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Old May 18, 2012 | 09:16 AM
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Is the C5 radio the same as other GM cars. I saw this listed and it sure looks the same.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1995-01-GM-C..._Video&vxp=mtr

Not saying I'm buying this particular one but wondering if a radio from another GM will work. Mine has some worn buttons and burned out bulbs.
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Is the C5 radio the same as other GM cars. I saw this listed and it sure looks the same.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1995-01-GM-C..._Video&vxp=mtr

Not saying I'm buying this particular one but wondering if a radio from another GM will work. Mine has some worn buttons and burned out bulbs.
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According to the service manual.....no. The connector arrangement is differerent.
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I replaced some of the buttons on mine with ones from a Camaro radio I had sitting around. They fit perfect, but I don't know if the bulbs will work. I'll bet there the same though. Shop around, and find a cheap one and part it out. I think i paid $25.00 for that Camaro radio.

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The face is the same, but it controls an entirely different system.
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Thanks. I had a mint one from a forum member but the deal went south due to shipping damage.

I also found a place that will put new bulbs in and change buttons. Next time I'm at the auto wreckers maybe I'll snoop around for a donor.
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