dbtk2 Posted February 17, 2004 Report Share Posted February 17, 2004 If I were to buy a HUD unit for my STE, how difficult would it be to install it. Are there going to be wires up there for it since it was an option, or am I going to have to wire it myself, and if I am going to have to wire it myself, how difficult is it to do so. I don't have one lined up or anything, I was just considering putting one in, and before I buy one (assuming I can even find one) I am wondering how much work its gonna take. Thanks, Shawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick Posted February 17, 2004 Report Share Posted February 17, 2004 I think, although i am probably wrong because i dont' know electronics all to well, that your car comes pre-wired for it. It should just be a plug and play type deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TurboSedan Posted February 17, 2004 Report Share Posted February 17, 2004 i would guess your car is prewired for it. if it is you are lucky. my Cutlass wasn't, but i wired it in anyway and it was pretty easy with the directions on the w-body page. i haven't done a write-up on it (yet). you can see all of my wiring here: http://www.turbosedan.com/addhud/addhud.html it is on a Cutlass, but it should give you a pretty good idea of what needs to be done if you do need to do your own wiring. i used a Bernzomatic pen torch, paste flux, solder, and heat shrink tubing for a nice clean installation. i still need to cut my original (nice) dashpad; right now i'm using the warped old dashpad that came with my HUD. joshua Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no1kicker Posted February 17, 2004 Report Share Posted February 17, 2004 You're car is not prewired. (At least mine wasn't). It's not a hard install, it took me 4 hours the first time. You need wiring diagrams (I have them)and a soldering iron. IF you decide to put one in, I can help, as well as gearhead. I think it's very worthwhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TurboSedan Posted February 17, 2004 Report Share Posted February 17, 2004 You need wiring diagrams (I have them)and a soldering iron. i thought about using a soldering gun, i even have a nice Weller. the Bernzomatic pen torch just made things SO much easier IMO. for circuit boards i like the soldering gun, but for soldering wire (splicing), the pen torch is really nice. they only cost like $8 at the hardware store. joshua Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbtk2 Posted February 18, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 You're car is not prewired. (At least mine wasn't). It's not a hard install, it took me 4 hours the first time. You need wiring diagrams (I have them)and a soldering iron. IF you decide to put one in, I can help, as well as gearhead. I think it's very worthwhile. If I decide to put one in I will definately let you know (as well as visiting the link above). Since your car is the same as mine it should be pretty simple helping me along if I have problems, and the wiring diagrams will be awesome. If I find one I will let you know. Now that I know the install isn't too tough, I will definately be looking out for one! Shawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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