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So, with this setup, is there nothing to worry about as far as the loss of warning lights/chimes that I've read about?
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I have a 2004 Impala And want to install a Pioneer DEH-P5800. I have these accessories: Metra 801858 harness/Metra PRO180 Smart cables/Metra 993301 kit/ and Metra 40GM10 antenna adapter. Is this all i need to install it? What functions will i lose? Do i NEED to relocate fact. unit? thanx
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Hi Ray,
Just checked out http://www.metrawireharness.com/index.php
And it seems you have it all covered. Bin the factory unit and replace with the Pioneer (nice unit). Work slow, triple check everything before connecting and always read the first line of every installation manual, "First, disconnect the battery" and you should be O.K. It's not magic, just logic. ;-
Take care, Peter
Hi Ray,
I wouldn't know about the (annoying) lights and chimes but according to the company you should retain all features. Most swap outs are a trade off between car features and radio features but it looks as if it should be OK. Let me know, just don't bin the factory one just yet.
Peter
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Peter G. Lee
Expertise
Accessory installations including audio, security and lighting, general wiring and fault finding. Nothing specific to US car electrics such as ECUs or engine management systems please i.e. how do I get the radio out of a Saturn, we don't have Saturns in Europe so I wouldn't know.
Experience
11 years as a security and audio installer in the U.K.
9 years own company in South West of U.K. installing for a number of high street retailers incluing Trinity in-car centre, Road User, Halfords and A.1.
Past advisor to and chairman of Sold Secure initative gloucestershire police. member PACT (partnership against car theft)U.K. police,
Kit car builder
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Member of the institute of diagnostic engineers M.I.Diag.E
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Certified by Clifford, Cobra (U.K.) Serpi Star-Gamel, Moss, Philips, Tracker (Lowjack), Pioneer blue chip installer, Kenwood installer.
City and Guilds, A.R.E
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Over 2,000 between 1988 and 2000
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