spydog

ok i have a 1999 trans am with the stock radio and the volume *** is not working properly and i want to replace the radio with an aftermarket cd radio i am not big on radio swaps but i have a cd player in hand what els other than a plug and play harness and cd player mount will i need ?

blackfbird98

dash kit (99-3320)

wire harness that plugs into vehicle (metra gm 4001 or ibr-whgm2)

antenna adapter (40-gm10 also metra)

I list metra parts because they are easy to get at your local best buy.

M4N14C

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https://ls1tech.com/forums/stereo-el...nsoon-faq.html

spydog

is there anything I can do to keep the steering wheel controls working with in aftermarket radio

wssix99

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^ You need to read the information provided to you above and do some reading/searching before posting more questions, which have already been answered on this thread and thousands of other places on the site. You may even have found the fix for the problem with your original head unit.

RAMPANT

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If your new deck is a single DIN.

The HU Mounts look good, if you want a little more style as well.

spydog

i know this may be a dumb question but what is a DIN

spydog

i like this face plate / radio mount were can i find one?

RAMPANT

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DIN is the size of a radio face.

The factory size was 1 1/2 DIN, not very common in the after market. The single DIN is what I have and is the most common, then there is a Double DIN which is double the size of mine, and becoming a lot more common. There is a sponsor I think called Double D Mods that makes adaptors for those.

To find the adaptor I have shown, search for HU Mount. We are not supposed to link to non sponsors, so you need to search it your self.

WhiteBird00

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It's never a dumb question if you don't know the answer (unless maybe you ask the same question more than once).

DIN is an acronym for Deutsches Institut fűr Normung (German Institute for Standards, similar to ANSI - American National Standards Institute, and the German member of ISO - International Standards Organization). They publish all kinds of standards for things such as paper sizes, fastener torque, film speed, etc. In this case, DIN #75490 specifies the face size of automobile head units. It has been internationally accepted as ISO #7736. Common usage in the audio field has dropped the actual reference number and just refers to single DIN and double DIN. Single DIN has a face plate that is 50mm tall by 180mm wide - approximately 2" x 7". Double DIN has a face plate 100mm tall by 180mm wide - approximately 4" x 7". GM and Chrysler produced non-standard 1.5 DIN head units for several years that were 3" tall by 7.5" wide - approximately 75mm x 190mm - in between the two standard sizes in height but wider than the DIN standards.

Now, aren't you glad you asked?

Atrus_SS

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Is that correct? The 1.5 DIN are wider than the true single and double DIN, aren't they?

WhiteBird00

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Sorry, yes you're right. The GM and Chrysler 1.5 DIN is wider (not narrower) than standard DIN. I was trying to do too many things at once, I knew there was a width difference, and I had a 50/50 chance of getting it right.

I just went out and measured the 1.5 DIN in an older GM pickup truck here at work - it's about 190mm wide (7.5" or so).

spydog

ok thanks for all the help on this. know I am more prepared to do my first ever radio swap i usually stick to mechanical work so far I have a aftermarket what you call a signal DIN just need to do more research yet and fine speakers and find if I can make my steering wheel buttons still work or not just trying to line everything up so when I get the TA out of winter storage I can do all the work radio, clutch swap, a few odds and ends before I go on the Power Tour

TallgeeseIV

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It's definitely possible to keep your steering wheel controls, you just need a radio that will accept remote calls from a wire in the back of the unit, and a box to convert the signals. I have the setup in my car but I can't remember the make/model of the box so unfortunately you will have to search for it. The box is made by either pac-audio or AXXESS though, I don't remember.

WhiteBird00

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All of this is covered in the Monsoon FAQ as previously mentioned. It is important that you read it BEFORE buying speakers especially.

spydog

ok I read the Monsoon FAQ and still am a bit confused what I want to do is replace the radio and upgrade the speakers with out rewiring the car speakers what's the best bang for the buck speakers? I will be using a aftermarket radio

M4N14C

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Without rewiring, your best bet is one of Kee Audio's packages. I got their Level 3 and I'm very satisfied. You still use all the existing wiring including the stock Monsoon amp.

TallgeeseIV

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Agreed. I purchased just the sail panel subs from them and they're incredible. Totally worth the money, I have to imagine the standard speakers are as well.

spydog

is kee audio the only place that sells a kit like this?

WhiteBird00

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Kee Audio is the only one selling that particular combination but our other audio sponsor Double D Mods also sells Monsoon speaker replacement kits.