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Al Hasse · Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 7:07 pm Post subject: AUX audio to Delco Radio

For my 89, I have a later model Delco TheftLock head unit from a 2002 GMC/Chevy truck which looks almost stock when installed. It has a CD changer output and I wanted to use that for playing any other type of audio I so choose. Later it will be for a satellite receiver Razz

Later plans are to install a line level converter and change the speaker outputs to preamp so I can install an amplifier and keep the stock look.

From Precision Interface Electronics (PIE), I bought the GM9-AUX which plugs into the 9-pin CD changer socket on the back of the radio, this emulates a CD changer and makes the radio think it has one connected.

It took all of 5 minutes for me to rack out the head unit, plug the harness in and route the other end to the side of the console. I haven't decided yet if it will remain there.

Now with everything hooked up, I select the CD/AUX button on the radio until CD 1, Track 1 is displayed, then I can listen to whatever I can hook up with a set of RCA cables. Here, I have my phone playing MP3 tracks I have stored on it.

PIE is very particular on which model years (and which vehicles they're from) will work with this piece. Mine happened to be one that does.

iansane · Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 10:41 am Post subject:

Now that's cool! I think my mom did something similar with her '05 Tahoe for ipod hookup and such.

DBL_TKE · Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 12:08 pm Post subject:

Pretty nifty. Listening to music, in a car? I can only imagine...

91RSVert · Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 1:54 pm Post subject:

I posted about that a while back and was debating on doing that in my truck. Wish I could come across a nice truck radio and do that exact thing in the camaro.

Al Hasse · Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 8:51 pm Post subject:

I remember that series of posts. You and I were researching options for doing this and I hadn't quite decided to go for this. I'm glad I did now, next step is the satellite receiver Very Happy

91RSVert · Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 6:17 am Post subject:

In the truck I ended up just installing an inline fm modulator. Guys seem to like it.

Now the radio in the camaro is completely gone. Trying to decide my options for it.

blue89 · Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 7:37 am Post subject:

My truck has the same looking stereo but it's tape with the add-on CD. I've been thinking about bypassing the audio feed from the remote CD player so I can listen to my mp3 player. The only problem is I'd have to have a CD in listen to it but whatever. Way to keep that stock look Al!

Al Hasse · Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 7:56 am Post subject:

blue89 · Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:36 am Post subject:

Mine is a 97 unit. Would be cool if I could add it! I'd like one for my BMW as well. It has the changer controls but no factory changer.

91RSVert · Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 9:13 am Post subject:

IIRC they make one for the bmw as well.

Al Hasse · Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 9:13 am Post subject:

I went here to find what I may need, then bought it through e-Bay.

http://www.logjamelectronics.com/piegm9aux.html.

Might even be something here on the aux audio converter page for the BMW Cool

http://www.logjamelectronics.com/auxinpconv.html