the12volt.com spacer
the12volt.com spacer
the12volt.com spacer
the12volt.com spacer
icon

2006 Chevy Silverado, radio harness adapter?


Post ReplyPost New Topic
< Prev Topic Next Topic >
jimav 
Member - Posts: 2
Member spacespace
Joined: January 10, 2006
Location: United States
Posted: January 12, 2006 at 5:44 PM / IP Logged  
I want to install an after market CD Radio in my 2006 Chevy Silverado. The salesman came out to the truck to listen if the warning chimes sound through the dirvers side speaker, and they do. He said I need an adapter in order to install the radio at a cost for the adapter of $119.00. Is this really necessary?
James J. Avalle
Bradenton, Florida
sparkie 
Platinum - Posts: 2,061
Platinum spacespace
Joined: November 06, 2003
Location: Canada
Posted: January 12, 2006 at 6:21 PM / IP Logged  
Yes it is. Your radio works on the Class II data bus circuit and is a vital component. If you choose to remove it you must use a module to handle some of the functions that the factory radio controls, such as the chimes. The module will also give you a retained accessory source of power to turn on your new radio. If your truck has Onstar, there are modules that will also keep it intact.
sparky
jstruckman 
Copper - Posts: 465
Copper spacespace
Joined: May 03, 2004
Posted: January 13, 2006 at 9:42 AM / IP Logged  
Yes, you really should use the chime interface. $119 is a little high for the module though, you should be able to get it cheaper. The GMCHIME from SoundGate you can get at $87.95 off of there website (soundgate.com) and you get free 3 day shipping with it.
Jazzy
Ctoh 
Copper - Posts: 123
Copper spacespace
Joined: June 15, 2005
Posted: January 13, 2006 at 8:39 PM / IP Logged  
If you have on star, use the OS2 Bose, and the CM1 module from PAC....
Hornshockey 
Silver - Posts: 520
Silver spacespace
Joined: January 31, 2005
Location: Texas, United States
Posted: January 14, 2006 at 1:19 AM / IP Logged  
The radio is part of the databus system, but is not a vital component. You won't have issues with check engine lights, airbags, etc. if you don't use the module. If you do not have onstar or bose you can use a standard $15 harness, but you will have to run an accessory lead, the factory harness does not have one. And as said above, you will lose the chime and the RAP feature.
Life moves pretty fast; if you don't stop and look around once in a while; you could miss it.
forbidden 
Platinum - Posts: 5,352
Platinum spaceThis member has made a donation to the12volt.com. Click here for more info.spaceThis member has been recognized as an authority in Mobile Audio and Video. Click here for more info.spacespace
Joined: November 01, 2003
Location: Alberta, Canada
Posted: January 14, 2006 at 12:52 PM / IP Logged  
Here in the Great White North, it is illegal to remove a safety device. The chimes are classified as a safety device as they indicate to the driver if their seatbelt is not worn. Play it safe and do it proper with the appropriate interface harness.
Top Secret, I can tell you but then my wife will kill me.

Sorry, you can NOT post a reply.
This topic is closed.

  Printable version Printable version Post ReplyPost New Topic
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot create polls in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum

  •  
Search the12volt.com
Follow the12volt.com Follow the12volt.com on Facebook
Thursday, March 28, 2024 • Copyright © 1999-2024 the12volt.com, All Rights Reserved Privacy Policy & Use of Cookies
Disclaimer: *All information on this site ( the12volt.com ) is provided "as is" without any warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to fitness for a particular use. Any user assumes the entire risk as to the accuracy and use of this information. Please verify all wire colors and diagrams before applying any information.

Secured by Sectigo
the12volt.com spacer
the12volt.com spacer
the12volt.com spacer
Support the12volt.com
Top
the12volt.com spacer
the12volt.com spacer