03 Grand Prix - FM Modulator hookup

Jan 30, 2004 3 Replies
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Hello everyone. I have just purchased a cd changer/fm modulator for my



03GTGP and have a few questions.

Are there any problems with removing the radio and/or disconnecting the battery? Even if I turn off theftlock or know my lock code?



The changer is the JVC CD/MP3 CH 1500RF and it comes with the standard looking FM Modulator. The antenna hookups are the older kind (RCA looking type). Best Buy tried to sell me two harnesses, one for the antenna and another one. Is the antenna connection different than standard (as I know it)? I would have purchased them just to be sure but they were out.



Thanks for the help! I hate to put in an FM Modulator but I love the look of the stock CD Player.



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I'll start by saying that since my specialty is in vintage car radios, I can't tell you with any certainty what you have in your modern unit.

I would think that any security codes will be stored in memory, and the radio can be removed and replaced in the same car with no problem -- but why worry about this when the only thing that you need to remove is the antenna connector?

With only a few exceptions, virtually every car radio from 1932 to the present uses a Motorola connector for the antenna. The exceptions are early

30's Packards and present-day Japanese cars -- and who knows if GM or others haven't changed out in the past year or two? I'll assume that your JVC modulator has a Motorola socket and Motorola plug. If your radio uses Motorola connectors, it's a beautiful thing. If different, you may need adapters -- which your audio dealer should be able to provide. Hmmmm . . . I wonder if they have a bayonet adapter for a 36 Packard . .?

-- Gary E. Tayman/Tayman Electrical Sound Solutions For Classic Cars

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New radios use a smaller Motorola plug. Thus the need for an adapter. Don't know the specific of you car, but that is probably what your adapter were for.

-- Thank you,

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Thanks for the info, I purchased the CD Changer and everything needed. I'm still pacing around the fact that I hate FM Modulators but I dont think I would ever replace the in-dash unless absolutely necessary.

Dont want to mess with the steering wheel buttons (I know you can get an adapter to make it work with any stereo with a remote) also want to keep everything 'red' and definately dont want to put in a spacer or anything else in place of the standard larger radio.

I'm sure i'll decide one day - after all, I have all the parts now at least.. Thanks again!

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