Is the stock radio amplifier Plug & Play?

[smokindenali]

I've been talking to several people, and am a bit confused on a few issues, and have a few questions for clarification.

 

First, I have a 2003 Yukon Denali.

 

Background - I noticed that my radio volume wasn't working when driving one day. Everything else worked, just not the volume. The next day the battery was dead. So from there I unplugged the Radio Amp fuse, and that stopped the draw on the battery.

 

On to my questions to clear up my confusion:

 

1) I was told by one dealer that when replacing the stock radio amp I would have to get the radio/amp re-programmed. Then talked to another dealer that told me that was bogus, the amp is a plug & play device. What is the truth here?

 

2) Where is this radio amp located? Is it under one of the seats or under the dash? I might be buying one used for the simple reason that I don't feel that $600 from the dealer is fair...nor legal for that matter, seems like robbery to me.

 

3) (this might be out of your scope according to the forum rules, but maybe should be directed to the other members) I've been told by a few audio installers that installing an aftermarket deck I will lose Onstar, Steering Wheel Controls and Door Chimes. The GMC dealer I talked to just told me that's bogus, and any audio installer telling me that is looking to get more money, other than Onstar may need a module. This service guy was very sure about this. So is this true?

 

Thanks in advance.

[smokindenali]

Does anyone have answers to my posted questions??

[vxaxv17]

Does anyone have answers to my posted questions??

 

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When i installed an aftermarket deck into a 2005 canyon, I had to also install an extra module that will allow the door chimes (among other things) to continue to work. I assume the problem is the chimes come through the speakers so removing the stock stereo will remove this feature without the additional module. The truck did not have steering wheel controls or onstar so i cannot comment on those. I assume other modules would also be needed to interface the aftermarket deck with these features.

[smokindenali]

Does anyone have answers to my posted questions??

 

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When i installed an aftermarket deck into a 2005 canyon, I had to also install an extra module that will allow the door chimes (among other things) to continue to work. I assume the problem is the chimes come through the speakers so removing the stock stereo will remove this feature without the additional module. The truck did not have steering wheel controls or onstar so i cannot comment on those. I assume other modules would also be needed to interface the aftermarket deck with these features.

 

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I've heard that same thing about extra modules to add aftermarket decks and retain all the stock workings, thanks for your reply!

 

What I really need to find out is where the amplifier is located in the vehicle. I've talked to several different people, without any luck on where the d**n thing is located. Right now I would like to find where it's at, so I can unplug the thing and test to see of that is the cause of my problem.

 

So I present this question to all of the users in this forum space, and thank you in advance for your help.

 

I've heard it's under the right rear seat, nope. I've heard its in the rear panel by the jack, nope. I've heard it's under the passenger seat, nope.

 

Without having to tear out EVERY panel in my ride I'd like to know:

 

Where is the Stock Radio Amplifier in a 2003 Yukon Denali?

[chevyPwns]

Does anyone have answers to my posted questions??

 

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When i installed an aftermarket deck into a 2005 canyon, I had to also install an extra module that will allow the door chimes (among other things) to continue to work. I assume the problem is the chimes come through the speakers so removing the stock stereo will remove this feature without the additional module. The truck did not have steering wheel controls or onstar so i cannot comment on those. I assume other modules would also be needed to interface the aftermarket deck with these features.

 

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I've heard that same thing about extra modules to add aftermarket decks and retain all the stock workings, thanks for your reply!

 

What I really need to find out is where the amplifier is located in the vehicle. I've talked to several different people, without any luck on where the d**n thing is located. Right now I would like to find where it's at, so I can unplug the thing and test to see of that is the cause of my problem.

 

So I present this question to all of the users in this forum space, and thank you in advance for your help.

 

I've heard it's under the right rear seat, nope. I've heard its in the rear panel by the jack, nope. I've heard it's under the passenger seat, nope.

 

Without having to tear out EVERY panel in my ride I'd like to know:

 

Where is the Stock Radio Amplifier in a 2003 Yukon Denali?

 

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yea from what i hear you need 2 special wiring harnesses one for the onstar and one for your steering wheel controls to keep working

[ZZebes]

Its in the center console. and since it is a denali you open up a whole other bag of worms

[smokindenali]

Its in the center console. and since it is a denali you open up a whole other bag of worms

 

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Thanks for your repy!

 

That doesn't really sound good ZZebes!?!?

 

What kind of other issues are we talking about, any examples or areas to watch/avoid?

[Tex6969]

I've been talking to several people, and am a bit confused on a few issues, and have a few questions for clarification.

 

First, I have a 2003 Yukon Denali.

 

Background - I noticed that my radio volume wasn't working when driving one day. Everything else worked, just not the volume. The next day the battery was dead. So from there I unplugged the Radio Amp fuse, and that stopped the draw on the battery.

 

On to my questions to clear up my confusion:

 

1) I was told by one dealer that when replacing the stock radio amp I would have to get the radio/amp re-programmed. Then talked to another dealer that told me that was bogus, the amp is a plug & play device. What is the truth here?

 

2) Where is this radio amp located? Is it under one of the seats or under the dash? I might be buying one used for the simple reason that I don't feel that $600 from the dealer is fair...nor legal for that matter, seems like robbery to me.

 

3) (this might be out of your scope according to the forum rules, but maybe should be directed to the other members) I've been told by a few audio installers that installing an aftermarket deck I will lose Onstar, Steering Wheel Controls and Door Chimes. The GMC dealer I talked to just told me that's bogus, and any audio installer telling me that is looking to get more money, other than Onstar may need a module. This service guy was very sure about this. So is this true?

 

Thanks in advance.

 

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[Tex6969]

my son has a 98 tahoe LT 4 door. we had stereo installed for christmas , truck had component speakers front doors, singles rear doors and two in the roof at the rear wagon doors. install tech said the factory amps are in the rear doors behind driver. with a aftermarket stereo these are bypassed and not used. your truck is probablly the same

[smokindenali]

Its in the center console. and since it is a denali you open up a whole other bag of worms

 

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Thanks for your repy!

 

That doesn't really sound good ZZebes!?!?

 

What kind of other issues are we talking about, any examples or areas to watch/avoid?

 

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ZZebes - I did find the amp under the console, and I unplugged it, plugged the fuse back in the fuse box, and the draw on the battery stopped...so I think I've got the issue truly narrowed down to the amp being dead.

 

Thanks for your help, and I still am curious what the bag of worms could be??

[smokindenali]

my son has a 98 tahoe LT 4 door.  we had stereo installed for christmas , truck had component speakers front doors, singles rear doors and two in the roof at the rear wagon doors. install tech said the factory amps are in the rear doors behind driver. with a aftermarket stereo these are bypassed and not used. your truck is probablly the same

 

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Thanks Tex! I did finally found the bastard, looks like they moved it, which is just a pain. This year('03) they put it under the center console.

 

I've got part of the console removed to get to the plugs, but when I get the replacement amp, I'll have to take out quite a bit more to get the thing completely out. I just hope I don't have to take the seats out to get the rest of the console out.