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Vinman
12-02-2007, 10:56 PM
would an 01-04 cd/cassette player (stock) w/rds work with a 99? I'm just curious..if it does, i might get one from ebay...I'm looking keep my car looking as stock as possible....my next thing would be to get an updated r/v mirror.thanks

Redog
12-02-2007, 11:07 PM
From what I've heard, no, I think the pins are different

Cliff8928
12-03-2007, 02:26 AM
I haven't tested the older models to see whether or not the class 2 data bus in them will actually turn on the newer style radio, but it *probably* will. However you would have to change out the 32 pin connector on the older style radio with the newer 24 pin connector. Also you would have to add a class 2 data bus wire into the connector to control the power to the radio.

Probably not something most people would do, but it probably can be done.

pimpalero2003
12-03-2007, 02:32 AM
just wait and find the one you need

01silveralero
12-03-2007, 03:14 AM
why not get an aftermarket head unit????????????

Vinman
12-03-2007, 05:37 AM
if this could be done, i would do it....in the name of "updating" my car while keeping the stock look...I'm not looking to put a system in it like most of you are..i'm not really into that ( i don't listen to music that deems a system worthy i.e, rap ) but if i couldn't get it to work and i absolutely had to replace my h/u then i'd get an after market one. so far it looks as though it might be a wee bit too much work....

lonnie
12-03-2007, 03:24 PM
...That will be a shit load of work to do that....seems like the long path to dissapointment.

Cliff8928
12-04-2007, 01:03 AM
It depends on how competent you are with re-pinning connectors and interpreting the manual. I could probably do it in a half hour.

Vinman
12-04-2007, 05:54 AM
yeah...i don't know much..if anything..about re pinning connectors, so looks like i'll be sticking with my original plan of keeping the stock h/u until its unusable then replace it with something after market..

[ion] C2
12-04-2007, 07:21 AM
I'm not looking to put a system in it like most of you are..i'm not really into that ( i don't listen to music that deems a system worthy i.e, rap )

What does having great speakers have to do with "rap"? Everything sounds better.

lonnie
12-04-2007, 07:24 AM
I could repin a connector too, hell I make up cables on a daily basis, so I still say its a shit load of work.

Vinman
12-04-2007, 05:49 PM
I'm just putting out a stereo type, most people with an upgraded sound system listen to music with a lot of bass...mainly rap...i didn't mean to offend anyone, i will agree, everything does sound better, like since i put my speakers in, my rock is pretty damn clear...anyways..i'll eventually get an aftermarket h/u ( i apologize if this doesn't make any sense)

cherrington17
12-04-2007, 07:22 PM
^you could get an h.u you like, and possibly send it to a member who is willing/able to repin it...

if someone offers....

lonnie
12-06-2007, 12:12 PM
^you could get an h.u you like, and possibly send it to a member who is willing/able to repin it...

if someone offers....
You mean repin the harness right Cherry?

Vinman
12-06-2007, 05:42 PM
from the sounds of it, it seems to be a real pain in the butt, I don't know if anyone would be willing to do it, and if it would actually be cost effective for me. but that is something to think about, like i said im in no rush to replace my current h/u

Ryan from Ohio
12-06-2007, 08:10 PM
Its just not worth it.

How much is the stock stereo you looking at getting?

An aftermarket head unit, even a cheaper $150 one will sound better than a stock GM one does, hands down.

Its not a matter of being loud or giant speakers, but sheer sound quality. Anything else is a simple byproduct to me.

Stock radios suck, unless you have a ford gt40 or subaru outback which are McIntosh equipped.

pimpalero2003
12-06-2007, 09:03 PM
ill sale you a dbl din in dash tv for 350

Vinman
12-06-2007, 09:43 PM
yeah, I did want to keep my car as stock as possible....but i guess I'm gonna get an aftermarket h/u, but not now not until I'm sick of the current stocker and/or if it doesn't want to play cd's....I'm lucky I can play some of my burned discs, after about 15min of having the heat blasting (it actually says that in the manual). and if i had 350 lying around, i might take you up on your offer pimpalero, but i'm poor as hell right now...hence the reason for this question, the unit i was looking at was about 40 bucks.

pimpalero2003
12-06-2007, 10:15 PM
got any trades for it?

Ryan from Ohio
12-06-2007, 10:41 PM
I got a 2000 which I believe has the same deck as a 99. Mine plays CDs perfectly fine all the time.

Im back to using it again too.

pimpalero2003
12-06-2007, 11:27 PM
ill sell you mine ryan or you could trade something for them

Ryan from Ohio
12-07-2007, 06:54 AM
I just sold my 880PRS so I could build a new computer. ANymore honestly something along its lines is the lowest head unit I would ever use again.

Actually I think Im going to pony up the cash and buy another featureless McIntosh. Trust me the $1200-$2000 investment is so worth it. I need another one in a bad way!