'07 H3; Aftermarket radio installation

[kodiakz]

Soundgate digistar works well in that rig, and it is all in one piece (no separate chime module).

[96TL]

I'm ordering the Panasonic CQVD6503U.
http://www.cardomain.com/item/PANCQVD6503U

I just want to make sure the door chimes and OnStar both function. I also want to be able to distinguish the power, ignition, and ground wires easily and w/o hacking the OEM wires.

This is the stereo I plan on installing.

Front components
Diamond Audio S600S

Rear fill
“CDT” CL-6EX

Subwoofer
JL Audio 13W7 (ported box)

Amplifiers
JL Audio - 450/4 - 150x2 (front) / 75x2 (rear)
JL Audio 1000/1 - 1000x1 (Subwoofer)

[96TL]

So the GMAH24B is just for the OnStar to function? I'm not using the OEM amps or speakers. Kind of pricey.

Thanks for the help so far everyone. This is a very friendly forum.

Dom

[wpage]

If you get that one without the chime mod there will be no audible alarms/tones exept the blinker. Make sure you get the current model or you will need to solder a jumper on the gm side of the harnes which I do not recommend.

[96TL]

wpage, how would I know if I got the most recent one? I definitely don't want to solder anything.

[wpage]

You will know when you install it and your aftermarket unit will not work. Thats how I noticed. Was told the older units were out. When contacting peripheral tech support they sent a email attachment with the wire schematic for the jumper install. Not a big deal unless you choose to go back to a factory radio and have forgotten.
Call Peripheral and talk to Mr Tassillo in tech support he knows what he is doing and will give you the details on the color code for wires. The 800 # is on the box...

[96TL]

Hey guys. I have another question (actually two). Which do you think is the most reliable harness? Soundgate, Peripheral or Pac? Price wise, the Soundgate is the cheapest, and the Pac the most expensive.

Soundgate - $130
Peripheral GMAH24B & Peripheral GMAHCM - $155
Pac OS2 & Pac CM1 - $180

Also, I have the stock Monsoon stereo, but I don?t plan on using it at all. Do I order the Bose adaptor, or non-Bose adaptor?

Thanks!