installing an aftermarket radio in 2000 silverado... anything to consider?

**Fern** · 05-14-2007, 06:24 PM

I want to change my stock radio with a Pioneer DEHP 2900MP. I was going to get it installed at Circuit city. I know that they are going to hit me with another $18 or so for the wire harness.

Is this a basic install? I have heard some rumors that I will have problems with the stock security system of the truck. Truck not starting? Door chimes not working? Any of this true? Give me your opinions please

**FrostBite** · 05-14-2007, 06:26 PM

Just put it in yourself. Once you have the harnesses soldered together it honestly takes 15 minutes start to finish.

**Fern** · 05-14-2007, 06:38 PM

The radio is $115 installed. I was just worried about some of the things that I have heard about the stock radio having some security features that when changed out cause problems. Any truth to this?

**Fern** · 05-14-2007, 06:38 PM

The radio is $115 installed. I was just worried about some of the things that I have heard about the stock radio having some security features that when changed out cause problems. Any truth to this?

**FrostBite** · 05-14-2007, 07:09 PM

Mine has been in for two years and I have never had any problems. Everything works just like it did with the stock unit.

**Exalted512** · 05-14-2007, 09:25 PM

You wont have any security problems.
-Cody

**Fern** · 05-15-2007, 12:32 PM

Ok, thanks for the advice. You guys were right but now I have a little issue. My speakers in my doors are blown. I guess I kinda knew that they were but it was never really an issue with the lower wattage stock radio. Now it is really noticeable. I wanted to get your opinions on what to replace them with. The new radio is 50wx4 at 22RMS. I want them to be the same size as what's in there now. I rather not have to modify anything and I wanted them to sound great without breaking the bank. It's a 200 silverado btw and there are 2 speakers per door, one 4"ish and the other is a little oval one. I'm going to post this question again to make sure I get as much opinions as possible. Feel free to answer here and I'll check both.
Thanks again fellas.

**Fern** · 05-15-2007, 12:32 PM

Ok, thanks for the advice. You guys were right but now I have a little issue. My speakers in my doors are blown. I guess I kinda knew that they were but it was never really an issue with the lower wattage stock radio. Now it is really noticeable. I wanted to get your opinions on what to replace them with. The new radio is 50wx4 at 22RMS. I want them to be the same size as what's in there now. I rather not have to modify anything and I wanted them to sound great without breaking the bank. It's a 200 silverado btw and there are 2 speakers per door, one 4"ish and the other is a little oval one. I'm going to post this question again to make sure I get as much opinions as possible. Feel free to answer here and I'll check both.
Thanks again fellas.

**FrostBite** · 05-15-2007, 02:20 PM

The small speaker is the factory tweeter. I just left mine unplugged. I think you can put in up to 6" speakers without modification, but I'm not sure, its been awhile since I put mine in.

**Dubyagee** · 05-15-2007, 02:52 PM

I'm running Infinity Kappas separates in the stock locations. Got them off EbaY for 80. I'm currently sending 250 crossovered watts their way and they sound great.

**///M5** · 05-15-2007, 10:05 PM

That headunit doesn't really do 22w...

Really need a budget and whether or not you'd be open to installing an amp as some speakers (the ones that usually sound best) require it.