Looking at installing new Pioneer HU in 03 Silverado

MrEarl · February 7, 2014

Considering purchasing a AVH - X5500BHS head unit and a back up camera from Crutchfield

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-lO8OUvcTAU1/p_130X5500BH/Pioneer-AVH-X5500BHS.html

Just did some searching and reading and ran across a couple of threads with some not so good experience with their installations.

Here's where I'm at.

In my o3 Silverado, I currently have a non working factory single CD unit with Bose. I do not currently have factory XM but would like to have the capability with the new system. I do not have steering wheel controls nor the Driver Info Center (DIC). To me the Bose sounds great and would just as soon keep it unless the amp included in the Pioneer unit is much better and would work with all my Bose speakers. I am not interested in more amps or in upgrading the speakers or installing subs etc at this time. I plan to try and install the parking brake bypass available on eBay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PIONEER-PARKING-BRAKE-BYPASS-OVERRIDE-INTERFACE-GUARANTEED-TO-WORK-AVH-X5600BHS-/200986515782?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ecbbad946

I have no big problem with loosing my chimes but would like to retain them if possible.

Here is what Crutchfield has to say about the installation into my vehicle. Has anyone had experience good or bad with either? Which one do I need, is one better than the other.

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Installation Details for your 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup Crew Cab with Bose system; with 7 speakers

To install this item, you'll have to modify your vehicle.
You'll need to cut out the metal rear support bracket to make room for your new receiver.

Please Note: Your vehicle is equipped with a factory sound system that requires a special adapter to install a new car stereo. We strongly recommend that you purchase one of these adapters.

Axxess AX-ADGM100 Factory Integration Adapter Connect a new stereo and retain OnStar®, Bluetooth®, factory amp, and safety warning chimes in 2000-up GM vehicles $219.99† $109.99
- In order to retain your vehicle's warning chimes, you must use a factory integration adapter recommended by Crutchfield. Failure to do so may result in serious injury and/or death. Crutchfield cannot offer technical support for an installation undertaken without this adapter.
- You'll need the AX-ADGM100 adapter to retain your factory XM capability if you replace your factory radio. If you do not have the Driver Information Center you will need an optional LCD display.
- This upgraded factory adapter package allows you to retain select factory options in your GM vehicle, including warning chimes, OnStar, Bluetooth, and your factory amplifier. It will also retain your Rear Seat Entertainment system if it does NOT have an external power switch.
Metra VT-GMOS-04 Factory Integration Adapter Install a new car stereo and retain OnStar®, the audible safety warnings and chimes, and the Bose® audio system in select GM vehicles $99.99† $49.99
- In order to retain your vehicle's warning chimes, you must use a factory integration adapter recommended by Crutchfield. Failure to do so may result in serious injury and/or death. Crutchfield cannot offer technical support for an installation undertaken without this adapter.
- The Crutchfield harness makes the connections between your new receiver and your car's electrical system. A detailed instruction sheet comes with the Crutchfield harness.

† You'll save up to 50% when the adapter is purchased with any car stereo.

Chris · February 7, 2014

I don't have bose, but I like PAC's adapters and would go with something like this http://pac-audio.com/productDetails.aspx?ProductId=1015&CategoryID=26

MrEarl · February 7, 2014

Forgot to include I don't have OnStar but looks like what you suggested would take care of letting me retain the "Standard" Bose system. Thanks Chris, looks like I have a little reading to do. Will be back with more ?? I am sure.

Chris · February 7, 2014

Im 2 hrs away from home in class right now. I will look up the correct one when I get home later tonight

MrEarl · February 7, 2014

Thanks Chris, at 63 I'm not too hip to all the audio techical jargon of the day so will appreciate any help you or anyone can give.

MrEarl · February 7, 2014

PAC OS-2BOSE with free shipping

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PAC-OS-2BOSE-GM-OnSTAR-BOSE-INTERFACE-FOR-GM-CLASS-2-FACTORY-STEREOS-/271150931313?_trksid=p2054897.l4276

MrEarl · February 7, 2014

Considering a manufacturer refurbished unit. I have read that they are typically as good as a new one and could actually have been updated. This one is a $75 savings over a new one from Crutchfield.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pioneer-AVH-X5500BHS-Multimedia-DVD-Receiver-with-7-Touchscreen-Display-/370986221718?pt=US_Video_In_Dash_Units_w_o_GPS&hash=item5660808096

90 Day Warranty compared to Crutchfield 1 year. And does it offer the tech support that Crutchfield might offer.

Thoughts?

MrEarl · February 7, 2014

Considering this back up camera. http://www.crutchfield.com/p_074RVCLPMB/Accele-RVCLPMB.html

Anybody have one?

Chris · February 7, 2014

Usually You can get decent deals from amazon. Ill be home within the hour and ill look

MrEarl · February 7, 2014

Thanks Chris but that would be going far above and beyond. If we can determine what is needed and not end up in the situation like the guy in that other post who ended up just going back to his stock unit out of frustration of every thing not working, I'll be glad to get on line and search for the best buys and deals.