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What size are the stock speakers?
Thanks to SomeGuy for his post. What size are the front speakers? What can I put in there? Your front speakers are 4x6. They look like this with ...
(not rated)   02-16-2005   Replies: 0
2000+ factory radio replacement info
(if you have a pre-2000 J-body car.. this info doesn't apply to you) If you have a 2000-2005 Cavalier or Sunfire, then your factory head unit/radio/c...
   09-25-2009   Replies: 0
How do I reprogram a keyless entry remote?
For 1995-1999 J-cars The keyless entry module is located in the trunk behing the carpet on the drivers side. The connector shown in the picture plugs...
   05-12-2005   Replies: 0
What are the factory radio wire colors?
Power & ground: Orange - Battery Positive Voltage (constant) Red - Battery Positive Voltage (switched) Note: not found in 2000+ radio harness Black -...
   05-08-2005   Replies: 0
What does a capacitor do?
Stiffening Caps What are they? What do they do, really? This definition will be in its simplest form. You will see audio capacitors referred to as S...
   08-28-2005   Replies: 0
PASSlock vs THEFTLOCK
PASSlock and THEFTLOCK are two distinctly different security measures installed on third-gen J-cars. PASSlock Also referred to as the Vehicle Theft D...
   09-24-2005   Replies: 0
PASSlock relearn procedure
PASSlock is designed to prevent vehicle theft by disabling the fuel injectors unless the lock cylinder is engaged by the correct mechanical key. The t...
   09-24-2005   Replies: 5
How do I disable the DRLs?
There are many versions of the same old "hack" on the internet... all involve removing or bypassing the DRL relay. The side effect to this method is t...
   10-27-2005   Replies: 0
Can I add a subwoofer to my factory radio?
Yes, and it's really quite easy to do. First off, you'll need the subwoofer(s) and an appropriately-sized amp to run it/them. Selecting these is bey...
(not rated)   01-10-2006   Replies: 0
How come my odometer isn't lighting up?
This is a common problem on 2000-2005 J-cars, especially after having the top of the dash apart. Assuming that the dash, radio, HVAC panel, etc all ...
   01-21-2006   Replies: 0