2004 Chevrolet Avalanche Car Stereo Wiring

Hello, I hope I am in the right place for this topic. I couldn't locate any information regarding car stereo wiring for a 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 (Base Trim, 4x4, 5.3L, Naturally Aspirated). That being said, I am here requesting wiring diagrams/information on the car stereo wiring. More specifically I have been having trouble locating a suitable source for constant voltage to retain memory settings in the head unit. Ive tried several different stereos and wiring harnesses with no solution. Currently the only source of power is through an ignition accessory spot in the fuse box.

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eRok

Tap the ignition harness.

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My ex once told me I have a perfect face for radio.

As geepherder said, you can find a 12V+ constant wire in your ignition harness. It is a large red wire, but you should also have an orange wire in the stereo wiring harness that is constant 12V+. If it is dead, you have a blown fuse.

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~wirewise~ Verify all wiring with your meter before making any connections!

And that blown fuse is in the underhood fuse box. In the corner of the box nearest drivers fender and rear of the truck.

Thannks for the replies... I have tried taping into the ignition source and i cant seem to be able to fully shut off my head unit as i can still see some back lighting in the receiver and it drains my battery. Ive tested the two orange wires coming from the factory radio harness and 1 is showing a .35 volts and the other when vehicle is running showing 7 volts. I cant seem to find a fuse for the radio anywhere either.

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eRok

what is it labeled on the diagram? the fuse that it is

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eRok

RDO is what the fuse is labeled. You initially said you needed a constant wire. Now it seems like you are looking for a switched source. Does the Air Conditioner control have a 6 pin plug with larger wires than the other plug? If so, brown wire is switched.

https://metraonline.com/part/LC-GMRC-01

https://metraonline.com/part/70-2003

I know it is a bit late for the above links, but next it may help next time you are changing a radio in a different vehicle.

https://www.gmupfitter.com/files/media/photo/123/2004_LD_CKFullSizeElectrical.pdf   Pages 42-49 should be of interest. The SEO connector on page 49 has the circuits required.

ok cool ill look into the links provided. To clear up any confusion I was after a constant source that doesn't keep the radio on all the time but will save the settings, As for the fuse situation, i found it, 30 amp under the hood to be fine. Also I have the switched source figured out. Just want to be able to save my presents so i dont have to start over every-time i turn the truck on & not drain the battery in the mean time. Thanks

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eRok

The fuse is a 15 amp.

i am an idiot wrote:

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RDO is what the fuse is labeled. You initially said you needed a constant wire. Now it seems like you are looking for a switched source. Does the Air Conditioner control have a 6 pin plug with larger wires than the other plug? If so, brown wire is switched.

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I have no idea about he AC plug. Im assuming your refereeing there for a switched source? If so i have it tied in with the ignition wires under the column. Thanks

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eRok

i am an idiot wrote:

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The fuse is a 15 amp.

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Under the hood? it says 30 "radio" i thought. Ill double check

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eRok

The 30 says radio amp as in amplifier It is fuse #59
Fuse #50 is 15 amp and says radio

Well i think your username reflects more of myself at the moment lol, i did find the fuse and it was blown. all the anticipation and fartin around for an over looked fuse. Thank you sir for i am the idiot on this occasion. CHeers!!!

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eRok

Glad to hear you got it working.