Radio: easy to swap out?

[NorCal Gordo]

Just picked up a "new to me" 2720. Looking to swap out the old radio for something that is Bluetooth friendly. Am i correct in assuming that any car stereo of the same size face can simple be swapped in? Thanks!

[ShrimpBurrito]

Yes. You can also get an FM transmitter that connects to your phone via Bluetooth and plugs into the cigarette adapter. That will accomplish the same thing....maybe $15-$20.

Dave

[Bill]

The size of the opening above the refrig is called "single DIN", and it is a common standard. As long as you stay with that size, it will physically fit.

The back of the radio has a big multi-wire connector that connects to the speaker wires, power wires, and so forth. Each radio tends to have a different connector, and so the radio often comes with a short adapter cable. You could make the connections yourself - solder and tape - but if you can get a pre-made adapter, you will be happier.

The antenna cable has a standard connector, so don't worry about that.

A good source of info is the catalog or website from Crutchfield.com. They are sometimes expensive, so you might not buy your radio there. But take a look at it.

Bill

[Kmikesell]

I'm in the same boat.. I assume that a decent small radio will fit. Then only concern I have is the connections. Most new stereos have a plug connection rather than individual wires. (I'm thinking my 2006 TM doesn't have a modern plug in connection. Going to have to look at one to find out.