Pre-1999 to Post-1999 Monsoon Change - Plug 'n play?
09-13-2006, 12:47 AM
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Pre-1999 to Post-1999 Monsoon Change - Plug 'n play? Upon research, looks like the only way I can get an auxilary input thru my 1998 monsoon is to hardwire a FM modulator ( 
).....If I were to buy a post 1999 monsoon with the aux ability (gm9 aux input), would the wiring be a straight change? Take out the old head unit, put in the new head unit and connect it the same exact way?
Also, average price of a monsoon head unit?
).....If I were to buy a post 1999 monsoon with the aux ability (gm9 aux input), would the wiring be a straight change? Take out the old head unit, put in the new head unit and connect it the same exact way?Also, average price of a monsoon head unit?
09-13-2006, 07:07 AM
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Yes, completely plug and play. However, when you're shopping remember that the Firebird and Camaro versions were different. The Camaro radios were black with black ***** and blue/white illumination while the Firebird radios were dark gray with gray ***** and red illumination. Also, the Camaros came with speed compensated volume control but the Firebirds came with power antennas. In other words, they'll plug right in but there are differences.
Head units vary in price. I sold a 2000 CD HU for $75 but I've seen them as high as $150. Cassette HUs are generally cheaper (less demand).
Now, if your 98 has a cassette then you also have the option of using a cassette adapter for auxiliary input. The sound quality isn't quite as good as a direct connection but it's certainly better than an FM modulator. (Actually, the sound quality is excellent but tape drives don't have the dynamic range that a direct connection does.)
Head units vary in price. I sold a 2000 CD HU for $75 but I've seen them as high as $150. Cassette HUs are generally cheaper (less demand).
Now, if your 98 has a cassette then you also have the option of using a cassette adapter for auxiliary input. The sound quality isn't quite as good as a direct connection but it's certainly better than an FM modulator. (Actually, the sound quality is excellent but tape drives don't have the dynamic range that a direct connection does.)
09-13-2006, 07:53 AM
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I might be remembering wrong, but I think you need to get a 2000 model to be absolutely safe. The changeover happened during the 99 model year, so there would be some risk that a 99 would be lacking the aux compatability.
You should probably search and do some research before hand, if possible as well. People post constantly about getting burned buying a used deck the seller claimed was from a 00 or whatever but didn't have the aux needed.
Just because it was pulled from an 00 doesn't mean someone didn't replace it previously. I don't want to make you paranoid but you should take care to ensure the seller knows exactly what you are looking for.
You should probably search and do some research before hand, if possible as well. People post constantly about getting burned buying a used deck the seller claimed was from a 00 or whatever but didn't have the aux needed.
Just because it was pulled from an 00 doesn't mean someone didn't replace it previously. I don't want to make you paranoid but you should take care to ensure the seller knows exactly what you are looking for.
09-13-2006, 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by WhiteBird00
None of the F-body radios ever had RDS. I don't know of any GM radios with RDS that aren't double-DIN (too big for the 1.5 DIN opening in an F-body without modification).
cavaliers had rds in a 1.5
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09-13-2006, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by WhiteBird00
I've never looked in a Cavalier - they're only slightly higher in the food chain than a Yugo 
im an installer.....i do many of them, you want me to send you one?
09-13-2006, 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by jimmy 2 Times
cavaliers had rds in a 1.5
Looking for (aftermarket):
-MP3 CD
-HD radio tuner
-Bluetooth
-RDS
09-13-2006, 04:23 PM
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Damn! Thanks guys - answered all my questions....looks like I might be in search of a new monsoon deck, I think they go pretty cheap on ebay. Guess I'll try to get one off a powerseller.
Thanks again,
Matt
Thanks again,
Matt
09-13-2006, 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by dragonrage
Could I put one of those in my car? If I can find one super cheap... Don't want to buy an aftermarket HU right now because none of them are full-featured enough for me.
Looking for (aftermarket):
-MP3 CD
-HD radio tuner
-Bluetooth
-RDS
Looking for (aftermarket):
-MP3 CD
-HD radio tuner
-Bluetooth
-RDS
if i happen to have one, you pay the shipping and you can have it. I will check in a few days when i go back to work
09-13-2006, 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by jimmy 2 Times
if i happen to have one, you pay the shipping and you can have it. I will check in a few days when i go back to work
09-14-2006, 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 98hardtopZ
whats rds?
02-12-2010, 05:45 PM
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