Two Questions...

[Gallstaff]

Hey everybody, still having problems with my radio so I need to ask two questions.

Does anybody know how hard it is to replace the display bulb? I heard its not really that difficult and I even found instrcutions online but I just want to know if anybody's done it.

And also, I read somewhere once that f-bodies (or maybe it was soley firebirds) made in early 98 may have had the monsoon sound system but the radio doesnt say monsoon on it, even though it is in fact the monsoon set up. Is there any way I can tell if I have the monsoon system? I see that my car was built in Feb of 98 so this is why I ask.

Thanks for your help everybody. Oh also, if it is the monsoon, what is the difference between that and just a stock stereo setup?

[nda0602v6]

The difference between the regular stock stereo system and the Monsoon system on Firebirds is this:

Monsoon System:
Indash CD-Player or Cassette Deck, 10-speakers (6-3/4" mid and separate tweeter located in each door, 6-3/4" dual voice coil subwoofer located on the sides where the rear passengers sit, 4" mids along with tweeters located wayy back in the hatch area.) and a factory Amp which is located next to where the spare tire is (the amp mounts on a plastic plate and tucks inside the rear fender area, you have to remove the spare tire to see it).

Regular Stock System:
Indash CD-Player or Cassette Deck and 4 speakers. (Two 6-3/4" speakers up front, one in each door... and two 6-3/4" speakers in back where the rear passengers sit)

There's also anoter system called the "Entertainment System" which is exactly the same as the Monsoon (same layout, amp, speakers, etc.); however, it just doesn't say monsoon. Open your drivers door and look on the side of the door for the RPO codes (3-digit codes). See if you have any of these codes:

W54 -10-speaker Entertainment System, Cassette, w/ External Delco Amp
W55-10-speaker Entertainment System, CD-Player, w/ External Delco Amp
U1T- Standard single CD-Player w/AM-FM stereo, w/HPS
U1C- Standard single CD-Player w/AM-FM stereo.
U1A- Single CD-Player w/ 10-speakers (no external amp)
UU8- Cassette Player w/AM-FM Stereo, w/HPS
UN6- Cassette player w/AM-FM Stereo

[Gallstaff]

I didnt see any of those on my door. What does that mean?

[nda0602v6]

You didn't see any of those particular codes I listed OR you didn't see any codes whatsoever? I only listed a few of the rpo codes pertaining to the stereo. Bellow is another list of codes to check out. If the sticker with the RPO codes isn't on the side of your drivers door, check the glovebox.

UL0 AM/FM Cassette ETR 200 Watt Monsoon Sound System w/cassette
UN0 AM/FM Cassette ETR 200 Watt Monsoon Sound System w/CD player
UN6 Radio, AM/FM stereo, Seek/Scan, Auto Reverse Music Search Cassette, Clock, ETR
UQ0 Speaker System 4, Dual Front Door Mounted, Standard Range Quarter/Shelf
UU8 Radio, AM/FM Stereo, Seek/Scan, Auto Reverse Music Search Cassette, HPS, Clock, ETR
U1A CD radio, 10 speaker
U1C Radio, AM/FM Stereo, Seek/scan, Compact Disc, Clock, ETR
U1S 12 Disc Compact Disc Changer
U1T Radio, AM/FM Stereo, Seek/Scan, Compact Disc, HPS, Clock, ETR
U18 Speedometer Instrument Kilometers
U19 Speedometer Instrument, Kilometers and Miles, Kilometer Odometer
U62 Speaker system 4, Dual Coax Front, Dual Coaxial Package shelf
U65 Speaker system 5, Dual Front Door Mtd, Dual Ext. Range Panel, Single Rear Compartment
U73 Antenna, Fixed
U75 Antenna, Power
UT6 AM/FM stereo, seek/scan, auto rev
UW2 speaker system, 10, quad front door mounted, dual rear sail panel
V73 vehicle statement, US/CANADA
VG8 Label, Vehicle, Notice to Buyer
VH5 Plate, Vehicle Information
VK3 License Plate, Front Mount Package
VM3 label information consumer, contains bumper impact standared
VP6 Noise Control
WS6 Performance Package - Formula/Trans Am
WS9 model conversion, FORMULA
WU8 SS Performance Package/Appearance Package - Camaro
W51 Entertainment system - Radio, AM/FM-stereo, seek/scan, cassette, 4 Speaker system · Standard Range
W52 Entertainment System - Radio, AM/FM stereo, Cassette, Equalizer, 4 Speaker system - Coaxial
W53 Entertainment System - Radio, AM/FM Stereo, Compact Disc, Equalizer 4 Speaker System - Coaxial
W54 Entertainment System - Radio, AM/FM Stereo, Cassette, Equalizer, 10 Speaker System, Amplifier
W55 Entertainment System - Radio, AM/FM Stereo, Compact Disc, Equalizer 10 Speaker System, Amplifier
W57 Entertainment system - Radio, AM/FM stereo, Cassette, Equalizer, 4 Speaker system - Coaxial
W58 Entertainment system - Radio, AM/FM Stereo, Compact Disc, Equalizer, 4 Speaker system - Coaxial
W59 Entertainment system - Radio, AM/FM Stereo, Cassette, Equalizer, 6 Speaker System, Dual Front Door Tweeters/Woofers, Extended Range Shelf
W66 Merchandised Package - Formula
W73 Entertainment system - Radio, AM/FM Stereo, Compact Disc, Equalizer, 6 Speaker system, Dual Front Door Tweeters/Woofers, Extended Range Shelf

[96firebird311]

Holy balls! :eek:

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