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Old 09-12-2013 | 09:04 PM
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Hi i have a question i went to future shop and they told me i needed wireharness C2r chy4 but im unsure to believe them or not my van is very basic no controls on steering wheel no u connect nothing basic so i was wondering what harness i need thats cheap not 129 dollars if anyone can help on this matter it would be grwatful thanks
 
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Old 09-13-2013 | 05:37 AM
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yes u do need that harness I have a 08 basic se model to it's for all your chimes to work after the install.
 
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Old 09-13-2013 | 05:40 AM
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you can get it from AMAZON $50 buck I think don't get it from Future shop
 
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Old 09-13-2013 | 10:18 AM
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Okay thanks for the input im guessing the chimes for oilchange and low tire presure and open door chimes? Other then that can i install without the chimes? To be completely honest those chimes are annoying lol or will i get some kind of error in the system? If i just got a plug to attach to new head unit?
 
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Old 09-13-2013 | 10:30 AM
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Assuming the '08 GC is more or less the same as my '08 T&C, the factory radio does not have a separate switched accessory power. The radio is commanded on or off by data on the CAN bus. The C2r chy4 widget can decode the CAN data and create an accessory power signal. Or, what I did is to add a relay, switched by the accessory 12V power outlet, to feed battery power (yellow wire in the van radio harness) to the aftermarket radio. Then buy a cheap installation kit (e.g. http://www.ebay.com/itm/2007-2011-Double-Din-Dash-Kit-After-Market-Radio-Install-Wire-Harness-Antenna-/400403885092?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5d39ee6c24 ) and you are all set.

EDIT: note that if you are installing a double DIN aftermarket unit, it might interfere with a metal bracket inside the dash opening. A pry bar takes care of that
 



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