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Old Oct 17, 2008 | 04:53 PM
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Swapping steros with older and newer balts

I was just wondering if it is possible to swap the stereo from say an 09 ss to any previous year balt.......i wonder this because i like the new usb setup for ipods that the 09 is coming out with but the previous years don't have
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Old Oct 17, 2008 | 04:59 PM
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you'll have to get the radio unlocked by the dealership. each radio is linked to a specific vin number, to prevent theft.
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Old Oct 17, 2008 | 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by mcphatty
you'll have to get the radio unlocked by the dealership. each radio is linked to a specific vin number, to prevent theft.
no ****! thats good but also a pain in the ass.........who steals stock steros form 'balts anyway?........if ur gonna make that effort to rip something off wouldnt u break into a "luxury"car and steal the touch screen? lol
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Old Oct 17, 2008 | 05:15 PM
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So the year of the balt doesn't matter, any stereo will fit any year?
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Old Oct 17, 2008 | 07:58 PM
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I think you have to mess with wires
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Old Oct 17, 2008 | 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by yzf250dude02
So the year of the balt doesn't matter, any stereo will fit any year?
no..
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