03 Mitsubishi Eclipse Radio Install?

Question

I have a Mitsubishi Eclipse 2003 GTS and i wanted to put in a new radio. I heard this is kinda complicated because of some factory amp that cant be bypassed. Does anyone kno ways to install a new radio and some subs?

Answer 1

It can be done; it's only slightly trickier than the average car.

If yours is equipped with the factory Infinity amplifier (not all are equipped) then you have two options:  bypass the amp or integrate it.

If you plan to keep the stock speaker system, then your best option is to integrate.  This simply requires a special wire harness adapter:  http://www.amazon.com/METRA-70-7003-MITS...   You'll need to pick a new CD player that's equipped with front and rear pre-amp outputs.

If you plan to replace the speakers, you'll need to bypass the amp.  This doesn't require running new wire to each speaker; you just have to run new speaker wires to the factory amplifier location (under the passenger front seat) and connect them to the factory speaker wires there.  (Be sure to disconnect the stock amp first).  If you bypass the amp, you'll be limited to four speakers; you'll probably have to give up the stock tweeters and the center-dash speaker.  This isn't normally a problem if you're using decent 2-way speakers in the doors.

Answer 2

you can still install aftermarket radio you just have to run your own speaker wires. if you know where your factory amp is you can attach the speaker wires to the output wires which usually run to the speakers.

i doubt that the amp cant be bypassed, check with a professional, better off just letting them install it.

Answer 3

take it to your local audio store and pick everything you want in it and have them install it as well, makes sure to also get a warranty on it so if anything happens you can take it back and get it fixed...it's smarter to do it at a local audio store rather than a big store like best buy because they specialize in audio so its much cheaper.