naterb27
Full Member
i know i know it probably is the most asked question about the install section. but i cant find strait answers by searching and i have some more specific questions. truck is in description. non bose, has onstar, has steering wheel controls and DIC. i have heard the PAC adapters suck, and i dont trust best buy to sell me the right thing let alone trust anybody but me with work on my truck.
question 1
what adapter would allow me to install an aftermarket stereo like it is stock?
2
i hate onstar, and barely use my steeringwheel controls for the radio(although i do use them for DIC) do i have to have an onstar compatible adapter if i dont want to keep onstar? if i dont use the steering wheel adapter will i lose DIC control?
3
bestbuy guy told me his adapter included everything including steeringwheel control for like 80. i thought the steeringwheel controls were a seperate adapter. if i go with bestbuys part( this one i think https://pac-audio.com/catalog/radio-replacement/rp3-gm11) do i still need a separate adapter for the steeringwheel?
4
i might try to do a "carputer" system at some point. how could that affect my choice of adapter? the PAC adapter mentions park, speed, and reverse output. can that actualy be used on the avalanche, or is that a feature of other vehicles suported by the adapter and wont do anything on the av?
5
not adapter related but has anybody ever installed a subwoofer into the back of the jumpseat? i really hate the idea of shoving a sub in the midgate, but theres not much room anywhere else short of swapping out the seat for a console.
like i said i know on any other forum it gets asked almost constantly, but i couldnt find what i needed to know. i aready have most of my sound system from previous vehicles and dont really want to spend more than my headunit on just the install.
question 1
what adapter would allow me to install an aftermarket stereo like it is stock?
2
i hate onstar, and barely use my steeringwheel controls for the radio(although i do use them for DIC) do i have to have an onstar compatible adapter if i dont want to keep onstar? if i dont use the steering wheel adapter will i lose DIC control?
3
bestbuy guy told me his adapter included everything including steeringwheel control for like 80. i thought the steeringwheel controls were a seperate adapter. if i go with bestbuys part( this one i think https://pac-audio.com/catalog/radio-replacement/rp3-gm11) do i still need a separate adapter for the steeringwheel?
4
i might try to do a "carputer" system at some point. how could that affect my choice of adapter? the PAC adapter mentions park, speed, and reverse output. can that actualy be used on the avalanche, or is that a feature of other vehicles suported by the adapter and wont do anything on the av?
5
not adapter related but has anybody ever installed a subwoofer into the back of the jumpseat? i really hate the idea of shoving a sub in the midgate, but theres not much room anywhere else short of swapping out the seat for a console.
like i said i know on any other forum it gets asked almost constantly, but i couldnt find what i needed to know. i aready have most of my sound system from previous vehicles and dont really want to spend more than my headunit on just the install.