New stereo in 06 Sierra

[yfz450dk]

I want to put a new head unit in my 06 Sierra EXT cab. It does not have the bose system, just the basic am/fm/cd with 4 speakers. The sound is bad and i want to add a new head unit and a pair of subs. I just have one question, will i lose the DIC (Driver Information Center) functions if i change the stereo, such as gas mileage, fuel used, and the other functions it has ? I want to change the stereo but i dont want to lose any of the options it came with.

 

Thanks Alot.

[mkp211]

I want to put a new head unit in my 06 Sierra EXT cab. It does not have the bose system, just the basic am/fm/cd with 4 speakers. The sound is bad and i want to add a new head unit and a pair of subs. I just have one question, will i lose the DIC (Driver Information Center) functions if i change the stereo, such as gas mileage, fuel used, and  the other functions it has ? I want to change the stereo but i dont want to lose any of the options it came with.

 

Thanks Alot.

 

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Nope, all you will lose is the ability to control the stereo via the steering wheel. All of the DIC functions work. I had the bose system and I gutted it for Polk Momo speakers all the way around, replaced the bose sub and amp with an Alpine Sub and Amp and put the Alpine IVA-D100 in it. A little pricey for the whole system, but if f*ckn rocks. I got pics if you want to see it. BTW if you want to keep your XM (if u even have it) u need a new antenna but u can change your subscription, plus you need a door chime kit if you still want that feature to exist.

[yfz450dk]

I plan on using the alpine 9856 and getting the PAC steering wheel control interface. Will i still be able to scroll through the options, such as avg. gas mileage and fuel used using the steering wheel, as i can now or will i lose that ?

[mkp211]

You should still have full control over the "DIC" unless the person that installs your stereo screws something up...