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I have a 2003 venture. I didn't have the foreshight to get a model with a DVD player in it - it just has a CD-Radio. Now the kids are growing up, and need to be kept occupied. While I'm at it, I'd also like to upgrade the sound system for a better quality player. The possibilities are: - install a DVD overhead player, and use the FM modulator to get the sound from DVD/MP3 to the current radio. I'm not sure the audio quality will be good. - replace the radio with an audio player with aux input, and just use a portable DVD player as required. I'll probably need to use the AUX input to get the DVD audio to the speakers. I have a bias towards the second option. Venture's door chimes and airbag logic is in its radio. So, I can't just replace the radio. I'll need to buy harness and some accessories worth $200, and leave the old radio connected and hidden under the seat. Apart from the additional expense, it seems like an untidy solution. From what I've heard, it doesn't seem possible to just add an Aux input to the existing radio. (It won't improve the sound quality, but it can be good enough for movie audio. Any advice? It seems to me that many people must be in this position. Whichever way I go, my wife seems to think it's an old car, and is not worth spending much on. (I see a demand for a new car coming up  ). I don't believe the car is old - It drives well; and it seems like a waste to get rid of the car with only 65000 Kms on it. - sandyr.
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Replying to: sandyriver (Mar 30, 2008 8:52 am) I also own a 2003 Venture; I replaced the radio with an after-market I bought at Target. It is a VRCD500SDU for $100 two years ago (installation kit from Best Buy) and it worked great. It has an auxiliary input, usb port, SD card port. Go to www.roadmasterusa.com/vr3_auto.html to read about the radio, as well as purchasing direct from the company. You can also call the company and talk to them about your concerns. I did not have any issues with door chimes or the airbag logic, or anything else. I connected a portable DVD player, sound output, to the auxiliary input of the radio, and the sound quality was fine. There are different setups as DVD players go, headrest mount is the way I went. Kids didn't have a problem with it. You can also go to www.replacementradios.com and find other solutions. They sell interfaces that allow you to connect external devices to your existing OEM radio. Their phone number is posted on their website. I bought a radio and a XM tuner from them for my 2005 Venture and have not experienced any problems. You can also try ebay motors, I've seen DVD Entertainment Systems from 03 Ventures being sold and/or auctioned off...If you go the ebay route you will probably need to have a professional installer do the work. Well good luck, I hope this helps.... _gb5
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Replying to: gb5 (Mar 31, 2008 11:21 am) It's reassuring to know someone has done it without any issues. You've inspired me to act. - sandyr.
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Replying to: sandyriver (Apr 01, 2008 6:03 pm) Again, good luck... |
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Replying to: gb5 (Mar 27, 2008 7:23 am) Here's what he said: "I need an input to the, "Video In" jack on the factory-installed dvd player in my 2004 Chevrolet Venture mini van that will result in switching from playing disks to the auxiliary audio inputs. I want to play my mp3 player thru the auxiliary audio inputs of the dvd player. -- If I connect the, "Line Out" from my mp3 player to the audio phono input jacks on the dvd player and play the mp3 player, no sound sound is heard. -- If I connect one end of a cable to the video phono input of the dvd player with the other end open, there is still no sound. -- If I connect the video out from my camcorder to the the video in on the dvd player, there is still no sound. -- If I now turn my camcorder on, there is still no sound. -- If I now press, "Play" on my camcorder, the (mp3 player) sound plays just fine thru the vehicle's speakers." If anyone knows a way to play audio only through the DVD player aux input, please do tell!
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Replying to: jdlough (Apr 08, 2008 10:06 am) Very interesting, I'll try experimenting with that and get back to you with the results. I thought I tried that before with connecting an Atari video game unit and didn't get video or audio; but I'll try with my video camera and duplicate what that guy encountered. Crazy, huh? Thanks again.... |
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Hi, We purchased a used 2002 Chevy Venture WB Edition. While testing the features we noticed an issue with the DVD. We can hear sound, but there's no picture. Does anyone have any tips on troubleshooting this? Is there a trick to gettting the picture to appear. The owner's manual doesn't say. Also, ours did not come with the wireless remote and headphones. Does anyone know a good place to purchase these besides the dealer? We appreciate any advice. Thanks.
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Replying to: bigdaddy76 (Oct 22, 2008 8:46 am)
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I have an '03 Venture with factory stereo and DVD system. I recently had Best Buy put in a pioneer stereo with MP3, and remove the factory stereo. They informed me I'd lose the DVD. My kids are older so it didn't matter. The stereo, (plus $200 in harness and accessories) went in fine. My problem is this. I have an overhead console for the rear passengers to plug headphones into, and most importantly control their AC/Heat/Fan. This console no longer works. Unless someone here knows how to make it work, I have no option but to have the stereo removed. Does anyone know anything about this? GM dealership is useless, and Best Buy doesn't know. Thanks everyone! |
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Replying to: jbil (Dec 30, 2008 8:19 pm)
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