Replaceing headunit
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From: Shawnee, OK
Replaceing headunit Ok so I could not find a definate answer for this.
-Can I replace my head unit and not the factory speakers?
-If so do I need to rewire the speakers to the head unit?
-Can I buy an adapter to make the monsoon system work with an aftermatket HU?
-What do i need to do?
Thanks for any and all input guys!
-Can I replace my head unit and not the factory speakers?
-If so do I need to rewire the speakers to the head unit?
-Can I buy an adapter to make the monsoon system work with an aftermatket HU?
-What do i need to do?
Thanks for any and all input guys!
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From: VA
i do not believe you need an adapter. most headunits have the same output option, i think. you probably will need an antenna adapter though since the plug would be different. and of course you'll need some kind of adapter to fit the radio in.
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According to your sig pic, I gather that you have a 1998-2002 Camaro.
If you want to replace the stock headunit, you need four things:
Wire Harness:
Standard 21-pin 1988+ GM harness. The Scosche number is GM-02B. The Metra number is 70-1858.
Mounting adapter to mount 1 DIN in 1.5 DIN opening:
Metra 99-3009 (flush mount)
humount (I'm not posting the website, but you can google the name)
Mini-GM to Motorola antenna adapter
(I think that is what its called)
Sometimes the stuff above is thrown in free when you buy a headunit from a site like Crutchfield or some other install site.
Steering Wheel Controls Adapter:
PAC SWI-X is the universal IR steering wheel control adapter. It'll work with most aftermarket headunits that have an IR sensor. PAC also makes brand specific wired units as well (ex: SWI-PS is for Pioneer headunits with the remote port on the back). The wired brand-specific unit works by plugging into the aftermarket headunit's wired remote port (therefore, make sure the headunit has a wired remote port before getting one of these wired adapters).
If you want to replace the stock headunit, you need four things:
Wire Harness:
Standard 21-pin 1988+ GM harness. The Scosche number is GM-02B. The Metra number is 70-1858.
Mounting adapter to mount 1 DIN in 1.5 DIN opening:
Metra 99-3009 (flush mount)
humount (I'm not posting the website, but you can google the name)
Mini-GM to Motorola antenna adapter
(I think that is what its called)
Sometimes the stuff above is thrown in free when you buy a headunit from a site like Crutchfield or some other install site.
Steering Wheel Controls Adapter:
PAC SWI-X is the universal IR steering wheel control adapter. It'll work with most aftermarket headunits that have an IR sensor. PAC also makes brand specific wired units as well (ex: SWI-PS is for Pioneer headunits with the remote port on the back). The wired brand-specific unit works by plugging into the aftermarket headunit's wired remote port (therefore, make sure the headunit has a wired remote port before getting one of these wired adapters).
Last edited by VIP1; Feb 11, 2009 at 07:12 PM.
There is a pinned thread around here somewhere with all the partnumbers of the 3 things above you need. Its an easy process. Using your steering wheel controls with your aftermarket HU is another story 
. I havet he right module and have been messing with it for months and still cant figure it out.
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Originally Posted by Ymesss
Its an easy process. Using your steering wheel controls with your aftermarket HU is another story .
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Originally Posted by Ymesss
I havet he right module and have been messing with it for months and still cant figure it out.
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