Need help with audio.
#1
08-27-2009, 04:15 AM
Need help with audio.
Installed an aftermarket head unit tonight. When I purchased the head unit, I also bought a $55 Scosche wiring harness kit with the integrated chime/warning module as is required for my 02 MC SS (2001-2005 GM models). After installing the wiring harness and H.U., it powers on, functions as it should, but I get no sound at all. I rechecked to make sure I connected the right wires, didn't have any shorts or bad connections..etc. My only guess is that, my stock amplifier (still tied into the door/rear speakers) isnt getting powered on cutting the speaker signal there. What can I do to remedy this for now without buying a stock amp bypass harness? I am buying an aftermarket amp and subs later on, but not just yet.
Note: when I removed the factory head unit there was two connectors. A large grey one (that the aftermarket harness plugs into) and a small black one with just two wires, green and grey (or white) if I recall right. I did not tie those in on the new harness as there didn't appear to be a proper connection for those? Im not quite sure what the two wire black connection does, however even with it unplugged the stock H.U. delivers sound.
Any help will be appreciated greatly.
Note: when I removed the factory head unit there was two connectors. A large grey one (that the aftermarket harness plugs into) and a small black one with just two wires, green and grey (or white) if I recall right. I did not tie those in on the new harness as there didn't appear to be a proper connection for those? Im not quite sure what the two wire black connection does, however even with it unplugged the stock H.U. delivers sound.
Any help will be appreciated greatly.
#2
08-27-2009, 04:53 AM
Hi New Member `Kudz_SS,
Welcome to the MCF Family. Where are your from,
and do you want member's to call you by your user name,
or your first name ? It's not in your profile...
Check back on your thread topic & hopefully one of our
audio tech member's will be able to help, or post a suggestion on your first post question.
I've been where U are & it's frustrating, but now I leave
it 2 the experts. We live & hopefully learn 4-Sure.
Wish you Good Luck & Great Sounds.
Welcome to the MCF Family. Where are your from,
and do you want member's to call you by your user name,
or your first name ? It's not in your profile...
Check back on your thread topic & hopefully one of our
audio tech member's will be able to help, or post a suggestion on your first post question.
I've been where U are & it's frustrating, but now I leave
it 2 the experts. We live & hopefully learn 4-Sure.
Wish you Good Luck & Great Sounds.
#3
08-27-2009, 05:15 AM
Thank you for the kind welcome KidSpace. I updated my profile and I am from Florida (as it appears you are as well 
). You can just call me Kudz. I am a paint and body guru and do it well, but these modern automotive electronics....just stumps me lol.
). You can just call me Kudz. I am a paint and body guru and do it well, but these modern automotive electronics....just stumps me lol.
Last edited by Kudz_SS; 08-27-2009 at 05:17 AM.
#4
08-27-2009, 05:25 AM
Hi Kudz,
Wow you live in the Luckiest Fish'in Village
of Florida. I'm located down in Indian River
County on the Atlantic Side of the SunShine.
Your area is beautiful up there.
We hope you post pic's of your Monte and
tell us more about your career & pictures
of the cars you've painted/repair.
Check Back on your thread & hopefully one
of our expert tech member's will be able to assist.
Good Luck.
Wow you live in the Luckiest Fish'in Village
of Florida. I'm located down in Indian River
County on the Atlantic Side of the SunShine.
Your area is beautiful up there.
We hope you post pic's of your Monte and
tell us more about your career & pictures
of the cars you've painted/repair.
Check Back on your thread & hopefully one
of our expert tech member's will be able to assist.
Good Luck.
#5
08-27-2009, 01:21 PM
Found the problem. I had connected the blue Amp remote wire to another blue (lighter blue) wire for antenna power, which my car doesnt need. After swapping it over to the Amp remote (amp ON) wire on the harness, everything worked perfectly.
#6
08-27-2009, 01:48 PM
glad it works, where did you find the wiring harness? the store said it will cost me a hundred to get one for my 04 MC ls without onstar or bose.
#7
08-27-2009, 04:20 PM
I'll tell you like Sonin told me...EBay lol. I bought this one and it works awesome $52.00 including shipping
http://cgi.ebay.com/Metra-GMOS-LAN-0...d=p3286.c0.m14
I guess they would be the same, I'd call someone like Best Buy or something and ask them seeing how they do installs frequently with newer Chevys.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Metra-GMOS-LAN-0...d=p3286.c0.m14
I guess they would be the same, I'd call someone like Best Buy or something and ask them seeing how they do installs frequently with newer Chevys.
#8
08-27-2009, 05:40 PM
Trewyn15, I got mine from www.sonicelectronix.com
This is the adapter I purchased
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...-+GM09SRB.html
This is the adapter I purchased
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...-+GM09SRB.html
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