- May 16, 2013
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I know this is going to be a multi-part question. What I have is an 02 Bravada with a UC6 non-Bose 6 disc changer. Disc (or discs) are jammed into it and will not load or eject. Not a huge deal as all my music is on an Ipod. I want to be able to use the Ipod or (Android phone/tablet - yes I have too many different types of toys). I want to weigh in my options. I have steering wheel controls and rear audio ... I wish to retain both. Truck has OnStar but I have no desire to activate it.
1) I would like to replace the headunit - I can find a UC6 cheap but I have been hearing evil things about security locks and VIN.
2) Aftermarket - is there anyway to retain the rear audio and steering wheel controls? I'd also want something that "looks right" so likely double din, same color with green lighting
3) interfaces
a) USB interface to connect to UC6 - my preference because this should support both the 'droids and the Ipod (possibly charges them too) ... I could use parts numbers/a vendor
b) Bluetooth interface to connect to UC6 - cleaner installs no visable "ports" to cut into the dash - may just have an on/off switch ... I could use parts numbers/a vendor
c) RCA interface to connect to UC6 - I can find cables to plug in either 'droid or Ipod and use one of the nearby power outlets on the dash ... I could use parts numbers/a vendor
d) mini-mic aux input for UC6 - I hate mini-mic plugs as they get loose and wiggle but if this becomes my only feesible option - I'm all ears ... I could use parts numbers/a vendor
I ask these questions here because my own leg work and talking to several local installs (both chains and smaller stores) has led to a lot of conflicting information. Most of the kits I can buy say they are for 03 and up - mines an 02 ... however I have seen the UC6 in later model trucks. Looking at pictures of the UC6 I "assume" the round S-link style connector is the AUX-in and I also assume I can not just simply plug in a basic S-link to RCA adapter and expect it to work. I also realise that someone is going to flog me for not "searching this topic" I've looked through this forum for several pages ... all of the posts I've read were either Bose or later models (and I believe the 02 is different or atleast the component manufactures seem to think so). My truck was built in Feb 02, so it's not a really late model 02 either.
1) I would like to replace the headunit - I can find a UC6 cheap but I have been hearing evil things about security locks and VIN.
2) Aftermarket - is there anyway to retain the rear audio and steering wheel controls? I'd also want something that "looks right" so likely double din, same color with green lighting
3) interfaces
a) USB interface to connect to UC6 - my preference because this should support both the 'droids and the Ipod (possibly charges them too) ... I could use parts numbers/a vendor
b) Bluetooth interface to connect to UC6 - cleaner installs no visable "ports" to cut into the dash - may just have an on/off switch ... I could use parts numbers/a vendor
c) RCA interface to connect to UC6 - I can find cables to plug in either 'droid or Ipod and use one of the nearby power outlets on the dash ... I could use parts numbers/a vendor
d) mini-mic aux input for UC6 - I hate mini-mic plugs as they get loose and wiggle but if this becomes my only feesible option - I'm all ears ... I could use parts numbers/a vendor
I ask these questions here because my own leg work and talking to several local installs (both chains and smaller stores) has led to a lot of conflicting information. Most of the kits I can buy say they are for 03 and up - mines an 02 ... however I have seen the UC6 in later model trucks. Looking at pictures of the UC6 I "assume" the round S-link style connector is the AUX-in and I also assume I can not just simply plug in a basic S-link to RCA adapter and expect it to work. I also realise that someone is going to flog me for not "searching this topic" I've looked through this forum for several pages ... all of the posts I've read were either Bose or later models (and I believe the 02 is different or atleast the component manufactures seem to think so). My truck was built in Feb 02, so it's not a really late model 02 either.