About Knucklebusters Expertise Able to answer almost any question dealing with interchanges of auto and light-truck parts as well as the mechanical aspect of the dismantle and repair process. Will attempt to field every question regarding anything automotive. My advice or answer should in NO WAY replace the information contained in the proper service manual.
Experience 10 years in the automotive salvage industry.
20 years as an automotive technician.
ASE Certified since 1998.
Organizations ASE (Automotive Service Excellence)
ARA (American Recyclers Association)
PARTS (Pennsylvania Automotive Recycling Trade Society)
Education/Credentials What you see is what you get. No formal schooling for automotive technology. I am a self-taught ASE Certified Master Technician.
Question I have a 2003 Malibu LS with a standard am/fm/cd receiver. I want to buy a GM radio/cassette/cd combo off ebay, but I don't know the exact part number for this radio. Apparently, it has to be the exact part number because not all radio combos will work, even though they all look the same. Can anyone help??
Answer Hi Mike,
It is generally not recommended to replace a factory A/V unit with anything other than a numbers-matching replacement. The 'Service Number' of your unit will be printed on the back of it.
That said, it is possible to interchange units from different years, makes and models however, in order for me to tell you which units WILL fit into and function in your vehicle, I'd need to know what the service number of YOUR unit is. That is the only way to accurately check and guarantee interchangeability.
Thanks for the question, I hope this information is helpful to you.
Fred
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