88 after market radio install

[racer36]

is there a write up for installing a aftermarket radio in a 88? i cant find any with the search. thanks

 

[shelbyt.67]

Prolly a writeup somewhere. I just went to crutchfield. Got the install kit with the vent thingy and wiring harness. Super simple.
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_120993000/In-dash-Receiver-Kit.html
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_120701858/Receiver-Wire-Harness.html
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_12040GM10/Antenna-Adapter.html
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_1208803303/GMC-Chevrolet-In-dash-Pocket.html

 

[racer36]

Okay thanks. Where does the wiring harness connect to the truck?

 

[Swims350]

factory radio wiring.

 

[racer36]

I cannot find anywhere for the plug in to go into the truck

 

[James Hart]

I cannot find anywhere for the plug in to go into the truck

unplug it from the factory stereo (rectangle metal box above gas pedal & behind ash tray)

 

[racer36]

Okay I found the box with the plug in it but it is a small plug and the one that shelbyt.67 found looked bigger and it had a different plug

 

[James Hart]

there are 3 or 4 plugs... the small one is most likely the line from the head unit to the brain box, you need the one from the other side of the box.

 

[racer36]

that is the only plug going into the box and it came from the old radio.

 

[James Hart]

that is the only plug going into the box and it came from the old radio.

well the other plug goes to the speakers and power, etc. The small plug going to the head unit ONLY sends power and data between the 2 pieces.

Was there ever an aftermarket radio installed? Was the factory stereo working before you started trying to replace it?