shane
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Post by shane on Apr 26, 2006 14:02:34 GMT -5
I was told that to have an aftermarket headunit put in the Vibe that I would need some sort of security wiring harness that would cost approx $100. Apparently it's so that it doesn't cause check engine lights and other electronic/security problems. I believe I had only 1 reply on Genvibe saying it's not needed because it's a Toyota deck and not GM. Does it matter whether it's a US or Canadian Vibe? For anyone with an aftermarket HU did you just by the mounting kit and regular wiring harness? Thanks for your replies!
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Post by DJDoubleLP on Apr 26, 2006 14:50:36 GMT -5
I just used a regular mounting kit and a GM harness. I have an '03 Matrix, and they came with a Pontiac CD player. Whomever is telling you that you have to pay $100 for a special harness is full of s**t.
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Post by AKLGT on Apr 26, 2006 17:42:27 GMT -5
what year do you have? it may be different with the new decks as i believe they are set up by the VIN for the car.
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Post by DJDoubleLP on Apr 27, 2006 11:30:36 GMT -5
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Post by AKLGT on Apr 27, 2006 11:48:03 GMT -5
phil's got a GM 6 disc and dvd system from a Montana we were going to install in the vibe, but then found out we can't cause we don't have the stupid code or whatever.
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shane
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Post by shane on Apr 27, 2006 12:23:41 GMT -5
It's a 2006 what year do you have? it may be different with the new decks as i believe they are set up by the VIN for the car. |
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Post by DJDoubleLP on Apr 27, 2006 15:15:03 GMT -5
I am guessing then that you will probably have to get that $100 harness. And the other thing too is the stock deck will have to be hidden somewhere in the car on the other end of the harness. That SUCKS.
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Post by AKLGT on Apr 27, 2006 23:22:39 GMT -5
do you have the 6 disc in dash or the single disc? i had the 6 disc and ended up replacing all speakers, amps and adding a monster sub. that way it "looked" factory (less issues with break ins) but it ROCKED!
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shane
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Post by shane on Apr 28, 2006 12:42:04 GMT -5
I have the single disk HU. I already replaced the 4 speakers and that made a huge improvement. I was also thinking about the security factor and might just add the sub and be done with it. I would think I'd be fine running the door speakers off the deck and not need another amp for them. I don't play my music that loud but like it to sound good. do you have the 6 disc in dash or the single disc? i had the 6 disc and ended up replacing all speakers, amps and adding a monster sub. that way it "looked" factory (less issues with break ins) but it ROCKED! |
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Post by DJDoubleLP on Apr 28, 2006 17:53:46 GMT -5
You can get away with running the door speakers off the deck. And if you get an aftermarket deck, it will be that much better.
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Post by AKLGT on Apr 28, 2006 20:20:28 GMT -5
i recommend adding an amp to run the doors. that's what i did. it greatly improved the sound even more.  |
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Post by DJDoubleLP on Apr 29, 2006 18:20:11 GMT -5
Oh yes! The best way to go is have an amp for the doors and an amp for the subs. But if you can not afford it, the deck will have to do! |
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