12 CD changer question
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Melting Slicks
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12 CD changer question
Hi
A friend gave me out of a 1998 C5 the stock Pioneer 12 CD changer to put into my 2002 which of course has the CD in the dash.
What l have read is that my system can handle it but when l was looking at the Eckler's catalog they had a kit designed for this but it says from 1999 through 2004.
I was planning on getting the harness and bracket from my dealership to keep it orig.
Do you see a problem with this??
Thanks
Alan
A friend gave me out of a 1998 C5 the stock Pioneer 12 CD changer to put into my 2002 which of course has the CD in the dash.
What l have read is that my system can handle it but when l was looking at the Eckler's catalog they had a kit designed for this but it says from 1999 through 2004.
I was planning on getting the harness and bracket from my dealership to keep it orig.
Do you see a problem with this??
Thanks
Alan
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not entirely sure... you may wanna scan the C5 Audio FAQ for compatibilites and such...
if nothing else, a bump.
PS: Don't believe everything in Ecklers... they tilt info so that you feel the need to buy their expensive ****.
if nothing else, a bump.
PS: Don't believe everything in Ecklers... they tilt info so that you feel the need to buy their expensive ****.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
Hi
The 12 CD Changer was a gift and my son just put all of his CD's on his Ipod so it will cost me $100 to put in and $129 for the harness and bracket.
This is the main reason.
Thanks
Alan
The 12 CD Changer was a gift and my son just put all of his CD's on his Ipod so it will cost me $100 to put in and $129 for the harness and bracket.
This is the main reason.
Thanks
Alan
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it will work just fine, the only thing that you will have to do is, hard wire the 3 wire plug from the changer harness into the wire harness behind the fuse panel in the passenger side footwell.
check the tech tips section for the install directions.
(I know it's there because I just looked)
check the tech tips section for the install directions.
(I know it's there because I just looked)
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Melting Slicks
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From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
Hi
I just came back from my dealer's part's dept and l felt like l was dealing with somebody who knew less then l did.
I was told when l stopped by to bring with me my vin # and the vin # the pioneer came out of. I also took the unit with me.
The parts person was unable to find anything out at first except it was discontinued (wire harness) and the back mounting bracket didn't show up any where. He did find a # for the two side brackets, but l have those.
He came up with 2 different harness #'s one for $268.94 and the other for (sit down) $1741.93.
This told me to just say thanks and then walk out.
The COR-HAR harness l can order online but what about the back bracket that is glued to the back of vette??
Any suggestions?
Thanks
Alan
I just came back from my dealer's part's dept and l felt like l was dealing with somebody who knew less then l did.
I was told when l stopped by to bring with me my vin # and the vin # the pioneer came out of. I also took the unit with me.
The parts person was unable to find anything out at first except it was discontinued (wire harness) and the back mounting bracket didn't show up any where. He did find a # for the two side brackets, but l have those.
He came up with 2 different harness #'s one for $268.94 and the other for (sit down) $1741.93.
This told me to just say thanks and then walk out.
The COR-HAR harness l can order online but what about the back bracket that is glued to the back of vette??
Any suggestions?
Thanks
Alan
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you were dealing with a complete MORON!
GM sells a CD Changer install kit for the C5.
it costs around $90.00, it comes with the changer harness, mounting brackets, and (for what they're worth) install instructions.
That's what I bought when I got my changer.
go back and ask for that, and if the "moron" tells you different, ask for someone else to help you.
GM sells a CD Changer install kit for the C5.
it costs around $90.00, it comes with the changer harness, mounting brackets, and (for what they're worth) install instructions.
That's what I bought when I got my changer.
go back and ask for that, and if the "moron" tells you different, ask for someone else to help you.
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Melting Slicks
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I was crystal clear about the kit !
Being that nobody working there even said boo made me crazy but a former member of my club is one of the service advisors and really goes the extra mile for me so l didn't want to start an argument.
I will call the installer and ask him how l should handle it. I thought it would be easier if l picked it up myself.
I will look for the GM kit #.
And l thought this was a slam dunk!
Alan
I will call the installer and ask him how l should handle it. I thought it would be easier if l picked it up myself.
I will look for the GM kit #.
And l thought this was a slam dunk!
Alan
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Originally Posted by kingman
Being that nobody working there even said boo made me crazy but a former member of my club is one of the service advisors and really goes the extra mile for me so l didn't want to start an argument.
I will call the installer and ask him how l should handle it. I thought it would be easier if l picked it up myself.
I will look for the GM kit #.
And l thought this was a slam dunk!
Alan
I will call the installer and ask him how l should handle it. I thought it would be easier if l picked it up myself.
I will look for the GM kit #.
And l thought this was a slam dunk!
Alan
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Melting Slicks
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From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
Thanks Bogus
I will definitely call him. I called back the parts dept at the dealership and they said that if l have a # for the kit they will be able to help me.
Keep in mind that l have an 02 and the CD changer is out of a 98. Now l know it can be done.
Thanks Again
Alan
PS does he know you by the name Bogus?????
I will definitely call him. I called back the parts dept at the dealership and they said that if l have a # for the kit they will be able to help me.
Keep in mind that l have an 02 and the CD changer is out of a 98. Now l know it can be done.
Thanks Again
Alan
PS does he know you by the name Bogus?????
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Melting Slicks
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That's really funny !!!!!!!!!!!
So your Andy Bogus and l thought Bogus was a call sign!
Strange but true.
Anyway just so that l understand, l need the harness to hook up th changer but the connector must mate with the changer and then the connector going into the radio has to be altered.
Does this sound correct.
Alan
Strange but true.
Anyway just so that l understand, l need the harness to hook up th changer but the connector must mate with the changer and then the connector going into the radio has to be altered.
Does this sound correct.
Alan
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There is one connector on the changer end and two connectors on the other end, those plug in at the passenger side footwell.
the "4 wire" connector is for the speaker connections, and the "3 wire" connector is for power, data, and ground.
the "4 wire" connector is for the speaker connections, and the "3 wire" connector is for power, data, and ground.
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I am not sure what connectors are required for the C5 audio system. Many times, CD changers only require a single multi-pin din type data line that sends audio and recieves power/ground.
And yes... Bogus is my last name....
for real... it's Polish.
And yes... Bogus is my last name....
for real... it's Polish.