2003 Z24 Cavalier
05-29-2003, 12:46 PM
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My Fiance and I Just bought this car, freakin gm changed all the crap from previous models i need another harness, new face plate adapter now turns out i need a special harness because gm wired some stuff through the Stock radio? Has anyone had this issue or now if the special harness is actually needed?
thanks
thanks
05-29-2003, 01:05 PM
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Extremely common - go to any reputable install bay and they will have all the stuff you need. Prepare to drop $150 or so just in parts.. 
It's a GM thing.
It's a GM thing.
05-29-2003, 01:30 PM
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I have no prob with doing it, just **** me off I just dished out 25,000$ on this car, now just to put in my radio it's another 200$, U can get some adapter that cost 180$ so u don't have to mount ur radio in the back of the trunk which is what I am going to do, but it just a real **** off....
05-29-2003, 01:38 PM
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I have no prob with doing it, just **** me off I just dished out 25,000$ on this car, now just to put in my radio it's another 200$, U can get some adapter that cost 180$ so u don't have to mount ur radio in the back of the trunk which is what I am going to do, but it just a real **** off....
05-29-2003, 01:43 PM
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might be teh same bs that happend with the 02' caviliers. before spending mega bucks check out jbody.org and see if theres anythgon on it there.
05-29-2003, 01:57 PM
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Yeah, if i was a dodge fan then I woulda got a Neon lol, but yeah it is the same B.S as the 02, cavaliers yeah I will check on J-body.org and see what I can find.....
05-30-2003, 01:02 PM
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You dont need to shell out the 150 bucks for the harness.. Metra part # 70-2003 is a buypass for the factory radio. You do have to run a new 12v constant wire and you will lose your wonderful door chime noise to indicate that you left your keys in the ignition, but it costs $20 instead of $150. you can get metra from pretty much any local shop around..
hope this helps
hope this helps
05-30-2003, 03:53 PM
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[img]graemlins/@bow.gif[/img] good info!
thanks.
thanks.
05-30-2003, 08:57 PM
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Hey, let me tell you something,
I don't currently have a fixed address but i am currently in the greater toronto area and i'll race you for pink slips. just to warn you i'm running and 86 k car with a factory engine and tranny with headers and a NOS sticker.
I don't currently have a fixed address but i am currently in the greater toronto area and i'll race you for pink slips. just to warn you i'm running and 86 k car with a factory engine and tranny with headers and a NOS sticker.
