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Newbie Cry for Help: 1995 Chevy K1500 P/U Stereo
You have some common GM truck stereo issues here. Here is how they are
repaired normally. You *can* get backlight bulbs for the radio buttons at the GM dealer. I don't know how they are sourced otherwise. They will be expensive, according to an authorized Delco radio repair shop owner I talked to last year. The CD player isn't worth attempting to "diagnose". It probably either doesn't power up, or displays an error message. You can get a remanufactured CD player exchange either at a local Delco rebuilder (cheapest best option) or at the Dealer (same thing but marked up) or through places like Ebay which are expensive but require no exchange. Used units are available on Ebay but I wouldn't think of going that route. They want over $100 for an ungaranteed used player -- no thanks! Toyota MDT in MO |
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Comboverfish wrote in article
.com... You have some common GM truck stereo issues here. Here is how they are repaired normally. You *can* get backlight bulbs for the radio buttons at the GM dealer. I don't know how they are sourced otherwise. They will be expensive, according to an authorized Delco radio repair shop owner I talked to last year. Suitable substitutes can be had cheaper, almost definately BUT *you are totally right about the CD player* ! Its scrap ! At 1995, I would just throw an aftermarket in it, but your suggestions are easier for the novice. The CD player isn't worth attempting to "diagnose". It probably either doesn't power up, or displays an error message. You can get a remanufactured CD player exchange either at a local Delco rebuilder (cheapest best option) or at the Dealer (same thing but marked up) or through places like Ebay which are expensive but require no exchange. Used units are available on Ebay but I wouldn't think of going that route. They want over $100 for an ungaranteed used player -- no thanks! Toyota MDT in MO |
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Jerry G. wrote:
As for the front panel, the parts are not available, and are not worth it. I don't agree with this, in reference to the OP's need for several button backlight bulbs. GM parts can get the bulbs. Keep in mind a parts department is only as good as the counter help you happen upon on any given day... And the independant Delco Authorized reman shops install new bulbs that they source from a wholesale vendor, at a huge price savings. But they also buy a load at a time and have a wholesale account setup. The OP probably can't do this, so the GM dealer parts department is his only easy option. Note: Many of these car radios used proprietary speakers. When replacing the radio to a different type, you will most likely need a new set of compatible speakers for the radio you are buying. This is not true. Most car stereos' built-in amps are quite hearty and can handle just about anything next to a shorted load, and even then some have short protection. You will, however, need to use a wire harnass adapter or wire the generic aftermarket radio pigtail into the factory wiring somehow to get sound to your existing speakers. I agree that the OP could put in a fairly cheap aftermarket unit, even one made specifically to fit that oversized GM opening. But a decent mid priced unit will be aprox $200 - $250 whereas in my case I bought a reman CD right from the independent shop with 1 year warrantee for $180. I like the factory system and the way its laid out. I hate most new radios with flashy junky vacuum flourescent or LCD displays and dozens of tiny buttons. If the OP got just the bulbs he needed for the radio and a new CD player he would come in well under the cost of a GM direct fit Jensen plus harnass or a standard DIN sized unit plus mounting kit plus harnass. I'm not trying to be a jerk. I appreciate your comments but they needed to be addressed. Toyota MDT in MO |
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