Anybody install and aftermarket radio with the Moons & Tunes package?

[jcarvibegt]

I have a Vibe Gt with the Moons & Tunes package which includes the 200watt amp. I want to install my Sony MP3 player, but have yet to find a wiring harness that fits b/c there are yto connectors in the back of the factory headunit. Is there a wiring harness or do i need to do a custom wiring job?!?!? AHHH Please if anybody has any info, i'd greatlly appreciate it! Thanks!

[ragingfish]

what kind of connections are on the back of the head unit?

[jcarvibegt]

Here's a pic of the connectors. The few people i've talked to about this say i need to do some rewiring! DAR!!!

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[jcarvibegt]

Here's a pic of the back of the radio

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[slbpsi63]

Ok their is a wiring harness for the 6 speaker system (Moons and tunes package) here is a link with the part number... http://www.matrixvibe.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=371 That should save you from splicing every wire and possibly ruining your audio.

[msmyer]

quote:I have a Vibe Gt with the Moons & Tunes package which includes the 200watt amp.I have the base model with the moon & tunes package!I got mine in with no problems, BUT the back of my Cd player didn't look like yours!Here's some links to help you out:http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=1096 AND http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=1228

[NSimkins]

quote:I got mine in with no problems, BUT the back of my Cd player didn't look like yours!I believe you have to take into consideration whether or not they had the 6-disc or 1-disc in-dash changer. That may be the difference. I don't believe we found out which one we are referring to?

[msmyer]

quote:I believe you have to take into consideration whether or not they had the 6-disc or 1-disc in-dash changer. That may be the difference. I don't believe we found out which one we are referring to?It's was a 1-disc CD player....To my understanding (from the dealer) you couldn't get the six-disc CD player with the moon & tunes package!

[NSimkins]

quote:It's was a 1-disc CD player....To my understanding (from the dealer) you couldn't get the six-disc CD player with the moon & tunes package!I did. That's the only reason I mentioned it because I figured they may have different connectors since they are different designs. I haven't pulled mine out yet to compare.

[msmyer]

quote:I did. That's the only reason I mentioned it because I figured they may have different connectors since they are different designs. I haven't pulled mine out yet to compare.Huh, is that available?....They wouldn't let me get it! But i've never seen the back of the 6-disc changer so i don't know!

[EDecker455]

I've got the in-dash six disc changer w/ the moons and tunes package in a base Vibe. It is definitely an available option.

[msmyer]

quote:I've got the in-dash six disc changer w/ the moons and tunes package in a base Vibe. It is definitely an available option.That's not what my dealer told me! Man!

[taupecat]

quote:That's not what my dealer told me! Man!He may have confused the DVD Nav (which also has a 6 cd changer) with the 6 CD-only player. And you cannot get the DVD Nav with Moon & Tunes.

[msmyer]

quote:He may have confused the DVD Nav (which also has a 6 cd changer) with the 6 CD-only player. And you cannot get the DVD Nav with Moon & Tunes.Damn!

[Bocaj77]

I have an aftermarket stereo in mine. The smaller of the 2 plugs you just leave hang. U just go to the local car stereo store and buy the wiring harness.

[jcarvibegt]

Hey guys, thanks for all your help. I got the right wiring harness. Ends up it's the same one that i used in my Tracker. It's metra part 70-2003. The little plug just stays disconnect in the dashboard. The only thing i've noticed is i'm getting a little bit of a hiss in the background, and that it seemed to sound better with the factory headunit. The headunit i'm using now is a Sony Xplod Mp3 unit.

[msmyer]

quote:Hey guys, thanks for all your help. I got the right wiring harness. Ends up it's the same one that i used in my Tracker. It's metra part 70-2003. The little plug just stays disconnect in the dashboard. The only thing i've noticed is i'm getting a little bit of a hiss in the background, and that it seemed to sound better with the factory headunit. The headunit i'm using now is a Sony Xplod Mp3 unit. Yeah, I used the same one, the one thing i left disconnected was the "theftlock".... quote:Can you tell me what Metra part/model numbers you used and where you got them?I purchased the head unit, mounting kit (Metra # 99-8205), and Metra wiring harness (70-2003) from http://www.autotoys.com .Please do put up a webpage, this info is incredibly valuable!Another member (ullbergm) said he may be able to work up a "tech-tip" type web page if we can't get one here on the forum. I know on most forums, there's a usually a page that's devoted to "how-to" mods that are very helpful that members can post to. That would be nice on this forum.Thanks,Carl....FROM http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=769 quote:Sony Xplod Mp3 unit. How close is it to my X-Plod? (see attached file)

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[msmyer]

quote:Was thinking about adding XM.. But not sure to get a whole new HU or just the XM addition. Would be a good idea if they don't go out of business!

[ragingfish]

IMHO, if anyone dies, it'll be Sirius. XM is a bit more $$$, but their programming is much more varied and it's just flat out better.But I haven't heard ANYTHING about XM having any financial issues...have you?

[msmyer]

Yeah, who wants to pay for the radio? Especially with the emergence of internet sharing file companies like Kazaa. It may be "big" in other areas of the country, but I doubt in the Midwest! I heard about their financial problems awhile back..... http://washington.bizjournals.com/washi ... aily4.html quote:While the company is still losing money -- $516 million in the final quarter of 2002 alone -- it recently closed on new funding and forecasts it will break even by late 2004.Who knows we'll see!

[mitro]

quote:The only thing i've noticed is i'm getting a little bit of a hiss in the background, and that it seemed to sound better with the factory headunit. The headunit i'm using now is a Sony Xplod Mp3 unit. When adding a aftermarket HU to a Vibe with Moon & Tunes don't use the high level outputs. it is too much power going into the amp. I hooked Cathy's HU up this way originally and got a ton of hiss and with the volume knob half way up it was at and unbearable volume already. The solution is to use the RCA outputs on the HU. Just grab a cheap RCA patch cord and cut off the ends and wire them to the speaker inputs going to the amp (the outside shield is negative, inside positive). And the hiss will dissapear and the volume control will be much more reasonable. (I wasn't bright enough to figure this out myself, so thanks John! )Oh... and as far as XM... don't worry it will be around for a long time. While money has been a little tight, things are definitely on the right track... subscriptions are steady and on the rise. For anyone who says "whats the point", I wish I could put you in a car with it for a week and let ya experience how nice it is to have 101 channels of anything you could want to hear and material you wouldn't have even thought to look for (but enjoy). BTW.. I currently have 2 XM units and Cathy has 1. www.xmfan.com

[jcarvibegt]

Sorry I've been pretty busy and haven't had time to check up on the forum. The Sony headunit i have i beleive is the mp-450X which i beleive is the first headunit sony put out that plays mp3's . I got it about 2 years ago.

[jcarvibegt]

Yeah i thought about wiring the speaker connections thru the RCA outputs. And the headunit has a front and rear RCA output so that i would be able to fade front and rear. But i also have an amp and the 10" sub that i wanted to hook up and that also connects to the RCA output. I would much rather be able to by-pass the Vibe's built in amp under the seat. But that would probably be a mission too! I don't know, i'll have to think about it. Maybe i can some how wire the amp for my sub and the factory speakers thru the RCA outputs. I just don't wanna wire multiple speakers to one RCA output. I'll make a post as soon as i figure it out. But if anybody has any suggestions, it would be greatly appreciated!

[VibeForWinter]

quote:Was thinking about adding XM.. But not sure to get a whole new HU or just the XM addition. Rob - be sure and check out my Delphi SkyFi install on Saturday. I am running it into my Pioneer DEH5500 HU, and it sounds really good. Took a 2800 mile road trip in May with the Corvette, and having XM on that trip was awesome. I like the ability to move the Delphi XM reciever between cars, and the home, while only having to pay a single subscription fee. If you are only ever going to use it in one car, and not at home, the Pioneer XM reciever and control unit would probably make for a cleaner install.

[Shadow Realm]

Thanks for the info! I am about to buy a HU for my Vibe as well and now I know if I have a hissing problem it can be fixed easily.As far as the Vibe with the M&T package you CAN get the 6 disc but you can't get the DVD with it.Shadow Realm