The Chrysler sound system is the result of the Visteon/Boston Acoustics partnership. The combination of Visteon’s advanced automotive audio technologies and Boston Acoustics’ audio expertise ensures a sound system that lives up to the leading edge performance of the Chrysler. You can have almost concert sound while you’re cruising down the highway. A great sound system is a very important asset to any vehicle. Everyone listens to the radio while they’re driving. It also helps on long journeys when the kids need something to pass the time. Knowing how to install your Chrysler sound system is important. Make sure you have the instructions and all the tools you need before you get started on the project. This will make it a lot easier, you want have to stop in the middle of something to grab a tool. Even having a helper to hand off the tools and read the instructions are a great idea. Anything that makes a project easier is always a good thing.

Tips to Chrysler radio installation. On most Chrysler products, just the panel around the radio needs to be removed. Remove it gently by pulling around the edges until it snaps and pops out, once loose, the lamp on the ash tray will need to be removed from its holder on the bottom of the panel. Some Chrysler models may not have this. Once panel has been removed, there will be two hex screws that hold the radio in. Remove the screws and radio should come right out for you.

If you want to install a radio in your Chrysler, and it is stock, all you need to do is connect the black and grey connectors to the back, the antenna and the ground strap. You’re ready for some tunes. Having a wiring diagram handy for your vehicle is also a good idea. You can usually find the diagram in the factory service manual.

MP3 player installation in Chrysler vehicles is a little tougher and would best be done by a Chrysler professional. Most new Chrysler vehicles have several options for sound systems available when you purchase the vehicle. (standard on the Chrysler 300) is a AM/FM CD stereo with four speakers, AM/FM CD stereo with six speakers (standard on the 300 Touring), an AM/FM stereo with integral cassette, six disc CD with MP3 player compatibility and six industry Boston Acoustics’ speakers with nine 288 watt DSP amplifier (standard on the Chrysler 300 Limited and 300c SRT 8; also available on the 300 Touring) and last but definitely not least a thirteen speaker Kicker High Performance Audio System with 322 watt amplifier plus 100 watt subwoofer (optional only on the 300c SRT8).

Some common problems and there possible causes are you hear squealing and crackling sounds coming from your sound system, this could be a problem with your amplifier. My CD player keeps spitting my CD out every time I put one in, don’t use a cleaner this will not help; you will need to take it to a radio repair center to repair it. My car is still under warranty and my radio won’t play how do I get it fixed? Take to a Chrysler dealership; this is the best place especially while your vehicle is under warranty.

Common questions asked regarding Chrysler Service on your Chrysler Radio are what is the charge for a repair estimate? There is no charge for repair estimates. What type of shipping do you recommend? Items are shipped UPS ground in most cases but upon request can be sent out next day or 2nd day. What is the normal turn around time? Do you sell parts to repair car stereos? Because of an agreement with the parts distributor they are not allowed to sell electronic parts. Do you repair after-market amplifiers? Yes, repair can be done on some of the after-market amplifiers. Do you repair Bose stereo equipment? No, you need to go to www.bose.com for those items.

Choose the sound system that fits your needs and budget. If you are not sure about installing it yourself then before you do anything, call your local Chrysler Service Department and ask one of the technicians to give you some advice on the installation. You could even have them do it for you. Most cases, unless parts have to be ordered it is usually 2-3 days.