Removing Headunit question....

[Dave_Obsession]

I need to remove my headunit to take it to Pioneer so they can fix a blown internal fuse.....simple enough to remove it, however...

Just wanted to check a couple of things:

(1) I need to disconnect the battery (negative terminal only) first don't I before doing anything???

(2) Once the unit is removed, will the wires be OK to sit there unplugged and exposed by themselves for a couple of days while I drive the car around? They aren't going to short out the whole car if they touch????

Not too sure how to go about this.....any help appreciated!

Cheers, Dave.

[Krakey]

Probably a good idea to disconnect the battery to save any damages that could occur and yea if the wires are just in a plug they will be fine it's only if the wires are exposed and able to short circuit each other or earth onto the chassis that there would be a problem

Krakey

[bodes-sh]

to be honest, i wouldn't even bother disconnecting the battery. just unplug it, as above, if it uses the factory harness and no wires are exposed it will be fine

[Peuty]

Are you disconnecting the Pioneer harness as well? If so, might be a good idea to tape the constant and accessory power up individually so they don;t arc. If you are just taking the H/U and leaving the harness, you'll be fine.

If you are doing the first option, I would disconnect the battery until you get the wires taped, just to avoid the hassle of having to replace fuses if you accidentally short anything.