New radio install today

[sonic007]

You can change the radio and keep onstar. Its just the convienient settings you would lose. Like lighting and such.

 

[2012LTZ]

You can change the radio and keep onstar. Its just the convienient settings you would lose. Like lighting and such.

I think I'd lose blue tooth and hands free too.

 

[2012LTZ]

BTW whoever is fixing to do radio stuff. If you disconnect your battery from the car, you lose your tps info and have to go to the dealer to get it fixed. Another swell idea. Somebody told me theres a gizmo you plug into the 12 volt socket but if I have to buy a gizmo, I may as well buy a tps tool.

 

[sonic007]

You shouldnt have to disconnect the battery. And most of the newer radios come with bluetooth. It does the same stuff as the factory radio.

 

[2012LTZ]

You shouldnt have to disconnect the battery.

I don't know how you install ten gauge power cables at the battery, ...but that's nothing I want to jimmy rig or work with hot.

And most of the newer radios come with bluetooth. It does the same stuff as the factory radio.

Not quite. I don't think. I may be wrong. ... but I can plug a smart phone into the usb in my glove compartment and control my phone thru the steering wheel, mp3 player and all. In fact, I think I can bluetooth 4 different phones at the same time. I haven't seen an aftermarket system that will replace all those functions. ...not to mention all the onstar stuff that's displayed on the radio.

Yeah, ...it would be nice to know. I don't like the controls on the stock unit.

 

[sonic007]

As I said previously it wont replace any settings that you can control through your factory radio. You can retain steeringwheel controls. You can pair up multiple phones but can only have 1 connect at a times. And as far as the battery, i didnt know anything was getting hooked up to it. For a radio swap you dont have to.

 

[Toleynwa]

I don't know how you install ten gauge power cables at the battery, ...but that's nothing I want to jimmy rig or work with hot.

Not quite. I don't think. I may be wrong. ... but I can plug a smart phone into the usb in my glove compartment and control my phone thru the steering wheel, mp3 player and all. In fact, I think I can bluetooth 4 different phones at the same time. I haven't seen an aftermarket system that will replace all those functions. ...not to mention all the onstar stuff that's displayed on the radio.

Yeah, ...it would be nice to know. I don't like the controls on the stock unit.

Is your stock radio the same one as shown in the pic at first page?

 

[2012LTZ]

Is your stock radio the same one as shown in the pic at first page?

Yes I have the stock unit for an LTZ. I don't know if they're different from model to model. 007 seems to know more about this stuff than me, we're going back and forth because we're just not communicating very well. May be my bad.

I can take a pic if you want.

 

[sonic007]

Yes I have the stock unit for an LTZ. I don't know if they're different from model to model. 007 seems to know more about this stuff than me, we're going back and forth because we're just not communicating very well. May be my bad.

I can take a pic if you want.

Haha may be my bad too lol..

 

[2012LTZ]

Quick and basic removal and installation of stock radio in a 2012 Sonic LTZ

Download it if it helps because I don't keep stuff up at youtube.

http://youtu.be/xHlu1XgOqd8

 

[briganteavita]

definately have enjoyed this thread....quick Q as i am also shortly replacing my stock head unit with a single din (ihave the upgraded sonic sound system), if i replace the stock unit with an xm ready unit, is that all i need to keep my XM radio or is there other adapters i have to purchase?

Also, i believe the answer to this is yes, but i do retain the use of the usb port in the glove box with a replaced head unit correct? thanks! opcorn:

 

[2012LTZ]

definately have enjoyed this thread....quick Q as i am also shortly replacing my stock head unit with a single din (ihave the upgraded sonic sound system), if i replace the stock unit with an xm ready unit, is that all i need to keep my XM radio or is there other adapters i have to purchase?

Also, i believe the answer to this is yes, but i do retain the use of the usb port in the glove box with a replaced head unit correct? thanks! opcorn:

I didn't keep xm and I can't figure out how to get all the xm presets out of my radio in a reasonable amount of time.

 

[sonic007]

Was able to find this part number through the same place that makes the kit and harnesses. Not sure if anyone wrote this already. Its XIA-LCD. You can use that to keep the option to change any of your vehicle settings.

 

[sonic007]

definately have enjoyed this thread....quick Q as i am also shortly replacing my stock head unit with a single din (ihave the upgraded sonic sound system), if i replace the stock unit with an xm ready unit, is that all i need to keep my XM radio or is there other adapters i have to purchase?

Also, i believe the answer to this is yes, but i do retain the use of the usb port in the glove box with a replaced head unit correct? thanks! opcorn:

If a unit is xm ready, it means its capable of using xm but extra parts are needed. Have to look for built in.

 

[boony]

Looks good,

 

[Sonicchevy1]

Warning chimes

I want to replace the stock radio but on Crutchfield it says I have to have a kit to retain warning chimes I was wondering what exactly warning chimes are and if I needed the kit?
Thank you in advance

 

[sonic007]

Yes you need the kit. All kits come with the harness. Warning chimes such as: headlights on, low fuel, key in ignition, no seatbelt, etc.

 

[rcmn0022]

also the clicks from the turn signals and the hazard lights are played through the radio if I'm not mistaken.

 

[Sonicchevy1]

?

Do I need the kit for installing just speakers
And can I use a sub and amp without aftermarket radio??

 

[rcmn0022]

How to Install Amp and 10inch Sub