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Head Unit and GM compatibility
Hi. I'm looking for some advice on head unit selection. I just bought a
2001 Monte Carlo LS. It will accomidate up to a double-DIN stereo. I have my eye on the Pioneer FH-P800BT right now, but am looking for other suggestions. I've also been looking at a lot of the Innovatek products, most of which have an oversize face fitted to a single DIN receiver, but I don't know a whole lot about this brand name. The one thing that I want to know before I go out and buy any head unit is if anyone makes a unit that is compatible with GM's OEM stereo functions. The CD player in my Monte Carlo not only acts as the source for the music, but by accessing a submenu with the radio off, it also lets you reset the Change Oil light, program a new keyfob, control timers for exterior lights, etc. Obviously when I remove the factory radio, I will lose the ability to control these extra features. Fortunately though, there is another way to reset the Change Oil light, which is probably the only function I will need normally. The main features I am looking at are Bluetooth, MP3 and possibly video playback to an external monitor, 3 sets of RCA outputs with sub control, USB input and possibly SD input (SD is not a necessity). And, if there is an adapter to somehow control the factory GM functions that will wire into the head unit hassle free, that would be a plus. I haven't personally come across anything like this and I have been doing quite a bit of research on head units lately. Thanks for any input or help. Sharky |
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