05 GMC crew cab questions

[zmgsvt]

I just got an 05 GMC z71 crew cab. I want to go ahead and upgrade the audio first. Are there any good prefabbed boxs for these trucks? Where can I get the adapter to use the steering wheel controls on an aftermarket cd player? Last, is there any way to make an aftermarket cd player work with the dim control wheel? thanks

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[gnet158 10+ year member]

My Q-logic box fits perfectly under my rear seat (I’ll get you the model # later), you didn’t mention if your have a crew or extended cab. I know it’s not the best but it works good enough for me. I think your going to have problems getting any aftermarket H/U to work with your steering wheel controls. Good luck!

 

[9512ds 5,000+ posts]

the title of the thread pretty much sums it up tha the has a crew cab

 

[zimmer82 10+ year member]

for all of your dash messages to work "Low Fuel", "Buckle Passenger", "Check Engine", You have to keep the stock HU hooked up bc that is where that part of the computer is.

My friend had to do this in his '04 chevy crew. But if you dont want your dash messages to work than you dont have to leave it hooked up.

 

[gnet158 10+ year member]

Doh!

 

[Chevyaudio 5,000+ posts]

for all of your dash messages to work "Low Fuel", "Buckle Passenger", "Check Engine", You have to keep the stock HU hooked up bc that is where that part of the computer is.My friend had to do this in his '04 chevy crew. But if you dont want your dash messages to work than you dont have to leave it hooked up.

I have a 2004 chevy silverado, and i have a aftermarket HU and all of my messages still work, all you need to get is that data retetion harness, it is rather expensive, but it works, also most of the new alpines will work with most factory steering wheel controls, i think all you need is an adapter

 

[zimmer82 10+ year member]

o well my friend was anxious to get his knock in his truck so he just went to best buy for the install (not a good choice).

 

[bri487 5,000+ posts]

for all of your dash messages to work "Low Fuel", "Buckle Passenger", "Check Engine", You have to keep the stock HU hooked up bc that is where that part of the computer is.My friend had to do this in his '04 chevy crew. But if you dont want your dash messages to work than you dont have to leave it hooked up.

there are other ways to get around that.

i forgot what module mine is, but i will take a look. the thing that happens with the 05's, is the computer in the truck thinks that the radio is missing and you start to lose things. the most common thing lost is the door chimes and audible alerts. there is a harness or module of some sort to get around that. as for the steering wheel controls, soundgate makes a module called the remote6 that works with most major head unit brands.

 

[Chevyaudio 5,000+ posts]

THe 100 dollar Data retention harness gives you a small speaker to install behind the CD player that gives you your door chimes

 

[zimmer82 10+ year member]

do you really want that annoying door chime ?

 

[bri487 5,000+ posts]

do you really want that annoying door chime ?

do you really want the stock h/u still in the car.

 

[zimmer82 10+ year member]

no i wouldnt, thats why i wouldnt leave the stock HU hooked up....take it out and dont buy an expensive adapter when you can easily use the handy remote control that comes with many of the higher end HU's

 

[AzGrower 10+ year member]

Proboxrocks.com has a nice prefab box for the new crewcabs. And check out http://www.davidnavone.com for the headunit adapters

Hey since you are a GM truck owner, check out this forum for more GM truck specific questions: http://www.fullsizechevy.com

 

[Dozerboy 10+ year member]

http://www.subthump.com also has boxes for yor truck

 

[zmgsvt]

Thanks for the help. I ended up not getting the truck and having them do a dealer trade to get the color I want. It doesnt have the steering wheel controls.

Im already a member at fsc