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sjmaye
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APR 28, 07:23 AM
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I was considering upgrading my aftermarket radio. Now I am thinking about going back original. I know some radios are listed for the Fiero, but I am sure there are other GM vehicles who used the same Delco radios in them. Is there a interchange chart somewhere?
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fierofool
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APR 28, 08:27 AM
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The Chevy Astro vans used the same radios. There were also some Firebirds and other GM cars of the '80s and early '90s that had a similar radio. Usually, the display color was different, but the general appearance was the same. A good replacement is to upgrade to the Pontiac Grand Prix radio of the 2000 circa. It is branded Delco and Pontiac, is available in either cassette or CD, fits in the Fiero dash, has the correct color display, and is a direct plug and play if you purchase the harness adapter from WWW.ReplacementRadios.Com
https://replacementradios.c...c169712bf664048ed19d
https://replacementradios.c...c169712bf664048ed19d[This message has been edited by fierofool (edited 04-28-2020).]
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cvxjet
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APR 28, 12:02 PM
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I purchased a Firebird Monsoon stereo w/disc from Replacement radios......Not only are the buttons all orange to match the Fiero's lighting, the display is also orange so it really looks right. You can also get it with a jack added for the MP3 or whatever (I'm really up to date on latest tech!) The big problem with the Monsoons (or most later GM radios) is that they have a security program so when power is cut they will not play until you send a code to them....Replacement radios takes care of that problem permanently.
Someone on here sells modified radios with the jack......Here is the link to his posting in the mall; http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum4/HTML/075303.html[This message has been edited by cvxjet (edited 04-28-2020).]
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sjmaye
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APR 29, 05:13 AM
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The newer radios with CD are nice. They are similar enough in look to pass as original. My issue is why go through the motion of upgrading my head unit to something that is not original just to get an option I would never use- CD. I would be more likely to go with an original Fiero head unit modified for bluetooth ot AUX in.
I have seen one on ebay modified for AUX is for $235. Is that the going rate for one of these?
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fierofool
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APR 29, 10:10 AM
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I don't have any idea of what the modified units would go for. I have probably a dozen OEM radios but I don't know which ones work and which don't, except that I do know that the full pushbutton units don't work properly. The problem with the OEM units is that the rubber band drive belts for the cassette players are usually rotted and the player doesn't work. The newer units shown on the Replacement Radios site are available with just cassette. I have one in my collection. I also had one from a Montana that had both cassette and CD. The link I posted only showed CD units, but under Grand Prix, they have this one listed.
If you're in NC and not TN, I'd be willing to meet you around Fair Play and let you have the pick of what I have. No Charge. I have no use for them and I'm not willing to pull my radio out to test to see if they work.[This message has been edited by fierofool (edited 04-29-2020).]
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theogre
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APR 29, 10:37 AM
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Many vendors not longer sell Factor radios for Fiero and others w/ same plug.
Because most are so old they need a lot of work to sell and see little profit.
Ebay etc selling OE sound for old cars may work but often only a few months to years.
Example: most to all @ www.ReplacementRadios.Com are newer factory radios need plug kits to use in Fiero.
But you likely have added problem that cut out the OE plug so can't PnP the new factory radio.------------------
Dr. Ian Malcolm: Yeah, but your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should.
(Jurassic Park)
The Ogre's Fiero Cave
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fierosound
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APR 29, 11:01 AM
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sjmaye
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APR 29, 11:30 AM
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Thanks for the links. I have viewed them all. I can tell you for certain neither of my Fiero's had the factory radio plug cut as I remember when I installed the current aftermarket head units. Sad part is I lost my factory unit from my 1987 GT to a guy here on Pennock's early on when I was just getting in to Fiero's. The tape deck did not work. He was going to replace the belt. I sent the unit out. Never heard from him again.
I can clearly remember the one in the 1987. It is just slightly different from the links provided. I googled it. Here is a pic below.
Thanks for the help guys. I will poke around and see if I can come up with something.
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sjmaye
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APR 29, 11:32 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by fierofool:
If you're in NC and not TN, I'd be willing to meet you around Fair Play and let you have the pick of what I have. No Charge. I have no use for them and I'm not willing to pull my radio out to test to see if they work.
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Thanks for the offer, but no way I can make it to NC.
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theogre
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APR 29, 06:55 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by fierosound:
As The Orgre mentioned, the problem is finding original units that still work for bluetooth modification. |
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Example: The one in my car "died" and have tried 5+ since and only 1 newer model seems to works. Seems has power, CD Seem to work and not theft-locked but stopped caring and still haven't bought plug adapter kit.
Caps and Belts die just from age but isn't only things.
Most OEM "Radios" from all car brands are made very cheap and have cold solder joints and more problems.
Even many CD units have "bad" CD parts because laser assemblies dies over time. (Many PC and other CD and DVD dies for same reason. Many of them don't last more then 3 to 5 years even new sitting on a shelf.)
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