.
then, you can further investigate the "interesting titled threads" to see if its something that you would like to do.
For the half circles just be creative and cover them up properly. For example, create your own plastic half circles and vinly wrap them.
I agree with the tablet intergration
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