1000 AAQ - Stereo questions

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Has anybody ever installed a stereo system / radio / CD player / cassette player / MP3 player in a [DSM]?

Lots of people. Most stereo shops can handle this.

For do-it-yourselfers, Micheal Hamilton has posted the stereo wiring harness colors for a 1G DSM. You should also look at the FAQ Locator for more wiring guides, the Club DSM website, and the regional sites for more information. Crutchfield has a decent on-line store for stereo adapters and the like. Finally, there is an excellent PDF installation document for 1G DSMs, made available by The Install Doctor website.

Tyler Gibbenhuck has this information to add (edited for presentation):

"1. You don't need an installation kit, the new deck bolts in exactly like (either) of the 2 DIN decks did. If you mount the deck in the lower DIN you have a great place to install gauges, or a boost controller (turbo timer), or just a pocket for extra cd's.

2. Get the wiring harness adapter, it saves hours of headache. 3. When running your amp wires, pull off the door scuff panel (4 screws) and lift up the carpet, there's a nice big gap to run the wires in. 4. Pick up some extra pop fastners, you WILL break at least one. 5. Make sure you get someone to help you, although it can be done alone, the job is way easier with two people. 6. If you feel up to it, pull out the passenger seat, it makes life easier, plus you won't have to move it back and forth when you're adjusting things. [Editors note: removing each front seat is simply done by removing four bolts. The rear seat comes out without removing any bolts.] 7. It's not a very hard project, and took me just under 3 hours, save yourself the money, and install everything yourself."

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I want to install a single-DIN radio. What is the part number of the plastic dash pocket that fits into the other DIN space?

1G DSMers can use Mitsubishi part number MB522082. 2G DSMers can use MR147142. Each has the required mounting system to fit the corresponding vehicle.

Chrysler owners can phone a dealership to get the Chrysler part number. The parts staff should be able to help you out.

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How big is a DIN panel?

A panel to fit a DIN space is 2" x 7" (52mm x 179mm).

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What are the impedances of the stock speakers on a [DSM]?

According to the DSM technical manuals and the Talon Digest archives, the stock speakers are:

1G: dash, door and rear are all list as 4 ohms. Unfortunately, some DSMers have reported 4, 6, 8 and 12 ohm speakers.
2G: in-dash tweeters and fronts are reported to be 4 ohms, while rear are 2 ohm. The tweeters and fronts are wired in parallel to achieve a 2 ohm load. Unfortunately, some DSMers have reported 4 ohm loads rather than 2.

There is some indication that different model years have different speakers, but the factory manuals list only 4 ohm speakers for 1Gs. Ian Blumgart reported a mix of speakers in his 1990 Laser with the optional six-speaker system: 12 ohms in front, 6 ohms in doors, and 4 ohms in rear. The fronts were wired in parallel for a net 4 ohm load.

2G speaker impedances are not listed in the shop manuals, but were previously reported to be 4 ohms all around. Dan Juell reported his front speakers were 12 ohms. Best to check your speakers to be sure.

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Last edited 05/03/03

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