95 radio issue
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Wow, this is something I would not recommend, particularly if you have the Bose unit. I have personally seen too many installations done by them (and others that offer free installation) that would make a 13 year old with an erector set snicker. 
Their job is to sell stereo's (and install them for free) and the Bose is quite unique. Inevitably their solution will be to replace your Bose unit with a new aftermarket radio. Many of the Corvette radios since the C4 are actually integrated with with other systems within the Corvette's electronics.
That may in fact be the best solution for you considering everything the latest aftermarket radios offer. If that is the case the best thing you can do is go to Crutchfield and purchase a system along with the installation kit. Their folks are true audio experts and are eager to help you with any problems you might encounter.
One other option is to contact Dennis at Double D Mods. They're a Supporting Vendor and have solved just about every audio problem you might encounter with a Corvette.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...le-d-mods.html
Good luck... GUSTO
Their job is to sell stereo's (and install them for free) and the Bose is quite unique. Inevitably their solution will be to replace your Bose unit with a new aftermarket radio. Many of the Corvette radios since the C4 are actually integrated with with other systems within the Corvette's electronics.
That may in fact be the best solution for you considering everything the latest aftermarket radios offer. If that is the case the best thing you can do is go to Crutchfield and purchase a system along with the installation kit. Their folks are true audio experts and are eager to help you with any problems you might encounter.
One other option is to contact Dennis at Double D Mods. They're a Supporting Vendor and have solved just about every audio problem you might encounter with a Corvette.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...le-d-mods.html
Good luck... GUSTO
thanks just checked them out, but looks like they only deal with C5 and C6 vettes. I was planning on getting a new head unit since I wanted a screen. I'm still trying to troubleshoot the issue....just havent had the time yet
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Ok finally got around to buying DVM... not all familiar with these so any help would be great. I think I was able to test the ohms, but can't get the right setting to test the volts coming off the fuse. I purchased the Cen-tech Meter.
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Does the antenna go up when the radio is turned ON?
Did you try a tape cassette or a CD to see if the sound was normal?
Does the volume control vary the sound level at all when turned?
The Bose relay in the storage box underneath the plastic is in the styrofoam with the relay in the connector inserted in it. It's pretty obvious as it is at the end of a wire bundle.
Depending if you actually have to go there, first before pulling it out with the radio at half volume tap the relay and see if the sound pops back in or of anything happens.
Another angle of attack is to remove one rear speaker and check for 12 volts between the orange and black wire. If it is there, then you can forget about the Bose relay and power from the radio head to turn the relay on.
If there is power to the speakers, it's a possibility the CDM (receiver and pre-amp) in the storage compartment might be bad. (that's a whole different effort).
Did you try a tape cassette or a CD to see if the sound was normal?
Does the volume control vary the sound level at all when turned?
The Bose relay in the storage box underneath the plastic is in the styrofoam with the relay in the connector inserted in it. It's pretty obvious as it is at the end of a wire bundle.
Depending if you actually have to go there, first before pulling it out with the radio at half volume tap the relay and see if the sound pops back in or of anything happens.
Another angle of attack is to remove one rear speaker and check for 12 volts between the orange and black wire. If it is there, then you can forget about the Bose relay and power from the radio head to turn the relay on.
If there is power to the speakers, it's a possibility the CDM (receiver and pre-amp) in the storage compartment might be bad. (that's a whole different effort).
Last edited by Automoglow; Dec 14, 2016 at 06:57 PM.
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As I described in a previous post (11) you need to verify if there is 12 volts getting to the speakers. The easiest ones to check are the rear. If the Bose relay is warm, sounds like it's turned on which is good but have to find out if the contacts are passing 12 volts to the speakers. If one speaker has power, then probably all the speakers have power.
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As I described in a previous post (11) you need to verify if there is 12 volts getting to the speakers. The easiest ones to check are the rear. If the Bose relay is warm, sounds like it's turned on which is good but have to find out if the contacts are passing 12 volts to the speakers. If one speaker has power, then probably all the speakers have power.
just tested this and it has 12v running
