Well, I just bought a new S10 and went with the AM/FM Stereo w/no CD because
I was just going to put in an aftermarket system. I have heard some
conflicting information on this and hope someone can give me a definate
answer. I was told that I would have to relocate the factory unit in order
to keep the door chimes, dome lights and that replacing the factory stereo
could impact the air bag and ABS systems. Any truth to this and if so, how
involved is relocating the original unit? Any tips?

TIA
jc




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No, a lot of vehicals are becoming that way, but I know for sure on my
friends '03 Xtreme that he just switched the decks, no other effort
involved.

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"James Chambers" wrote in message
...
Well, I just bought a new S10 and went with the AM/FM Stereo w/no CD
because
I was just going to put in an aftermarket system. I have heard some
conflicting information on this and hope someone can give me a definate
answer. I was told that I would have to relocate the factory unit in
order
to keep the door chimes, dome lights and that replacing the factory stereo
could impact the air bag and ABS systems. Any truth to this and if so,
how
involved is relocating the original unit? Any tips?

TIA
jc




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Definative answer: If your 'lights on' and 'key in' chime comes through the
radio speaker, then your radio IS included in the 'class 3 databus' that
controls many vehicle functions. The vehicle manufacturers won't make the
ABS and airbag systems dependent on the radio due to safety reasons.

If the chime come from inside the dash (rather than a speaker), then you can
safely replae the radio without losing vehicle functions...

David
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"James Chambers" wrote in message
...
Well, I just bought a new S10 and went with the AM/FM Stereo w/no CD
because
I was just going to put in an aftermarket system. I have heard some
conflicting information on this and hope someone can give me a definate
answer. I was told that I would have to relocate the factory unit in
order
to keep the door chimes, dome lights and that replacing the factory stereo
could impact the air bag and ABS systems. Any truth to this and if so,
how
involved is relocating the original unit? Any tips?

TIA
jc




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My experience exactly. Mine didn't have door chimes going through
speakers, and I have removed my factory deck, so far didn't experience
anything strange or out of the ordinary, and it's been about 8 months.

I noticed that a friend's 2003 Blazer had his going through the
speakers, he has OnStar and XM.

Good Luck..

Jim


On Fri, 05 Dec 2003 15:53:14 GMT, "David"
wrote:

Definative answer: If your 'lights on' and 'key in' chime comes through the
radio speaker, then your radio IS included in the 'class 3 databus' that
controls many vehicle functions. The vehicle manufacturers won't make the
ABS and airbag systems dependent on the radio due to safety reasons.

If the chime come from inside the dash (rather than a speaker), then you can
safely replae the radio without losing vehicle functions...

David
UnderTheDash.com


"James Chambers" wrote in message
...
Well, I just bought a new S10 and went with the AM/FM Stereo w/no CD
because
I was just going to put in an aftermarket system. I have heard some
conflicting information on this and hope someone can give me a definate
answer. I was told that I would have to relocate the factory unit in
order
to keep the door chimes, dome lights and that replacing the factory stereo
could impact the air bag and ABS systems. Any truth to this and if so,
how
involved is relocating the original unit? Any tips?

TIA
jc




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