Hello. I'm new to this forum as I just purchased a 2005 Impala LS for my son. Of course, he immediately moved his 2 foot square sub-woofer assembly into the trunk and couldn't wait to install the stero he had in his old car. He called me today saying that a friend was helping him with the wiring, etc. But he needed to purchase a $100 wiring connector?? to work with the security system of the car?? I had told him to not be in such a rush to install the aftermarket unit as the factory system was good. But what does a Dad know - right!

Could someone tell me what is needed for this conversion or is there a way to use the factory system with the added sub-woofer?? The factory unit is a basic am/fm/cd stereo.

Thanks for the information!

 

To add subs to a factory radio, you just need a line level converter. (Link below) they usually run around $15-20. OR, if the amplifier has a high level input, you can wire the amp directly to the rear speakers
http://www.pac-audio.com/products/pr...plifier#SNI-35

If you want to replace the radio, you need an integration module that does run around $100. It retains the use of your OnStar, chimes, and keeps the retained accessory power feature.
http://www.pac-audio.com/products/pr...Interface#os-2

 

How does the OE stereo sound with a setup of this kind? His aftermarket head unit is probably 5 - 10 years old . I know that he'll say that the OE unit is not as good. But I think his main reason for installing the aftermarket was due to the control on the amplifier on the sub-woofer. Bear with me on my lack of knowledge on all this stereo equipment!

Also can you order direct from PAC? I see that don't have a dealer in South Dakota. Are there any chain stores that may carry this equipment?

Thanks!

 

You should be able to find this online. It just all depends if you want to keep factory chimes. I didnt

 

Go see your local futureshop\bestbuy....they will have both of the modules I posted above. probably a different brand, but same results

 

Thanks for the feedback! I did stop at our local car electronic shop here in town today. He confirmed and had the line level converter on hand for $20. He said the disadvantage would be the amplifier would need to be wired into the 12 volt system to turn it on and off. Also that you wouldn't be able to have the advantage of playing MP3's, etc. I indicated to him that the head unit that my son wanted to install was an older (5 - 10 year old) unit, so I questioned if it was worth it to purchase the $100 module at this point.

He said you could wire the converter in the trunk to the existing amplifier/wiring there. Then run the power wire to the dash and he would recommend splicing into the accesory on/off wire there?? Is that good advise? If so, could you indicate where that wire would be located and what color it might be?

Thanks!

 

get power at the battery, ground it to the body, And I believe there is a yellow wire in the drivers kick panel harness going into the door that will serve as the remote wire