GM radio interchangeability

[Doug]

Where could I find what model General Motors factory AM/FM Cassette &
CD systems would fit my inlaws 2001 Century?

ie: Would a 2001 LeSabre unit (looks the same) fit?


Thanks in advance!

[KaeZoo]

"Doug" > wrote in message
oups.com...
> Where could I find what model General Motors factory AM/FM Cassette &
> CD systems would fit my inlaws 2001 Century?
>
> ie: Would a 2001 LeSabre unit (looks the same) fit?
>
>
> Thanks in advance!
>

Nope. The LeSabre uses a completely different power/speaker plug and a
different antenna connector. You need a double-din chassis radio with a
32-pin plug. You can find them in several Oldsmobiles, Cadillacs and
Buicks, 1994-2000. The Century was one of the last models using that plug.

[Doug]

Yikes! Thanks - glad I asked.
Now I have to hope someone outbids me over the next 5 days on
Ebay.....while I continue to look for the "right" model.

[e-nigma]

"Doug" > wrote in message
ups.com...
> Yikes! Thanks - glad I asked.
> Now I have to hope someone outbids me over the next 5 days on
> Ebay.....while I continue to look for the "right" model.
>

Just cancel your bid and say "unit not compatible with your car"

[Doug]

>>Just cancel your bid and say "unit not compatible with your car"


Naaah - if it doesn't fit I'll just relist it myself. I've never
renegged on a bid.

[Doug]

>>You need a double-din chassis radio with a
32-pin plug.

That's the BLUE one as opposed to white?

[KaeZoo]

"Doug" > wrote in message
oups.com...
> >>You need a double-din chassis radio with a
> 32-pin plug.
>
> That's the BLUE one as opposed to white?
>

Yes. The 01 LeSabre actually uses a set of contacts instead of a plug,
IIRC. But the 32-pin plug is usually blue.

[frontline@nospam]

Note also that there are more than one type of those plugs some use
ACC, some do not.
Jeff