How difficult is it to install HUD?

[dbtk2]

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

[slick]

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.

[Guest TurboSedan]

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

[no1kicker]

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.

[Guest TurboSedan]

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

[dbtk2]

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