Radio Installation 1st Gen HELP..

[dfydavid]

Could some one shoot me a link to a successful radio install? I just installed mine and everything was a breeze up until putting the bezel back on. When you go to put it back in, the mounting kit doesn't let the bezel go all the way in an make it flush. It sticks out at the bottom and looks stupid. Any suggestions as to a specific mounting kit that worked really good for any of you guys? This is the one i have : shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_radio-mounting-kit-metra_22610441-p?searchTerm=gm+radio+mounting+kit , thanks

[dfydavid]

Something else i was going to add, i lost my volume and seek controls on the steering wheel when i installed the new radio. It was kinda expected but i was wondering if it was possible to make it work?

[Paulaurora]

well only way to fit right u do have to cut some corners or use sand paper to shave some corners from the bezel same issue I had on my intrigue and on my 2g.and to keep the volume controls u have to buy an adapter for ur radio than u can use the controls . here how my install looks aurorah.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=Ride&action=display&thread=23211

[dfydavid]

I will try that. Good looking ride btw!

[Paulaurora]

Thanks .good luck . sometimes by sanding the corners might take some time and patience to make it right.

[RCA1186]

Yep it doesn't fit right. Part of the reason I don't want to do aftermarket in my newest aurora. In my last one I took as much out of the sides and back of the mounting kit that I could. I also ended up bending back that metal bracket in the dash thats behind the radio. After all of that it finally would stay flush.

There's This Page that will show you how to keep the date on your DIC. and your fan controls.

Radio controls can be brought back with the help of modules you can find online. They're not too bad to install (I think they actually can control the fan controls too)


EDIT
I didn't have to modify my bezel at all to make it fit, just the mounting kit and bracket behind the radio

[sall]

The best kit I used for single DIN was the metra kit. Schosche and a few others were just horrible fitment. There is still some adjusting to be done with the metra kits though. As RCA said, usually it is necessary to loosen the metal support for the unit to have clearance at the faceplate.

If installing a double din unit some wet sanding of the bezel will be necessary. As well as patience. Some people hack 'em... you can tell the ones who took the the time to do it right.

Some double din units just plain fit better too.

[bobsblue95]

Jun 28, 2013 13:25:51 GMT -6 sall said:

Some people hack 'em... you can tell the ones who took the the time to do it right.

If they do it right, you don't notice.
It's the ones who do rushed/shoddy work that stand out.

[luked1998]

Jun 28, 2013 11:31:39 GMT -6 RCA1186 said:

Yep it doesn't fit right. Part of the reason I don't want to do aftermarket in my newest aurora. In my last one I took as much out of the sides and back of the mounting kit that I could. I also ended up bending back that metal bracket in the dash thats behind the radio. After all of that it finally would stay flush.

There's This Page that will show you how to keep the date on your DIC. and your fan controls.

Radio controls can be brought back with the help of modules you can find online. They're not too bad to install (I think they actually can control the fan controls too)


EDIT
I didn't have to modify my bezel at all to make it fit, just the mounting kit and bracket behind the radio

How did you manage to bend back that metal bracket? cause I'm having the same issue in my 96 right now and that's all I need moved to make the radio fit right.

[sall]

There is a bolt you can remove IIRC. Then you can bend it bend it as much as needed. It's been years though.

[wfooshee]

As for the steering wheel buttons, find a PAC SWI-RC. If you haven't discovered it, yet, installing your aftermarket radio has also disabled your steering wheel A/C-heater controls. This controller restores both sets of buttons. It's on Amazon for under 35 bucks.

[RCA1186]

Jan 23, 2016 17:22:23 GMT -6 luked1998 said:

Jun 28, 2013 11:31:39 GMT -6 RCA1186 said:

Yep it doesn't fit right. Part of the reason I don't want to do aftermarket in my newest aurora. In my last one I took as much out of the sides and back of the mounting kit that I could. I also ended up bending back that metal bracket in the dash thats behind the radio. After all of that it finally would stay flush.

There's This Page that will show you how to keep the date on your DIC. and your fan controls.

Radio controls can be brought back with the help of modules you can find online. They're not too bad to install (I think they actually can control the fan controls too)


EDIT
I didn't have to modify my bezel at all to make it fit, just the mounting kit and bracket behind the radio

How did you manage to bend back that metal bracket? cause I'm having the same issue in my 96 right now and that's all I need moved to make the radio fit right.

Just what Sall said, there's a bolt you can take out and then you can shove it back. I didn't do it this time around, didn't need to. Guess my current h/u doesn't have as much length haha.