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#56 of 80 05 gmc sierra stereo swap by sanipass Nov 03, 2008 (6:20 pm)
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? Replies to this message: obyone (Nov 03, 2008 6:28 pm) sanipass (Nov 03, 2008 6:30 pm) sanipass (Nov 03, 2008 6:34 pm) and 1 more... snickers1127 (Nov 04, 2008 6:47 am)
#57 of 80 Re: 05 gmc sierra stereo swap [sanipass] by obyone Nov 03, 2008 (6:28 pm)
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. Replies to this message: sanipass (Nov 03, 2008 6:30 pm) sanipass (Nov 03, 2008 6:34 pm) obyone (Nov 03, 2008 7:38 pm)
#58 of 80 Re: 05 gmc sierra stereo swap [obyone] by sanipass Nov 03, 2008 (6:30 pm)
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? Replies to this message: sanipass (Nov 03, 2008 6:34 pm) obyone (Nov 03, 2008 7:38 pm)
#59 of 80 Re: 05 gmc sierra stereo swap [sanipass] by sanipass Nov 03, 2008 (6:34 pm)
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? Replies to this message: obyone (Nov 03, 2008 7:38 pm)
#60 of 80 Re: 05 gmc sierra stereo swap [sanipass] by obyone Nov 03, 2008 (7:38 pm)
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.
#61 of 80 Re: 05 gmc sierra stereo swap [sanipass] by snickers1127 Nov 04, 2008 (6:47 am)
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
#62 of 80 by snickers1127 Nov 04, 2008 (7:31 am)
another thing you need to remember also when you do hook it up there will be no more door chimes and door buzzers anymore if you want that to happen then you will need to consult a stereo shop and have them install it but if it isnt going to be a loss to you then by all means go with the original plan and by pass the computer with the aftermarket let me know if i can be of assitance with this email me anytime john_c27yahoo.com
#63 of 80 94 factory stereo to aftermarket cd player swap by petgre Nov 08, 2008 (7:05 pm)
Has anybody ever swapped out a radio/cassette deck for a cd player in a 94 chevrolet 1500 series pickup? Best Buy wants $100 just to install a new head unit in this truck because of the additional parts that are needed. Is it easy enough to do myself and get the unit from Crutchfield which includes everything (including mounting gear & wiring harness) or difficult enough to go ahead and let Best Buy do it. It's been 25 years since I put a new head unit in a vehicle.Thank you in advance for taking the time to read this post.
#64 of 80 94 factory stereo to aftermarket cd player swap by snickers1127 Nov 08, 2008 (8:49 pm)
its actually quite easy but you will want to check with the dealership because certain yr models dont have a ignition or battery wire in the stereo harness since it runs thru the factory antitheft system but seeing as it is a 94 it might not have that problem but its quite easy to install all you have to do is go to walmart to the automotive dept and look for a quick connect harness color coded wires crimp them to the stereo harness and it just a matter of plugging in piece of cake Replies to this message: petgre (Nov 09, 2008 11:00 am)
#65 of 80 Re: 94 factory stereo to aftermarket cd player swap [snickers1127] by petgre Nov 09, 2008 (11:00 am)
Replying to: snickers1127 (Nov 08, 2008 8:49 pm) Thank you for the reply to my question. I don't think this truck has an anti theft system on it. It is a work truck that has a 4.3 v 6, automatic trans, a/c that still works,and an am/fm/cassette player with the cassette player in the middle of the dash and the radio controls by the drivers seat.That is what intimidates me about swapping this out myself. I just bought this truck off my step father with only 122,000 miles on it so I'm hoping this truck has alot of life left in it.

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