Wiring Harness question for 2006 Chev Cobalt
08-16-2014, 07:20 PM
#1
Wiring Harness question for 2006 Chev Cobalt I notice that there is an expensive wiring harness ($39-$49) that keeps the safety chimes and turn signals and there is a regular harness that cost about $5-$10. My question is if I dont care/want to keep the safety chimes and the turn signal noises, will the cheaper harness work? Or is the only harness that will work the expensive one? Ive linked both of them for reference. Thanks in advance
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stereo-Radio-Aftermarket-Installation-Wire-Harness-Antenna-Adapter-Plug-Set-/360992980120?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A2006%7CMake%3AChevrolet%7CModel%3ACobalt&hash=item540cdbbc98&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GM-INTERFACE-CAR-STEREO-CD-PLAYER-WIRING-HARNESS-WIRE-AFTERMARKET-RADIO-INSTALL-/331035062352?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A2006%7CMake%3AChevrolet%7CModel%3ACobalt&hash=item4d133a3050&vxp=mtr
Charlie
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stereo-Radio-Aftermarket-Installation-Wire-Harness-Antenna-Adapter-Plug-Set-/360992980120?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A2006%7CMake%3AChevrolet%7CModel%3ACobalt&hash=item540cdbbc98&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GM-INTERFACE-CAR-STEREO-CD-PLAYER-WIRING-HARNESS-WIRE-AFTERMARKET-RADIO-INSTALL-/331035062352?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A2006%7CMake%3AChevrolet%7CModel%3ACobalt&hash=item4d133a3050&vxp=mtr
Charlie
08-17-2014, 07:58 AM
#2
The adapter provides three other features that are arguably more important than the chimes and turn signal clicks (although I consider those important as well). Because the car has GM-LAN controlling the radio, you would lose both Retained Accessory Power (allowing the radio to run after the ignition is turned off until a door is opened) and the ability to use steering wheel controls if you use the plain harness adapter. The PAC adapter provides the necessary translation of the LAN data signals to retain RAP and provide the signal connection for a steering wheel control adapter such as the ASWC-1. It also provides the "healthy" signal on the LAN to keep the system from throwing a code.
The choice is up to you but in my experience, the adapter is worth spending $60 if you plan to keep the car for a while and are installing a decent audio system. I put a Kenwood DNX in my wife's '07 Envoy and I never even considered doing it without the adapter. Without it, it would have been nearly impossible to get all the other system components working (steering wheel controls, external Bluetooth module and external Sirius tuner).
The choice is up to you but in my experience, the adapter is worth spending $60 if you plan to keep the car for a while and are installing a decent audio system. I put a Kenwood DNX in my wife's '07 Envoy and I never even considered doing it without the adapter. Without it, it would have been nearly impossible to get all the other system components working (steering wheel controls, external Bluetooth module and external Sirius tuner).
08-17-2014, 06:12 PM
#3
The adapter provides three other features that are arguably more important than the chimes and turn signal clicks (although I consider those important as well). Because the car has GM-LAN controlling the radio, you would lose both Retained Accessory Power (allowing the radio to run after the ignition is turned off until a door is opened) and the ability to use steering wheel controls if you use the plain harness adapter. The PAC adapter provides the necessary translation of the LAN data signals to retain RAP and provide the signal connection for a steering wheel control adapter such as the ASWC-1. It also provides the "healthy" signal on the LAN to keep the system from throwing a code.
The choice is up to you but in my experience, the adapter is worth spending $60 if you plan to keep the car for a while and are installing a decent audio system. I put a Kenwood DNX in my wife's '07 Envoy and I never even considered doing it without the adapter. Without it, it would have been nearly impossible to get all the other system components working (steering wheel controls, external Bluetooth module and external Sirius tuner).
The choice is up to you but in my experience, the adapter is worth spending $60 if you plan to keep the car for a while and are installing a decent audio system. I put a Kenwood DNX in my wife's '07 Envoy and I never even considered doing it without the adapter. Without it, it would have been nearly impossible to get all the other system components working (steering wheel controls, external Bluetooth module and external Sirius tuner).
08-17-2014, 07:09 PM
#4
Sorry, no. The 2005-06 Cobalt uses different wiring from the 2007-10. Besides, you would have to buy a brand new factory head unit because once installed, they won't work in a vehicle with a different VIN. So you can't get one from a junk yard to work.
