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jarredh

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Posted: October 02, 2008 at 3:54 PM / IP Logged

I have a 2001 malibu, and i bought my stereo(pioneer) and was thinking of just splicing the wires and connecting them with some electrical tape with the diagram below. I asked people at circuit city and they said that they would not recommend that because it could put check engine light on. I don't really care about that but then they were saying something about the airbag light. I just want to know if you would recommend this? I don't want to spend $80 for the harness that seems unnecessary.

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ckeeler

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Posted: October 02, 2008 at 4:35 PM / IP Logged

that harness should not be nessassary for your year make and model. i would suggest though that if you do this install you at least use something else besides electrical tape or wire nut or scotch locks or t-taps to make your connections. its well worth it and you wont ever regret spending a few dollars on a good pair of crimpers and using good butt connectors.

jarredh

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Posted: October 02, 2008 at 4:46 PM / IP Logged

ah yes, i was thinking of that. was not sure after i crimp it, should i wrap it in electrical tape? I know in my first car I use a few wire nuts and tape, worked out well until the tree got in the way. just not sure because I remember reading that the chimes, dash, airbags and everything is connected through the radio. I was reading a little more and it said something about getting the wire harness adapter that is VT-GMRC-01 and the cheapest 1 that i have found is around $70

ckeeler

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Posted: October 02, 2008 at 4:54 PM / IP Logged

you are most definitly correct in what can happen without that harness, but, if your model has a switched wire right at the back of the unit and is only a din and1/2, it wont apply to your car. is it a din and a half dash or double din height?

jarredh

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Posted: October 02, 2008 at 5:07 PM / IP Logged

in dash it is a din 1/2

ckeeler

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Posted: October 02, 2008 at 5:20 PM / IP Logged

you dont need the harness in that case. 2001 malibu, head unit wiring - Last Post -- posted image.

memfus_boi

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Posted: October 07, 2008 at 12:33 AM / IP Logged

IMO u should go 2 circuit city and get the plug for your car i think the number is 80-1858 (i work at circuit city) but it will make things alot easier!!! also im not exactly sure but u might need to get your acc. wire from another source.

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