installation kit...

[laneo2494]

I just inherited my dad's 98 yukon and im ready to put a pioneer deck in. any suggestions for a particular installation kit that fits well and looks good? also, any suggestions on what to do with the vacant space underneath the HVAC controls where the stock CD player was? I was thinking of of utilizing it somehow to stick my ipod/gps there...thanks

 

[Brandon X]

For the area below the HVAC buy a pocket like this one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item58886ee604

I'm about to buy one myself, and im gonna cut a small hole in the back to pull my iPod cable through (my Kenwood has a rear usb connection) and that's where my iPod is gonna lay.

 

[Crispy]

I usually use Metra kits, but for this application, AI, Scosche or Metra will be just fine. Word of caution, remove the hvac control unit before you remove the radio, and reinstall after you install the radio. There is exposed circuit board and its sensitive. I've heard/seen/experienced them malfunctioning after installations.

 

[grnrpr68]

agree with crispy any kit would work fine and remove the hvac controls i have also heard bad things happen very touchy board

 

[laneo2494]

thanks. another quick question: the antenna pin seems to be too small for my pioneer deck and it doesnt snap in or stay in the back securely. do they make adapters or something?

 

[Crispy]

GM6 adapter made by AI. The one on your car is smaller.

 

[grnrpr68]

yep

 

[TonyJ]

Isn't it the GM10 ant adapter?

Also, if you want the deck centered in the 1.5 DIN space at the top, use this kit:

http://www.amazon.com/Scosche-GM148...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1289849713&sr=8-1