What connectors does the stock am/fm radio have?

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What connectors does the stock am/fm radio have?

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I want to make some improvements to my van but I don't want to change the plain jane appearance. I think one of the best deterrents to theft is to make something look like it is not worth stealing :) What kind of cables are there coming off of the stock am/fm radio :peep: ? I would like to install some sound equipment in a hidden location and hook them into the plain-jane stereo. I know that the little empty "hole" in the dash under the stereo was originally designed to hold some additional sound equipment. Is there a connector for another input? Also, is there a way to add an amplifier between the stereo and the stock speakers?
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You can buy adapters at any decent auto sound store.
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basically none - what you would probably want if you would like to keep the stock deck is to add a wired FM transmitter such as http://www.hifisoundconnection.com/Shop ... 4245228235

Wired FM transmitters have MUCH better sound quality than non-wired versions - however they have gotten better
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check this thread to add an aux in to your factory deck

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Thanks...some good ideas. Maybe I will install a new one and make a door to cover the new stereo...I will cut off the front of the old stereo to make the new door \:D/

or find some more reasonable idea :)
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I tired to do that however it seems that GM factory databus screws with a simple addition of a aux input - the "decks" actually talk to each other and it is not just a simple matter of adding a pair or RCA inputs of 1/8" stereo jack - just my opinion - I bet there is a way to trick the databus
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