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How To Get Better Sound & Add Ipod To 05 Silverado Factory Stereo

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priebe

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Hi all,

 

I have a '05 Silverado with a factory radio/single CD stereo. It has an Aux button, but I can't find an aux input anywhere. I'm hoping to do some upgrades to improve the sound, possibly add a small amp and sub under the rear bench, and also add an input for an ipod and/or sirius satellite radio. Any suggestions?

 

I was also considering just removing the factory deck and putting in a Pioneer head unit I have here but I didn't want to go to the trouble of running all new wiring to the speakers.

 

1 - Is there an easy way to add RCA inputs to my deck?

 

2 - Can the speakers be upgraded without re-doing the wiring?

 

3 - Can the factory speakers be used with an aftermarket head unit?

 

4 - I read something about losing the door chime if you remove the factory radio. Is this applicable to mine as well?

 

5 - What about the red flashing light for security on the factory deck?

 

Thanks.

jzizzo Enthusiast

jzizzo

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To add rcas you need a Line output converter.

CC and BestBuy sell them

 

you can upgrade speakers. either buy wiring harness or splice speaker wire before gms connection and then connect + and - wires to the speaker

 

factory can be used with aftermarket but you need to buy a wiring harness if you have onstar in genral even if you dont use it you need to purchase an 100 wiring harness

 

door chime is replaced with harness mentioned above

 

idk about the red light...

 

hope this helps. i did the install in my truck so im pretty familiar with this but chose to keep stock h.u.

but i know what you need cause im doing my friends truck as well

thecraft Senior Enthusiast

thecraft

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We really need to know if you have the Bose system or not. This is assuming that you don't:

 

1 - Is there an easy way to add RCA inputs to my deck?
Yes, all you need is an adapter such as this: Precision Interface Electronics GM12-AUX

 

2 - Can the speakers be upgraded without re-doing the wiring?
Yes

 

3 - Can the factory speakers be used with an aftermarket head unit?
Yes

 

4 - I read something about losing the door chime if you remove the factory radio. Is this applicable to mine as well?
No, as long as you use an adapter like this you will be fine

 

5 - What about the red flashing light for security on the factory deck?
Not sure, some aftermarket head units also have this light, my Kenwood does when the faceplate is removed.
98silvz71 Enthusiast

98silvz71

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The red light is the security light. It means that if someone steals it and the dealer doesn't unlock the vin then the radio will not work. I am guessing that you have the BOSE system because our 03 Bose Burb did and my 04 regular system doesn't blink.

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