Hey all! This is my first post, Woooo! Anyways at the dealer I was told never have a deck/stereo installed unless it was done by the dealership. They had me sign a document as proof that I was told. Their reason was that the 2011 computer could short if the appropriate steps were not taken which can result in replacement cost of up to $2500. This $2500 would not be covered by any warranty if the short happened during stereo installation by anyone other than the dealer. Now I'm not sure if the dealer is giving me a fair warning or if they are luring me into paying the high dealership labor rate? Any info is greatly appreciated.

 

Well there's always a chance of a short... That's why you disconnect your battery... But some amps and computers are know to keep a charge.... Either way have them try to prove it... Your word against there's... What radio did your jeep come with?

 

Also any radio shop will cover there work and they should have insurance.... I'm sure best buy can install your radio... It's all plug and play with harneses no more cutting wires!

 

I'm going to call the BS flag on this one.

If you disconnect the battery and pull the IOD fuse you should have no trouble installing an aftermarket radio.

I don't think any auto manufacturer would make the radio "non-replaceable except by a dealership" -- that is one of the #1 things a consumer upgrades in a vehicle.

Call another dealership and see what they tell you. I'm sure they're just bluffing.

I installed my MyGIG unit myself -- and all I did was pull the IOD fuse and disconnect the battery. Zero problems here...

 

Installed a mac mini with 7" touchscreen in the din in mine. No issues.

 

You got a write up, or pics on that? That sounds sweet.

 

i installed a after market stereo/nav in my 2011 no problems at all i think they just want you to pay them to do it ...do it yourself its easy , i wouldnt worry

 

What's a Mac Mini?

 

I have also been told a few untrue Stealership lines.
I too will have to throw out the B.S. flag on this one.

 

I installed a new stereo in my 2010 and did not remove the battery terminal or fuse.