Jason Novak

I don't think I've seen the insides of a chevy tape unit. I did mod a pontiac tape deck here:

https://ls1tech.com/forums/7692848-post48.html

In that case it was on the smaller connector, and not the larger connector like the CD player. You can try to verify with the details a few posts up, #236

Eiyse98ls1

i was looking at that but then the smaller connector has 5-6 difrent colors..

Jason Novak

At last on the chevy CD connectors the colors did change over the years, but the positions stayed the same... could be different from the Pontiac unit though. Perhaps someone else has done one ... you can also test them to verify.

Eiyse98ls1

k. after reading through more post i think imago through the cd changer out back.. is the wiring going to be the same? also for ground can i just find a screw somewhere in the area i decide to mount the jack or should i splice into the ground where the connector is?

Jason Novak

If you have a CD changer then it's easier to tap into the harness using the same type of jack ... I don't know the wiring though, but there are other threads here that explain that.

Eiyse98ls1

i have the wiring.. so how would the jack connections be? say i cut the left channel on the connector..which would be considered the wire comming from the cd player module or the wire from the circuit board?

thanks

Jason Novak

This thread has some more details, I don't recall if there is another one with more details:

https://ls1tech.com/forums/stereo-el...0-gm9-aux.html

I would say the end of the wire going to your changer would be the "cd module", and the other end going into the stereo would be the "circuit board"

pentavolvo

100% correct

Eiyse98ls1

thanks alot.. i got them wired in except for the ground should i just use the splice connectors like the others or just ground to chassis/ HU somewhere..

also im taking pics along the way.. for those who want to use the changer connector instead which is (C2)...

pentavolvo

i would ground to chassis of radio

Eiyse98ls1

thanks..

critt50

I ran into a problem after doing mine. Any help or advice???
https://ls1tech.com/forums/stereo-el...-fm-radio.html

Eiyse98ls1

the only thing i can think of is that a wire is pitch somewhere or ground is bad.. make sure to recheck everything and that your ground is on the chassis somwhere.. also for me i just did mine but i went through the cd changer so if you went inside the HU i would think one of the wires in the inside is loose. i would open it back up and recheck.. if all is good try going back to stock to see if it corrects your problem then you know its the wiring you just did...i know thats going to be a PITA but may help you solve your problem..

Jason Novak

Were you able to fix this? My first though would still be the antenna, not really up on frequencies, etc but maybe it's able to get AM signals even with a disconnected/poor antenna connection. It's very strange you'd lose just one band, and this mod doesn't really have anything to do with the radio part. You should be able to completely disconnect the CD module and the radio would still work.

dencam7

Ive studyed this thread from the beginning . My 12 disk changer will not play in my 2000 Pontiac Trans Amm Ram Air. Cleaned head with a q-tip & alcohol. Ran a head cleaner . I did get it to play one disk after the cleaning with alcohol. Then it quit again. I ended up pulling the radio and splicing into the cassette. It was the smaller connector as Jason said and it plays great. Thanks to Jason and all that helped me!!! If anyone knows of someone that can fix the stock changer please let me know. Id like to have the stock changer working. Does anyone know what after market changers woulds plug right inTo the stock wiring. The unit that is in their is a Pioneer. Thanks again for all the information!!

blAz3D

Just did this and it worked great. Only problem is once I put the radio back in I realized the clock doesn't light up anymore and the seek button is dim. I'm guessing I killed/knocked out one of the lights. Anyone have any other ideas?

trenz_em

how u guys able to pull out the system without getting it locked .

pheer

iTrader: (3)

unlock your car then pull it out?
i jus unlocked the car and pulled the thing out....obviously... didnt unplug the battery or anything (i kno i' should have)

foxrox0620

iTrader: (4)

Just did this on my 98 then had to sell it, anyone get it to work on a lt1? This is a Bose from my 95Z btw. I see 8 brown wires that go from the cd side to a few different locations.

swaggard

ok im lost in this radio. i have a 2000 camaro. i try to splice into 2 sets. Please help me with this