Need help installing head unit.

[bizzy07 10+ year member]

I went to install my new alpine 9886 today and when I pulled the stereo out I realized the harness I had was the wrong one. I didn't realize my car had a factory monsoon system in it. What is the best way to go about installing an after market stereo in a car with a monsoon system? Car is an 01 olds alero by the way.

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[x1le 10+ year member]

What is the best way to go about installing an after market stereo in a car with a monsoon system? Car is an 01 olds alero by the way.

With the correct harness.

 

[Supergumby5000 5,000+ posts]

With the correct harness.

that about sums it up.

 

[bizzy07 10+ year member]

Seems like everywhere I searched there was not the right one listed for an Alero. I found one for the same year Grand Am. Only costs $28 too. Would still utilizing the monsoon amp be better than using the head units power? I have no clue on the specs of the monsoon amp, but the 9886 puts out 18watts x 4 I think.

 

[TKCARAUDIO 10+ year member]

yes it would Monsoon sounds like poop with out those amps

 

[GMCJimmyslt2000 10+ year member]

U can do either 2 things.

1. Bypass factory amp and use the hu to power speakers.

2. Buy the correct harness to intergrate the moonsoon amp.

If it was my car, I would replace all speakers and run a aftermarket amp. It will run more cash but will sound 10x better.

 

[bigaudiofanati2 10+ year member]

I agree you can get the wiring harness on crutchfield.com