The steps it take to replace your radio in a Chevy Corvette 97 04 using the Metra DB 3021b

[@brianb9410]

1000 times better than any other C5 Double DIN conversation. Great job!

[@sanjuanpr25]

And this is why I am a customer for life, you took your time to get that kit to fit perfectly in the dash, not every shop works like that. Great job like always guys, you are the best.

[@V8sareslow1]

I sure appreciate you going over all the wires. I was really confused about what to do with the wires you didn't use. I didn't realize they didn't connect to anything on the back side of the plug until I watched this. I was searching FOREVER to figure out what I needed to do. Definitely appreciate you. Any other videos are just, "connect all the wires, okay you're good". Ugghhh, but you saved me the hassle.

[@billypfromtheo5115]

You guys should be the standard for car audio installations. I have learned so much and you re-ignited my love of car audio. Wonderful installs, so clean! Thank you from this old bass head. I recently had a horrible experience at a local shop. they ran my RCA's next to my power cable. Guess what I get now? I ordered body panels and upgrading and fixing their horrible install.

[@Raiden8816]

FINALLY! You guys work on the vehicle I drive. I would recommend to any C5 owner to bypass the Metra kit and go with the Vette Nuts double din dash kit. Yes, it's double the price of the Metra but it is injection molded texture just like GM did for the bezel. Plus you retain the doors for the cup holder and the cigarette lighter area. Whereas the metra kit is smooth matte black and does not retain the doors. I'm waiting for Black Friday to get a MVH-1400NEX to install in my 2001.

[@PNW_Car_Mods]

I just ordered the VetteNuts bezel this morning. Can't wait to get this project underway. Big thanks to Five Star for putting this video out. It will really help for the future self install.

[@SteelHorseRiders]

I'm ordering the VetteNuts bezel as well. Metra's texture and color are slightly off and without the doors, it looks too cheap for the Corvette.

[@bwremax]

Just ordered my vettenutts double din and have a Kenwood DMX7706s ready to install. I took notes during this video. The only thing I am stumped on is the fuse size for the accessory wire connection and how to wire the relay for the same wire. Any help is appreciated, looking forward to seeing this bezel, I like the factory look of the ashtray and cup holder doors.

[@coryshade2673]

Glad I went to the comments!!! They have the PAC Kit in stock as well. That kit looks way better!

[@terrysigmon3119]

I got an 04. Been working on the outside got rims and tires done exhaust and little things done. Now it's time for the sound system.

[@PNW_Car_Mods]

Hey Dean, I finally finished this installation up. I will say that fancy data base you referenced for finding out factory wire harness information needs to be updated. On the 97-03 C5 Corvettes (removed from the 2004s for some unknown reason) there is an accessory power plug just above and to the left of the Body Control Module in the area where you were probing for accessory power. That plug was put there on purpose by the factory to provide accessory power to things like CD changers or what have you. It is powered by a dedicated 20amp fuse. It is a three wire plug that has ground, accessory power and full time power. Once I found this information out it sped this job up by about x10 and I didn't have to splice in to anything. Loving the double din Pioneer and Vettenuts bezel.

[@bwremax]

Could you tell me more about this? Is this where I can get my accessory power for the HU harness? I’m stumped on the fuse size dean is installing and how to connect the relay, but sounds like you found a way around all of this? Any help is appreciated, getting ready to install a Kenwood DMX7706s and back up camera. Thanks.

[@vincentmurphy1269]

Excellent video. I'm a novice but got the job done with the help of this video and the instructions from Crutchfield.

[@douglasjohn1803]

You guys did an awesome job on my Vette. Can't wait to bring it back and have Dean/Fernando upgrade the speakers/subwoofer/amp (Focal, Rockford Fosgate perhaps) to make it sound even better!!!!!

[@douglasjohn1803]

Headunit, sirius tuner, kit, install of backup camera, and install overall (6 hrs of labor)+ tax? Roughly about $1800 (OUCH LOL)

[@douglasjohn1803]

Probably shoulda went w/a cheaper NEX head unit but wtf it's only $$$ lol

[@bradskinner9719]

Thank you for this video. I referenced it extensively while doing my radio and backup camera today in my C5. Excellent work!

[@mjphoto45]

Well done. Wish you guys could do this to my 2000 Vette conv. I would like to know total cost parts and labor. Great video!

[@3RDERA]

That Hiphop sounding music around 6 minutes 30 seconds in had my head bobbing while sipping my morning coffee, good stuff lol

[@d3et1roi3t]

I dont claim to know more than this channel.. (keep up the good work Five Star) But if i could ad some hands on advice. I just did this install on my c5 z06, I used the other (tapered) screws (than he used here and I left them semi-loose) and when I installed the radio i seen how it was "off".. I had my screws not all the way tight but pretty tight I could still move the radio i adjusted the radio then removed it and tightened the screws for the last time and I didnt have to make adjustments/cuts on the mounting brackets. Just some insight that worked for me.. probably best to listen to these guys tho.. lol

[@rickgrice6200]

Could I grab the illumination wire from the under dash light? The one that was dangling in videos?

[@jrock1088]

So since those wires are being cut are they completely useless or would they have use it stereo gas connection for them?

[@thecman26]

After watching you build harnesses I can't help but think... Dang I wish somebody sold those things already built with the tee for OEM radios... Back in the day Clarion used to sell vehicle specific harnesses... The good old days.

[@andreaskristensson3219]

hi i have bougth a pioneer DEH-150mp and try to connect a amp to it but can´t find the sp po settings. have watch a old video from you where i you show how to do it but that don´t work. very thankful for help

[@andreaskristensson3219]

Found the selotion

[@LayneSteighlee]

great video...but one question...where is the ground wire supposed to go for the backup camera? or is that the same thing as the illumination wire that you talked about? thank you!

[@PeterFerretti-g5m]

Great video, doing mine tomorrow, thanks for the tips

[@nashrambler5246]

Great video guys!!! 😃 You are both very detailed, very informative and a master at your craft gentlemen. Thanks for the education. 👍🏻

[@nelsoncross320]

My '06 has 3LT with HUD and Theftlock. Are there adaptors that will allow these features to function when installing a touchscreen HU? Thanks!

[@JustEnufCustoms]

That install came out great, the metra kit looks good 👍✌️

[@douglasjohn1803]

Thanx buddy. Can't wait to upgrade the sound now!!!!!

[@Crooze1]

Awesome video!!! This is something I've been wanting to do for a while and you have convinced me that it would be in my best interest to hire a professional to do it for me!! (and thanks for showing how to tap into the accessory power!)

[@trentbuckle6880]

Ok, I saw in the video the reason for the illumination wire. So you have to run a whole new wire the length of the car up to the head unit, correct?

[@Codswallop4u]

I assume you set a PIoneer Nex radio in network mode in a C5 corvette convertible as opposed to standard mode since there are no rear speakers. Can you please confirm this?

[@trentbuckle6880]

Sorry for my ignorance but what is the purpose of using the reverse wire back by the license plate and the illumination wire. Don't you just need one to activate the camera? Thank you for your response please : )

[@jindewolf7784]

You just need a trigger so your HU will display the reverse. You need a separate illumination wire as the stock harness doesn't have a provision for one. Some guys tap the climate control for the illumination, but if you're already running wire (RCA & reverse) I guess you always add one more.

[@OdysseyDG]

Where’d you get the USB port adapter to replace the cig lighter

[@King_Of_Random_Vlogz]

whats a good full speaker system for the corvette? with base?

[@josemiccoli6757]

Hi! Would it be possible to get a list of the gear you used in this video?

[@johnosteen145]

Thank you this will help me instal a radio in my vette.

[@andrewdomenitzdmd]

I used a liquid plastic repair stuff to reinforce the "clip" tabs that are at a 90-degree angle coming out of the things that have to clip into the mating surfaces. Also, some of them did not "clip" with enough force to hold them so you can use a heat gun to soften them up enough to adjust their angle and make them tighter in their holes at the top of the Metra dash replacement going into the holes there

[@PBWillyWonka]

As always, great work and service!!

[@420daily2]

Very great how to video. Only complaint when drilling new holes use level to keep straight. The AC headunit is crooked on the right side i noticed. Other than that. Oh dont care for the new trim piece looks different than stock plus it gets rid of original lid for ashtray. But with all said once again awesonme how to video. Very detailed.

[@AV-kq8pc]

Great videos. Agreed on the accessory wire. There’s one there waiting for a connection. Easy. Odd that it was covered by black duct tape but… it was. I’d share a pic but no way I know to do it on KZbin. Also, you do not need to remove the console door/lid to pull out that assembly. I have had mine in and out a half dozen times and never needed to move the door. Jfyi.

[@richardlam1704]

👍😁how much do u charge for this project...Thanks

[@garettreimond1566]

Excellent video. This will help me out a lot with my install in a couple of weeks!

[@lucasrincker5617]

Having a lot of ground/static noise. Called PAC and they told me I had a faulty Pioneer… purchased a new one and same thing. Does anyone know the fix or potentially anything I could have done wrong?

[@beatsnbeards3798]

What’s up guys? I’m gonna star doing one of those today so which me luck.

[@corvettec5dave]

I am curious what is the piece that is used to hold the Sirrus antenna under the hatch?

[@joep9219]

I’m looking for a head unit for a 2001 Chevy blazer. Will a 1.5 din unit work? I don’t think a 2 din will fit

[@douglasjohn1803]

You might have to do what I did. Purchase a double din kit to accommodate a 2 din head unit

[@frankcowdrey9439]

Ok, so I bought the XSVI-2004 METRA AXXESS / 1997 - 2004 CORVETTE INTERFACE RADIO HARNESS to do this mod. It doesn't have the long red wire that you said you were going to connect to the ACC wire. But it does have 2 short red wires. Any idea why there would be 2 red wires? Thanks! Great video by the way!

[@keithzaczek1]

Is it me or does Dean looking slimmer in the face like all the running he’s doing is making him look younger ? Comments if you notice it also Car Audio never gets old and it won’t age us Car Audio for life

[@VulgrDisplay]

ZCustoms Car Audio yeah he has lost weight in his face. I need to get out there and run myself.

[@keithzaczek1]

Keith Anderson I want to try something let’s try to get Car Audio Installers and subscribers to start a runner video upload to keep all the car audio guys and girls out there in shape and help motivate others to do the same. Us car Audio enthusiasts are a family I think we should work together any effort helps make an impact and change in this world! Like comment share with others Dean and Fernando lets do this Shouting out Loud for you guys!

[@crimson1931]

Would any double din dash kit fit any double din radio? Never really been into changing radios until I got my vette and want something more modernized. I found a nice kenwood radio at Best Buy. Just worried about buying the wrong things.

[@josels1292]

How much will this cost? Parts and labor?

[@samatrajr]

The accessory wire by the key in my 2000 c5 convertible is the brown wire

[@papabear007]

Dose the Bose speakers work with the new head unit?

[@aaronreinick5028]

Axxess XSVI-2004 vs PAC Roem Vet1 Hello! Have you had any experience with the Axxess unit? How does it compare to the PAC? Especially, in consideration of retaining the stock Bose amplification

[@JuanPerez-yy5hr]

Hi dean have done and install on the new corvette And dash kits available

[@ryanbarton775]

Can you wire 2 4 ohm subs to 1 ohm? They are single voice coil subs.

[@cobrarsz1]

Really really good guys 👍

[@runnningonempty]

LOL..WHEN WORKING ON THESE OLDER VETTES?.....IT WAS ONLY 5 YEARS OLD AT THE TIME OF THIS VID....VERY FUNNY!

[@DisconnectedUser]

I have a C5 with that kit. Love it.

[@youngestson6537]

Awesome video. Very thorough and helpful and informative video. 💯✌🏾

[@chenettarobinson7292]

I have a question what kind of aftermarket wiring harness you recommend to use in it 03 impala

[@JuanPerez-yy5hr]

Sorry dean my corrections have you done the new corvette yet just need to know any dash kit available yet

[@RonTimmonsM1]

How much did you charge for installation??

[@douglasjohn1803]

Wasn't cheap I promise lol. But quality costs money. (Well worth it imo)

[@dokludo2261]

I wanna know how much too

[@SamCreedT1000]

Hey Dean, wouldn't happen to have that climate control template lying around? I'll buy it from you. Getting ready to do my own DD install. I got my din from a c5 part out and don't have one. Thanks!

[@ajcates9136]

Were are y’all located

[@PNW_Car_Mods]

Five Star, did you guys end up having to adjust any of the potentiometers on the PAC box to get the Bose speakers to sound proper? Really would like to have seen that if it was necessary? or was it usable out of the package?

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

No adjustments were needed

[@josecollazos6]

@@FiveStarCarStereoInc what tool did you use exactly to cut those metal peace’s ? So i can make sure i have the correct one to use . I was gonna use my dremel but it’s pretty big if you could please tell me the exact tool thank you

[@edman610]

Guys - if I lived anywhere in Florida I'd bring my C5 convertible to you to install. I'm in NY ugh. Anyway, a question - I'm going to add a 2-DIN radio, getting rid of the Bose speakers in the doors, and adding a Kenwood self powered sub in the trunk. How/where did you run the wires for the b/u camera? Where would you suggest running the wires from the sub to the dash? When adding door speakers, would you suggest running new wires? If so how do you route them? Sorry for all the questions but hope you reply. GREAT VIDEO, very helpful!!!!!!

[@caseytbss]

You would be best going to a local installer. These cars are not the easiest to work on and if you want full potential out of the audio spend the money & have it done professionally. Trust me.... it will be money well spent!

[@douglasjohn1803]

Dude that's my car!!!!!! And i'm originally from NY. I know a place in Queens, NY (Doreen Car Stereo) that does excellent work

[@runnningonempty]

We are stopping New Yorkers from entering Florida,No More Corona And No More DEMOCRAP VOTERS!!

[@thomashaws4084]

I installed a four channel amplifier under my passenger seat there are air vents under there if I have the heater on do you think my amplifier will overheat

[@caseytbss]

Why would you be driving a Corvette in cold weather? There is no worse car you could even pick for cold weather use.

[@dakotahughes3003]

why is it every time i try to watch your live videos when you guys are live it wont let me

[@korimyers7522]

Wired the same pac interface and it seems like I have no highs, also tied into the orange wire for acc. But the radio doesn't turn off with the car. Any help would be appreciated.

[@andrewdomenitzdmd]

My 04 Vette radio stays on for 20 minutes after turning off the car unless you open the door which shuts it off immediately.

[@Chimichanga_Collector]

What fuse amp did you guys install? Great video BTW!

[@AS0R1r]

Great video helped me a lot !

[@robertsilverman9937]

I just wish you were nearer to Southern Oregon👍🤠🇺🇸

[@chris6226]

What tool did you use to cut off the metal plates?

[@michaelmcgraw6962]

The guys are awsome, anybody know a shop in Tucson with the same skill???

[@KamronFultz]

I hope you charged extra cuz the guy stood there and watched.

[@douglasjohn1803]

Yeah I was a bit annoying (I confess lol)

[@KamronFultz]

Douglas John I remember working on cars in my dad's mechanic shop and I used to hate helicopters. All the way to the point where I put a stopwatch on my toolbox and we can count every minute I worked on the vehicle. Starting to realize it cost more because they would stop me to talk to me and I wouldn't stop the watch. Needless to say people stopped hovering after that.

[@justinmurphy2227]

Douglas John I am a high-end mobile detailer. I'm used to having certain customers hover over me and watch me. And some of those are Corvette owners. I have learned that they are a special breed of people just like I am when it comes to certain things. They are Car Guys and they're proud of their car. Just trust us. Most of us know what we're doing LOL!

[@caseytbss]

Justin Murphy I always tell the customer ‘hold my beer, watch this! I’m gonna send it!’ Hahaha! Or if they are gonna try to stand around and watch they better know how to grab me tools and hold a light if needed...... otherwise they need to leave. Sometimes i just have to tell them ‘well if you like your car, you are not going to want to see this. Plus accidents are more likely to happen when someone is watching’

[@napochulo]

10:54 13:26 quick glance of the offender...

[@rmm2424]

What cut off tool did you use for the two aluminum brackets?

[@chris6226]

I have the same question??

[@rmm2424]

@@chris6226 www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-2626-20-Cordless-Orbiting-Woodcutting/dp/B00I3PNFVK/ref=mp_s_a_1_17?dchild=1&keywords=milwaukee+tools&qid=1593124643&sprefix=milwa&sr=8-17

[@chris6226]

@@rmm2424 Awesome thank you and great video!!

[@neilspires7259]

Did anyone catch what kind of head unit they used? Their instal looks a lot cleaner than the others I've seen I think because the head unit they used has it own bezel.

[@neilspires7259]

Pioneer 8200?

[@douglasjohn1803]

@@neilspires7259 Yes. Didn't last long unfortunately.

[@neilspires7259]

@@douglasjohn1803 What decommissioned it? Acomponent failure or something else?

[@douglasjohn1803]

@@neilspires7259 No was working fine then all of a sudden out of nowhere it failed to power up. Replaced it with a refurbished Kenwood Excellon. Good in its own right, really miss the Pioneer though. O WELL LOL!!!!!

[@ADR69]

Common ground Bose system?

[@justinmurphy2227]

Awesome video tutorial Etc as usual! Real quick, I knew you all use a lot of the Milwaukee Tools and I noticed the soldering iron. I've been on the fence about getting one. Is it worth it? I have 15 of their other M12 tools so I have plenty of batteries LOL. How long do you get out of a normal 2.0 battery? I love it has the ability to stand up on his own with one of the 5.0 extended batteries! Thank you in advance and great job you guys as always!

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

With the small battery I think it was 2hours or so. We love them and now can’t live with out them. Get one for sure

[@atomicorang]

You 2 are outstanding.

[@harpermotorsports16]

Who makes that USB/HDMI cable kit? I've been looking for something like that and have had zero luck!

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

PAC-Audio.com part# Hdmi-usb-cbl

[@Mikeywil0003]

I wonder how the hell this car doesn't have an accessory wire behind the radio. This is before canbus, so how is it powering the stock radio? I think that PAC ran a separate accessory wire, because it powers the Bose amp, and LOC off of it, and its bigger than the stock radio fuse.

[@Mikeywil0003]

plinkytx I don't think that the 1.5 dins ever had Class 2. I am pretty sure they started that in 02-04 when they went to double din size radios. The VIN and RPOs have to be programmed in those for them to work, even though it still uses the accessory circuit to trigger it. I don't think they did away with the accessory circuit turn-on until they ditched double dins and went to a fully integrated radio/climate control. The only data bus function the 1.5 dins had was for a slave CD and cassette decks. Ford did something similar in the late 90s and early 00s with their changers, remote mounted radio chassis, and EATC.

[@luisacevedo324]

Hey was that a Milwaukee soldering battery operated gun that Fernando had while he was doing the camera

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

Yes it was

[@luisacevedo324]

Five Star Car Stereo that should be in D&F tool box...

[@ace1usmc]

Where did you get that tiny relay from, please? I would really like to buy a couple of those!

[@DeeJayBonk]

DEI 8616

[@bwremax]

Getting ready to do a double din install on my 02 C5. What size fuse did you use for the accessory wire from the passenger foot well? Also, any idea what ebrake bypass is needed for kenwood dmx7706s? Love the videos you guys make.

[@naamangeist7843]

I'm not a professional installer but may be able to help. Each radio may be different on which color wire is for the parking brake and what type of signal it's looking for (12v or ground). Mine is light green for my Pioneer AVIC-7200NEX. So what I did was did a google search for an installation manual for my radio and found a link to Pioneer's website where I downloaded it in a PDF file. I then opened the file with PDF Reader and did a search for "green". Only three results showed up so finding the info I needed was easy. The manual will tell you what type of connection is needed. For mine, it needs to be connected to the "power supply side of the parking brake switch". So, what that means is, there are two wires on the PB switch, one goes to ground and the other goes upstream to power. So when I pull the brake the power supply side of the switch gets grounded and the radio receives ground on the light green wire. So, to bypass the PB I could either connect the light green wire to the ground side of the PB switch or to any other available ground source. I simply connected it to the black ground wire on the radio harness. Yours may be different so find the pdf installation manual for your radio and look it up. Best of luck!

[@bwremax]

Thanks for the help. I took notes during this video and think I have everything figured out but the size fuse for the accessory wire and how to wire the relay. I have a Kenwood DMX7706s and a back up camera. I’m going to pull the camera switch from the reverse lights and the illumination from the tag light. Found the 5star video on the ebrake bypass and it’s simple like you said. Just stumped on the fuse for the accessory wire (I’m guessing 10amp) and lost on the relay (is this even needed or can it just be wired right to the accessory without the relay)?

[@naamangeist7843]

@@bwremax well, according to a previous comment on this video, there is an accessory power plug just above and to the left of the Body Control Module in the area where Dean was probing for accessory power and is powered by a dedicated 20amp fuse. It is a three wire plug that has ground, accessory power and full time power. So, if connected here, there would be no need for a relay seeing 20 amps is plenty. Then, yes, you could put a 10 amp fuse inline from there just as additional safety.

[@naamangeist7843]

Yes, just went out to my car and checked it. There is a 3-terminal plug with three wires coming out of it and then taped off. The colors are orange (all-time 12v), yellow (accessory 12v) and black (ground).

[@bwremax]

What size fuse did you attach to this?

[@crosisofborg5524]

Dude what’s with snatching the shifter back so fast? It will damage the linkage. Stay away from my vette.

[@douglasjohn1803]

No wonder my shifter cable popped soon after this lol. Seriously though, very common w/the c5 i'm told. NOT blaming them for it

[@EastBayToyz]

Which stereo model was that for the pioneer?

[@douglasjohn1803]

I think I went with the AV-8200NEX

[@dragannestorovic01]

great job guys.

[@douglasjohn1803]

Great install guys. Disappointed that this Pioneer Head Unit turned out to be a POS. I always knew Pioneer to be a very respected name in the industry. This unit s**t the bed in about 2 yrs of limited use. Any suggestions Dean? Thinking about repairing it but I'm most likely going to go in a different direction. (Alpine 650, or Kenwood Excellon) VERY PISSED MAN!!!!!!!!!!

[@johnsmith-qz4bv]

great work guys..

[@RanGer-498]

great video

[@shaved1999]

WOW Great job

[@crosisofborg5524]

The metro console doesn’t match the texture of the vette dash.

[@johnwilcox1302]

Did anyone else notice that the CD in the glove box was Betty White's Greatest hits? Choice.

[@douglasjohn1803]

That's Barry White's gr8est hits (left my Bk in Black cd home my bad lol)

[@johnwilcox1302]

Douglas John Ahh. That would make more sense. I would have been impressed if it was Betty White... lol. But Barry White is good too.

[@douglasjohn1803]

LOL

[@mjphoto45]

Barry White silly

[@runnningonempty]

@@johnwilcox1302 If you were on a CNN or MSNBC page you would be called ....RACIST!!!

[@matthewjoniec9000]

8:22 That's what she said.

[@davidstein606]

Well above my pay grade.

[@retrobear9367]

So the metra kit is prepainted? Ugh, I bought an ebay kit and my paint job was horrible. Gonna say screw it and get the metra.

[@03Misael21]

The real question for fernando, above all else, is do you eat or drink soup?

[@amcheung10]

Losing some weight there Dean I’m noticing

[@Justiceinabarrel]

I would flip out if i saw you kneeing my seats like that

[@naamangeist7843]

I agree. I'll be removing my seat before starting the job when I do mine. It's really just in the way anyways.

[@crosisofborg5524]

That’s not the only abuse he does. I would not let him work on my car.

[@DerekFromBK]

Crip walking to the background music

[@ADR69]

I always wondered how that generation of GM vehicles ever worked. Look at those dinosaur harnesses and plastics ha

[@mzmtg]

The first model year for the C5 corvette was 1998

[@jamessmitherman798]

1997

[@HydeKills]

Too many ads in this video..

[@jimholloway9860]

What tool did you use to cut the bracket away with?

[@mjphoto45]

Great video