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by 98cl
Wed Oct 19, 2005 1:38 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: 2003 Radio/CD player question
Replies: 6
Views: 1901

Re: 2003 Radio/CD player question (navaidstech1)

Quote, originally posted by navaidstech1 » If latter is the case, I'll have to find a replacement radio or go for an upgrade as 98cl has suggested.Hey 98cl, when you say "cheaply", what ballpark figure are we talking?It's just the standard am/fm/cd player that came with the car, not moons...
by 98cl
Sun Oct 16, 2005 1:30 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: 2003 Radio/CD player question
Replies: 6
Views: 1901

Re: 2003 Radio/CD player question (navaidstech1)

For help with the removal:http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=769the post originator did a very nice job showing how to do it. I just replaced my 03 cd/radio with one from best buy that will play cd-r/cd-rw/mp3 and wma (windows media) with install kits for about $125. The stock unit is really ve...
by 98cl
Sun Oct 16, 2005 12:40 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: aftermarket headunit - hu install Scosche bracket horror story
Replies: 5
Views: 1751

Re: aftermarket headunit - hu install Scosche bracket horror story (joatmon)

Below is photo of install. Note on far left of HU display: mp3/wma, right side of display iplug logo (iplug itself located in console), for about $110! Tray under HU with just enough space to store several cds for easy access. 200 watts RMS is probably more then the factory speakers can handle! Atta...
by 98cl
Sun Oct 16, 2005 12:17 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: aftermarket headunit - hu install Scosche bracket horror story
Replies: 5
Views: 1751

Re: aftermarket headunit - antenna amp (cohocarl)

Quote, originally posted by cohocarl »Check this thread out: http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=5952 Thanks so much for the heads up. I thought I had seen something along these lines when I was looking into the hu install threads, now I don't need to search (that was tomorrows project!).
by 98cl
Sat Oct 15, 2005 2:07 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: aftermarket headunit - hu install Scosche bracket horror story
Replies: 5
Views: 1751

Re: aftermarket headunit - hu install Scosche bracket horror story (joatmon)

I was only after the basics, biggest bang for the buck w/mp3. Dual 6820 plays mp3/wma with ipod input. On sale last week at best buy for $90, with $15 reward points the total with intall kit and wiring adaptor was about $110. Beats the standard am/fm/cd that came with my vibe hands down, but AM is r...
by 98cl
Wed Oct 12, 2005 2:02 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: aftermarket headunit - hu install Scosche bracket horror story
Replies: 5
Views: 1751

aftermarket headunit - hu install Scosche bracket horror story

As ragingfish put it so well: I recommend Metra parts, and if at all possible, avoid components. I had them, and they were CRAP!Tried the quick/easy/cheap pickup the parts at walmart while I was there... Tried the Scosche PT2049 available on the shelf for less than $10. The instructions were worse t...
by 98cl
Wed Oct 12, 2005 1:10 am
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: DIY: A/C Insulation for even colder air!
Replies: 84
Views: 47827

Re: (zionzr2)

Quote, originally posted by zionzr2 »i have a temp probe in my vent which the b4 the mod. norm a/c would get around 55F and with the recirc around 45.after the mod i'm getting 45 norm and right at 40 w/ the recirc...The most notible improvent was in the time to get cold is much faster!!Less than 1-...
by 98cl
Thu Jan 27, 2005 4:40 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: electrical short to tailgate, wiring harness ?
Replies: 2
Views: 649

electrical short to tailgate, wiring harness ?

I got in my Vibe this morning, lots of fog, very moist air. My dome lights were off as I approached the car. When I started the car, the open door indicator would not turn off, even after slamming all 4 doors and tailgate.No power to rear windshield wiper or rear defrost but rear washer pump worked....