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09-24-2006, 07:30 PM
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aftermarket radio
i have installed a radio in the glove box and it sucks to reach across and open everytime i need to change cd or station or volume
does anyone know of a aftermarket system to control volume externally or how i can make my AM radio knobs work?? p.s-i have a remote but it won't work unless it is pointed at it and it is a pioneer head unit THANKS pete |
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09-24-2006, 07:32 PM
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Re: aftermarket radio
I think Pioneer makes a wired remote.Maybe that would help. http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pn...522454,00.html Its a little expensive but it would solve your problem. Chris
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09-24-2006, 07:41 PM
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Re: aftermarket radio
ya kinda pricey but may be only other option other than having someone ride shotgun
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09-24-2006, 08:23 PM
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Re: aftermarket radio
You could get a frequency remote which doesn't have to be pointed at the head unit, just close enough to recieve the signal. Hidden audio, I think is one of the manufactors that have this option, and I would think Pioneer would too, but you would need a compatable head unit.
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09-24-2006, 09:36 PM
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Re: aftermarket radio
I have a Sony CD head unit that had an option for a wired remote. I have the remote mounted to the steering column and it lets me do anything but change the discs.
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09-24-2006, 10:08 PM
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Re: aftermarket radio
maybe they have remote extenders like for a home enertainment cabinet. I have one for home that you place one eye in the cabinet near your stereo and the other is in the open to "receive" your signal from the remote....might work
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09-25-2006, 12:12 AM
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Re: aftermarket radio
I have the glove box mount and I have come acrooss a remote eye that works from ebay. Havent tried it though, I dont drive my truck every day either
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09-26-2006, 06:12 AM
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Re: aftermarket radio
There was a post on the board awhile back about this. I don't have the link to the post, but I kept this link on how to make a remote repeater setup. I can use my remote that came with my Pioneer cd player with the glovebox door shut. http://www.chevelles.com/techref/ftecref26.html You can buy the components online seperately pretty cheap. I ended up buying a PAC IR-X http://cgi.ebay.com/PAC-IR-X-Infrare...QQcmdZViewItem on EBAY and wired it up using the diode and resistor setup. PAC does recommend some type of spike filter in older automotive applications. I opted for the cheap glovebox radio setup, but the remote repeater is a must have.
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09-26-2006, 06:54 AM
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Re: aftermarket radio
EROC- where can I get that radio mount you posted?. I like that alot.
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09-26-2006, 12:00 PM
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Re: aftermarket radio
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I installed a PAC IR-X Infrared IR Remote Eye Extender Repeater IRX with a voltage spike prevention harness that I built using the instructions from the chevelle website (I think it's posted in this thread). PM me if you need specific instructions....  I have this system in both of my trucks and it works perfectly.
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09-26-2006, 08:57 PM
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Re: aftermarket radio
i have the same set up (radio bracket) except i set it closer to driver so i can reach it
i got mine at a boat supply shop but i'll check the links and reply back thanks pete |
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09-27-2006, 05:31 AM
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Re: aftermarket radio
Mine was free from Crutchfield when I bought my cd player. I have seen them on EBAY. They're made to mount a radio under the dash.
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