CD installation '03 Impala
tbuckit1
11-25-2005, 11:35 AM
I'm wanting to install a factory double din AM/FM CD in my '03 Impala, replacing the cassette. What will work for me?
I'm being told that '99 to '02 will interchange and then '03-'05 will interchange.
Anyone know before I order one??
I'm being told that '99 to '02 will interchange and then '03-'05 will interchange.
Anyone know before I order one??
phewop118
11-25-2005, 11:52 PM
You are correct, but they didn't make an imp in 99.
thermal izod
11-26-2005, 08:29 AM
i have a 2000 impala....bought an '03 CD unit....swaped it out, it locked out, see my post about it....it works, but it's complicated.
All the info u need is in the following thread i started when I went through thie CD sterio issue...
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=459018&highlight=theftlock
All the info u need is in the following thread i started when I went through thie CD sterio issue...
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=459018&highlight=theftlock
tbuckit1
11-26-2005, 08:58 AM
I know about theftlock, I was just unsure if the plugs were the same year to year. Thanks for all the info guys.
tbuckit1
tbuckit1
thermal izod
11-26-2005, 05:25 PM
my bad, misread ur question...yes, mechanically the fit is perfect....electronically too...the difference that causes the theftlock problem is the VIN #'s...they don't match up after, i believe, 2003...thus the reprogramming. (the VIN in the PCM and the one stored in the Stereo's brain). Hope this helps.
-Tim
-Tim
tbuckit1
11-27-2005, 10:06 AM
If the previous owner of the radio didn't activate the Theftlock feature on the radio, it should be fine. Otherwise, I already have the unlocking codes at my disposal.
Thanks for your input tho.
Thanks for your input tho.
thermal izod
11-27-2005, 01:31 PM
Anytime...let me know how it works out...
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