chevy dodge radio marriage possible?
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Topic: chevy dodge radio marriage possible?
Posted By: musicman1
Subject: chevy dodge radio marriage possible?
Date Posted: December 29, 2011 at 7:52 PM
I have a '98 Chevy C1500 WT with the stock AM/FM factory radio. I purchased an AM/FM/CD unit from a 2005 Dodge Caravan for $.01 on Ebay. It seems to work fine. Any suggestions on the easiest way to mate my new radio with my old truck. I think I understand what is needed, but would certainly appreciate any expertise from any of you out there. THANKS!
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Posted By: offroadzj
Date Posted: December 30, 2011 at 8:31 AM
as far as wiring goes, I believe that Best buy carries reverse harnesses (male factory harness) that you can get for the dodge radio, then get a normal harness for your chevy, get a wire diagram for both and match up the wires. As far as mounting goes, it will probably be some custom brackets.
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Kenny
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KKD Garage LLC
Albany, NY 12205
Posted By: musicman1
Date Posted: December 30, 2011 at 9:02 AM
Thanks for the suggestions. I will check out our local BB tomorrow. My son-in-law was a corporate exec with CC at the end. He started out in car audio and I was alway impressed with CC's car audio resources. I still miss that expertise. Happy New Year!
Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: December 30, 2011 at 11:41 AM
You will need a Metra 71-6502 to plug into the dodge deck. Also a Metra 40cr20 for the antenna jack of the dodge deck. You will need a Metra 40GM10 antenna adapter for the truck, and also a Metra 70-1858 for the truck end of things.
At retail 60 dollars for those 4 pieces.
Posted By: musicman1
Date Posted: January 03, 2012 at 9:20 PM
Thanks for the replies. I was able to score a Dodge harness plug from a salvage yard, a Chevy adapter at Walmart and the antenna adapter. The only wire in the Dodge harness that doesn't match up to the Chevy adapter is one labled a 12 volt PCI bus. My guru at the Chrysler dealership says to ignore it. I have matched all the wires. Any thoughts or suggestions? Thanks!
Posted By: haemphyst
Date Posted: January 04, 2012 at 1:19 PM
If you plug it in, and it works, all you need now is the fabrication.
However... The dual aftermarket wiring (back-to-back) harness suggestion was a GREAT one, as you'll be sure to get all the wires connected to the deck correctly.
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