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DATA BUS SYSTEMS
REPLACING THE HEAD UNIT

     When some of you are trying to install one of new car stereos in that late model GM or Dodge\Chrysler vehicle, you have the kit, the right antenna adaptor, but you can't find the right plug at your local dept store. What's up with that?

WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF DATA BUS SYSTEMS

     Don't panic and DO NOT cut off that factory plug! Installing car stereos into these new vehicles is really not a big deal if you use the proper Data Bus Interface. These devices are pretty well plug-and-play and will make installing that new car stereo a snap.

Let's take a quick look at some of these new Data Bus systems.

--GENERAL MOTORS CLASS 2 DATA BUS--
     General Motors has been using some of these systems since 2000 on some cars such as the Cavalier and Sunfire. 2003 and up in the full size pick-ups and other late model cars. Data Bus is coming at us from all sides now and replacing these car stereos is becoming a little more complicated.But you can still replace that factory unit with one of the latest car stereos if you use the proper Data Bus Interface.
These adaptors will keep all the factory options in place and insure proper operation of the new car stereo.
Major Manufacturers
Full Line
ALPINE
PIONEER
PANASONIC
ECLIPSE
KENWOOD
SONY
JVC
CLARION

     These babies are not cheap and are very sophisticated little devices. Around $100 bucks or so for a top quality interface for the GM vehicles. The PERIPHERAL GMCO is one of the best Class 2 Data Bus adaptors on the market. Check out the details below this article.

--DODGE / CHRYSLER / JEEP CAN BUS--

     This Data Bus system has just started showing up. Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Ram, Magnum, Charger, and more. Same story as above with just a different part needed. Chrylser is now incorporating a new type of data bus system into many of their newest vehicles that is called Can Bus. An interface of this type is a little over $100 bucks or so and will let you do the same as in the GM vehicles (changing the head unit and keeping the factory options intact). . The PERIPHERAL CHYAH05 is one of the best Can Bus adaptors for installing new car stereos into the Chrysler vehicles. You can also check out the details on this part below.

PERIPHERAL CHYAH05 FOR CHRYSLER VEHICLES

     Add an aftermarket radio while retaining your factory audio system in 2005 and 2006 Chrysler vehicles such as: Durango, Magnum, Charger, Ram, 300, and Jeep.

  • Plugs directly into existing factory sound system.
  • Accessory power output and vehicle Speed Sense output (vss) for navigation system installation.

  • PERIPHERAL GMCO FOR GENERAL MOTORS VEHICLES

         Chime and Data-bus Integration Module for select late model (2000-2004) GM vehicles with Class-2 radios (i.e. Cavalier, Impala, Malibu, etc.) without OnStar® or Premium BOSE® sound system. The GMCO is the perfect solution for any GM vehicle without OnStar® that utilizes Class-2 commands to produce seatbelt, key in ignition or headlight warning chimes.

  • Decodes chime signal commands on the Class-2 data-bus and supplies the appropriate warning tone from it's built-in speaker such as; door ajar, seat belt, low oil pressure, hi-temp., low fuel, etc...
  • Generates 12-volt accessory output & retains RAP function.
  • Uses genuine Delphi chip for seemless integration.
  • Provides "Healthy Status" report to the Class-2 system.

    NOTE: Does not retain OnStar®, is not compatible with PREMIUM BOSE® sound system, but is compatible with Standard BOSE® sound systems.

    To find information on a specific vehicle, check the Data Bus Application guide below.

    http://peripheralelectronics.com/pdfs/On-Star-DATABUS2-2.pdf

         As you can see, installing car stereos into these late model vehicles is no big deal other than getting over the sticker shock of the price of the specific Data Bus Interface. For the latest information on installing car stereos into these new Data Bus systems, check with your local mobile electronics dealer who will make sure you get the right part for the job. Car stereos is what they do, and they should have the correct interface for your vehicle.

    Visit the Peripheral website for other mobile electronic solutions.
    http://peripheralelectronics.com/web/home.asp

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