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Expert: - 6/22/2006


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I just bought a new 2003 Chevy Impala, last car was totaled from an accident. Previous car was a 1997 Ford Taurus. I had a Pioneer head unit with to kicker 5x7's, 1000w Cadence Amp, and 2 Cadence Beast 12's. Im trying to hook them up ASAP to the new car. I don't know exactly how to do it, but i have good people who do. Now, they arent professionals and it is something that i'd rather do myself, but im not trying to mess anything up in my new car. Any suggestions? also, can i still use my stereo harness from the Taurus in the Impala?

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this car is deferent and you need a new harness with protocol interface
if you pull the radio out of your vehicle  the cluster stops working or goes crazy  you lose the chime noise from the door open
and you lose the key on ignition warning  you also don't see if there is gas or not in the car
this interface is about 100 to 140 in local car audi stores here is where i will get it from and you can read more about it


http://www.oemautosound.com/c-135-gm-chime-retention.aspx

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Please year and model of the vehicle i need all the details I'am a car electronics installer with 23 years of experience. I'am very familiar with installations of in-dash head units,factory head units, factory car audio, hands-free phone kits, auxiliary audio inputs and iPod iPhone interface integration and security systems if you need any help with your factory stereo, or how to add auxiliary audio or listen to your ipod android in the vehicle I currently have a MECP Master Installation Technician certification. My answers are based on my experience in vehicles and my knowledge of automotive electronics I don't put much emphasis on brand names; you won't often find me putting down a brand or pushing one on dont send me a list of what brands i like better sorry i can not help you with aftermarket or vehicles that are not in the u.s.a also video and security

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