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Re: XM radio problem in 2003 GMC Sierra [waldon]
by jnt
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Oct 04, 2008 (4:37 pm)
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Replying to: waldon (Sep 25, 2008 11:11 am)
Have you tried removing the radio's fuse(s) to reset the system. Let them disconnected for at least 1-2 minute for the radio/XM receiver fully dead then put the fuse(s) back on. Battery connection/disconnection sometimes causes initialization problems. But they can help correcting the system as well
Good luck
jt
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- #53 of 78
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cd player
by tlatta
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Oct 23, 2008 (3:40 pm)
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cd player won't take in cd. Just clicks then displays check cd. Anyone got any fixes Thanks
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- #54 of 78
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Replacing door speaker
by samthecrewman
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Oct 31, 2008 (5:44 am)
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I have a 2000 Sierra and the right side door speaker is driving me crazy. It is apparently cracked and needs replaced. Is there an easy way to access the speaker? Any help would be appreciated.
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- #56 of 78
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05 gmc sierra stereo swap
by sanipass
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Nov 03, 2008 (6:20 pm)
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i want to swap out my factory head unit for an aftermarket mp3 player but although i have installed stereos before, my new truck seems to prove a little more challenging... i hear i need to bypass my original stereo and that it must remain in the truck for the computer to function? how will i get the stereo i want installed in my truck?
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- #57 of 78
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Re: 05 gmc sierra stereo swap [sanipass]
by obyone
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Nov 03, 2008 (6:28 pm)
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Replying to: sanipass (Nov 03, 2008 6:20 pm)
A good car stereo shop charges around $125 to install a head unit. Might be money well spent. Pass-lock feature disables your stock head unit rendering it useless unless reinstalled on your truck. Makes it useless in case a thief steals it. Then again let them take the stock system.
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Re: 05 gmc sierra stereo swap [obyone]
by sanipass
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Nov 03, 2008 (6:30 pm)
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Replying to: obyone (Nov 03, 2008 6:28 pm)
do you know if there is anyway i could do it myself... i mean, what do they do that is so special?
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Re: 05 gmc sierra stereo swap [sanipass]
by sanipass
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Nov 03, 2008 (6:34 pm)
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Replying to: sanipass (Nov 03, 2008 6:30 pm)
is it true that the factory head unit has to stay in the truck in order for the computer to function correctly?
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Re: 05 gmc sierra stereo swap [sanipass]
by obyone
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Nov 03, 2008 (7:38 pm)
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Replying to: sanipass (Nov 03, 2008 6:34 pm)
The factory head unit can be removed and the bcm needs to be reprogrammed. From what I recall you need a wiring harness for the aftermarket stereo to plug into the GM harness and I think that's about it.
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Re: 05 gmc sierra stereo swap [sanipass]
by snickers1127
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Nov 04, 2008 (6:47 am)
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Replying to: sanipass (Nov 03, 2008 6:20 pm)
what you will have to do and do it this way use a quick install harness you can buy anywhere hook the new stereos harness to the quick connect one and its just a matter of pluggin in and you will need to get a antenna wire extender about 5 bucks at walmart the the quick connect is around 15 the onboard computer runs the stock stereo it is all wired into the factory alarm system you will have to run 2 wires to the fuse box one fusethat is hot all the time and of course the other that only comes on with the key and also you will need a dash kit too cause when you remove the stock there will be a big whole you need to fill and again walmart has everything you need the kit is about 20 bucks and works with all makes and models and no you wont need to keep the stock stereo in the truck i dont have mine and my replacement in dash cd works flawlessly if you have any questions and want to make absolutely sure check with a local car stereo install shop they would be more then helpful if you have questions and there is no charge for a question i hope this helps oh by the way and to answer the prevous post you dont have to do anything with the onboard computer you will be bypassing it completely
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