Factory radio connections
- Thread starter liljon4x4
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no screws, just clips. i would take the front pieces off the side storage compartments firs before trying to remove the bezel, once you do there are tiny access holes (squarish looking holes) that you can use to leverage the bezel off, just be careful not to screw up the plastic or pull to hard on one side. just took mine off last night looking for the ACC wire going to the head unit. Does anyone know which wire is the ACC wire back in there?
I'm sure there are others for cheaper. JBL is good stuff... but you can boost your stock system for cheaper than that.
laborsmith
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I agree the JBL MS 8 is good stuff, and though pricey, I am not sure if it is less cost effective than other potential choices. The MS 8 has its own amplifier, and any other choices such as the AudioControl LCQi need additional amplifiers to work. As you can tell, the addition of amplifiers makes the cost go up, but of more concern for me, take up additional space. And the MS 8 allows you to pick up the effect of a subwoofer while not requiring the addition of a subwoofer. I just can not find a dealer near me ( a hundred or so miles would qualify as near me) who is an authorized JBL MS 8 retailer, and between the arthritis which will cause my fingers/hand to lock up and my color blindness which makes it difficult to sort wirew by color, I will need professional intallation to make it work.
The HB Sonic is a small car and I feel I hav to take that into consideration when upgrading audio. Any suggestions to match what the JBL MS 8 can do will be gratefully accepted and carefully considered.
Laborsmith
The HB Sonic is a small car and I feel I hav to take that into consideration when upgrading audio. Any suggestions to match what the JBL MS 8 can do will be gratefully accepted and carefully considered.
Laborsmith
Danny5
Its over 39000!
GM cars don't typically have an ACC wire. They have a BUS interface and everything is computer controlled. You would have to get the adapter mentioned above in order to get an ACC connection.
Considering your circumstances as a whole, the JBL may not be such a bad deal after all... and I mean all things considered.
I have an acquaintance who works at Crutchfield. When he gets back from vacation in a week or so I will let him know your situation and see what he recommends. If you want to do something quicker, let me know that also.
Let me know EXACTLY what you wish to achieve with your system and I will hit him up for everything at once!
Problem with me is I don't own a Sonic, yet. So I'm in the dark as far as it's stock sound, the rear of the unit, etc.I could do the research, and I have ideas, but he will be able to do pricing and everything almost instantaneously. He's pretty knowledgeable... but knowledge is a pretty extensive requirement when working for Crutchfield.
laborsmith
New member
Thanks for the help. I am looking for a clear sound without truncating the bass.
I am looking for local installation, something I have yet to find in my area, with this presumed caveat: local people FEEL they can install the MS 8, but can not get at wholesale to retail to me, and based on the JBL Home Page, if it is not installed by their approved shop there is no warranty.
A system where the subwoofer can be disconnected and removed when space is needed does not work for me because the very times I want the clear sound etc. are the times we am traveling, with all the luggage that implies.
AudioControl has local retail/install servicers, and it looks like that is the direction I am going although on paper the JBL MS 8 exactly meets my desire.
Laborsmith
I am looking for local installation, something I have yet to find in my area, with this presumed caveat: local people FEEL they can install the MS 8, but can not get at wholesale to retail to me, and based on the JBL Home Page, if it is not installed by their approved shop there is no warranty.
A system where the subwoofer can be disconnected and removed when space is needed does not work for me because the very times I want the clear sound etc. are the times we am traveling, with all the luggage that implies.
AudioControl has local retail/install servicers, and it looks like that is the direction I am going although on paper the JBL MS 8 exactly meets my desire.
Laborsmith
GhettoHippie
New member
I want to put new speakers in the doors. front doors & pilars component speakers. backs regular 6.5 or whatever is in there & prob 1-10" sub in the trunk, but the radio doesnt get loud enough to push any of that stuff or have jacks for amps. so i have to get a processor. not happy bout that at all.
Not a problem at all... don't mind helping if/when I can.
I will see what I can find out... if a week or so isn't a problem.
SuperSonicChick
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Had to have my radio replaced as the cd player has never worked since day 1. Dealer just replaced it yesterday. Knock on wood everything seems to be moving and grooving.
I popped my door panels off the rear doors and found I didn't have wires to work with. Not sure if yours will be the same but odds are they're missing. You'll also need to get a hold of some special late-model chevy speaker mounts as well, as there's just a huge gap and no way to just pop them in like alot of older vehicles.
dvn
New member
Any luck in confirming this yet?
LS1notFOUND
New member
I doubt it but you should be able to tell by what runs into the door through the loom/gromet. My LS has the upped cd player radio.
I have been on a adventure to find out about the harness needed for the Sonic. The harness from Scoche is GM27SR. I called Scosche and asked if this is the same harness used in the Camaro or Cruze and was told that it is not the same harness. They have different pin sets. I asked the support person when this harness would be available and he spoke with someone in R&D (Research & Development) and they are anticipating a release within the next 30 days. He was not able to give me any idea on a price point. I also called PAC and they also confirmed that the pin out is not the same. This support person mentioned the Equinox may work, but after a few questions and the support person comparing wire diagrams he then confirmed that the Equinox, Cruze and Camaro harnesses will not match up directly to the Sonic. He said some connections are the same, but most do not match.
Here is to hoping that Scoche will have something out within 30 days like they said. I got the basic radio, no cd player no nothing hoping to put my Kenwood navigation in, haven't been able to do that yet, but once the harness is released it will be # 1 priority.
Here is to hoping that Scoche will have something out within 30 days like they said. I got the basic radio, no cd player no nothing hoping to put my Kenwood navigation in, haven't been able to do that yet, but once the harness is released it will be # 1 priority.
wingman
Active member
A member here works at scosche. I'll have to find the thread..
Mr.Spakhol is the guy
http://www.sonicownersforum.com/forum/t1246/
Mr.Spakhol is the guy
http://www.sonicownersforum.com/forum/t1246/
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