cd player install

modalero01 · 06-18-2007, 10:14 PM

hey guys, so i just got that dash install kit and a wiring connector harness to hook up my new cd player. the only thing is when i was at walmart all they had were install kits for GM cars 94 and up right? and i looked at the specifics on the back and it says for a 2000 alero; i have a 2001 and i was wondering if it makes any difference between one year or will it not fit?? Also, my player (clarion) didnt come with the wiring harness so i bough one as well which was for the 2000 alero. will these components still work??

Ryan from Ohio · 06-18-2007, 10:45 PM

I would get a Metra or an American International product.

2001 up has some issue with charms I guess...

antichrysler · 06-18-2007, 10:48 PM

makes a huge difference... 2001+ aleros had the door chimes and airbag controller built into the radio

Cliff8928 · 06-19-2007, 01:13 AM

Only the chimes are in the radio. It has noting to do with the airbags.

steve-o · 06-20-2007, 11:22 AM

that would be pretty scary having you radio control you airbags.. haha

teflone · 06-20-2007, 11:46 AM

yeah, kenny G, immediatly deploys airbags...

Watch out for "light" radio stations..

Vtolds · 06-20-2007, 11:49 AM

You need a special 100 dollar harness to retain full function.

antichrysler · 06-20-2007, 12:17 PM

i'll sell it to you for 50.... it's sitting in a box in my room at my parents in a hole in the bottom of the sea

06-20-2007, 10:10 PM

if you buy your cd player from Crutchfield and it costs over $129 they sell you the wiring harness you need for $40. they'll also include an antenna and a mounting kit as well as detailed instructions...i just did a cd player install and have plenty of pictures if you need any help

jayson_waltz · 06-20-2007, 11:52 PM

door chimes are annoying anyway, I'd just go with what you have

antichrysler · 06-21-2007, 02:46 AM

^ you're ruining my sale lol

modalero01 · 06-21-2007, 11:41 AM

well that sucks..i just bought the cheap wal-mart harness for under $10. (Scosche). realy hate the door chime anyways but will it still work?

http://walmart.scosche-cars.com/prod...ductID=4213069

Vtolds · 06-21-2007, 11:53 AM

^I believe it will but I would wait for someone else to confirm if it really will.

antichrysler · 06-21-2007, 01:34 PM

I keep hearing mixed things. One of the reasons I think you need it is if it was just door chimes why would they make a relocation kit? Since it's not going to chime anyways with the speakers hooked up to the aftermarket.

Vtolds · 06-21-2007, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by antichrysler

I keep hearing mixed things. One of the reasons I think you need it is if it was just door chimes why would they make a relocation kit? Since it's not going to chime anyways with the speakers hooked up to the aftermarket.

The kit we are talking about lets you keep your chimes and not relocate your radio into your trunk. There for if he got the metra kit for his year Alero he would keep his chimes becuase the Metra kit has it built into the wiring.

billytheman1188 · 06-21-2007, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by steve-o

that would be pretty scary having you radio control you airbags.. haha

exactly what i was thinking.

antichrysler · 06-21-2007, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Vtolds

The kit we are talking about lets you keep your chimes and not relocate your radio into your trunk. There for if he got the metra kit for his year Alero he would keep his chimes becuase the Metra kit has it built into the wiring.

Ahh okay. So what would be the difference between a Metra kit and a regular dash kit with the little speaker for the door chimes?

Also, why would the factory deck need to be relocated?

modalero01 · 06-21-2007, 05:14 PM

well like said i hate the door chimes anyways so no loss there. but it doesnt effect any of the gauges in the cluster like low tire pressure or anything right?

Vinalero · 06-21-2007, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by antichrysler

Ahh okay. So what would be the difference between a Metra kit and a regular dash kit with the little speaker for the door chimes?

Also, why would the factory deck need to be relocated?

In the 2001+ Alero's theres some kind of device in the radio that controls the airbags and other things. You need to relocate the radio in the trunk to keep those functions.

Thats what Ive been told. But I also heard there was a way to avoid the relocation and still keep those. (Don't ask me I don't know

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DOHC_tuner · 06-21-2007, 06:36 PM

The plastic in dash thing(forgot what its called) that goes around the new radio and covers the gap will not fit the 2001. I bought it from wal-mart and it stated up to 2000, I thought it would still work but check out my cardomain on page 3 and you'll see pics of the fit.