Aftermarket Headunit Question

[AWE Daniel]

Lee the reason you will need that extra module is because car companies are starting to run the door chime circuit through the door speakers, so they run a loop through the head unit, so if you dont get that module, the loop doesnt close right and funny things happen.

At least this was the way it was in my Caddy, Im sure its pretty much the same deal in all the newer vehicles.

[Preston2291]

when i ordered my HU from crutchfield since it was over a certain price they gave me a 50% discount on the module for the aftermarket headunit

[Preston2291]

also i was just thinking, i will be getting an aftermarket system in a little while so lee if you do need the module i will let er go for a cheaper price cause your SEM family

[4XLGator]

Originally Posted by RamSport97 I've ordered from SonicElectronix as well. Also a good company. Just can't beat Crutchfield's Service, and they will usually match or beat prices if you are on the phone with them.

I called Crutchfield and asked if they would match the price for the same HU I found at another online, authorized Kenwood retailer. They told me "no sir, absolutely not".

Originally Posted by Preston2291 when i ordered my HU from crutchfield since it was over a certain price they gave me a 50% discount on the module for the aftermarket headunit

Originally Posted by Preston2291 also i was just thinking, i will be getting an aftermarket system in a little while so lee if you do need the module i will let er go for a cheaper price cause your SEM family

Thanks Preston. But I'm confused with your posts...you just bought a new HU and you're gonna buy another one in a little while?

And actually, both Crutchfield and Sonic Electronix discount the necessary modules when you buy a new HU, actually about half price.

[Preston2291]

no lee when i replaced my factory HU i got the module.

if you check my post in the audio section called new audio system, im getting rid of the factory infinity speakers and amp and going all after market

[4XLGator]

^ Yeah, saw your other post after I commented but got sidetracked and forgot to come back to this one and edit. It depends on what kind of stereo you have and what kind I buy, unless you bought a universal module.

And what about your steering wheel control module....you're going to keep it, right?

[Preston2291]

the one for the factory one i got is a universal for most 2002-2009 vehicles from what crutchfield told me.

and about the steering wheel module i never got that one so ive been rockin the old school HU knob method, lol...its on my to do list after my speaker upgrade, lol