Newer GM Cd Player

[TRFanatic]

Hi there,

do all newer GM Cd players work in our GN's without cutting?? I thought I heard someone say from 2000 onward the cd players are compatible?

Thanks for your help.

Ravi

[toofastforyou]

I've just learned that all GM radios beginning 1989, had a different rear connector and the antenna wire is not the same size either. However, it's quite simple to install a newer style GM radio in a pre-'89 car by using an adapter (GM part# 16140051) which includes the antenna adapter also. The rest is easy, as the radio itself will bolt in your stock GN dash opening without any modification.
Below is a picture of the adapter you'll need...

Claude

[49-blues]

Where can you get this adapter and how much are they?

[toofastforyou]

''49-blues'', when I asked my GM dealer for the adapter, I was told that altough the part number is correct, they cannot order the adapter, but that I could get it if I went to a GM-authorized repair center which has the exclusivity to diagnose and repair GM-only products. I don't remember the exact price, but it was around $20 -$25.

Claude

[TRFanatic]

I appreciate the info, thanks.

Ravi

[49-blues]

Thanks- i know when Dennis Kirban used to sell them, they already had the adapter on the radios he sold.

[84GNwith87eng]

www.mnrelectronics.com

that's where i got mine, works excellent (12-21 pin adapter)

http://www.mnrelectronics.com/par1612to21p.html