Head Unit Dash Mounting Kit Question

**ynot** · 05-17-2002, 04:43 PM

I have a Clarion DXZ715 cd player and I bought a audio control epic 150 which is a 1/2 DIN size . Is there a dash kit that will allow me to mount it under my Clarion and keep it all in the factory location ? Sorry if this is a little confusing sounding . Any ideas are welcome as to how to mount this up . I attached a pic of what I'm talking about . It might be a little difficult to see .

**pickupman** · 05-17-2002, 05:07 PM

does your truck have a true double din sized opening? If it doesnt it wont work without some custom dash work. Most GM vehicles have a special "GM sized" stereo. Its a larger design than the 1/2 din, but not quite double din sized which is what you need. If you have a double din size opening you could probably make some brackets yourself.

**ynot** · 05-17-2002, 05:19 PM

Originally posted by pickupman
does your truck have a true double din sized opening? If it doesnt it wont work without some custom dash work. Most GM vehicles have a special "GM sized" stereo. Its a larger design than the 1/2 din, but not quite double din sized which is what you need. If you have a double din size opening you could probably make some brackets yourself.

How can I tell if I have a special gm sized radio ?

**rollinstyle** · 05-17-2002, 05:35 PM

You've got like a 1 1/2 DIN sized opening like all GM vehicles. It won't work unless you cut down inot your little cubby hole and do some custom work.

**ynot** · 05-17-2002, 05:55 PM

Where else can I mount this ?

**Dubyagee** · 05-17-2002, 05:59 PM

You head unit is single din and your EQ is 1/2 din? Then it should fit. you might have to square up the corners of the bezel to get it to work. as far as a "kit" your probably gonna have to fab something up.

**ynot** · 05-17-2002, 06:07 PM

Originally posted by Dubyagee
You head unit is single din and your EQ is 1/2 din? Then it should fit. you might have to square up the corners of the bezel to get it to work. as far as a "kit" your probably gonna have to fab something up.

I not sure if my head unit is a single Din or not . I think it is ? I have a pic of it on my web site . Click the link in my sig. to see it .It is in the gallery section .

**rollinstyle** · 05-17-2002, 06:15 PM

Are you trying to put both of the little equalizer things in there? I don't think both of them will fit, but one should.

**rollinstyle** · 05-17-2002, 06:16 PM

Your HU is a single DIN btw.

**ynot** · 05-17-2002, 06:20 PM

Originally posted by rollinstyle
Are you trying to put both of the little equalizer things in there? I don't think both of them will fit, but one should.

No , just the clarion cd player and the epic 150

**TR02Yukon** · 05-18-2002, 04:50 PM

Don't know of any that allow it to go below but here is one thats above:

http://www.scosche.com/scosche/insta...its/GM1484.asp

**ynot** · 05-18-2002, 05:28 PM

Originally posted by TR02Yukon
Don't know of any that allow it to go below but here is one thats above:

http://www.scosche.com/scosche/insta...its/GM1484.asp

Would that one allow me to use my aftermarket cd player ? It looks like it would be used more for a factory head unit that you would be adding a EQ to .

**Dubyagee** · 05-18-2002, 08:30 PM

Originally posted by ynot

Would that one allow me to use my aftermarket cd player ? It looks like it would be used more for a factory head unit that you would be adding a EQ to .

One word.....Dremel

**ynot** · 05-19-2002, 08:25 AM

Originally posted by Dubyagee

One word.....Dremel

That exactly what I thought

**Nick** · 05-19-2002, 03:55 PM

Originally posted by ynot

Would that one allow me to use my aftermarket cd player ? It looks like it would be used more for a factory head unit that you would be adding a EQ to .

That's an adapter for a single DIN head unit and a 1/2 DIN EQ. It's what you need.

**ynot** · 05-19-2002, 04:08 PM

Originally posted by Nick99Chevy
That's an adapter for a single DIN head unit and a 1/2 DIN EQ. It's what you need.

Anyone know where I can find that kit ( http://www.scosche.com/scosche/insta...its/GM1484.asp ) . I tried sound domain but they did not have that one .

**ynot** · 05-25-2002, 07:36 PM

I was wondering if someone could tell me how I can figure out which wire to use for a remote turn on lead (would like to do it correctly) ? The guy that installed my first amp used a terminal in the disturbution block (Big gray block with a couple of relays in it on the drivers side firewall ). I installed everything and the epic 150 wont turn off when I turn the key off . If someone knows another reason for this please let me know .

**pickupman** · 05-25-2002, 11:15 PM

My head unit has a wire in the wire harness for a remote turn on. It is a light blue color but that might be just for sony?. Check your head unit owner manual to see if it has a wiring diagram.

**ynot** · 05-26-2002, 05:51 AM

Originally posted by pickupman
My head unit has a wire in the wire harness for a remote turn on. It is a light blue color but that might be just for sony?. Check your head unit owner manual to see if it has a wiring diagram.

pickupman thanks for the info . I have two blue wires left in the harness that are not connected to anything . I am wondering if one of them is the remote ? I checked my clarion's owners manuel and it had no info on the wires

. Why did I have throw the bag for the wire harness out :to:

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