The video was really useful in preparing for the replacement of my radio/cd. Eventhough my 2007 had a different configuration on the back of the face plate, the basic approach you showed provided a way for me to deal with the difference. The concern of losing the screws was solved by me by putting a little "wall tacky" in the socket and the screws were held in place in the socket for both removal and reinstallation. Thanks for the video help.
Wunderbar! Just amazing, the advice you can find on TH-cam. You saved me a lot of time, ellbow grease, and money. The CD changer was completely dead, and I was getting ready to replace it. My last attempt, after visiting this channel: disconnect the black annode, count to 30, then reconnect. Like magic, everything worked again!
This guy was right! I wanna buy him a beer. I unplugging of the black annode on my battery for a few minutes did indeed reset the CD changer in my 2003 Vibe. Works great. And this whole time I thought I shorted the ba$&A&@ out getting "jumped" by my girlfriend in the CO Rocky Mts. Thanks guy! Cheers!
So, if it's VIN locked, I guess I can give up the idea of a junk yard replacement for my '04 single-CD unit? Is there a solution to this? Will the 6-disc fit the dash/connectors? The antenna connector looks standard....I remember a proprietary form factor on the older ones? Thanks...good technical details, with respect for the viewers' time...much appreciated.
Question I have a 2003 Pontiac Vibe and the stereo look's very Similar to this radio my question is should I get a single or double din or will both sizes fit?
I want to upgrade my radio to one that has an aux port on it so I can use my MP3 player. I have a 2004 Vibe. Will most aftermarket radios work with the vibe or am I limited to certain models or bracket types? I do know there are kits that allow me to use radios that are not as large and they usually include a little shelf to take up the remaining room. Could I even use one of those, or again, am I restricted due to the design of the dash.
Hope someone see this that can help. I have a 2004 Pontiac vibe, I have a new radio that has blue tooth, the issue I don't get is that there are 2 things plugged in the back the big white one and a smaller black one... is the black one needed? Or is this for the On Star I don't use? I am going to get an adapter plug but whats with that black plug it show in this vid also... what is that for???
The same thing happened to me also just last week. i have the same vibe year and model you have so I'm looking for answers also. Wondering if it's better to just replace the stereo unit. i found one on amazon for a fair price. all these steps of snapping wires and bolts nuts etc makes me nervous because i have never done any of this before. but the person on the video seems experienced
I used along thin metal putty knife type tool. position tool so to get on TOP of the disk. very gently apply presure down on top of disk at same pulling toward you. this procedure took me many tries. when you can finally see disk, use tweezers or very small needle nose pliers to pull out. i ruined my Cher disk, but i can use the player again. be very gentle when doing this. my disk got pushed way back in the player when i tried to put another disk in thinking it was empty. patience and good luck.
ok so let me ask this question does the lcd screen burn half out if the radio is removed then put back in my friend took her car some where to have a new cd player put in they didnt have the proper dash kit so they had to put the stock radio back in her car and now half the lcd screen is out and to me it looks like its been dropped or punched or something and when she went in today to tell them about it they told her thats what happens to stock pontiac radios im calling bullshit on this crap can someone tell me is this true or bullshit thank you
The video was really useful in preparing for the replacement of my radio/cd. Eventhough my 2007 had a different configuration on the back of the face plate, the basic approach you showed provided a way for me to deal with the difference. The concern of losing the screws was solved by me by putting a little "wall tacky" in the socket and the screws were held in place in the socket for both removal and reinstallation. Thanks for the video help.
Perfect display of patience and procedure. Thanks.
Wunderbar! Just amazing, the advice you can find on TH-cam. You saved me a lot of time, ellbow grease, and money. The CD changer was completely dead, and I was getting ready to replace it. My last attempt, after visiting this channel: disconnect the black annode, count to 30, then reconnect. Like magic, everything worked again!
It was a great help. Saved me a lot of time and money. Thanks
This guy was right! I wanna buy him a beer. I unplugging of the black annode on my battery for a few minutes did indeed reset the CD changer in my 2003 Vibe. Works great. And this whole time I thought I shorted the ba$&A&@ out getting "jumped" by my girlfriend in the CO Rocky Mts. Thanks guy! Cheers!
So, if it's VIN locked, I guess I can give up the idea of a junk yard replacement for my '04 single-CD unit? Is there a solution to this?
Will the 6-disc fit the dash/connectors? The antenna connector looks standard....I remember a proprietary form factor on the older ones?
Thanks...good technical details, with respect for the viewers' time...much appreciated.
That final white fastener/clip on the rear left side is a real mother-humper to disconnect.
Question I have a 2003 Pontiac Vibe and the stereo look's very Similar to this radio my question is should I get a single or double din or will both sizes fit?
Is it double din or single din?
My new stereo has AV Jacks but the original stereo doesn't. Any advice?
Very educational Thank you very much
Neil
This is a special bulb for Pontiac from Delco/Delphi. We have tried all the generic lamps available, they are not right and tend not to last.
The bulbs in my VIbes radio went out, so i cant tell what station i'm on. How do i fix that?
I want to upgrade my radio to one that has an aux port on it so I can use my MP3 player. I have a 2004 Vibe. Will most aftermarket radios work with the vibe or am I limited to certain models or bracket types? I do know there are kits that allow me to use radios that are not as large and they usually include a little shelf to take up the remaining room. Could I even use one of those, or again, am I restricted due to the design of the dash.
You sir have many hands
So like what new stereo is compatible? Cuz I want a cd player Bluetooth one in my 2005 vibe but I don't know like which one will fit and so on?
what is that blue tool your using and where can i get one?
just a pry tool. you can get them at most auto parts stores and online. Bojo Pry tools are the best in my opinion though.
Thanks for the video. My radio/cd player is working fine, but I need to remove it to get to a faulty recirculation vent motor/gear assembly. Thanks!!!
Hope someone see this that can help. I have a 2004 Pontiac vibe, I have a new radio that has blue tooth, the issue I don't get is that there are 2 things plugged in the back the big white one and a smaller black one... is the black one needed? Or is this for the On Star I don't use? I am going to get an adapter plug but whats with that black plug it show in this vid also... what is that for???
Can't find out for the life of me what the second harness does, the smaller of the 2.
My man, good video
I have a disk stuck in my CD player on my 2005 Pont. Vibe. Do i have to remove radio to fix?
The same thing happened to me also just last week. i have the same vibe year and model you have so I'm looking for answers also. Wondering if it's better to just replace the stereo unit. i found one on amazon for a fair price. all these steps of snapping wires and bolts nuts etc makes me nervous because i have never done any of this before. but the person on the video seems experienced
I used along thin metal putty knife type tool. position tool so to get on TOP of the disk. very gently apply presure down on top of disk at same pulling toward you. this procedure took me many tries. when you can finally see disk, use tweezers or very small needle nose pliers to pull out. i ruined my Cher disk, but i can use the player again. be very gentle when doing this. my disk got pushed way back in the player when i tried to put another disk in thinking it was empty. patience and good luck.
What is the cable for in the dash?
Did you ever figure it out
Very helpful! Thanks!
What is the second connector for??
i had the same question. did you ever figure it out?
Thanks very much! I'm about to replace my radio. I'll let you know how I get on.
ok so let me ask this question does the lcd screen burn half out if the radio is removed then put back in my friend took her car some where to have a new cd player put in they didnt have the proper dash kit so they had to put the stock radio back in her car and now half the lcd screen is out and to me it looks like its been dropped or punched or something and when she went in today to tell them about it they told her thats what happens to stock pontiac radios im calling bullshit on this crap can someone tell me is this true or bullshit thank you
The title said repair, where is the repair anybody can take out a radio.