04 GTO

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Topic: 04 GTO

Posted By: fast4popper
Subject: 04 GTO
Date Posted: March 02, 2004 at 6:44 PM

I hav a new 04 GTO coming in the shop in the morning. jsut wondering if anyone has done one of these? I am doing Fm modulated Xm I need to know any hints on dash disassembly, and where the best place is for the antenna lead loop to go? Thanks in advance. -C-

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Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: March 02, 2004 at 9:37 PM

I didn't even think the new GTO was on the street yet. So it looks like you'll be first and get to tell us. I have only seen them in car shows.

Posted By: fast4popper
Date Posted: March 02, 2004 at 9:42 PM

I was hoping it was a misprint too, but low and behold the sales staff has one coming in the moring.I will let you all know

Posted By: NowYaKnow
Date Posted: March 02, 2004 at 10:00 PM

I've looked at them at the dealerships..Not a bad looking car! Unfortunately haven't touched one so I don't have any tips.. (So yeah this post is pointless..) Let us know how it goes I wouldn't expect anything crazy..

Mike

Posted By: dmbj
Date Posted: May 04, 2004 at 8:01 AM

Fast4popper how did you get the head unit out?

I just picked up my new GTO and I am trying to get the head unit out. There are 4 holes like a ford radio but they are about 3" apart. So i took 2 sets of ford keys and bent them and shoved them in the holes but i cant seem to get the head unit out.

Posted By: Sweekster
Date Posted: May 04, 2004 at 12:46 PM

That "GTO" is actually a left hand drive version of Australia's Holden Monaro. Maybe a couple of our aussie members could shed some insight. From looking at pictures of the dash, you might have to take off the alumminum trim around the head unit (mabe by blaupunkt) to get it out.

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Posted By: fredsan
Date Posted: May 22, 2004 at 10:32 PM

Has anyone had any luck with the GTO? I've got one, and the factory system isn't bad, but it's not great. I also want a line-in for my portable MP3 player, so I've resigned to the fact that I'll probably have to replace at least the amp, and probably the head unit as well. Unfortunately, I don't know much about car stereo installation. Anyone?

Thanks.

Posted By: dmbj
Date Posted: June 15, 2004 at 12:28 PM

Ok I got my xm installed finally.

I used 2 sets of ford stereo removal keys (straightened out so I can insert them.)

removed the head unit. removed the plastic dash shrouds (around the shifter first then around the head unit) look for the hidden screw below where the ash tray would go if it had one installed.

And I had to use antenna adapters for a VW.