Installing a Deck

[Datsun-Fever]

Hey guys, i just got a pioneer DEH-p6400 and i need some help installing it, because i clearly need to do some fitting. Plus, will it work in my car? thanks.

[gema]

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Early Z's are a PITA to install stereos in.

[Datsun-Fever]

I did search, and im just wondering, whats the best way to make cuts into my console? and the adapters are differnent for the Z,

I have the right plug but i'll need to cut and attach it to the Z plug, is this ok? any tips?!?!

[TomoHawk]

the receiver ion my 290Z is connected to the factory plug, but I could only figure out the one wire to the RH speaker. It might be easier to just run speaker wires straight from the receiver, and I think you can get power off the factury plug.

Don't bother with the radio unless you have everything else working first.

[speedyblue]

It will work in your car.

Firstly, is the hole in the dash large enough to fit the CD player, or do you need to enlarge it to make it fit?

I rewired mine when installing, because the original wires were designed to drive a low powered stereo, and your new one is a high powered CD player with a colour screen, and hence will struggle on the bass notes (turn it up and the screen will dimm with each beat) Run a new thicker wire from somewhere, with an inline fuse. And add a new ground wire, fixed to a clean ground area. Good idea to re-new the speaker wires as well.

Get a mate who knows what he is doing to show you and spend the time doing it right. I skimped timewise on one thing on my last stereo install and now I have to fix it.

Have fun.

Scott

[Datsun-Fever]

I need to cut plastic out, but that doesent matter cause my console is already cracked a bit near the ashtray, ill get a new one when i do an OEM restoration. Actually all the connections have been upgraded, cause the P.O had a stereo i think. I just want to know, what tool do i use to make clean cuts in the plastic? THANKS.

P.S, I just went out to my car and connected the audio power cable into my new deck, and nothing at all happends, does the other plug need to be in also? i still need to change the plug over so it will fit into the pioneer.

[TomoHawk]

a rotary saw(dremel) worked best for me. then file/sand the edges to suit.

Usually on the modern radios, one power wire is for the amps & receiver, the other for clock/memory. Memory wire being always HOT, but low current (1 amp).

read your info papers, it should tell you what you need.

[Datsun-Fever]

Actually, i dont have information papers with it, my brother got it from a friend because he was getting a new one. Their are 11 wires with the pioneer plug, but only 6 in the original datsun wiring, so i need to firgure out which wires i dont need.

[texasz]

Originally posted by Datsun-Fever

Actually, i dont have information papers with it, my brother got it from a friend because he was getting a new one. Their are 11 wires with the pioneer plug, but only 6 in the original datsun wiring, so i need to firgure out which wires i dont need.

Then try searching the manufacturer's website for the owner's/installation manual. You really need to figure out what all the wires are for FIRST, you can damage your unit by hooking up power to the wrong wire.

[Datsun-Fever]

Ok, im looking right now, but isnt the power cord that black one with the metal tip?

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Thats the antenna right? yea i need help

i found a manual. THANKS GUYS

[Datsun-Fever]

Do you guys know where i can get a diagram of which wires are what? i know red and yellow are the power, but i need to match the DEH ones to my datsun wires, i dont want to mismatch the wires!

[Victor Laury]

99.999 % of the time, the Black one is the Ground!

Please don't fry your stereo. take your time and do the research