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Stock unit dead, what to do?

Stock unit dead, what to do?

Postby kenneth591 » Wed Nov 14, 2007 8:24 pm

The stock headunit on my 04 Gen2 is dead, the cds are all stucked inside the cd changer. Does anyone know how to fix that?

Or, Should I buy an aftermarket unit? I heard if i get the aftermarket unit, couple speakers (twisters??) will be terminated, is that true? Also, the steering wheel control will not work with the aftermarket unit.

Or, should I just replace it with another used stock unit? I checked the price on ebay, the cheapest deal is like $150.

Thanks for all your help, i am totally know nothing about car stereo.
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Postby NeFaRiOuS_SLE » Thu Nov 15, 2007 4:20 pm

Get an aftermarket unit; you won't be disappointed; every speaker will still work. About the steering wheel controls, yes and no: Yes, you might lose the controls, but no, you can still get a controller adapter.

As far as those CDs, reenact Office Space and smash the hell out of it until it's freed enough to take out. You'll be much happier :lol: .
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Postby dvdchris45 » Thu Nov 15, 2007 5:14 pm

fixing the display button wont be an issue, but for audio controls u will need an adapter. (~$60)
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controller adapter?

Postby kenneth591 » Sun Nov 18, 2007 3:54 pm

So, where can i find the steering wheel control adapter?
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Postby [SMAN] » Sun Nov 18, 2007 4:03 pm

you want a PAC SWI-JACKmost likely, but it all depends on what aftermarket headunit you get. They have an interface that will work.
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Postby NightRider » Tue Nov 20, 2007 3:10 am

yeah for the 'display' button on the steering wheel just ground the yellow and gray wire to the frame of your car and that will work, but as [sman] stated above you need that damn adapter. Personally I think it's a waste of money for that part but some people like that. But answer to your stereo question, I would shell out some dough and get a aftermarket headunit, trust me you will like it a lot better than stock. Stock sucks! hehe good luck!
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Postby dronek1975 » Wed Feb 04, 2009 6:31 pm

what adapter are you guys talking about? I have just ordered Alpine CDE-9874 from crutchfield.com and wondering how will i get the buttons on the steering wheel to work with new unit. Where do i get this adapter?
Thanks

I have a 2004 V6 SE which means i don't even have JBL if that helps. Everything is stock.
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Postby Taido » Wed Feb 04, 2009 6:54 pm

Shoot, you could take my old one. Just PM me an offer.

I suggest you find a nice aftermarket one though. Stock sucks on these cars.
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Postby michaels artic frost » Thu Feb 05, 2009 2:50 am

dronek1975 wrote:what adapter are you guys talking about? I have just ordered Alpine CDE-9874 from crutchfield.com and wondering how will i get the buttons on the steering wheel to work with new unit. Where do i get this adapter?
Thanks

I have a 2004 V6 SE which means i don't even have JBL if that helps. Everything is stock.


PAC SWI-X (Universal Steering Wheel Interface)

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