jojot

I purchased a radio on ebay from someone and when i installed it locked came up on the screen what do i need to do to get it to work?

chevyLSchik

if its a stock radio..you have to have the dealership program it to your VIN...

jojot

Is There Usually A Fee Associated With This And How Long Does It Take?

chevyLSchik

im not sure if theres a fee, i never tried it. shouldnt take long at all, they just have to program it to your particular VIN so it will work for ya. welcome to the new radio security we have [i went from stock to aftermarket...much easier ]

craigk_c19

and such a better sound too!!

EmperorJJ1

iTrader: (5)

i paid 50 bucks for said programming

Tung

i just got said programming done today for free, you just need cool service reps

jojot

Ok Got It Done Today For Free But The New One Does Not Sound Nearly As Good As Mine It'S Not As Loud At Full Volume It Sounds Like Mine Does At About 1/3 Or Half. Now What Can I Do To FIX THAT?

pdub

I am going to guess you went from a base model radio (non-mp3 enabled) to a radio from a cobalt that was a model or two up in class from yours.

What year/model do you have. What year/model did you purchase the radio from.

For 07 radios, there are 5 different models:

Base Non-MP3 (Black), Black MP3+XM, Black MP3+XM 6 Disc, Silver MP3+XM Requires External Factory AMP, Silver MP3+XM 6 Disc Requires External Factory AMP

jojot

Yep Exactly

H E L P !!!

pdub

Answer my questions and I can help Read above ^^

Tung

the guy probably inputed the wrong RPO code into the radio, are you 4 speakers or 6 speakers (+sub) ?

jojot

oh sorry didn't see that, mine 06 ls came out of 05 don't know but it is silver w/mp3

have no idea all i know its an 06 ls base model.

One more the radio that i purchased had two connectors plugged in the back mine only has one

pdub

Same thing happened to me. You can't use that radio as it is from the Premium Sound package and requires at least the factory amp. The base model radio has an internal amp.

If you are looking to just have a silver faceplate, you can swap out the buttons and cover.

If you are looking for the updated interface and MP3 capability, I am unsure of the radio line from 05 & 06. Can anyone tell us if they made 5 models for those years as well? If so, you are still in luck.

Us 07 people are lucky that the LT and LTZ models came with an upgraded non-premium unit to handle XM, and are swappable. Also, 07 radios, referred to as bowtie radios are also swappable with 08 radios.

Unfortunately, and keep in mind, you may not swap anything greater than an 06 radio.

jojot

Ok Thanks For The Info. I Actually Wanted The Silver And Mp3 Player. If I Decide To Change Out The Dash Trim To Silver I'll Just Swap Covers. Thanks Again.

rrutter81

use an amp

EmperorJJ1

iTrader: (5)

yup the pioneer packaged radio has low level speaker outputs... regular is high level so you will notice a difference

SS SCHGD

Need factory Amp? Have on laying around, make offer...

pdub

Warning, it is not plug and play. It has to be unlocked as well and the car computer must recognize it and successfully work with gmlan. aftermarket may be better choice.

SS SCHGD

ah, didn't know that, but if you want to go that way....

Personally I'd suggest a Aftermarket Amp...Hence why I have the stock one in a Closet

EmperorJJ1

iTrader: (5)

yup stock amp requires plugs as well

jojot

So does all of the silver one with mp3 require an external amp?

EmperorJJ1

iTrader: (5)

no it doesn't require one but you wont have very much output without one... stock or aftermarket

jojot

What Can I Do For An Mp3 Player With Good Sound Without Going Aftermarket? I Have Two Factory Radios Now Is It Possible To Open Both Of Them Up And Take The Internal Amp Out Of The Base Model One And Put It In The Silver One With Mp3 Capabilities? I Know I'm Asking Alot But I'm On Vacation So I Have Nothing But Time On My Hands.

EmperorJJ1

iTrader: (5)

??? u can try