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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 05:50 PM
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Is there a kit or something to but a ipod to stock head unit

I got an 05 SS. Some told me i could an some yes i cant lol.So please help thanks
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 05:51 PM
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couldent you just swap in the 09 head unit?
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 05:51 PM
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they sell wireless am/fm transmitters that will work.
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 05:53 PM
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couldent you just swap in the 09 head unit?
the 07-09 ss/sc and ss/tc head units won't just swap out. But yes...read above this post.
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 05:57 PM
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GM makes one, but I think it only works on 07+ HUs.
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by 08G5GT2.4L
GM makes one, but I think it only works on 07+ HUs.
Its built in on them
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 05:59 PM
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Cheap way get those wireless am/fm transmitters as already stated. Also less headaches.
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 06:01 PM
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From what I have been told a 07-09 hu work in an 05-06 with a vin relearn...
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Blackout06LS
Cheap way get those wireless am/fm transmitters as already stated. Also less headaches.
yes, but they are crappy. from my expirience with them.
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 06:03 PM
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yes, but they are crappy. from my expirience with them.
Quality is just like a radio not a cd quality.
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 07:21 PM
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Aftermarket HU FTW!
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 01:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Blackout06LS
Quality is just like a radio not a cd quality.
normally worse on fm modulators
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by BumbleBee
yes, but they are crappy. from my expirience with them.
my brother had a good one, and it was no different than putting a cd in. never had any static or anything.
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 09:33 AM
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I thought GM had something for the glove box that did this. Don't have part numbers sorry.

Don't waste money on FM transmitter. If you live in a city it will be static non-stop
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 09:44 AM
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don't get a FM transmitter if you have a shorty or cut antenna, i can't get any reception with mine cuz of my shorty, works great in any of my friends cars thou
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by SS/SCking
From what I have been told a 07-09 hu work in an 05-06 with a vin relearn...
With a lot of work, different wiring harness, a lot of re-wiring, and a lot of lost functionality...
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 06:34 PM
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just get a new headunit
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 07:10 PM
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imo fm trans mitters are garbage to be honest. ive had many and they never give me the sound quality i want
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 07:13 PM
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i had a fm transmitter.....it sucked! bad sound quality get a aftermarket hu
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 07:17 PM
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ebay has them
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 07:19 PM
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i know someone on here had one of these. i dont know they work though. just search cobalt ipod on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevy...fAudioQ5fVideo
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