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Expert: - 6/17/2007


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Hi!  My husband is trying to change the factory stereo in his 2005 Chevy Express Cargo van.  He has bought the faceplate and the antenna booster.  However he is having a very hard time finding the plug that plugs into the factory wire harness.  He stopped at Advance Auto and they said its not available yet.  Wal-Marts book show the part for the 2005 but its not on the shelf.  He also stopped at Circuit City and they said the part is $100.00.  He is installing a Koss CD/radio.  Do you have any suggestions?  Thanks in advance for any help you may be able to give us.  So much for his father's Day gift working on Father's Day.

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circuit city is right about the cable and the cost
he needs to buy  the plug,it is also a module not a simple plug
if he removes the factory radio a lot of things can go wrong in that vehicle
air bag problems, gas cluster,no warnings when there is no fuel, not the correct speed when driving,no key on the ignition or lights on warning,
buy the plug

http://www.oemautosound.com/pc-218-135-pac-c2r-gm24.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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