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Old Sep 11, 2009 | 02:43 PM
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I have the cd changer and harness to install in my 98 vert. I followed the information that has been shared here about locating the two plugs in the passengers footwell but I was only able to find the most obvious plug. I removed everything including the fuse box panel and could not find the other plug. It does appear that the previous owner may have had an aftermarket unit in and I am wondering if that plug had to be used for the aftermarket unit. If so how do I connect the changer up now??????
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Help--maybe!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...r-install.html
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Thanks, this is one of the threads that I used initially for the install but it is the "missing"/"hard" to locate wire that is of concern at this point. The changer is installed and the one plug under the dash is connected but the other wire from the harness could not be found after both myself and a buddy spent several hours looking under the dash. I guess what I'm looking for is some guidance in making the final connection to the radio without that part of the harness.
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I don't know if this means anything or not, but it is in the C5 Service Manual.
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--C5 12-Disc CD Changer Installation Kit Information #PI00719 - (Dec 18, 2002)
C5 12 Disc CD Changer Installation Kit Information
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When servicing the vehicle with the VIN you entered, the following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the described symptoms.

Condition/Concern:
A customer may want to have a factory 12 disc CD changer installed in a vehicle that did not come with it originally.

Recommendation/Instructions:
GMSPO has an installation kit for 1999 through 2003 vehicles. No provisions are made to use this kit for 1997-1998 model year Corvettes and dealer installation is not recommended.


PART INFORMATION:

Installation package: 12497876 (bracket and harness)

CD Changer: 12495746

Harness only: 12491182

Terminals: 12047581

Please follow this diagnosis process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed. If these steps do not resolve the condition, please contact GM TAC for further diagnostic assistance. This diagnostic approach was developed for the vehicle with the VIN you entered and should not be automatically be used for other vehicles with similar symptoms.
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