Need a new radio

**trapper_canada** · 11-06-2009, 11:15 PM

Hi guys,

The factory stereo in my truck is screwed. It tunes but the interference is horrible. I am not a big stero person...just like my talk radio

So I thought I'd look on ebay for another factory stereo. Now the thing I noticed is these radios have some sort of theft locking/deterrent system.

Now does that mean I can not simply plug in a new one?

Thoughts?

**ZSI52** · 11-07-2009, 12:29 AM

Originally Posted by trapper_canada

Hi guys,

The factory stereo in my truck is screwed. It tunes but the interference is horrible. I am not a big stero person...just like my talk radio

So I thought I'd look on ebay for another factory stereo. Now the thing I noticed is these radios have some sort of theft locking/deterrent system.

Now does that mean I can not simply plug in a new one?

Thoughts?

what year truck is it?

In some cases you have to have the dealer unlock the stereo. I heard its just a code they type in. I sold my stock head unit out of my 06 and the guy just hooked it up and it played, but some are different. You might want to consider going with a aftermarket head unit also.

**unplugged** · 11-07-2009, 01:01 AM

You could go with something like this Kenwood. It has a usb port on the front. You could download your talk radio as podcasts and listen to them anytime you want. Use a memory stick or an iPod/iPhone/MP3 player.

KDC-MP342U

**trapper_canada** · 11-07-2009, 01:00 PM

I don't want to put too much $$ into a stereo. An after market would require a wiring harness adapter and an enclosure to fit the factory space right?

**ZSI52** · 11-07-2009, 01:19 PM

Yes. The harness depends on if you have onstar/bose and the enclosure is normally around $15. Some places give you the enclosure if you buy the head unit from them.

**trapper_canada** · 11-07-2009, 05:13 PM

Originally Posted by ZSI52

Yes. The harness depends on if you have onstar/bose and the enclosure is normally around $15. Some places give you the enclosure if you buy the head unit from them.

No BOSE or On-Star on mine.