No Sound with Custom Radio 03 Silverado Bose System

JoeRed56 · 11-29-2006, 07:39 PM

HELP....

I have put in a ton of cd players in my day. This one is killing me. There is no sound with my new CD player. The sound is still working with the factory deck. I really need help with this one. In addition, I had to run an additional power wire to power the new player because it didn't have enough with the factory harness (PITA). Anyone have a clue here. I have an 03 Silverado 1500 LS. Someone said that you have to override something to get it working.

Thanks,
JoeRed

75K30 · 11-29-2006, 09:18 PM

Joe:
is the cd unit you have installed in addition to the one that came stock (Bose)? Or did you change the entire head unit with an aftermarket one? If you changed it, I doubt that it will work period. The individually amped Bose speakers, are only compatible with a Bose head unit.

JoeRed56 · 11-30-2006, 07:54 AM

75K30,
I replaced the whole unit itself. Is there any way to get those bose speakers running with my new deck that you can think of? Can I run RCA's from my new deck to the factory amp? Also, where is the factory amp?
Thanks for your help thus far,
JoeRed

75K30 · 11-30-2006, 12:40 PM

My understanding of the Bose system, is that it has individual amps located at each speaker, and that it requires the factory head unit to operate. Removal of the speakers, and adding an amp would be the only other option, (I believe). It is my opinion (only), that it requires far more work than it is woth to replace factory Bose head units. Were you not satisfied with the performance of the Bose system?. I think they are a pretty great sounding factory system. Much R&D goes into those system for optimum, sound. Perhaps adding to the system, would be possible, but I have yet to see anyone pull off what you are trying to do with any good results. Hopefully someone else has something to add......... Wish I had better news.

JoeRed56 · 11-30-2006, 01:38 PM

I am very happy with the Bose system. I just want to put a new cd player in because it does not play any of my cd-r cds and I wanted a cd player that played mp3 files. I am not altering the speakers in any way. I might have a fix, some install places say I need a totally over priced wire harness to handle the bose systems. Best Buy wants $121.00. I bought the deck on sale for $99.00, go figure.

JoeRed

75K30 · 11-30-2006, 02:26 PM

Why not just get an I-pod x-mtr? It will transmit at a frequency that your stereo can play. The plus side, is that it is cheaper than everything you have done already, and it can be used anywhere you have an FM stereo.

JoeRed56 · 11-30-2006, 05:57 PM

Already have one

Looks like I have to get the really expensive harness or just return everything and live with it....

Thanks for your help I appreciate it.

75K30 · 11-30-2006, 06:05 PM

No problem man. Like I said before, I wish I had better news for you. Hate to see a guy spend time doin somethin that does not work out so well. Chalk it up to experience.
Thought,,,,,,,, do you know the manufacturer of that harness? Maybe a pin out schematic could be found to duplicate the harness. Making one is really not all that hard. Just a thought.. Good luck.

JoeRed56 · 12-05-2006, 10:31 AM

FINALLY got the new cd player up and running. I purchased a wire harness from WalMart that had the interface with it for my chevy. the chimes work sometimes for keys and lights on, but who cares. Walmart price 39.00 Best Buy for something similar 120.00
haha.

FINALLY

mrjohnwayne · 12-05-2006, 01:14 PM

Thats quite a difference. Glad you got it fixed up!

11-29-2006, 07:39 PM	#1
JoeRed56 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 6	No Sound with Custom Radio 03 Silverado Bose System HELP.... I have put in a ton of cd players in my day. This one is killing me. There is no sound with my new CD player. The sound is still working with the factory deck. I really need help with this one. In addition, I had to run an additional power wire to power the new player because it didn't have enough with the factory harness (PITA). Anyone have a clue here. I have an 03 Silverado 1500 LS. Someone said that you have to override something to get it working. Thanks, JoeRed

11-30-2006, 07:54 AM	#3
JoeRed56 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 6	Whole unit 75K30, I replaced the whole unit itself. Is there any way to get those bose speakers running with my new deck that you can think of? Can I run RCA's from my new deck to the factory amp? Also, where is the factory amp? Thanks for your help thus far, JoeRed

11-30-2006, 01:38 PM	#5
JoeRed56 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 6	Bose I am very happy with the Bose system. I just want to put a new cd player in because it does not play any of my cd-r cds and I wanted a cd player that played mp3 files. I am not altering the speakers in any way. I might have a fix, some install places say I need a totally over priced wire harness to handle the bose systems. Best Buy wants $121.00. I bought the deck on sale for $99.00, go figure. JoeRed

11-30-2006, 05:57 PM	#7
JoeRed56 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 6	Ipod Already have one Looks like I have to get the really expensive harness or just return everything and live with it.... Thanks for your help I appreciate it.

12-05-2006, 10:31 AM	#9
JoeRed56 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 6	Yessssssss FINALLY got the new cd player up and running. I purchased a wire harness from WalMart that had the interface with it for my chevy. the chimes work sometimes for keys and lights on, but who cares. Walmart price 39.00 Best Buy for something similar 120.00 haha. FINALLY

11-29-2006, 09:18 PM	#2
75K30 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,636	Joe: is the cd unit you have installed in addition to the one that came stock (Bose)? Or did you change the entire head unit with an aftermarket one? If you changed it, I doubt that it will work period. The individually amped Bose speakers, are only compatible with a Bose head unit.

11-30-2006, 12:40 PM	#4
75K30 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,636	My understanding of the Bose system, is that it has individual amps located at each speaker, and that it requires the factory head unit to operate. Removal of the speakers, and adding an amp would be the only other option, (I believe). It is my opinion (only), that it requires far more work than it is woth to replace factory Bose head units. Were you not satisfied with the performance of the Bose system?. I think they are a pretty great sounding factory system. Much R&D goes into those system for optimum, sound. Perhaps adding to the system, would be possible, but I have yet to see anyone pull off what you are trying to do with any good results. Hopefully someone else has something to add......... Wish I had better news.

11-30-2006, 02:26 PM	#6
75K30 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,636	Why not just get an I-pod x-mtr? It will transmit at a frequency that your stereo can play. The plus side, is that it is cheaper than everything you have done already, and it can be used anywhere you have an FM stereo.

11-30-2006, 06:05 PM	#8
75K30 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,636	No problem man. Like I said before, I wish I had better news for you. Hate to see a guy spend time doin somethin that does not work out so well. Chalk it up to experience. Thought,,,,,,,, do you know the manufacturer of that harness? Maybe a pin out schematic could be found to duplicate the harness. Making one is really not all that hard. Just a thought.. Good luck.

12-05-2006, 01:14 PM	#10
mrjohnwayne Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 3,221	Thats quite a difference. Glad you got it fixed up! __________________ John Wayne 2000 F-350 7.3L Powerstroke 4x4

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