How to Install an Aftermarket Stereo in a Cadillac CTS!! DIY and save $$$$$

[@billionaire_conservative]

I am a MECP certified mobile electronics technician. All you have to do to turn on factory sub and tweeters is make sure you still hook up the factory remote turn on lead for the factory amplifier. Also the color codes for most 1990 to 2010 General Motors vehicles are as follows. *Left front speaker colors are (light brown + gray -) *Right front speaker colors are (light green + dark green -) *Left rear speaker colors are (brown + yellow-) *Right rear speaker colors are (dark blue + light blue -) Light colors in the front are positives. Dark colors in the rears are positives.

[@ChadsGarage1]

Thank you for the info. I got rid of the car a while back but I will highlight your comment so it can help everyone else out.

[@xc7306]

@@ChadsGarage1 why did you get rid of it??

[@ChadsGarage1]

Yep. Highly recommend that. Lol

[@ChadsGarage1]

I never keep anything very long.

[@Globaltrendsnewsnetwork]

Hello what color is the wire for the factory amp remote turn on I’m lost…

[@kenneth1606]

2 years later and this is still one of the only videos out there on how to upgrade the stereo with this set up. Thanks for putting in the effort so us less than average guys can cheat!

[@ChadsGarage1]

+Kenneth Henry my pleasure. My wife hates when I do stuff like this but I just can’t leave stuff alone.

[@jlrockafella]

The speaker wires are also on the wire harness underneath the back seat on the driver's side. They are thicker gauge and come in a pair wrapped in a swirl together. I suggest you pop off your door panels to verify the colors going into the door speakers before taping into them. I ran all my own wires from that spot and then tap into the cigarette lighter for 12v power and ground to the head unit.

[@naptown4200]

Hey sir, great video, I'm trying to figure out what color is which, I'm trying to hook my new radio up 2005 cts cadillac

[@ChadsGarage1]

Check the comment section. I can’t remember to be honest.

[@amirjones09]

The “transmission” comment had me weak 😂😂😂😂😂

[@ChadsGarage1]

It’s like that sometimes lol. Thanks for watching!!

[@59phonebone]

I’m wondering if that amber display panel can be put in a CTS or a CTS-V that has the factory navigation Bose stereo unit. I have one and really want to put in an after market unit but don’t want to lose all the driver information system features.

[@ChadsGarage1]

I’m sure it’s possible. But I’d have no clue at this point.

[@59phonebone]

Yeah I mean there’s so little documentation out there…. Means a lot of down time for my car while I figure it all out…. Or I could drive it with wires hanging out lol. My wife hates visible wires.

[@ChadsGarage1]

@59phonebone tell her to close her eyes…..

[@MarquisEllis91]

1st off I wanna say thank you for making this video cuz I just won this exact car at an auction yesterday in California & I wanna know how to mod out my car exactly how u explained in this video since the DIC of the Cadillac is an amazing unique feature. I was wondering do you have a follow-up video for this tutorial? If so, what’s the name of it?

[@ChadsGarage1]

First, thanks for watching. Unfortunately, I sold the car a while ago so I don’t have any follow up videos. Enjoy your new ride!!!

[@MrRayDupree]

I appreciate your time and effort plus sharing! You've helped me decide what I'm going to do!

[@ChadsGarage1]

Thanks. It was definitely not super easy but I thought it came out well.

[@59phonebone]

You: “I absolutely love this car.” . Also you: “I sold it a while back.” . Me: “Aww, man…” 😕

[@ChadsGarage1]

I don’t keep cars very long. I get bored. 🥱

[@joshlmao8967]

i also have a 2006 cadillac cts and im trying to look for a wiring harness to put in a aftermarket stereo what wiring harness do i need i can’t find it anywhere

[@patrickcarlson1400]

Can you keep the DIC like you have but use the steering wheel controls adapter for the new radio and just control the DIC with the dash buttons?

[@ChadsGarage1]

No clue. Sorry I’m not more help.

[@jaredlindsey5189]

Awesome video!

[@ChadsGarage1]

Thanks!

[@Thomasjtx]

Great video! Very informative. Were you able to get all the speakers working? Perhaps you can answer a question for me. I have a 2005 Cadillac SRX. The factory radio is not powering on. All fuses are good. The door chimes work, backup warning chime works. Does all of that work off of the amplifier? If I bypass the amp will I lose those functions? I'd like to install an aftermarket radio.

[@ChadsGarage1]

+Jonathan Thomas honestly I sold the car a long time ago. The speaker wiring is a mess. If you wanted to install an aftermarket radio, I would suggest running all new speaker wires too. That would be a pain in the ass but none of the normal speaker wire setups are present in this car. It’s confusing as hell.

[@bassb450]

"Here is my 2006 CTS which I absolutely love". Sold car right after hacking dash and making video.

[@ChadsGarage1]

Story of my life. This isn't the first time......

[@dkzgarage6480]

Great video Chad! Keep em coming...

[@ChadsGarage1]

Thanks!!! I'll have another one out within a day or two.

[@Globaltrendsnewsnetwork]

Hello how did you use to bypass the factory amp u skipped over that in the video thanks

[@ethanduke813]

I just picked up an 03 cts luxury sport, but it has a kenwood display in it. Should i go back to the info center and find a new display? I like to see the oil life and what not

[@ChadsGarage1]

That’s a tough call. Personal preference I guess.

[@EmJayCD]

Great video. im working on the same project and doing A LOT of research before i hack away lol. but did you figure out the wiring? I watched the other guy, Hudson i believe his name is, but i want to make the wiring look cleaner.

[@ChadsGarage1]

jose pena unfortunately I no longer have the car. I sold it before I was able to completely figure the wiring out. Just know this. It’s a nightmare!!! Good luck to you because it is a cool mod.

[@terrencecalnimptewa1259]

How do I rewire my radio back, I've had someone else do a car audio, but now I'd like it back to the original version?

[@rawiswar1969able]

Thanks I was a lot closer learn what to do then I was.

[@ChadsGarage1]

Glad I could help.

[@SpensorKnitter-sl7vq]

How did u get sound to work through speakers though I bypassed amp and still no sound

[@ChadsGarage1]

Ultimately you would have to wire each speaker directly to the stereo.

[@sangeroutlaw33]

Just outta curiosity how much did that cost my wife hates that we don’t have Bluetooth in our 2005?

[@ChadsGarage1]

Mostly just the cost of the radio. There are kits you can purchase that make everything much easier but you will lose your info center.

[@newphone3370]

Hello friend I have a doubt I hope you can help me. I have a 2004 cadillac srx and it has the original dealership cd case stereo but it is digital with small screen its just orange numbers and letters. Well, my question is the following: I can put an original big screen stereo from the Cadillac SRX agency of the same year in my car. ie can it connect without problems and work properly? I await your response thanks

[@ChadsGarage1]

I have no clue. Sorry.

[@newphone3370]

Hello friend I have a doubt I hope you can help me. I have a 2004 Cadillac srx and it has the original agency stereo but it's not a screen, it's just orange numbers and letters. well my question is the following: can you put in my car an original screen stereo from another Cadillac srx of the same year. that is, can it be connected without problems and work correctly? I wait your answer thank you

[@ChadsGarage1]

I honestly don't know the answer to that. Sorry.

[@greenpixiedance]

thank you for the video. would you please provide product name ?

[@ChadsGarage1]

chantal roy I no longer have that car so I can’t tell you which stereo it was that I put in there. However, any double din stereo will work just fine. I hope that helps.

[@WilliamSmith-]

What about size??

[@banmen5301]

Looks awesome.

[@ChadsGarage1]

Thank you

[@juniorlopez1148]

So before reasearching I just started cutting and took out the whole thing is their a way to do it again so I can keep the options and stuff and put my double din or is a harness and stuff still required

[@ChadsGarage1]

I would use the adapter and harness. I have would not go the route I did. Not unless you want to rewire every speaker.

[@chriswright2504]

I have a 2010 cts and my speakers work when I play the radio but when I connect to the aux in the middle console I can only hear music out of the drivers side of the car is there a way I can just fix that or do I have to do this

[@ChadsGarage1]

Check your aux cord. It’s probably the wrong type.

[@pierremorin4775]

Me I would never do this to any of my car I have a 03 CT’s 04 Jaguar very low mile under cover both have small radio I was thinking about a switch after seeing that it will never happen thanks

[@ChadsGarage1]

I wasn't happy with my stock stereo and I'm not one to always go the easy route. It's definitely not the recommended way to go but it turned out OK. And I got you to watch it. So, thanks for watching and I do appreciate the comments. It's not for everyone, but sometimes stuff like this really turn out well and those are the best moments. When you do something custom and it turns out, it's a great feeling.

[@whotfisflaco9442]

I’m trying to do this right now , I just can’t get power to my double din , I tried pulling power from cigarette lighter , and then tried hvac , still nothing

[@avalon3775]

Dealing with this same issue right now

[@ChadsGarage1]

It's a pain in the ass for sure.

[@juniorlopez1148]

So with mine I only get a blue cable not a blue and white which is called ant and I don’t have any audio and barely from the speakers are their diagrams I’m missing? I looked up so many but none that could answer my problem

[@ChadsGarage1]

Wiring on that car was a shit show

[@germainclement1954]

Were should the board of the facade be cut? for keep radio and remove DVD

[@bluefeathercalnimptewa4307]

Wish you showed us step by step on how to install, and the cut outs... Still clueless

[@ChadsGarage1]

Well I think if you just try it you’ll figure it out. This was all trial and error on my part. It’s not too complicated once you get into it. Except the wiring. The wiring sucked.

[@kaiistoxic9144]

Thank you sir

[@shattablacka334]

I got this same problem.. I got the touchscreen and all the parts then realize ill lose my DIC...

[@ChadsGarage1]

Kemar Robinson hopefully you can follow the guidelines and be able to keep your DIC

[@shattablacka334]

. i bought the touchscreen from best buy for free installation... But they telling me way they gotta do to keep DIC will require custom work.. And i don't wanna do it myself and fuck it up..!!

[@Hunt4Yoshi]

So did you figure out the amp wiring

[@ChadsGarage1]

+Joseph Palma lol. Nope. Sold the car.

[@Hunt4Yoshi]

@@ChadsGarage1 damn dude, i was counting on that

[@charlesfriendii5079]

Will this also work with base model stereo?

[@ChadsGarage1]

Yes

[@kingofrannoch]

Cadillac could've did better than that 2001 looking radio 😆

[@ChadsGarage1]

Totally agree!!

[@matthewbarker5021]

How do you hook up the steering wheel controls??

[@ChadsGarage1]

Comes with a steering wheel remote. Don’t think it has stock steering wheel control capabilities.

[@cadillac9142]

What tire size is on your cts

[@ChadsGarage1]

No clue. Don't have the car anymore

[@hustlinghard8081]

You ever get that update for wiring up the amp?

[@ChadsGarage1]

HUSTLING HARD no. Sorry. I sold the car. Honestly, I would run my own speaker wires next time straight from the radio. Just my opinion.

[@emmanuelojo4004]

Quick question where did you buy the screen

[@ChadsGarage1]

I bought it from a friend.

[@joshriddell3669]

is that same for the Cadillac STS 07 to 06 model I just bought a smart dick too and I would like to do the same thing

[@Hudsonb11]

👍🏾

[@LitconflickRecordings211]

Did he really just skip amp wire info 😭

[@ChadsGarage1]

My bad.

[@L0RDSH0CK3W4V3GamingAdvice]

All this money for this car and they put these crappy stereos in it ..

[@ChadsGarage1]

I know it!

[@Dd-uj9tl]

that is the base system .

[@robertmartin9135]

Looks so shitty dude the DIC is not that important i woild just totslly do away with them

[@ChadsGarage1]

Well at least I tried. More than I can say for some people.

[@RollinMyOwn]

Why loose the dic... if I lost mine I'd be sad....my wife would be sadder🤣

[@la_flare2374]

What size is the screen/ full radio ?