Vw mk4 stereo install

The Metra EU55 is the antenna adapter needed for your installation. It will convert the SMB connector behind you radio into the aftermarket standard on most aftermarket radios. Blaupunkts are the only ones that come to mind that are different. It will also power the antenna amplifier in your car.

The amplifier in your car will connect to your aftermarket radio just like a car with no amplifier. The amplifier takes "speaker level inputs" you will not need any special adapters or need to rewire the car. We offer 2 radio harnesses. The Metra is the simple harness. Ignition and Illumination are handled by a computer system called Can-Bus therefore these wires are not present behind the radio.

The house sounds awesome these days and the latest car is next. And yes, we'll probably write an article about that, so stay tuned! In brief: This Crutchfield Research Garage article gives you an overview of your Volkswagen's stock stereo system and your aftermarket upgrade options. Use our vehicle selector to find the gear that will fit your Golf or GTI.

There's always been a lot to like about the VW Golf. Even in base form, the Golf is stylish, practical, comfortable, and even kinda fun. In GTI form, it's all of those things, just with a lot more power and even better handling, which makes it even more fun. Know what else is fun? An awesome stereo. Whether you're planning a larger customization project or just looking for a way to add some joy to your daily driving, we can help you find the right gear for your Golf.

This Golf generation debuted in mid and stuck around until mid Because of those odd mid-year intros, you'll be asked to specify whether you have the "old" or "new" body style when you enter your vehicle info for '99 or '06 cars. Hopefully, this will eliminate any confusion, but if you have questions, just give us a call. The Golf's factory radios are pretty basic by today's standards. Package-wise, there was the base system and the optional Monsoon system.

The radios look pretty much the same, though, so how do you tell which system you have? If you have the Monsoon system, the receiver display will flash the word "Monsoon" when you turn it on. Or, you can look for the amplifier, which can be found on the right side of the rear deck in sedans. Radio replacement is pretty easy in these cars, but on up models equipped with OnStar, you'll lose the voice prompts when you replace the factory radio. This is a pretty old edition of OnStar, though, so you might not miss it.

Replacing the radio in your Golf or GTI is pretty uncomplicated. If you're new to car audio DIY, this can be a real confidence-builder. You'll start by setting the parking brake and disconnecting the negative battery cable to prevent any electrical short, because nothing destroys one's confidence more than being electrocuted by a car that's rolling slowly down a hill.

Once you've done those things, you're ready to get started. You'll need one pair of VW-specific radio removal tools for a single-DIN 2" tall radio and two for the double-DIN 4" tall models, and they're included with your Crutchfield stereo purchase. Insert the tools into the slots on each side of the factory radio face and slowly press them in until you hear a click on each side.

The click will unlock the radio, and you'll pull the tools towards you to remove it. Disconnect the wiring harness and unplug the antenna lead, then remove the old radio and start installing the new one. When you buy your stereo from Crutchfield, we'll give you a deep discount on the wiring adapter you'll need to connect the new receiver to the factory wiring.

It'll come with its own instructions, which you'll follow as you connect it to the receiver. With almost all aftermarket receivers, you'll have to remove the factory radio's rear support bracket.

This isn't hard, but work carefully even though no one will ever see anything you mess up. And if you're using an antenna adapter, be sure the antenna cable lead is plugged in and the power wire is connected to the receiver's power antenna wire before you install the receiver.

Once the new receiver is in place and hooked up, test it and make sure it's working before you move on to anything else. If you're Golf or GTI has steering wheel audio controls, you can retain them when you install a new stereo. When you enter your vehicle information , our database will choose the adapter you need to make your factory steering wheel controls work with your new receiver. Shop for car stereos that fit your Volkswagen Golf. You'll need to remove the rubber ring surrounding the woofers, then drill out the rivets Crutchfield Research Photo.

The degree of difficulty involved in speaker replacement varies a bit, but it's still a job that's well within the range of the average car audio DIY-er. There are some slightly challenging bits, but you can do this. Removing and replacing the door speakers will make good use of the confidence gained while replacing the radio. It's not a hard job, but depending on how your car is equipped, there can be some interesting parts. You'll need to remove the door panels to get to the woofers and the tweeters, a process that's detailed in the Crutchfield MasterSheet that's included with your stereo or speaker purchase.

There are some differences between the driver's side and passenger's side doors, and some other differences that depend on whether your car has manual or power windows. Either way, it's all covered in the MasterSheet. Once you've removed the panels, you'll need to remove the rubber ring surrounding the woofers. Pull out the assembly, disconnect the harness, and remove the speaker. Use a nail punch to knock out the remaining rivet bits in the mounting surface to make sure nothing interferes with installing the new ones.

Your speaker purchase includes if needed mounting brackets to help install your new speakers. For final installation, make sure the bracket is positioned with the slot for the wires on top. If your new speakers don't include mounting screws, you'll need to make a trip to the hardware store before you begin the installation.

Drilling isn't hard, of course, but you're drilling into a car — your car — so you'll want to do it right. Make sure you know what's around and behind what you're drilling into, work carefully, and always wear eye protection. When it comes to connecting the speakers, there's another variation to note. If your car has the Monsoon system, your purchase will include the wiring harness adapters needed to make the necessary connections.

If your car has the base model stereo system, there's no harness available at this time, so you'll need to use Posi-Products speaker connectors to connect the new speakers to the factory wiring system. Once the new woofers and tweeters are installed, test them out to make sure they're working properly.

If they are, then you're ready to put the doors back together. When you do, make sure the locks and latches are functioning properly. Now, let's talk about those tweeters. The factory tweeter is a 1. You'll be able to get to them when you remove the door panels. They're kind of tricky to remove, but it can be done if you work carefully.

There are no direct replacements available, but pretty much any component system tweeters will fit if you secure them with universal backstraps , hot glue, or silicone.

No wiring harness is available for this location, so you'll need to use Posi-Products speaker connectors to connect then to the factory wiring. The rear door speakers are a lot like the ones up front. Same goes for the removal process. Crutchfield Research Photo. Pretty much everything we mentioned above also applies to the rear door woofers and tweeters.

That took a long time to type, so we're not going to go through it again. Our much-more-industrious Research Team did go to the trouble of writing it all down, however, and all the details can be found in your MasterSheet.

If you run into trouble here, or at any other point in your installation, remember that your Crutchfield stereo purchase also includes free tech support for the life of your gear. We're here if you need us, so give us a call. You'll need to remove the rear side panels to get to the speakers. It's not hard, but it can take some time. Some will require mounting brackets, which will be included along with your Crutchfield speaker purchase. The stock woofers only produce bass, so the simplest swamp will involve a set of component speakers.

If you want to get full-range sound from this location, you'll need to install an aftermarket stereo and bypass the factory amp by splicing together its input and output wires. Like we said, component speakers are easier. As for the actual speaker removal process, it's a bit involved, but it's still do-able for a DIY-er.

You'll start by folding up the rear seat bottom and pressing the seat bars toward each other to remove it. Lower the rear seat back, raise the outer edge, and work the seat latch away from the center seat to remove the seat. Be sure to store the seats in a clean, dry place until it's time to put them back in the car. Remove one plastic nut located on the wheel well and pry out the forward front edge of the rear side panel to release two retaining clips.

Pry out bottom front edge of panel to release two more plastic clips Disconnect the tweeter harness while you're still holding out the panel. Keep holding out the panel and push toward the rear of the car just enough to disconnect two metal clips from the other panel.

Slowly work the panel out of car and set it aside. Remove the four Phillips screws securing the speaker, disconnect it, remove it, and get to work installing the new woofer. If you're replacing the tweeters, the work's pretty simple, but there are no mounting brackets for these speakers, so you'll need to secure them with universal backstraps, hot glue, or silicone.

Once you're done, be sure to test the speakers to make sure they're working. If they are, start putting the panels back together. If you run into trouble, remember that your Crutchfield speaker purchase also includes free tech support for the life of your gear.

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Thread starter That Guy Start date Nov 26, That Guy Veteran Member. Hi guys I'm thinking about upgrading the stock radio on my Golf.