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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 10:17 PM
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I have a Jensen headunit/motorized flip out, I want to install it in my 1998. I searched the forums.. My question is - Is there any special wires, adapters, plugs or what not to bi-pass factory bose, or is it like any other car or truck, just a harness? Thanks for the input.
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 11:31 PM
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If you're simply replacing the head unit, you will need a Bose Adapter Wiring Harness to match your head unit
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 11:45 PM
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u need the soundgate adapter if you want to keep ur bose subs, otherwise a standard harness can be used but u lose the subs
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by pentavolvo
u need the soundgate adapter if you want to keep ur bose subs, otherwise a standard harness can be used but u lose the subs
Where can I get a soundgate adapter and how much is it? Ill probably do that for now, and upgrade the rest in the summer
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by JeepJake
Where can I get a soundgate adapter and how much is it? Ill probably do that for now, and upgrade the rest in the summer

C5KIDD has everything you need. $65.99 on his website. I just ordered a bunch of stuff from him last week.

http://www.shop.ti-motorsports.com/c...?categoryId=13
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by chai1836
C5KIDD has everything you need. $65.99 on his website. I just ordered a bunch of stuff from him last week.

http://www.shop.ti-motorsports.com/c...?categoryId=13
Can anyone else verify this?
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Have you installed it and does it work well?
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 01:00 PM
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The 2 parts that you need are both made by Peripheral Electronics. Look for the SVEN2 interface and the SVHGM4 harness adapter.

I have installed a new HU today and both of the Peripheral parts worked fine. Do some searches on here and you'll find more satisfied customers.
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 02:22 PM
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It seems as most people are using the soundgate harness instead. Is the Peripheral one not as good?
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Originally Posted by JCENZ06
It seems as most people are using the soundgate harness instead. Is the Peripheral one not as good?
I just had all of my stuff installed on Friday, it all works great! I bough everything from C5Kidd
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Originally Posted by chai1836
I just had all of my stuff installed on Friday, it all works great! I bough everything from C5Kidd
I've read that it isn't as "plug and play" as the soundgate and you said you had it installed. So is it worth the money savings to buy the Peripheral and self install to someone who just has general stereo knowledge?
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