Speaker cable adapters for 2006 SS/SC
01-14-2012, 10:22 PM
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Speaker cable adapters for 2006 SS/SC
I don't know what other modesl these will work but I just purchased these off eBay and with the exception of a minor modification they work perfectly.
CHEVROLET Cobalt 2006 Speaker Adapter Harness Connector | eBay
I had to trim off a small piece of plastic which acts as a 'key' on the stock speaker plug so it would accept the adapter but other than that the clip and pins snap together for a nice clean fit.
Sorry I don't have pictures of the installation. I'll try to post those. It was worth $20 not to hack up the stock cables.
Other years may also work.
Crutchfield says they don't have any which will work.
I also purchased 2 pairs of speaker harnesses to simplify the installation. NOTE** After installing them I noticed the front speakers cutting out. It turns out these harnesses need another small 'adjustment to work correctly so the pins make a better connection. This was adequate for me but you may choose to pass based on this info.
Mod - Looking at the pins give them a gentle twist with a small pair of needle nose. Twist a bit and try the fit. If you twist too far they may break. Solve my problems.
The stock GM speaker plugs need to have the 'key' trimmed to fit into the harness but the plug 'lock' still works. Simple no solder solution.
I hilighted the portion of the plug which needs trimming with a felt marker
CHEVROLET Cobalt 2006 Speaker Adapter Harness Connector | eBay
I had to trim off a small piece of plastic which acts as a 'key' on the stock speaker plug so it would accept the adapter but other than that the clip and pins snap together for a nice clean fit.
Sorry I don't have pictures of the installation. I'll try to post those. It was worth $20 not to hack up the stock cables.
Other years may also work.
Crutchfield says they don't have any which will work.
I also purchased 2 pairs of speaker harnesses to simplify the installation. NOTE** After installing them I noticed the front speakers cutting out. It turns out these harnesses need another small 'adjustment to work correctly so the pins make a better connection. This was adequate for me but you may choose to pass based on this info.
Mod - Looking at the pins give them a gentle twist with a small pair of needle nose. Twist a bit and try the fit. If you twist too far they may break. Solve my problems.
The stock GM speaker plugs need to have the 'key' trimmed to fit into the harness but the plug 'lock' still works. Simple no solder solution.
I hilighted the portion of the plug which needs trimming with a felt marker
Last edited by jvirginillo; 02-27-2012 at 02:13 PM. Reason: updated info
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Thanks! I'll try to post a picture of the bit that needs trimming. I need to setup my PhotoBucket to post pictures. When I take the door panels off I will take some photos.
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Updated picture of portion of speaker plug which needs trimming
The portion hilighted with felt makrer can be removed with a razor knife. The 'plug lock' will still work to hold the plug and harness together.
The portion hilighted with felt makrer can be removed with a razor knife. The 'plug lock' will still work to hold the plug and harness together.
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