aftermarket radio in 03 impala
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Topic: aftermarket radio in 03 impala
Posted By: pelochas
Subject: aftermarket radio in 03 impala
Date Posted: November 26, 2003 at 11:34 PM
i heard that its complicated and somewhat a pain to get a aftermarket radio into an 03 impala because of the various integrated electronic systems the factory radio is embedded in. is this true? airbags, door chimes, other alarms and warnings all are in the radio. is there any hope for an aftermarket radio if so help me out clear out my mind with the rumors? thanks
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Posted By: chriswallace187
Date Posted: November 27, 2003 at 1:50 AM
Yes, it's not particularly bad. Get Metra's VT-GMRC01. It's a databus interface which has a door chime speaker built in, and supplies a switched power output for your aftermarket radio. Retail is about $62 or so; it plugs right into the factory harness. I've used dozens with no problems on late model GMs, including my own '02 Sunfire.
Posted By: tuneman
Date Posted: November 27, 2003 at 4:32 AM
Also, you might have to get a different adapter than what chris said if you have onstar.
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