# Need Some Help on Car Stereo Questions **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [May 2, 2010, 11:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-help-on-car-stereo-questions/251877 "2010-05-02T11:34:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Kefhr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/91b2a8/32.png) [@Kefhr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Kefhr)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2010, 11:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-help-on-car-stereo-questions/251877/1 "2010-05-02T11:34:12Z")
Okay so I am definitely not a car guy. I like cars but know nothing about them. My car stereo isnt working. More specifically the EJECT feature on the CD doesnt work. I HAVE no idea how to take the panel apart. No idea whats wrong. No idea whats the problem. I am debating between two things 1. Get a completely new deck and try to get the guy to install for me. 2. Try to find someone to fix this one Either way. Anyone know HOW TO FIX this problem? Or is anyone selling a new deck AND can replace it and install for me. I need this done… I prefer ASAP. Cash ready depending on how much it will run me. Any ideas on which is the better option? or anyone know anyone who can do this stuff? ps: Car is 99 mustang gt. Right now there is already an aftermarket deck installed. ---
**Author:** ![88slowmarro](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/88slowmarro/32/6339_2.png) [@88slowmarro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/88slowmarro)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2010, 11:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-help-on-car-stereo-questions/251877/2 "2010-05-02T11:36:15Z")
smash it ,get the cd out then go by new one then the diff part install new one , then install old cd in new player and your good to go ---
**Author:** ![Kefhr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/91b2a8/32.png) [@Kefhr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Kefhr)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2010, 11:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-help-on-car-stereo-questions/251877/3 "2010-05-02T11:53:20Z")
> [@Went out for a Poutine.... v. New ride \*PICS\*](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-out-for-a-poutine-v-new-ride-pics/31503/16): > > smash it ,get the cd out then go by new one > > then the diff part install new one , then install old cd in new player and your good to go I dont mind smashing it… But I dont know HOW to take out the old deck. Thats my problem. I dont want to crack the panel around the car trying to get it out. I was hoping I can find someone who knew how. ---
**Author:** ![88slowmarro](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/88slowmarro/32/6339_2.png) [@88slowmarro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/88slowmarro)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2010, 12:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-help-on-car-stereo-questions/251877/4 "2010-05-02T12:01:25Z")
what kind of car ---
**Author:** ![Kefhr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/91b2a8/32.png) [@Kefhr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Kefhr)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2010, 12:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-help-on-car-stereo-questions/251877/5 "2010-05-02T12:02:28Z")
> [@Race Wars are ON!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/race-wars-are-on/31552/25): > > what kind of car OP. 99 mustang gt edit: your favorite cars 😃 ---
**Author:** ![88slowmarro](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/88slowmarro/32/6339_2.png) [@88slowmarro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/88slowmarro)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2010, 12:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-help-on-car-stereo-questions/251877/6 "2010-05-02T12:03:50Z")
the panel uses clips to hold it on ,just pull an it with a little force to get it to come loose and then carefulle work the clips out by pullin on the panel ---
**Author:** ![94Gt5.0](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/94gt5.0/32/6377_2.png) [@94Gt5.0](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/94Gt5.0)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2010, 12:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-help-on-car-stereo-questions/251877/7 "2010-05-02T12:31:19Z")
Looks like this right? ![http://www.gonzales-family.com/interior.jpg](http://www.gonzales-family.com/interior.jpg) If so, there are 2 small holes on each side of the radio, this is meant for a special tool that removes the factory deck. Its 2 U-shaped prongs that slide in, you put outward tension on it, and pull the deck back. Pretty straight forward. ---
**Author:** ![88slowmarro](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/88slowmarro/32/6339_2.png) [@88slowmarro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/88slowmarro)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2010, 12:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-help-on-car-stereo-questions/251877/8 "2010-05-02T12:32:47Z")
i thought he has a aft mkt deck in it ---
**Author:** ![Kefhr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/91b2a8/32.png) [@Kefhr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Kefhr)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2010, 12:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-help-on-car-stereo-questions/251877/9 "2010-05-02T12:37:37Z")
> [@MazdaSpeed 6 input](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mazdaspeed-6-input/31537/11): > > i thought he has a aft mkt deck in it @94gt5.0… yes it looks exactly like that but there is already an aftermarket installed in there therefore I do not see the holes on there to pry it out. I just dont want to break the panel and make it look cracked. The car is clean inside and out. Hence I am looking for a “pro” to do it. Could you do it for a few bucks if I brought the deck to you. ---
**Author:** ![Murrdog9000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/murrdog9000/32/6391_2.png) [@Murrdog9000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Murrdog9000)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2010, 12:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-help-on-car-stereo-questions/251877/10 "2010-05-02T12:39:06Z")
sounds like scully ripped you off biggggg time ---
**Author:** ![88slowmarro](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/88slowmarro/32/6339_2.png) [@88slowmarro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/88slowmarro)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2010, 12:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-help-on-car-stereo-questions/251877/11 "2010-05-02T12:48:11Z")
pull the panel off ,then you will see a couple 7-8 mil bolts holdin deck assembly in place .unscrew those and the deck should be loose ,once that is done unplug all connectors and pull it out .assembly is the opposite of dissambly ---
**Author:** ![Kefhr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/91b2a8/32.png) [@Kefhr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Kefhr)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2010, 12:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-help-on-car-stereo-questions/251877/12 "2010-05-02T12:51:02Z")
> [@new movie about the pope](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-movie-about-the-pope/31573/4): > > pull the panel off ,then you will see a couple 7-8 mil bolts holdin deck assembly in place .unscrew those and the deck should be loose ,once that is done unplug all connectors and pull it out .assembly is the opposite of dissambly do I need anything special to pull the panel off or should i just tug on the frame til it comes off? ---
**Author:** ![88slowmarro](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/88slowmarro/32/6339_2.png) [@88slowmarro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/88slowmarro)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2010, 12:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-help-on-car-stereo-questions/251877/13 "2010-05-02T12:52:19Z")
gently tug on the frame ,ya may need a philips screwdriver for the panel it may have a couple screws but i doubt it .its been a little while since i had one apart ---
**Author:** ![Kefhr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/91b2a8/32.png) [@Kefhr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Kefhr)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2010, 12:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-help-on-car-stereo-questions/251877/14 "2010-05-02T12:57:32Z")
> [@need an opinion from the girls and boys](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-an-opinion-from-the-girls-and-boys/31560/29): > > gently tug on the frame ,ya may need a philips screwdriver for the panel it may have a couple screws but i doubt it .its been a little while since i had one apart I will give it a shot myself. See if I can take it a part atleast. Anyone know anyone selling a cheap nice deck I can get? Or anyone want this one 😃 cheap lol ---
**Author:** ![votblindub](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/votblindub/32/6280_2.png) [@votblindub](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/votblindub)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2010, 3:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-help-on-car-stereo-questions/251877/15 "2010-05-02T15:41:36Z")
i can help out if needed ---
**Author:** ![offroadzj](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/offroadzj/32/6428_2.png) [@offroadzj](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/offroadzj)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2010, 3:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-help-on-car-stereo-questions/251877/16 "2010-05-02T15:46:44Z")
if you pull of the trim panel around the radio, you will see 2 small openings on each side of the aft. radio (most radios). Insert 2 small screwdrivers to release 2 taps that lock the outer trim cage to the radio itself. Then the radio should just pull out of the sleeve. ---
**Author:** ![Kefhr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/91b2a8/32.png) [@Kefhr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Kefhr)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2010, 4:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-help-on-car-stereo-questions/251877/17 "2010-05-02T16:15:32Z")
> [@MazdaSpeed 6 input](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mazdaspeed-6-input/31537/17): > > if you pull of the trim panel around the radio, you will see 2 small openings on each side of the aft. radio (most radios). Insert 2 small screwdrivers to release 2 taps that lock the outer trim cage to the radio itself. Then the radio should just pull out of the sleeve. I havent had time now but I might give it a shot within the next few hours and see whats up with it. Ill try all the techniques below lol. Should ANY single layer deck fit into my car or is each deck “specialized” for a certain car? Or is it just wires go right into the deck > [@need an opinion from the girls and boys](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-an-opinion-from-the-girls-and-boys/31560/49): > > i can help out if needed I appreciate the offer. If I cant get this damn thing to work I am going to need it ---
**Author:** ![offroadzj](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/offroadzj/32/6428_2.png) [@offroadzj](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/offroadzj)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2010, 4:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-help-on-car-stereo-questions/251877/18 "2010-05-02T16:38:31Z")
if it is already aftermarket, you will just have to change the wires, but it will slide in utilizing the new sleeve that a new radio will come with. ---
**Author:** ![Kefhr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/91b2a8/32.png) [@Kefhr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Kefhr)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2010, 9:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-help-on-car-stereo-questions/251877/19 "2010-05-03T09:41:07Z")
> [@Race Wars are ON!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/race-wars-are-on/31552/35): > > if it is already aftermarket, you will just have to change the wires, but it will slide in utilizing the new sleeve that a new radio will come with. Wow. I have no idea what Sully did to the car, but its pretty cool. The panel DOES NOT have to come off. Literally the cdplayer itseld just slips right out. So I got everything out. Now just looking for a new cd player to put in there 😃 Thanks for the help guys. You were all right about the the little locks/clicks. I just used a thin piece of cardboard to unclip them. worked easy ---
**Author:** ![votblindub](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/votblindub/32/6280_2.png) [@votblindub](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/votblindub)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2010, 10:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-help-on-car-stereo-questions/251877/20 "2010-05-03T10:38:14Z")
i’d suggest eclipse or alpine. those sound nice and clean [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-help-on-car-stereo-questions/251877.md?page=2)