New MP3 Head unit on Vibe with 6cd indash and 200w masoon?

remusrm · Post by **remusrm** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 10:44 am

I want to put a new mp3 player in my car. I had a kenwood in my other car. I talked to some guys at best buy and they told me they have to rewiere the whole car for the new headunit. Also they have to bypass the amp and mount the original stereo some where in the house. Is this true? let me know...

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 10:48 am

The people at Circuit City tried to tell me the same thing, that the stock amp wouldn't work with a new head unit, but I seem to remember being told on here that wasn't the case, because of the way the amp is integrated into the car, and the guys at CC just weren't familiar with the setup. There are several others here who know much more about this than me, though.

remusrm · Post by **remusrm** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 10:54 am

so what are my options? i wanted to get an ipod but it seems there is not adapter to use the aux button. i would just rather change the whole damn thing. also, can u just put a harness?

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 10:57 am

I have a hardwired FM modulator for my iPod, installed by ragingfish at last year's Ohio rally. It works great and I'm extremely pleased. Here's the thread about it, with photos: http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=11993There is also the PIE adapter that I believe allows it to use the Aux input.I'm not sure what you mean by the harness thing, or that I'd be able to answer it if I did, so hopefully one of the gurus will jump in here.

Ponyota · Post by **Ponyota** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 10:59 am

Do a search, there are tons of stereo related topics here. I believe you can change everything without having to have the oem head in the car somewhere. I know there's been discussions on this before.

GMJAP · Post by **GMJAP** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 11:10 am

Quote, originally posted by remusrm Â»so what are my options? i wanted to get an ipod but it seems there is not adapter to use the aux button. i would just rather change the whole damn thing. also, can u just put a harness?If you have a 2004 or 2005, there is an adapter to be able to get an external AUX input. It's the PAC AUX2CAR- several people on this forum have one. Just make sure your head unit has the "BAND" button instead of the "AM/FM" button.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 1:20 pm

03/04 models DO NOT need the stereo to function. Most GM vehicles do, but this is not one of them.I can't speak for 05, but I'm pretty sure they don't need it either.

kcinmi · Post by **kcinmi** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 9:58 pm

I Just got what you mean. We had an 01 Olds Alero, and now I remember that if you pulled the radio, a carp load of stuff would stop working. And if you wanted to replace it with an aftermarket you had to buy a something or other to make everything work again.

kcinmi · Post by **kcinmi** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 10:03 pm

I Just recently installed the Aux2car, and so far, not a problem one. It is however not a PAC unit anymore, as far as I know. Mine didnt come in a PAC box and it said Peripheral on the actual adapter. My wire adapter did however come in a PAC bag. You can get it to work with either button, the BAND button or the CD/AUX button. I am not sure if there would be a difference in sound quality, but if you set it up to use with the band button, then you have to go thru FM1, FM2, AM, and then you get XM1, and XM2. With the CD/AUX button, you only have the internal CD player, or your aux input, with the Aux2car tricks the radio into thinking its a changer.

GMJAP · Post by **GMJAP** » Sun Mar 20, 2005 12:51 am

Quote, originally posted by kcinmi Â» You can get it to work with either button, the BAND button or the CD/AUX button. I am not sure if there would be a difference in sound quality, but if you set it up to use with the band button, then you have to go thru FM1, FM2, AM, and then you get XM1, and XM2. With the CD/AUX button, you only have the internal CD player, or your aux input, with the Aux2car tricks the radio into thinking its a changer.Since he's got the in-dash changer, he would only be able to use it in XM mode. Even though the changer is physically internal, it's connected electronically like an external unit.

remusrm · Post by **remusrm** » Mon Mar 21, 2005 4:20 am

i have the am/fm button, so no chance? i realy want an MP3 player. Any other ideas? I did do some search but not much info my perticular car and sound system...

remusrm · Post by **remusrm** » Mon Mar 21, 2005 4:21 am

what do you mean by that function?

kcinmi · Post by **kcinmi** » Mon Mar 21, 2005 6:28 am

+What do YOU mean? You can always get a radio out of a 04 or 05, then you could install aux input.

GMJAP · Post by **GMJAP** » Mon Mar 21, 2005 10:29 am

Quote, originally posted by remusrm Â»i have the am/fm button, so no chance? i realy want an MP3 player. Any other ideas? I did do some search but not much info my perticular car and sound system...It seems like your best bet is an FM modulator like Kari has. (NOT to be confused with an FM transmitter).

GMJAP · Post by **GMJAP** » Mon Mar 21, 2005 10:33 am

You could also hardwire it into the radio - very inexpensive, but requires some time & effort:http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=11735

MoonDogg · Post by **MoonDogg** » Mon Mar 21, 2005 10:26 pm

Quote, originally posted by remusrm Â»so what are my options? i wanted to get an ipod but it seems there is not adapter to use the aux button. i would just rather change the whole damn thing. also, can u just put a harness?You can change the whole thing if you want... it is very easy... and you can use the factory amp... you just have to hook the remote wire from your new HU to the factory remote wire (which is black I think) I am sure there is post around here showing which wire... I had to find mine myself.. but it was pretty easy other wise... man I swear.. thats why I hate going to CC they try to sell me on crap that they don't even know how to install...

remusrm · Post by **remusrm** » Tue Mar 22, 2005 10:39 am

well, i went to best buy, cc and mobile fantasy. also when they heard the system is at 2ohms almost fainted. lol

Jahntassa · Post by **Jahntassa** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 12:41 am

Yeah, headunits can't do 2 Ohms. I bet they told you you'd have to bypass the factory amp and change out all your speakers, too.

remusrm · Post by **remusrm** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 1:28 am

yep, also put a aux hook up that might work...

Mr. Poopypants · Post by **Mr. Poopypants** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 4:24 am

Quote, originally posted by remusrm Â»i have the am/fm button, so no chance? i realy want an MP3 player. Any other ideas? I did do some search but not much info my perticular car and sound system...You actually do have an option. Here's what I did with my Sirius, considering you want a seperate MP3 player. Get a wired FM modulator, this plugs inline with your radio antenna behind the HU. If you still have a stock unit, you will probably need an antenna adapter. But all you have to do is set it to a frequency on the modulator and set your radio to the same frequency and it will work. They do sell wireless modulators, but it's like listening to a radio station, it broadcasts radio waves out that are picked up by the external antenna on top of your car. With the wired adapter you get MUCH better quality because it is technically wired directly into the HU, I think it costs about 10 or 20 bucks. All you need is a switching 12v wire that will run to it.

remusrm · Post by **remusrm** » Mon Apr 04, 2005 4:57 am

so it will think is a XM when i push the cd/aux buton?

GMJAP · Post by **GMJAP** » Mon Apr 04, 2005 5:26 am

Quote, originally posted by remusrm Â»so it will think is a XM when i push the cd/aux buton?I'm assuming you're replying to my post about the AUX2CAR. The head unit will think it is XM, but when you push the "BAND" button to get to XM1. The 6CD won't work with the CD/AUX button. This is why it must have the BAND button, because the adapter must be set in XM mode.

remusrm · Post by **remusrm** » Mon Apr 04, 2005 5:29 am

* Pontiac Bonneville 2000-2005o *Note:* If radio has CD/Aux button, set Aux2Car / iPod2Cardip switches to GM XM mode, else set switches to GM Class 2mode.

GMJAP · Post by **GMJAP** » Mon Apr 04, 2005 5:46 am

Quote, originally posted by remusrm Â»* Pontiac Bonneville 2000-2005o *Note:* If radio has CD/Aux button, set Aux2Car / iPod2Cardip switches to GM XM mode, else set switches to GM Class 2mode.GM Class 2 mode of the unit mimics a CD changer. On the 6CD, however, the internal changer is hooked up this way and takes up that selection slot. Thus, it can't be used this way. (It can be hooked up as Class II to a 1CD, however. This is how I have mine.)I don't know enough about the Bonneville units comment on those instructions, but the above is my understanding of the Vibe.

remusrm · Post by **remusrm** » Mon Apr 04, 2005 3:20 pm

Quote, originally posted by GMJAP Â»GM Class 2 mode of the unit mimics a CD changer. On the 6CD, however, the internal changer is hooked up this way and takes up that selection slot. Thus, it can't be used this way. (It can be hooked up as Class II to a 1CD, however. This is how I have mine.)I don't know enough about the Bonneville units comment on those instructions, but the above is my understanding of the Vibe. If radio has CD/Aux button, set Aux2Car / iPod2Cardip switches to GM XM mode, else set switches to GM Class 2mode.read what is sais... GM XM mode

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