Car Stereo

Caesar84 · #1 11-07-2005, 11:30 AM

Im sure many have put new stereo heads and big speakers in there 2005 or similar model Impalas. now who wants to give me some knowledge?

i heard rumors the OEM stereo head had to always be connected to the car for the car to work. true?

please clue me in on any other help tidbits? huhuhuh i said tidbit

MoNsTeR`ImPaLa · #2 11-07-2005, 12:44 PM

the factory stero does not need to stay connected but it is a good idea to buy the relocation cable this allows you to use your stereo to change the security functions and reset to oil change light yada yada ...yeah i said yada yada

Sinkhole · #3 11-07-2005, 08:16 PM

OOOOOO!!!! Relocation Cable !!!! Didn't know one of those exsisted. I just had to take my Alpine out and pop the OEM unit in to reset my Oil Life Light. I definitly Don't wanna do that every time the light pops on. Where can I get one, how much and where does it let you relocate the head unit to.

ncso911 · #4 11-08-2005, 09:13 AM

The oil change light can be reset by turning the iginition switch to on, not crank, and the acclerator to the floor three times within 5 seconds.

Sinkhole · #5 11-08-2005, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ncso911

The oil change light can be reset by turning the iginition switch to on, not crank, and the acclerator to the floor three times within 5 seconds.

Nope didn't work. Tried it about 15-20 times.

MoNsTeR`ImPaLa · #6 11-08-2005, 12:01 PM

most stereo shops will be able to order it just explain what you have and what you want the only one i have seen allows relocation to the trunk well it's long enough to relocate it to the trunk but i'm sure you could put it any where you wanted

MoNsTeR`ImPaLa · #7 11-08-2005, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ncso911

The oil change light can be reset by turning the iginition switch to on, not crank, and the acclerator to the floor three times within 5 seconds.

um no that wont work and please if you are unsure dont reply or read more first

Sinkhole · #8 11-08-2005, 11:08 PM

Ahhhhh perfect. The trunk is what I want. I have the perfect spot for it.

bermis519 · #9 11-08-2005, 11:15 PM

I thought the radio controled the door chime, key fob settings and all the stuff???

Mike

MoNsTeR`ImPaLa · #10 11-09-2005, 08:59 AM

yes all that stuff too bermis

bigrod118 · #11 11-09-2005, 03:44 PM

wel the radio doesnt control it, it allows you to change it. all those settings get sent to the BCM and it remembers evrything, so if you go to take out your radio, amke sure you have all your setting where you want them because once you take it out, they will stay how you had them and you cant change them unless you put the stereo back in or relocate it.

MoNsTeR`ImPaLa · #12 11-09-2005, 03:54 PM

when im ready to swap it out im putting it behind the glovebox or in the trunk but hidden bot like some i have seen in other posts

ogre73 · #13 11-09-2005, 10:53 PM

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=351362

Check out the info here. I wish a mod would make one of these damn posts sticky, so that people who forget how to use the search button would at least be able to answer some of their own questions.
Jim

ncso911 · #14 11-10-2005, 07:38 AM

MoNsTeR`ImPaLa
Apparently you don't know.

Who said I wasn't sure.

I own two (2) Chevys and it works on them.

MoNsTeR`ImPaLa · #15 11-10-2005, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ncso911

MoNsTeR`ImPaLa
Apparently you don't know.

Who said I wasn't sure.

I own two (2) Chevys and it works on them.

this i know BUT it will not work on the impala with RDS it dont work on mine or any other i know of that is reset through the radio

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