Did a little searching and I think I have the solution as far as parts needed, but I just wanted to confirm. I bought a dash kit, wiring harness, and antenna adapter from Circuit City tonight. Went to do the install the the kit doesn't fit the factory housing. (Too Small)

Short Story / Question: Is the $100 wiring harness I purchased required for a new head unit to function properly or is this list I found in another thread what I need:

Also wondering if the part numbers will vary at either Best Buy or Circuit City. I prefer Best Buy.


TIA guys,
Josh

 

You dont need 100$ harness however I dont think those item numbers are going to help you at best buy. (but im not 100% sure on that but those doent seem like the model #'s I remember)But you should still be able to tell them what yo are looking for and they should be able to figure it out

 

Ok, so they should have a different wiring harness that doesn't cost $100. I'll go to best buy. Maybe they will be a little wiser about this stuff. I'm also going to ask them if the malibu dash kit will fit the cobalt. If nothing else, I will buy and return them as necessary..lol.

 

The malibu dash kit is the one i got for my car when i got my dvd player installed. it fits perfect looks like it came stock.

 

The malibu dash kit is the one that you want. I wouldnt always trust best buy I went to one and asked and they said they didnt have anything then I went to another one and the guy knew exactly what to give me. The only reason you would need more than a 20$ harness is is you have onstar