The 31st mod, upgraded head unit / radio / stereo

It's been another absolute age since I last did a mod, I guess I've done that much to the car that I'm now running out of things to do!

This latest mod sees the head unit / radio / stereo / call-it-what-you-will get upgraded.

There was nothing wrong with the original radio, but you'll see why I had to upgrade in order to facilitate the 32nd mod.

I've learnt the hard way in the past with car radios, often upgrading them to very high spec after-market units. The major down side with this is that some thieving toerag always comes along and either bricks the window of the car or screwdrivers the door lock out in order to then steal said radio. Having had this happen to me twice, I wasn't going to let it happen a third time so I opted for an OEM Chrysler upgraded radio as no one in the right mind would want to steal it as due to the unusual shape it will only fit a handful of models, unlike an aftermarket DIN-fitting radio.

Here is the old and trustworthy radio, click any photo to enlarge it:

You'll note the covered up socket on the back with 'DO NOT OPEN' stamped on it. On the higher spec radio, this is replaced with a socket for a CD Changer.

Some photos of the new radio. Well, not brand new, in fact a second hand bargain from eBay for just £33.33, delivered!

Again, click on any image to enlarge:

Some of the noticable differences are that this new head unit has a cassette tape player in it where the old one just had a blanking plate.

More importantly (again, this will become apparent when you read the 32nd mod) is the addition of a CD Changer socket on the back and the obvious additional buttons on the front to support it.

The new head unit also has a flashing red light on the front when the ignition is turned off.

Let me know in the box below if you have any comments or questions!

Related Posts: How To Remove or Replace the Head Unit / Radio / Stereo on a PT Cruiser

Modifications to date: Parrot CK3100 Bluetooth Hands Free Phone Kit, Debadged Tailgate, 'Semi-Stealth TomTom' Satellite Navigation, Chrome Wheels, Chrome Belt Line, Chrome Indicator Bulbs (Front), Chrome Fuel Door, Clear Side Repeaters, Chrome Indicator Bulbs (Sides), Altezza Rear Lights, Chrome Indicator Bulbs (Rear), Chrome Door Handle Recess Trims, Stealth iPod FM Transmitter, Mopar Front Fog Lights, 8 Ball Gear Knob, Port Holes, 8 Ball Door Lock Pins, 8 Ball Cigarette Lighter, 3rd Brake Light Decal, Sony Xplod Subwoofer, Altezza Fog Lights, Twin Fog & Reversing Lights, LED Fog Light Bulbs, Chrome Tailpipe Trim, Parking Sensors, ScanGauge II, Headrest Springs, Billet Steering Wheel Spoke Covers, Accurate DIY GPS Tracker, Custom iPhone Car Kit.