Mazda 626 stereo swap help

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Jack Dempsey
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I have a stereo in my mazda that does not for the life of it play burned CDs. So I want to get a new stereo for it but don't know which kind/brand that is right for it. Any one know what brand I can get. I know how to remove the stereo. Anyone??


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You can get any brand of stereo u like, u just need to get a wiring harness for the mazda 626 (like this one if u have an 01-02 http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000KL1454). You can also look up the wiring diagram to match up the car's color configuration with the new stereo, but wiring harnesses use a universal config that makes it a lot easier to install. As for the stereo size, all single-din models will fit but u can buy an installation kit like this if theres space on the bottom or sides (this one is also for an 01-02 but they have them for other model years too http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000KL144A/ref=pd_aw_sim_e_1?pi=SL500_SS115). If your stock stereo was taller or has an empty space underneath, u could also go with a double-din model like a navigation/dvd unit. I've installed complete stereo systems on a dozen different cars (including speakers, subs, amps, dvd/nav, etc) so feel free to ask if u have any other questions :)
 
KingOfKings55 said:
You can get any brand of stereo u like, u just need to get a wiring harness for the mazda 626 (like this one if u have an 01-02 http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000KL1454). You can also look up the wiring diagram to match up the car's color configuration with the new stereo, but wiring harnesses use a universal config that makes it a lot easier to install. As for the stereo size, all single-din models will fit but u can buy an installation kit like this if theres space on the bottom or sides (this one is also for an 01-02 but they have them for other model years too http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000KL144A/ref=pd_aw_sim_e_1?pi=SL500_SS115). If your stock stereo was taller or has an empty space underneath, u could also go with a double-din model like a navigation/dvd unit. I've installed complete stereo systems on a dozen different cars (including speakers, subs, amps, dvd/nav, etc) so feel free to ask if u have any other questions :)
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Wow thanks for all of that info. My mazda 626 is a 2000 and a double din and has that extra space you were talking about. The thing I was worried about when you said I can get the DVD unit is ppl breaking into my car. Trust me it has happened more than once. So something simple with aux output and all of that good stuff. But great info. Anything else you can throw at me haha would greatly appreciate it.


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