Hi my friend why if you change the original car recorder with a screen all the sound alarms go like a safety belt and alarm sound if one of the doors is open
Me and my 2006 GMC Sierra could use some pro tips. You make that look so easy and talk about nice and neat. I just spent the last 4 hours trying to get a Digital radio to even turn on but that CRUX might be a blessing thanks for the free tips man. You got a number I might need you tomorrow 🤣🤣🤣
I wired my 04 Silverado exactly like this video using a Boss stereo.the stereo works fine but after a few minutes the back of the stereo gets so hot you can barely touch it what would cause this
Yes, you need a smart harness as 03 and up GM have converted over to a canbus data system. There are versions that are bare basic like this unit: amzn.to/3Yz79IM
Very good video, right to the point. I do have a question though. Would I be able to get all the tool at Walmart? 😂 or do I have to wait for stuff in the mail?
The interface box glitched my EMC twice. 1st cost me $200 plus tow and second time i figured it out. Remove interface box, wired off/on straight to radio!
Thanks! I just bought a Sony XAV-AX1000 to put in my 05 1500 work truck. Any idea if I even need an interface box..? I don't have Bose, steering cntrl. or any of that. I'm also joking up a Fosgate 1200w amp w/2 Kicker CVR 10'S. I think I'm going to build a console box for them, we'll see! Love the idea for mounting the USB, that's cool! Thanks!
Hello, I coneccted everything, but the second smaller plug from the vehicle, were it connects? I have no audio! Help please. Radio turns on, volume control works, no audio
Great video the red wire did get me though , had to install a toggle switch to it as well as the ground have to flip it off and back on which allows DVD 📀 play as you drive
Hey - thanks for this video, super helpful. I was just about to pull the trigger on all these parts for my 2004 Yukon XL, but I’m concerned that I would lose XM radio. Do you know if I used the same radio that you used, would I be able to keep XM? I can’t tell if that depends on the radio head unit or the wiring harness, or something else?
Hey there, yes, this requires you to have a radio that is XM radio ready, and you will also have to purchase the XM module to retain your service with the new radio. amzn.to/2WM1ULH. The radio we used isn't XM ready, but higher end Pioneers, or this Sony is compatible: amzn.to/3ALE9EH. Feel free to send me a message on our facebook page with any other questions!
Nice! Thank you! I kind of figured out after poking around, both in terms of what “XM” ready means and the fact that you have to buy the tuner (and also how to wire it to the existing antenna). Do the higher-end stereos that are XM ready basically go in the same way, and would they use the same Crux wiring harness?
I tried hooking up an aftermarket touch screen Android radio with a regular harness and it didn't work. I think that's what I have to do is get the interface harness like you did. Thanks for the video.
Is it possible to install an aftermarket radio and retain steering wheel controls by just getting a harness adapter without the interface? I have a 2005 Z71 Chevy Avalanche and I don’t care about on star but would love to retain my steering controls. I’ve never had a stereo install and lose my key fob abilities but something about the Bose system just seems odd to me.
I love the video! I picked up all of the parts. I went to start the install on my 03 Sierra. My factory radio has two connectors, 12 pin and 24 pin. Do I need a different Crux adapter?
You only use the big 24 pin connector. Tuck the little 12 adaptor in the back of the dash and forget about it. the radio woks fine. I had to hook up my blue amp wire to the red positive to get sound. I used a Boss Stereo with the Crux.
Nope, and units with a single disc CD drive are disappearing quickly. There are no brand name units that manufacture a multi disc changer, although you may find one from 20 years ago used.
THANK YOU!!!! Already ordering the parts you have here. Question for you: My radio turns on, but I got no sound. Speakers make kind of low frequency heart beat noise in perpetuity. How do I test to see whether my speakers or my amplifier went out? I don't wanna pay diagnostic fee.
In the description I believe you mentioned that the reverse trigger wire was not the same color. Does this configuration support a back up camera? Thanks much...
Ok the hook up seems easy. But I noticed u didn't have to program your Bluetooth deck. I also have a Chevy Tahoe but I have a wire harness similar to the one u put in. Mines I bought the guy told me I hav to program the Bluetooth deck n I have a black box the has a light on it that's supposed to turn green when everything is hooked up probably.
Good Work! Looking to install the Kenwood DMX4707S in my 06 Chevy 1500 with the Bose system with steering controls. Are these the correct components to use to install and make the correct connections.
2004 Denali, factory Bose system. Installed Kenwood DMX970S. Crux kit extension works just fine. But the stock antenna cable has enough length on its own. Bose stereo has 2 connectors on the back, crux kit only hooked up to the larger of the two connectors. Stereo works fine, but no steering wheels controls. Will update once I figure that out.
Thank you so much for this video it is very informative and helpful. I recently purchased this Crux interface because of this video and installed an aftermarket radio (Atoto S7 XE) in my 03 GMC Sierra Denali with the Bose stereo everything went fine and functioned as it should. There is one issue that i cannot figure out the sound goes out if I'm doing things like switching functions and will not return unless I cycle the ignition key basically power cycling the unit. Do you have any advice or suggestions that I can try? All my wires are matched, soldered, and insulated with heat shrink.
Great Video. One question, my 2004 silverado has a microphone installed as part of the on star. is this not activated through the harness? will a new mic be required etc?
Found your videos and channel while browsing. Some confusion. I have a 2002 Yukon XL with steering wheel controls. Happy to use your Amazon links for everything, including Metra adapter from single to double din. Crux only shows 2003 for the adapter, and you don’t show the Bluetooth microphone part. Will any microphone work with that stereo? Will the adapter still work for the 2002 Yukon XL Denali with the Bose factory system? Appreciate a reply before I use your links👍
One is running through your stock amplifier bose system. The other will bypass amp system and you will lose the sub. Which you may want to use if the amp is bad or goes bad
Hope you get to read my comment, turns out that I am installing a stereo on a 2005 Hummer h2, I was looking at the diagram and saw this car came with an amplifier from factory, it has the Bose system, y was wondering if I have to run new cables to the speakers so I bypass the amp, or if I can just connect the speaker signal just on the harness behind the stereo? Thanks a million for your answer
I'm trying to install a radio in a 2000 express 3500 LS and I don't seem to have the wires for the speakers at the radio connector for the factor radio.
USB port goes to the USB port on the radio. The AUX port went to the AUX port on the radio. If your radio doesn't have an AUX port on the back, then purchase a flush mount adapter with only a USB.
for years 2003 - 2006, you will need a smart harness as you have a canbus system in your truck. Crux is generally the cheaper alternative to Pac or Axxess, however you can always go with the walmart special and get a cheap scosche harness.
Red acc wire what color on truck? Used spliced yellow and red for power. But don’t want it like that. I want it to work off of ACC when you turn the key. How do I go about doing that?
I was able to get all connected. It powered up when I turned on the ignition, but it no longer has power. I replaced the fuse in back of the radio, but it still doesn't turn on anymore. What's my next diangosis?
A bit old, but what about the flashing red light on the original radio? Does it only effects the radio security or it affects the cars ability to crank on?
I followed the wire diagram on my boss radio had all the same setup except bose stereo, steering wheel controls or onstar. After install everything works except my key fob to lock and unlock the truck. No blinking light on the dash either now. Any help would be appreciated!
What do you do with the remote wire on the pioneer side and the remote wire on the vehicle side? Can you use one or the other or do you have to splice them and leave a tail?
My 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has two harnesses, one like the one in yours, and a smaller black one beside of it. Where can i find an aftermarket adapter.The truck does not have on star, steering wheel controls, or the Bose sound system. Any help would be appreciated.
I wish you had gone through wire 4-wire what you already have matched up in the video so that people that have never done this can see exactly what you're doing if it's color for color . and I bought a double DIN Joy radio with front and rear camera which came with the which also had its own mounting kit and antenna adapter.
@@jake_hull_offical All depends on the amp. Depending on your amp manufacture's requirements, it could be an 8, 4 or 1/0 gauge wiring. There is OFC and CCA wire type kits (OFC being copper and more expensive / premium). Being a complete shot in the dark, here is a CCA kit 4 gauge: amzn.to/3zIWXT2
Parts used linked in the description!
How do you bypass a bose factory amp on a 2004 chevy silverado
@@CarlosGonzalez_753 amzn.to/2UnEwTy may fit
Did it work out for you? About to try
Have you done a video on how to do the bypass? Seems to be a prevalent issue in regards to your video.
Hi my friend why if you change the original car recorder with a screen all the sound alarms go like a safety belt and alarm sound if one of the doors is open
Wow clean work man. So satisfying watching someone install a radio so clean. Drives me nuts when an install is done half assed
You would not be pleased by my install 😂
Just ordered all of this for my new to me 2004 Tahoe. Thanks for the great how-to!
Thank you! My friend and I do full audio installs. We have spent the last day searching for the correct wiring harness. This helped a lot!
Great video, some would recommend disconnecting the battery. But you swam through cutting off the power like a champ. Thanks for sharing.
Me and my 2006 GMC Sierra could use some pro tips. You make that look so easy and talk about nice and neat. I just spent the last 4 hours trying to get a Digital radio to even turn on but that CRUX might be a blessing thanks for the free tips man. You got a number I might need you tomorrow 🤣🤣🤣
Thanks I’m no longer intimidated
Intimidated hahah, damn bro
Must be sarcasm cause I was ignorantly confident lol
@@jasongalvan8200me too and I used a box not mad for Bose and burned it
I was ready to buy a new unit thanks so much for saving me money and keeping me warm now
One would never guess how easy it is. Thanks much!
Very good tutorial. Thanks for not rambling on about nonsense. :)
That chime sounds a lot like the 1999-'02 chime. That's the chime I like the best.
Awesome video! Simple, and stright to the point!
Wow u made that look super easy....and I think I forgot to buy a couple things..lol great video
Great video clearly explained thanks.
Man u are a pro, and your video makes it look easy. You can see everything yo did
Thanks bro just ordered the whole kit for mine from the links you provided
Can you connect the new stereo directly to the stock wiring harness? Or do you need to buy the adapter kit?
I wired my 04 Silverado exactly like this video using a Boss stereo.the stereo works fine but after a few minutes the back of the stereo gets so hot you can barely touch it what would cause this
Question: can you provide a link for the part to install the usb interface into the dash please? Thank you. Great videos! JB
So the blue and white remote wire goes to the blue and white amplifier wire??
Yep!
Is it worth buying that "box" that comes with the radio adapter despite having neither wheel controls or OnStar? '04 Silverado 1500 LS
Yes, you need a smart harness as 03 and up GM have converted over to a canbus data system. There are versions that are bare basic like this unit: amzn.to/3Yz79IM
Huge help. Thanks.
Very good video, right to the point. I do have a question though. Would I be able to get all the tool at Walmart? 😂 or do I have to wait for stuff in the mail?
i used stuff from walmart on my 03 but it’s personal preference
The interface box glitched my EMC twice. 1st cost me $200 plus tow and second time i figured it out. Remove interface box, wired off/on straight to radio!
Thanks! I just bought a Sony XAV-AX1000 to put in my 05 1500 work truck. Any idea if I even need an interface box..? I don't have Bose, steering cntrl. or any of that. I'm also joking up a Fosgate 1200w amp w/2 Kicker CVR 10'S. I think I'm going to build a console box for them, we'll see! Love the idea for mounting the USB, that's cool! Thanks!
Sure, basic smart harness then is all that is needed: amzn.to/3MHsUAF
Hello, I coneccted everything, but the second smaller plug from the vehicle, were it connects? I have no audio! Help please. Radio turns on, volume control works, no audio
If you have Bose, it’s important you connect the blue - white wire on the crux harness to the new radio.
@Provo Beast Audio Installation yep, that was the one. Everything works, awesome! Thanks!
Great video the red wire did get me though , had to install a toggle switch to it as well as the ground have to flip it off and back on which allows DVD 📀 play as you drive
Hey - thanks for this video, super helpful. I was just about to pull the trigger on all these parts for my 2004 Yukon XL, but I’m concerned that I would lose XM radio. Do you know if I used the same radio that you used, would I be able to keep XM? I can’t tell if that depends on the radio head unit or the wiring harness, or something else?
Hey there, yes, this requires you to have a radio that is XM radio ready, and you will also have to purchase the XM module to retain your service with the new radio. amzn.to/2WM1ULH. The radio we used isn't XM ready, but higher end Pioneers, or this Sony is compatible: amzn.to/3ALE9EH. Feel free to send me a message on our facebook page with any other questions!
Nice! Thank you! I kind of figured out after poking around, both in terms of what “XM” ready means and the fact that you have to buy the tuner (and also how to wire it to the existing antenna). Do the higher-end stereos that are XM ready basically go in the same way, and would they use the same Crux wiring harness?
I tried hooking up an aftermarket touch screen Android radio with a regular harness and it didn't work. I think that's what I have to do is get the interface harness like you did. Thanks for the video.
Is it possible to install an aftermarket radio and retain steering wheel controls by just getting a harness adapter without the interface? I have a 2005 Z71 Chevy Avalanche and I don’t care about on star but would love to retain my steering controls.
I’ve never had a stereo install and lose my key fob abilities but something about the Bose system just seems odd to me.
Did you find an answer to your question? I have a very similar question to yours
@@EthanNaresh you have the bose system too? i'm thinking about getting a touchscreen. what kind did you get
@@RushVoorhisOutdoors I haven't gotten a stereo yet. I want to know the major potential problems before I order one
I have Bose and just bought a touchscreen radios before I realized how dang expensive it was going to be for the harness needed
Thank you for great video helpful 👍
Great and helpful video. Did you use the 3' or 6' aux/usb adapter kit? Thanks for the helpful video.
I would guess 3 feet is plenty for this use. The 6' cord is likely for running it to the back seat
I love the video! I picked up all of the parts. I went to start the install on my 03 Sierra. My factory radio has two connectors, 12 pin and 24 pin. Do I need a different Crux adapter?
Same problem here.
Did you ever figure this out?
If so, what was the answer?
Same. Has anyone figure this out. My steering wheel controls are not working.
You only use the big 24 pin connector. Tuck the little 12 adaptor in the back of the dash and forget about it. the radio woks fine. I had to hook up my blue amp wire to the red positive to get sound. I used a Boss Stereo with the Crux.
By steering controls, is that just referring to the controls for the radio or all the controls on the steering wheel
perfect, thankyou :D
Clean installation; filthy truck! 😂
Did you not have a ground wire?
If i wanted to add a back up camera would that pioneer work
Do you only need this if you have steering control buttons ?
Where does the crux brain box get mounted and also, where no you mount the microphone
Great tutorial but do you happen to know one that would include a multi-disc CD player?
Nope, and units with a single disc CD drive are disappearing quickly. There are no brand name units that manufacture a multi disc changer, although you may find one from 20 years ago used.
Does this crux kit allow for the stock rear DVD player audio source to be retained as well?
Also, is the bose amp still utilized?
Clean work btw!
Nope, for rear seat entertainment to continue to work, you need the pac version. And Bose amp will still be utilized.
amzn.to/34yiWkd
Thankyou very much you helped me!
Thank you so mucho brother ❤
My red ignition power wire is missing from the whole vehicle 🤔
THANK YOU!!!! Already ordering the parts you have here.
Question for you:
My radio turns on, but I got no sound. Speakers make kind of low frequency heart beat noise in perpetuity. How do I test to see whether my speakers or my amplifier went out? I don't wanna pay diagnostic fee.
try hooking up the blue amp wire to the red positive,
My 2004 gmc yukon xl 2500 slt has an additional plug in the rear of the stereo. Has Bose and On Star.
did you ever figure out what to do? mine has the same thing
Thanks for going into such precise detail for this installation. Now I can put my system together, thanks to you!👍✌
Are you in Utah? What would you charge me to do this+backup camera on a 05 tahoe?
Does it support a backup camera? I didn’t hear you said there was a wire for that or was it supposed to be tapped into one of the wires you soldered?
You don’t show anything about hooking up to the parking brake do you guys bypass that?
In the description I believe you mentioned that the reverse trigger wire was not the same color. Does this configuration support a back up camera? Thanks much...
Did this truck also have bose
Ok the hook up seems easy. But I noticed u didn't have to program your Bluetooth deck. I also have a Chevy Tahoe but I have a wire harness similar to the one u put in. Mines I bought the guy told me I hav to program the Bluetooth deck n I have a black box the has a light on it that's supposed to turn green when everything is hooked up probably.
Any word if this would work on the Silverado? Not sure if there's anything different in the harness.
yes it works on a silverado
Good Work! Looking to install the Kenwood DMX4707S in my 06 Chevy 1500 with the Bose system with steering controls. Are these the correct components to use to install and make the correct connections.
Since the Crux kit comes with an antenna adapter, is the seperate GM extension required?
2004 Denali, factory Bose system. Installed Kenwood DMX970S. Crux kit extension works just fine. But the stock antenna cable has enough length on its own.
Bose stereo has 2 connectors on the back, crux kit only hooked up to the larger of the two connectors. Stereo works fine, but no steering wheels controls. Will update once I figure that out.
Did you find the answer to this?
Same problem here
We got mine hooked up but it’s not getting power. Why don’t I get power?
Is it the same kit if I don't have steering wheel controls?
Thank you so much for this video it is very informative and helpful. I recently purchased this Crux interface because of this video and installed an aftermarket radio (Atoto S7 XE) in my 03 GMC Sierra Denali with the Bose stereo everything went fine and functioned as it should. There is one issue that i cannot figure out the sound goes out if I'm doing things like switching functions and will not return unless I cycle the ignition key basically power cycling the unit. Do you have any advice or suggestions that I can try? All my wires are matched, soldered, and insulated with heat shrink.
It may be the radio - The cheaper Chinese non-brand units can be very hit and miss!
Great Video. One question, my 2004 silverado has a microphone installed as part of the on star. is this not activated through the harness? will a new mic be required etc?
Generally it will be on it's own protected circuit, so an aftermarket one would be required to be installed in most instances.
Great video! Thanks about to install one on my 2500
Found your videos and channel while browsing. Some confusion. I have a 2002 Yukon XL with steering wheel controls. Happy to use your Amazon links for everything, including Metra adapter from single to double din. Crux only shows 2003 for the adapter, and you don’t show the Bluetooth microphone part. Will any microphone work with that stereo? Will the adapter still work for the 2002 Yukon XL Denali with the Bose factory system? Appreciate a reply before I use your links👍
See the link in the video for the dash conversion video for a 2002. Parts are a bit different.
When I remove my factory radio from my 2004 gmc Yukon, there are two wiring harness, but the video only shows one. Please advise.
One is running through your stock amplifier bose system. The other will bypass amp system and you will lose the sub. Which you may want to use if the amp is bad or goes bad
Was there a Bose system did it have a power amplifier on a subwoofer?
Hope you get to read my comment, turns out that I am installing a stereo on a 2005 Hummer h2, I was looking at the diagram and saw this car came with an amplifier from factory, it has the Bose system, y was wondering if I have to run new cables to the speakers so I bypass the amp, or if I can just connect the speaker signal just on the harness behind the stereo? Thanks a million for your answer
Installing on a H2 here. Everything works for 6-10 min then I lose all audio, headunit still works. Once I restart H2 it all works again
Are these systems easy to steal or popular to steal . I live in a questionable neighborhood
Do you absolutely need to wiring harness
I will always recommend a harness adapter, NEVER cut your factory harness.
I don’t have anything on my steering wheel so what do I need.
I did everything how you did and my radio does not turn on I need to jump it for it to turn on I am not sure… any tips ?
Still don’t know where the 3.5 mm jack plugs up to 😢
What would be a good backing up camera to use with this set up
I'm trying to install a radio in a 2000 express 3500 LS and I don't seem to have the wires for the speakers at the radio connector for the factor radio.
My factory stereo had one more adapter not shown in this so not sure what it’s for
Awesome video and links
Where did you plug in the RC jack into your radio from the usb port you installed on your dash?
USB port goes to the USB port on the radio. The AUX port went to the AUX port on the radio. If your radio doesn't have an AUX port on the back, then purchase a flush mount adapter with only a USB.
Where did you run the bluetooth microphone?
We usually put them at the top of the A pillar, but you could also install it net to the rear view mirror
How does the interface controller control steering controls and I'm pretty sure my factory stereo has a Amp and sub will this work
Can you do this without the crux harness
for years 2003 - 2006, you will need a smart harness as you have a canbus system in your truck. Crux is generally the cheaper alternative to Pac or Axxess, however you can always go with the walmart special and get a cheap scosche harness.
Red acc wire what color on truck? Used spliced yellow and red for power. But don’t want it like that. I want it to work off of ACC when you turn the key. How do I go about doing that?
I was able to get all connected. It powered up when I turned on the ignition, but it no longer has power. I replaced the fuse in back of the radio, but it still doesn't turn on anymore. What's my next diangosis?
So if I don't have steering wheel controls I don't actually need the crux option correct
A bit old, but what about the flashing red light on the original radio? Does it only effects the radio security or it affects the cars ability to crank on?
It's actually a 7mm
I have a 2004 GMC Yukon. The link for the Pioneer is no longer available. Do you have another recommendation?
I followed the wire diagram on my boss radio had all the same setup except bose stereo, steering wheel controls or onstar. After install everything works except my key fob to lock and unlock the truck. No blinking light on the dash either now. Any help would be appreciated!
That Yukon could use a good dusting
Sure could have! Guy ran a concrete business.
What do you do with the remote wire on the pioneer side and the remote wire on the vehicle side? Can you use one or the other or do you have to splice them and leave a tail?
You can just simply connect them together.
Any idea if this will work on a 2004 Sonoma?
What size head unit is it
Question, why didn't you clean off that nasty, dusty bezel before re-installing?
A good tech or mech puts things back clean and neat.
Oh boy...
My 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has two harnesses, one like the one in yours, and a smaller black one beside of it. Where can i find an aftermarket adapter.The truck does not have on star, steering wheel controls, or the Bose sound system. Any help would be appreciated.
My 2003 Yukon 4.8 slt doesn't have the steering wheel controls either or onstar..what wire harness do I need?
I got a 2004 Silverado LT this stereo woild fit it right
Any standard double din will work fine with the parts we used in this video.
did u have to get the radio programed around the security system or any thing
Nope, not with the right parts.
@@ProvoBeastAudio sorry i mean like did u need to get you anti theft or any thing done to it
Does that install kit work with a alpine ine-W960 HDMI?
I wish you had gone through wire 4-wire what you already have matched up in the video so that people that have never done this can see exactly what you're doing if it's color for color . and I bought a double DIN Joy radio with front and rear camera which came with the which also had its own mounting kit and antenna adapter.
We cannot cover everything in the video, so here you go: th-cam.com/video/pla_0VpHTvs/w-d-xo.html
My Yukon has an extra 12 pin connector in the middle. Did all this and got the new stereo in and no sound… any ideas what the third connector is?
Will the wiring adapter harness work for any aftermarket radio?
Yes!
Do you mind to post a color for color wiring diagram for the Pioneer mvh-210ex, the microbypass, and crux swrgm-48 all three at once?
Is there a wire left for adding subs and a Amp if wanted?
Adding an amp and sub generally requires an amplifier wiring kit. The products seen in this video are for a radio install only.
@@ProvoBeastAudio what would you recommend for a wiring kit for that?
@@jake_hull_offical All depends on the amp. Depending on your amp manufacture's requirements, it could be an 8, 4 or 1/0 gauge wiring. There is OFC and CCA wire type kits (OFC being copper and more expensive / premium). Being a complete shot in the dark, here is a CCA kit 4 gauge: amzn.to/3zIWXT2