just a quick question

[Vinman]

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]

From what I've heard, no, I think the pins are different

[Cliff8928]

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]

just wait and find the one you need

[01silveralero]

why not get an aftermarket head unit????????????

[Vinman]

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]

...That will be a shit load of work to do that....seems like the long path to dissapointment.

[Cliff8928]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

^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]

^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]

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]

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]

ill sale you a dbl din in dash tv for 350

[Vinman]

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]

got any trades for it?

[Ryan from Ohio]

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]

ill sell you mine ryan or you could trade something for them

[Ryan from Ohio]

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!