monsoon amp question!

[blackfbird98]

i have an 02 bird with the monsoon system and i was wondering is there any way to splice the wires on the amp to make it work with aftermarket headunits? or is there a headunit that would allow you to connect the amp harness into it?

[cam98aro]

Re: monsoon amp question!

i thought the amp was tied into the factory connectors?

[blackfbird98]

Re: monsoon amp question!

no there is the big adapter for the speakers then the smaller adapter that hooks up next to the antenna and thts for the amp

[cam98aro]

Re: monsoon amp question!

no there is the big adapter for the speakers then the smaller adapter that hooks up next to the antenna and thts for the amp

i thought that was for the cd changer

[96firebird311]

Re: monsoon amp question!

Switching the headunit for aftermarket is no different with the Monsoon system than without. Buy the harness, dash kit, and GM antenna adapter.

EDIT: How much you looking to spend? I recommend the Pioneer 4000 or higher.
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-BrpBE8F...EHP4UB&tp=5684 (free harness, kit, adapter with purchase from here. This is the best deal)

If you have an APPLE iPOD (not just any MP3 player), then I recommend the 3000 with the iPod cable addition. (The USB connection in the higher-end players, like above, does not turn the iPod on/off automatically with the car. VERY annoying)
http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Produ...&tp=5684&avf=N
http://cgi.ebay.com/iPOD-CABLE-6-5ft...QQcmdZViewItem

[blackfbird98]

Re: monsoon amp question!

wait so it does run on the amp when you jus conect the regular harness?

[96firebird311]

Re: monsoon amp question!

Switching out the headunit doesn't magically un-run the speaker wire from the amp and directly to the speakers....

Of course it uses the Monsoon amp. If you don't want to take my word for it, do some research. People have been doing this for years.

[blackfbird98]

Re: monsoon amp question!

no i beleive you but now im just confused as to what the smaller adapter is? cause i dont have a cd changer or anything.

[96firebird311]

Re: monsoon amp question!

It's possible that the smaller adapter is infact for the CD changer. All the f-bodies came pre-wired for it. Under the driver's rear panel (under the hatch) you should find the other end.

If that's not the case, steering wheel controls?

[michael454rs@hotmail.com]

Re: monsoon amp question!

small adapter for cd changer, big adapter for speaker and amp.

[96firebird311]

Re: monsoon amp question!

Why we're calling it adapter... I have no clue. LOL!