1995 - 2006 Chevy / GMC Stereo Install

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Parts used linked in the description!

[@CarlosGonzalez_753]

How do you bypass a bose factory amp on a 2004 chevy silverado

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

@@CarlosGonzalez_753 amzn.to/2UnEwTy may fit

[@mayken6661]

Did it work out for you? About to try

[@kace1195]

Have you done a video on how to do the bypass? Seems to be a prevalent issue in regards to your video.

[@-aburakan-9693]

Hi my friend why if you change the original car recorder with a screen all the sound alarms go like a safety belt and alarm sound if one of the doors is open

[@LaMaRaGe0622]

Wow clean work man. So satisfying watching someone install a radio so clean. Drives me nuts when an install is done half assed

[@pafiro]

You would not be pleased by my install 😂

[@Militaryman4455]

Just ordered all of this for my new to me 2004 Tahoe. Thanks for the great how-to!

[@brentmcgillis]

Great video, some would recommend disconnecting the battery. But you swam through cutting off the power like a champ. Thanks for sharing.

[@cornchip84]

Thank you! My friend and I do full audio installs. We have spent the last day searching for the correct wiring harness. This helped a lot!

[@adamwigington2540]

Me and my 2006 GMC Sierra could use some pro tips. You make that look so easy and talk about nice and neat. I just spent the last 4 hours trying to get a Digital radio to even turn on but that CRUX might be a blessing thanks for the free tips man. You got a number I might need you tomorrow 🤣🤣🤣

[@konaboss83]

Thanks I’m no longer intimidated

[@jaysaini955]

Intimidated hahah, damn bro

[@jasongalvan8200]

Must be sarcasm cause I was ignorantly confident lol

[@_standasmoka_242]

@@jasongalvan8200me too and I used a box not mad for Bose and burned it

[@adamwilcher8620]

I was ready to buy a new unit thanks so much for saving me money and keeping me warm now

[@robertpapps3618]

One would never guess how easy it is. Thanks much!

[@Tbolt1000TForLife]

That chime sounds a lot like the 1999-'02 chime. That's the chime I like the best.

[@ironhorse3497]

Very good tutorial. Thanks for not rambling on about nonsense. :)

[@davejohnson3860]

Awesome video! Simple, and stright to the point!

[@tuckerschutte8165]

Can you connect the new stereo directly to the stock wiring harness? Or do you need to buy the adapter kit?

[@mattjessika]

Wow u made that look super easy....and I think I forgot to buy a couple things..lol great video

[@johnalexander4940]

Great video clearly explained thanks.

[@flyhog8574]

Is it possible to install an aftermarket radio and retain steering wheel controls by just getting a harness adapter without the interface? I have a 2005 Z71 Chevy Avalanche and I don’t care about on star but would love to retain my steering controls. I’ve never had a stereo install and lose my key fob abilities but something about the Bose system just seems odd to me.

[@EthanNaresh]

Did you find an answer to your question? I have a very similar question to yours

[@RushVoorhisOutdoors]

@@EthanNaresh you have the bose system too? i'm thinking about getting a touchscreen. what kind did you get

[@EthanNaresh]

@@RushVoorhisOutdoors I haven't gotten a stereo yet. I want to know the major potential problems before I order one

[@derrekheath01]

I have Bose and just bought a touchscreen radios before I realized how dang expensive it was going to be for the harness needed

[@southpawler1325]

I wired my 04 Silverado exactly like this video using a Boss stereo.the stereo works fine but after a few minutes the back of the stereo gets so hot you can barely touch it what would cause this

[@Zoomzoom120]

I tried hooking up an aftermarket touch screen Android radio with a regular harness and it didn't work. I think that's what I have to do is get the interface harness like you did. Thanks for the video.

[@nathanguimond5646]

Thanks bro just ordered the whole kit for mine from the links you provided

[@bryantspencer5984]

Man u are a pro, and your video makes it look easy. You can see everything yo did

[@Bradlegal]

Question: can you provide a link for the part to install the usb interface into the dash please? Thank you. Great videos! JB

[@danieltrue1689]

Does the Mute/OnStar button on the steering wheel operate the bluetooth mic after the conversion, or just still work as a mute?

[@jj9714]

I love the video! I picked up all of the parts. I went to start the install on my 03 Sierra. My factory radio has two connectors, 12 pin and 24 pin. Do I need a different Crux adapter?

[@briandavalle5846]

Same problem here. Did you ever figure this out? If so, what was the answer?

[@ryanrichardson5462]

Same. Has anyone figure this out. My steering wheel controls are not working.

[@MissouriYorkies]

You only use the big 24 pin connector. Tuck the little 12 adaptor in the back of the dash and forget about it. the radio woks fine. I had to hook up my blue amp wire to the red positive to get sound. I used a Boss Stereo with the Crux.

[@elpowderman]

Hey - thanks for this video, super helpful. I was just about to pull the trigger on all these parts for my 2004 Yukon XL, but I’m concerned that I would lose XM radio. Do you know if I used the same radio that you used, would I be able to keep XM? I can’t tell if that depends on the radio head unit or the wiring harness, or something else?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Hey there, yes, this requires you to have a radio that is XM radio ready, and you will also have to purchase the XM module to retain your service with the new radio. amzn.to/2WM1ULH. The radio we used isn't XM ready, but higher end Pioneers, or this Sony is compatible: amzn.to/3ALE9EH. Feel free to send me a message on our facebook page with any other questions!

[@elpowderman]

Nice! Thank you! I kind of figured out after poking around, both in terms of what “XM” ready means and the fact that you have to buy the tuner (and also how to wire it to the existing antenna). Do the higher-end stereos that are XM ready basically go in the same way, and would they use the same Crux wiring harness?

[@joshwynn1836]

Thanks! I just bought a Sony XAV-AX1000 to put in my 05 1500 work truck. Any idea if I even need an interface box..? I don't have Bose, steering cntrl. or any of that. I'm also joking up a Fosgate 1200w amp w/2 Kicker CVR 10'S. I think I'm going to build a console box for them, we'll see! Love the idea for mounting the USB, that's cool! Thanks!

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Sure, basic smart harness then is all that is needed: amzn.to/3MHsUAF

[@terencestark8044]

Is it worth buying that "box" that comes with the radio adapter despite having neither wheel controls or OnStar? '04 Silverado 1500 LS

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Yes, you need a smart harness as 03 and up GM have converted over to a canbus data system. There are versions that are bare basic like this unit: amzn.to/3Yz79IM

[@krishermanowski3599]

Does it support a backup camera? I didn’t hear you said there was a wire for that or was it supposed to be tapped into one of the wires you soldered?

[@lockonkiramega9734]

So the blue and white remote wire goes to the blue and white amplifier wire??

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Yep!

[@kace1195]

My 2004 gmc yukon xl 2500 slt has an additional plug in the rear of the stereo. Has Bose and On Star.

[@lucaslewis968]

did you ever figure out what to do? mine has the same thing

[@unosuave]

The interface box glitched my EMC twice. 1st cost me $200 plus tow and second time i figured it out. Remove interface box, wired off/on straight to radio!

[@manny5138]

Are you in Utah? What would you charge me to do this+backup camera on a 05 tahoe?

[@foxgdsmck]

Any word if this would work on the Silverado? Not sure if there's anything different in the harness.

[@MissouriYorkies]

yes it works on a silverado

[@joshtidwell8554]

What if you have engine noise coming thru speakers after install

[@jakedelizioso1434]

Very good video, right to the point. I do have a question though. Would I be able to get all the tool at Walmart? 😂 or do I have to wait for stuff in the mail?

[@badkarma684]

i used stuff from walmart on my 03 but it’s personal preference

[@kalebd1242]

My 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has two harnesses, one like the one in yours, and a smaller black one beside of it. Where can i find an aftermarket adapter.The truck does not have on star, steering wheel controls, or the Bose sound system. Any help would be appreciated.

[@843geechee8]

My 2003 Yukon 4.8 slt doesn't have the steering wheel controls either or onstar..what wire harness do I need?

[@thirdgearboogie2210]

Good Work! Looking to install the Kenwood DMX4707S in my 06 Chevy 1500 with the Bose system with steering controls. Are these the correct components to use to install and make the correct connections.

[@Chachi_beau]

THANK YOU!!!! Already ordering the parts you have here. Question for you: My radio turns on, but I got no sound. Speakers make kind of low frequency heart beat noise in perpetuity. How do I test to see whether my speakers or my amplifier went out? I don't wanna pay diagnostic fee.

[@MissouriYorkies]

try hooking up the blue amp wire to the red positive,

[@dandesjardins2552]

How does the interface controller control steering controls and I'm pretty sure my factory stereo has a Amp and sub will this work

[@deezyfosho]

Ok the hook up seems easy. But I noticed u didn't have to program your Bluetooth deck. I also have a Chevy Tahoe but I have a wire harness similar to the one u put in. Mines I bought the guy told me I hav to program the Bluetooth deck n I have a black box the has a light on it that's supposed to turn green when everything is hooked up probably.

[@PhillyFail]

Great tutorial but do you happen to know one that would include a multi-disc CD player?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Nope, and units with a single disc CD drive are disappearing quickly. There are no brand name units that manufacture a multi disc changer, although you may find one from 20 years ago used.

[@blockboys3786]

Do you only need this if you have steering control buttons ?

[@obdiipolice7186]

Hope you get to read my comment, turns out that I am installing a stereo on a 2005 Hummer h2, I was looking at the diagram and saw this car came with an amplifier from factory, it has the Bose system, y was wondering if I have to run new cables to the speakers so I bypass the amp, or if I can just connect the speaker signal just on the harness behind the stereo? Thanks a million for your answer

[@sammythebull2240]

Installing on a H2 here. Everything works for 6-10 min then I lose all audio, headunit still works. Once I restart H2 it all works again

[@nanddogg4207]

Thank you so much for this video it is very informative and helpful. I recently purchased this Crux interface because of this video and installed an aftermarket radio (Atoto S7 XE) in my 03 GMC Sierra Denali with the Bose stereo everything went fine and functioned as it should. There is one issue that i cannot figure out the sound goes out if I'm doing things like switching functions and will not return unless I cycle the ignition key basically power cycling the unit. Do you have any advice or suggestions that I can try? All my wires are matched, soldered, and insulated with heat shrink.

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

It may be the radio - The cheaper Chinese non-brand units can be very hit and miss!

[@TheGamingPandaYT]

By steering controls, is that just referring to the controls for the radio or all the controls on the steering wheel

[@ronolsen1863]

Great and helpful video. Did you use the 3' or 6' aux/usb adapter kit? Thanks for the helpful video.

[@danielhughes5932]

I would guess 3 feet is plenty for this use. The 6' cord is likely for running it to the back seat

[@BadLucks1]

Will these parts work out for a Tahoe LT 04’

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Sure does, all linked in description

[@MrSt8champ]

When I remove my factory radio from my 2004 gmc Yukon, there are two wiring harness, but the video only shows one. Please advise.

[@cjwalker8245]

One is running through your stock amplifier bose system. The other will bypass amp system and you will lose the sub. Which you may want to use if the amp is bad or goes bad

[@FrozenMopars]

Since the Crux kit comes with an antenna adapter, is the seperate GM extension required?

[@FrozenMopars]

2004 Denali, factory Bose system. Installed Kenwood DMX970S. Crux kit extension works just fine. But the stock antenna cable has enough length on its own. Bose stereo has 2 connectors on the back, crux kit only hooked up to the larger of the two connectors. Stereo works fine, but no steering wheels controls. Will update once I figure that out.

[@briandavalle5846]

Did you find the answer to this? Same problem here

[@kevinoconnell8242]

In the description I believe you mentioned that the reverse trigger wire was not the same color. Does this configuration support a back up camera? Thanks much...

[@caseydimmitt2449]

Does this crux kit allow for the stock rear DVD player audio source to be retained as well? Also, is the bose amp still utilized? Clean work btw!

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Nope, for rear seat entertainment to continue to work, you need the pac version. And Bose amp will still be utilized. amzn.to/34yiWkd

[@maysonboyd1113]

What do you do with the remote wire on the pioneer side and the remote wire on the vehicle side? Can you use one or the other or do you have to splice them and leave a tail?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

You can just simply connect them together.

[@customs1969]

If i wanted to add a back up camera would that pioneer work

[@everettmiller8909]

You don’t show anything about hooking up to the parking brake do you guys bypass that?

[@johnparker2143]

I have a 2004 GMC Yukon. The link for the Pioneer is no longer available. Do you have another recommendation?

[@nateb6781]

Does the Crux adapter work with the bose system including the factory rear DVD player?

[@thereptileguyz7265]

Yeah I was wondering the same thing but it looks like it will most likely you're just going to have a few extra connections to go into the AV jacks into the back of the stereo at least I hope I'm going to give it a shot I think

[@steveopoppins875]

And

[@dragonsuicida1]

A bit old, but what about the flashing red light on the original radio? Does it only effects the radio security or it affects the cars ability to crank on?

[@pinkysgarage2779]

Great video the red wire did get me though , had to install a toggle switch to it as well as the ground have to flip it off and back on which allows DVD 📀 play as you drive

[@davidmiller2257]

Is it the same kit if I don't have steering wheel controls?

[@profactionmma]

I was able to get all connected. It powered up when I turned on the ignition, but it no longer has power. I replaced the fuse in back of the radio, but it still doesn't turn on anymore. What's my next diangosis?

[@everettmiller8909]

Where does the crux brain box get mounted and also, where no you mount the microphone

[@andye.3241]

What would be a good backing up camera to use with this set up

[@kevinoconnell8242]

Great Video. One question, my 2004 silverado has a microphone installed as part of the on star. is this not activated through the harness? will a new mic be required etc?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Generally it will be on it's own protected circuit, so an aftermarket one would be required to be installed in most instances.

[@samurijack110]

Hey so my 03 Sierra with a bose system has a second harness clip with an orange/black wire and a pink/black wire. Do you know what they do? I believe they turn the factory amp on. I tried the factory radio with it out and had no sound.

[@jj9714]

My Sierra has the same clip. What’s it for?

[@stuartwoosleyii9751]

Do you mind to post a color for color wiring diagram for the Pioneer mvh-210ex, the microbypass, and crux swrgm-48 all three at once?

[@ginoharpold21]

Is the dash mount kit universal for different radios? I have a kenwood excelon double din that I want to install in my 2005 GMC Sierra but am not sure what dash kit to get?

[@edwinespinoza6569]

Yes its universal

[@edlangford5987]

So if I don't have steering wheel controls I don't actually need the crux option correct

[@dcpanam]

Huge help. Thanks.

[@redneck_jing4334]

I got a 2004 Silverado LT this stereo woild fit it right

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Any standard double din will work fine with the parts we used in this video.

[@angelojannetta6758]

Was there a Bose system did it have a power amplifier on a subwoofer?

[@mannycarrillo315]

Did you not have a ground wire?

[@steveloux4709]

Clean installation; filthy truck! 😂

[@angella8346]

Are these systems easy to steal or popular to steal . I live in a questionable neighborhood

[@dannelson-n5g]

perfect, thankyou :D

[@safifaruqi]

Would this work for Escalade 2003 with premium Bose audio

[@santiagorodriguez9071]

I have a 2005 Sierra got the same parts that you used in the video. I'm a first timer when I look at the video and you match wire per wire you connect just about all the wires. I ended up with lots of extra wires please explain.

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

All depends on the radio you are installing, some aftermarket radios will not use all wires provided by the wiring kit, some will. Just depends on your install.

[@raymondmoreno7442]

Thank you for great video helpful 👍

[@kdawg7787]

Does that install kit work with a alpine ine-W960 HDMI?

[@Bigbacon]

I'm trying to install a radio in a 2000 express 3500 LS and I don't seem to have the wires for the speakers at the radio connector for the factor radio.

[@svulieutenant]

My factory stereo had one more adapter not shown in this so not sure what it’s for

[@edwardfullerton9038]

03 GMC Diesel with Steering wheel controls along with stock DVD player. will my DVD player still work??

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

You will need the Pac version (RP5-GM31) of the harness to retain the audio output from the OEM dvd player in the rear. You will also need a new radio that has an AUX or AV input to play that audio from the rear screens.

[@brandonrodgers2479]

Did this truck have the bose system from the factory? Ive heard that there are extra steps dealing with a factory preamp and that it isnt plug and play. And experience with that?

[@thirdgearboogie2210]

I used the Crux SWRGM-48 on my 06 Chevy 1500 with the Bose system and steering wheel controls. I am not getting any sound output. I also have rapid flashing blue light indicating CAN not recognized? I have the switches set correctly on the back of the module. Not sure where to go from here.

[@jimchow-ch5vu]

Just wired myself up a kenwood head unit on an 03 silverado today with SteeringWheelControls(swc) and bose system.....all said and done i also had no power and found a video that led me to my solution....on the harness that came with my kenwood unit, is a Blue wire that is labeled PowerControl/Power Antenna...as stated in the video insaw i didnt use this wire under the assumption i didnt need it because i dont use a powered antenna.....come to find out..by tieing that blue wire into the Crux's 24 pin blue/white and the blue/yellow from my 4 pin SWC, it then powered my amp and i had sound! So all 3 need to be wired/soldered together..to test before i rewired it all, i just stripped the blue power control wire and touched it to my already made-up connection from my blue/white&blue/yellow..it was about a 2 second delay of holding the wires together that it rook my bose amp to power up and then i had sound!...hopefully something similar will help in your case, either way, theres answers out there and its def just a simple wiring issue somewhere in your harness

[@thirdgearboogie2210]

@jimchow-ch5vu The blue Power Control wire did the trick for me also. Now I just need to figure out the steering wheel controls not functioning.

[@JamesAutoDude]

My red ignition power wire is missing from the whole vehicle 🤔

[@newmexicojoe5443]

Question, why didn't you clean off that nasty, dusty bezel before re-installing? A good tech or mech puts things back clean and neat.

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Oh boy...

[@djones5034]

It's actually a 7mm

[@ericespana7787]

Hello.. will this video instalation and parts work for a 2003 GMC YUKON DENALI XL.

[@turneynicholas]

Did this truck also have bose

[@RebelRob34]

Awesome video and links

[@tjfaulkner7897]

How do I reduce the chiming coming through the speakers?? It’s terrible

[@biscuit877]

I followed the wire diagram on my boss radio had all the same setup except bose stereo, steering wheel controls or onstar. After install everything works except my key fob to lock and unlock the truck. No blinking light on the dash either now. Any help would be appreciated!

[@tinabarnes312]

My Yukon has an extra 12 pin connector in the middle. Did all this and got the new stereo in and no sound… any ideas what the third connector is?

[@darysy]

Does the xdvd269bt fit the 99gmc sierra also?

[@itsryanfoo]

I am about to do this, but to be sure...this would work for my 03 yukon denali xl right? Has bose, sw control and on-star

[@arieltorres7593]

I did everything how you did and my radio does not turn on I need to jump it for it to turn on I am not sure… any tips ?

[@seangowan7441]

So the vss wire and parking brake wire. If i get the pac rp5-gm11, rp4-gm11, or rp3-gm11 so i connect noth parking brake wires and vss wires to each other? So basically do i connect the parking brake wire on the head unit to the parking brake wire on the rp3, rp4, rp5 and same with the vss wire?

[@jeffreycoleman3038]

Sweet video

[@brandonburgdorf2056]

On a 05 Silverado the storage where you put the usb and aux is open. How do I cover it like that.

[@TheAndrew141]

So if you have a Bose system do you need this harness? Bought a harness from Walmart and it plugged into mine but when I got it all wired up the radio would not turn on Also I need to go buy the antenna extension as mine did not come with, would that prevent the stereo from turning on? Anything helps

[@eminaleverdi1536]

Pioneer Microbypass for Video Playback is not coming on amazon anymore what is this part is it necessary I have a 2004 GMC yukon

[@leonardsalyer1112]

Can you do this without the crux harness

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

for years 2003 - 2006, you will need a smart harness as you have a canbus system in your truck. Crux is generally the cheaper alternative to Pac or Axxess, however you can always go with the walmart special and get a cheap scosche harness.