help with wiring harness and mounting bracket

[the1lyden]

Hey guys,

I am getting this stereo:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-2012-PIO...item3f20a74be2

and i was hoping to get some suggestions on the wiring harness and mounting bracket i will need for it.

thanks for any help fellas!

[xXManwhoreXx]

Bestbuy or frys or any audio shop will have them...

[S8track16]

This is the wiring harness that I purchased, http://www.ebay.ca/itm/180727498988?... 4.m1439.l2649
for the Class 2 system.

[Nas Escobar]

Not sure if this applies to the Oldsmobile, but I think you have to buy the indash kit depending if your original radio is din 1/2 or 2din.

For the wiring harness, this is a good deal. I would assume if your car is a 2003, you have to tap into the ignition wire for the switched lead. I know the Grand Ams are like that.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-GM-4004-...a96173&vxp=mtr

[RalphP]

One other choice - Crutchfield, while sometimes a bit pricier than eBay or Amazon, DOES check that what they sell they claim works, works.

You can actually buy the head unit, the harnesses, and any and all upgrade speakers at one time with them.

You may pay a bit more, but it'll work if they say it'll work.

RwP

[the1lyden]

Just did a vehicle specific search\for a wiring harness at crutchfield and got a whole lot of DOES NOT FITS.

2003 Oldsmobile Alero
4-door, manual transmission
Stereo is an AM/FM/CD without Onstar

[Nas Escobar]

Originally Posted by RalphP

One other choice - Crutchfield, while sometimes a bit pricier than eBay or Amazon, DOES check that what they sell they claim works, works.

You can actually buy the head unit, the harnesses, and any and all upgrade speakers at one time with them.

You may pay a bit more, but it'll work if they say it'll work.

RwP

Well really, all you need from crutchfield is the part number. Scosche and Metra kits have the same number no matter where you get them.

Also, remember that he already bought the head.

Anyways, here's a metra. It's $12 with free shipping.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Metra-99-200...item19d78bbe5f

And if you like scosche, then here's one IT's $9.19 with free shipping.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/General-Moto...7cb6b3&vxp=mtr

You choose which one you like.

[RalphP]

Nas - you're right, that's all you need.

Crutchfield's price includes the overhead to DO the testing.

I'm of the "Hey, they did the work, they need some money for it" mind set myself.

Not everyone is - but I DO highly recommend that if you use Crutchfield for the part numbers, don't try to save the little bit extra and buy elsewhere.

I also tip the pizza guy good for bringing my pizza. Not everyone does. Eh. It's up to everyone to decide for themselves how much that information is worth. (The "This works, that doesn't" list.)

RwP

[the1lyden]

Hey guys, those look like they are for single din stereos. is it possible that the images are not correct? or am i thinking about this wrong?

[Nas Escobar]

No, that's my bad. I didn't realize you were getting a 2Din.

I'll post 2din ones up shortly.

Scosche GM1590AB $9.80/FREE SHIPPING

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SCOSCHE-GM15...7d8fa1&vxp=mtr

Metra 95-2009 $9.79/FREE SHIPPING
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Metra-95-200...54a c&vxp=mtr

It's your choice/brand preference.

[the1lyden]

Originally Posted by Nas Escobar

No, that's my bad. I didn't realize you were getting a 2Din.

I'll post 2din ones up shortly.

Scosche GM1590AB $9.80/FREE SHIPPING

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SCOSCHE-GM15...7d8fa1&vxp=mtr

Metra 95-2009 $9.79/FREE SHIPPING
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Metra-95-200...54a c&vxp=mtr

It's your choice/brand preference.

Thanks Nas, that is really helpful!

There were a couple suggestions for wiring harness... the one you mentioned one was $38... YIKES! But then there was the one from S8track16 for like $4. what is the difference, and i imagine i will still need to get an antenna adapter, right?