Tahoe & Suburban The power, space, and brutal towing ability make the Tahoe and its longer sibling, the Suburban, arguably the best full size SUV's on the market today.

2013 Chevrolet Suburban
Platform: GMT 400, 800, 900

can/how install AUX port in '03 Suburban

Old Aug 29, 2011 | 10:37 PM
  #1  
slugg08's Avatar
Thread Starter
CF Beginner
 
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Default can/how install AUX port in '03 Suburban

I have a 2003 Suburban LT with stock radio (6 CD changer). I think its a Delphi Part No. 15184935. I was wondering is there a way I can install an AUX port so I can connect my iPod to the radio. What are my options? By an adapter, if so what kind and from where, buy new stereo? Any help would be great guys, Thanks.
Reply
Old Aug 30, 2011 | 10:26 AM
  #2  
kevinkpk's Avatar
CF Monarch
10 Year Member
Liked
 
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 5,920
Likes: 140
From: kevinkpk
Default

iPod CD Adapter - Electronics - Compare Prices, Reviews and Buy at Nextag - Pr
Reply
Old Jan 6, 2012 | 12:17 AM
  #3  
kawal's Avatar
CF Beginner
 
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
From: Sequim, WA
Default

Originally Posted by slugg08
I have a 2003 Suburban LT with stock radio (6 CD changer). I think its a Delphi Part No. 15184935. I was wondering is there a way I can install an AUX port so I can connect my iPod to the radio. What are my options? By an adapter, if so what kind and from where, buy new stereo? Any help would be great guys, Thanks.
I'm new to your forum, but I'm very familiar with many of the GM radios and very active on the Corvette Forum. The GM Version 2 PAL (Personal Audio Link) for the C6 Corvette will work great in your '03-'06 Tahoe and other full size GM trucks because they use the same Class 2 Communication System.

If you'll check out my Corvette Modification website:

C6 Corvette Modifications

you'll find the top link will describe the Version 2 PALs and you'll also find a link for Adding an Auxiliary Input to your C6 Corvette. If you have XM, you can use the auxiliary input harnesses. The PALs do not require XM because they will generate the XM band on your radio.

Also, on the main website, you can find a link for installing a PAL in my '06 GMC Sierra pickup, which is essentially the same as your '03 Tahoe.

You'll find my email address on the bottom of the website.

Ray
Reply
Old Jan 6, 2012 | 12:50 AM
  #4  
73shark's Avatar
Administrator
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 11,340
Likes: 194
From: KC, MO area
Default

Sabrtoothsqrl: Didn't you try switching off the VSS signal to enter addresses?
Reply
Old Jan 6, 2012 | 11:34 AM
  #5  
kawal's Avatar
CF Beginner
 
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
From: Sequim, WA
Default

Originally Posted by 73shark
Sabrtoothsqrl: Didn't you try switching off the VSS signal to enter addresses?
Yes, the Navigation modification is also on my main website.

C6 Corvette Modifications

Ray

Last edited by kawal; Jan 6, 2012 at 11:36 AM.
Reply
Old Jan 6, 2012 | 11:49 AM
  #6  
slw210's Avatar
CF Active Member
 
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 189
Likes: 0
Default

I run my iPod from the rear seat entertainment DVD with RCA adapter.
Reply
Old Jan 6, 2012 | 1:50 PM
  #7  
SabrToothSqrl's Avatar
CF Addict
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 2,900
Likes: 4
Default yes

Originally Posted by kawal
Yes, the Navigation modification is also on my main website.

C6 Corvette Modifications

Ray
Yes, interrupting the VSS wire on the GMT900 sat nav had poor results... even with the switch 'open' it would lock after about 30 seconds. it did not work well at all.



that web site is great, but the nav page needs broken into multiple pages... one LONG web page with huge photos takes a LONG time to load and almost crashed my firefox!

but great info on the site!

I even used factory connectors both ends to not splice anything as well.

I like the battery tender page; that's funny, it's now a hybrid!

Last edited by SabrToothSqrl; Jan 6, 2012 at 1:54 PM.
Reply
Old Jan 6, 2012 | 4:09 PM
  #8  
kawal's Avatar
CF Beginner
 
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
From: Sequim, WA
Default

Originally Posted by SabrToothSqrl
Yes, interrupting the VSS wire on the GMT900 sat nav had poor results... even with the switch 'open' it would lock after about 30 seconds. it did not work well at all.



that web site is great, but the nav page needs broken into multiple pages... one LONG web page with huge photos takes a LONG time to load and almost crashed my firefox!

but great info on the site!

I even used factory connectors both ends to not splice anything as well.

I like the battery tender page; that's funny, it's now a hybrid!
That's interesting about the Nav mod on the GMT900 Navs. I never tried that since I don't have any GM vehicles that use the newer GMLAN communication system. That mod has been done many many times on the C6 Corvettes, but we use the older Class 2 communication system like the '03 - '06 Tahoes and other full size trucks.

Even with the Class 2 vehicles, there is a limited time the user has to enter destinations, but the Nav never locks up - the user just has to close the switch momentarily then open it again to continue destination entry. I works pretty decently on the Corvette Navs.

Ray
Reply
Old Jan 6, 2012 | 6:12 PM
  #9  
73shark's Avatar
Administrator
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 11,340
Likes: 194
From: KC, MO area
Default

I didn't have a problem w/ Ray's web page. And I'm using Firefox 8. Hate it that the Google toolbar won't work w/ it.
Reply
Old Oct 10, 2013 | 8:01 PM
  #10  
partyd's Avatar
CF Beginner
 
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
Default

I use this interface in a 2003 suburban,your radio needs to have band and cd/aux button PIE GM12-AUX
It works great and show the aux after the xm channel

Last edited by partyd; Oct 10, 2013 at 8:04 PM.
Reply

Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 4:11 PM.