Audio input on stock HU

cavingman · 09-27-2002, 04:34 PM

Does anyone know how I would go about wiring a pair of RCA plugs into the stock monsoon system on my 03?
I was testing out my new hardwired power inverter with an old LCD screen from my 94, and realized I could throw it in the glove box until I get my new HU. buuuttt.... I dont have audio input,

. Any ideas?

iceman · 09-27-2002, 05:01 PM

Only way you could do it now is with some sort of FM modulator.. Or one of those old school things that you stick in the tape deck that used to let you use your discman in the car

Other than that... you are beat

cavingman · 09-27-2002, 05:14 PM

the walkman thing came to mind actually.
Guess this is what I get for jumpin the gun on mods

or I could just play PS2 without sound.

grass · 09-28-2002, 07:03 PM

PS2 + driving is bad idea

couldnt u have headphones?

oldinstaller · 09-29-2002, 10:24 PM

on some factory head units, there was an option for an add on
cassette deck that went right below the ac controls. there just may be an optional input plug on the back of your factory head unit. hope that helps out

good luck

cavingman · 09-30-2002, 10:34 AM

monsoon in the 03's came with cd and cassette. I think I might just hold off until I get my new head unit. thanks for the help though guys

Molson · 09-30-2002, 10:41 AM

What about a line out converter that taps into speaker wires? It has RCA ends.

peeps · 09-30-2002, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Molson
What about a line out converter that taps into speaker wires? It has RCA ends.

Speaker wires would be outputs, not inputs like he is wanting. Unless things are backwards up in Canuck-ville....

athomas · 10-03-2002, 04:13 PM

Brendan, catch me online.... I'll tell ya how to do it

Gator · 10-03-2002, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by athomas
Brendan, catch me online.... I'll tell ya how to do it

What are you thinking? I would like to know a good way to input a signal into my Monsson as well (right now I use the cassette adapter method). Thanks.

Richard
"Gator"

oldinstaller · 10-03-2002, 11:56 PM

okay, heres a little bit more info to help

from the factory cassette deck to the main stereo, there is a 8 wire harness. in that harness you have a left , right , and common wire you can tap into.

orange/blk-left
lt green-right
lt blue- common

now heres the tricky part.

there is a dark green wire which is your input select trigger, but
try and figure out how it works to make it happen.

good luck

AmIGrand · 10-04-2002, 12:44 AM

Really, though - wouldn't an FM mod be easier?

Molson · 10-04-2002, 03:19 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by peeps
Speaker wires would be outputs, not inputs like he is wanting. Unless things are backwards up in Canuck-ville....

no, just me. Didn't notice that he wanted inputs.
Sorry Occifer Peeps..

heh

oldinstaller · 10-04-2002, 09:36 AM

fm modulator would be easier but will not give the same s/n ratio like a direct connection.
plus, the quality of the sound will be limited to the quality of the factory stereo. (i will not make any comments about that)

if you like, use the fm mode version. it is easier. just make sure you use a GOOD one. watch out for engine noise and other things that make the conversion less desirable.

good luck

iceman · 10-30-2002, 09:03 PM

Just found this @ ClubGP -- looks great!

http://www.clubgpstore.com/itemview.asp?itemid=92

cavingman · 10-30-2002, 09:17 PM

whoa neat!
i'll put the 55 bucks towards a new HU though

sicc · 08-19-2003, 12:40 AM

would i be able to rig that up to work w/ an aftermarket deck? my xplode mp3 deck doesnt have any aux inputs ;\

rocketfast123 · 08-19-2003, 04:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by iceman
Just found this @ ClubGP -- looks great!

http://www.clubgpstore.com/itemview.asp?itemid=92

So this will work on a 2001 Grand Am SE with the stock cd player?

MORTAL · 08-19-2003, 03:07 PM

Does the Monsoon HU, has and Aux. input.... for the GA GT '02
It just has CD/AM/FM but there is a button in the CD button that says AUX

rocketfast123 · 08-21-2003, 07:14 PM

09-27-2002, 04:34 PM	#1
cavingman Moderator AKA: Brendan Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA Age: 40 Posts: 3,772 Vehicle: 04 Saturn Ion Redline	Audio input on stock HU Does anyone know how I would go about wiring a pair of RCA plugs into the stock monsoon system on my 03? I was testing out my new hardwired power inverter with an old LCD screen from my 94, and realized I could throw it in the glove box until I get my new HU. buuuttt.... I dont have audio input, . Any ideas? __________________ bleeehh....

09-27-2002, 05:01 PM	#2
iceman woop woop AKA: Seth Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Age: 41 Posts: 10,528 Vehicle: 97 Blazer - 84 Fiero	Only way you could do it now is with some sort of FM modulator.. Or one of those old school things that you stick in the tape deck that used to let you use your discman in the car Other than that... you are beat __________________ --Seth Support GrandAmGT.com sponsors! My Picture Gallery \| GoneDragRacing.com Drag Racing Photos & Videos

09-27-2002, 05:14 PM	#3
cavingman Moderator AKA: Brendan Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA Age: 40 Posts: 3,772 Vehicle: 04 Saturn Ion Redline	the walkman thing came to mind actually. Guess this is what I get for jumpin the gun on mods or I could just play PS2 without sound. __________________ bleeehh....

09-29-2002, 10:24 PM	#5
oldinstaller used to install..... Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 150 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am SE	one option of input on some factory head units, there was an option for an add on cassette deck that went right below the ac controls. there just may be an optional input plug on the back of your factory head unit. hope that helps out good luck

09-30-2002, 10:34 AM	#6
cavingman Moderator AKA: Brendan Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA Age: 40 Posts: 3,772 Vehicle: 04 Saturn Ion Redline	monsoon in the 03's came with cd and cassette. I think I might just hold off until I get my new head unit. thanks for the help though guys __________________ bleeehh....

09-28-2002, 07:03 PM	#4
grass Smoke some grass Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Suburb of Monroe MI Age: 39 Posts: 642 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am GT Sedan	PS2 + driving is bad idea couldnt u have headphones?

09-30-2002, 10:41 AM	#7
Molson Admininadian! AKA: Jim Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Great White Norf Age: 45 Posts: 3,695 Vehicle: Duramax, C10, MKZ	What about a line out converter that taps into speaker wires? It has RCA ends. __________________ Sig

10-03-2002, 04:13 PM	#9
athomas GAGT - Member AKA: Adam Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Lake Orion MI Age: 41 Posts: 711 Vehicle: 2004 Pontiac GTO	Brendan, catch me online.... I'll tell ya how to do it

10-03-2002, 11:56 PM	#11
oldinstaller used to install..... Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 150 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am SE	okay, heres a little bit more info to help from the factory cassette deck to the main stereo, there is a 8 wire harness. in that harness you have a left , right , and common wire you can tap into. orange/blk-left lt green-right lt blue- common now heres the tricky part. there is a dark green wire which is your input select trigger, but try and figure out how it works to make it happen. good luck

10-04-2002, 12:44 AM	#12
AmIGrand Car Audio Guy AKA: Jamin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Vegas, Baby! Age: 46 Posts: 993 Vehicle: '05 Ion Redline	Really, though - wouldn't an FM mod be easier? __________________ Las Vegas Motor Speedway (2200 ft): 15.922 @ 86.70 MPH, stock '98 2.4 / 5 speed coupe with a K&N drop in filter and crappy tires (2.3 60's). Gone now.... R.I.P. 1993 Oldsmobile Achieva SCX W41, parted out. 2005 Pacific Blue Ion Redline, competition package, set up for SCCA Stock class, Koni Yellows/Hawk pads/Powergrid endlinks/245/40/17 BFG R1's for race day...

10-04-2002, 09:36 AM	#14
oldinstaller used to install..... Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 150 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am SE	fm modulator would be easier but will not give the same s/n ratio like a direct connection. plus, the quality of the sound will be limited to the quality of the factory stereo. (i will not make any comments about that) if you like, use the fm mode version. it is easier. just make sure you use a GOOD one. watch out for engine noise and other things that make the conversion less desirable. good luck

10-30-2002, 09:03 PM	#15
iceman woop woop AKA: Seth Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Age: 41 Posts: 10,528 Vehicle: 97 Blazer - 84 Fiero	Just found this @ ClubGP -- looks great! http://www.clubgpstore.com/itemview.asp?itemid=92 __________________ --Seth Support GrandAmGT.com sponsors! My Picture Gallery \| GoneDragRacing.com Drag Racing Photos & Videos

10-30-2002, 09:17 PM	#16
cavingman Moderator AKA: Brendan Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA Age: 40 Posts: 3,772 Vehicle: 04 Saturn Ion Redline	whoa neat! i'll put the 55 bucks towards a new HU though __________________ bleeehh....

08-19-2003, 12:40 AM	#17
sicc s y c AKA: SiCC Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: arizona Posts: 1,103 Vehicle: somethin	would i be able to rig that up to work w/ an aftermarket deck? my xplode mp3 deck doesnt have any aux inputs ;\ __________________ -SiCC

08-19-2003, 03:07 PM	#19
MORTAL GAGT - Newbie Join Date: May 2003 Location: Mexico Age: 40 Posts: 23 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT	Does the Monsoon HU, has and Aux. input.... for the GA GT '02 It just has CD/AM/FM but there is a button in the CD button that says AUX

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