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Dodge
Caravan 1998
AFTER
BEFORE
Products
just came out, we thought you may want to see one of our
installs of the new products in a car. Brighter display,
more colors, a more 'even' look with the buttons and very
nice chrome accents around all the buttons make this Pioneer
DEHP3500 a winner! Get it now! See our RADIO DEPARTMENT! (tell your friends)
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Product
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Where
to buy it in our storefront:
Storefront at http://store.autotoys.com |
| Pioneer DEH P3500 AM/FM/CD Radio | See our radio department here |
| Pioneer CDX P680 6 disc CD changer | See our CD changer
department here |
| 1.5 foot antenna extension - REQUIRED for Caravan installs! | See our DASH kit department under ANTENNAS (always in stock) |
| Plug in wire harness 1817 |
See our DASH KIT
DEPARTMENT > HARNESSES |
| Dash kit for this Chrysler Minivan Caravan 6501 | See our DASH KIT
DEPARTMENT or Search under 6501 |
| Insulated butt connectors to connect harnesses | Included free with all RADIO purchases from AUTOTOYS.COM |
| One self tapping stainless screw (for changer ground) | See our TOOLS department under SCREWS |
| One 3/8 inch ring terminal for ground terminal on CD changer cable | See our TOOLS department under CONNECTORS |
| T-tap for ground wire in car and also for CD changer power | See our TOOLS department under CONNECTORS |
| Male spade for T-taps | See our TOOLS department under CONNECTORS |
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This
shows how we prewired everything to our custom chrysler harness.
Get it now! We have it in stock. PLUG IT IN! Search under
1817 or see our dash kit department. If we dont have it available,
it isnt made!
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Shown
on bench, the new 3500 radio
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Another
shot
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Flip
down of the 3500
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Back
of the radio. Shows the F/R preouts and the p bus changer
port
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Our
custom Dodge/Chrysler dash kit. Stronger! See our dash kit
department or search under 6501
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Another
shot of the kit
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This
shows you how to take out the factory radio without damaging
anything in this 1998 Caravan
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This
shows you how to take out the factory radio without damaging
anything in this 1998 Caravan. More hidden stuff
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This
shows you how to take out the factory radio without damaging
anything in this 1998 Caravan. More photo. See photo.
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Special
steps needed to remove this radio. EASY TO SHORT THE RADIO
and to BLOW the fuses. Especially in 1998 era Caravans. ASK
US. We'll tell you what to do to avoid it. You may see SPARKS!
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Ground
cable off factory radio
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Test
fit for our Pioneer CDX P680 6 disc changer. Brand new. Get
it now in our CD changer department
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This
is how we ran the CD changer cable. We got it down from the
radio location down to under the driver's seat in under 5
mins, ask us. Avoid the pedals!
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This
shows how and where to ground your new radio.
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This
shows our 1.5 foot antenna extension. THIS IS REQUIRED for
this 98 era Dodge CARAVAN. The antenna is JUST TOO SHORT!
We have it in stock, get it in our dash kit department >
ANTENNAS
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Back
of factory radio and easy way for you to remove it from dash
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Our
dash kit fitted with sleeve and bolted in
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Where
to ground the new Pioneer CD changer using our stainless steel
self tapping screws.
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The
6 disc CD changer mounted under the driver seat
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Final
shot of the new radio. ITS REALLY REALLY NICE! -its not all
that expensive too! See our RADIO department! POP out volume
control. Flip down faceplate
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Flip
down faceplate (detachable)
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More
closeup shots
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More
closeup shots! Get it now! TELL YOUR FRIENDS
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MORE
CLOSEUP SHOP NOW
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Do
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or something like it? Do you own this car? Have other questions
about it? Do you want access to the missing pictures? Available
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and tell your friends!
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