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Old Feb 27, 2006 | 03:42 PM
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Hi there. I bought a used '92 Bonneville SSEi Supercharged several weeks ago. Everything about the car was perfect, except for the fact that the CD Player no longer worked. My question is about getting a new one. I noticed, looking through electronics stores, that the new-style players are much smaller than the one found in my car. Is there some sort of kit that would allow me to install a new-style player? If so, how much would the adaption kit alone be? Also, if I were to get a new player, is there any way to allow the steering-wheel buttons to function with it, or will they only work on a stcok player? Please excuse the lack of knowledge in this area. I am no good with car audio or video, just computers. Thanks for any help you can provide.

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Old Feb 27, 2006 | 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by JustJeff069
Hi there. I bought a used '92 Bonneville SSEi Supercharged several weeks ago. Everything about the car was perfect, except for the fact that the CD Player no longer worked. My question is about getting a new one. I noticed, looking through electronics stores, that the new-style players are much smaller than the one found in my car. Is there some sort of kit that would allow me to install a new-style player? If so, how much would the adaption kit alone be? Also, if I were to get a new player, is there any way to allow the steering-wheel buttons to function with it, or will they only work on a stcok player? Please excuse the lack of knowledge in this area. I am no good with car audio or video, just computers. Thanks for any help you can provide.

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yes, you can use a newer one, kits range from 10-20 bucks depending where you buy it.

If the new unit has a wireless remote you can make the steering wheel controls work again.
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Old Feb 27, 2006 | 10:06 PM
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Pioneer has one that is fitted to the dash. I have it in my car. Pioneer DEH-P47DH CD. Puts out a nice sound and the cost is not bad. Check it out as an option.
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If you put an aftermaket stereo in, your climate control display will lose its dimming capability and will be at max brightness all the time.
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Old Feb 28, 2006 | 02:10 AM
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Thank you all for your responses, I will definately check-out the Pioneer DEH-P47DH CD Player. And to John Deer Boy, thanks for the warning about aftermarket players. It'* greatly appreciated. Thanks again all.

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Originally Posted by John Deere Boy
If you put an aftermaket stereo in, your climate control display will lose its dimming capability and will be at max brightness all the time.
what years does that apply?

my 95 didnt do that
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Old Feb 28, 2006 | 10:29 AM
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I dont think my 94 does it. I have to check.
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Old Feb 28, 2006 | 11:23 AM
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its ONLY with the 92-93, the ECC dimming is controlled by the HU
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Thanks everyone for your suggestions and tips. I just decided to go with a conversion kit, and an after-market player with a remote, so I can make the steering-wheel controls work with it. The good thing, is it will all be professionally installed free of charge by 'Ultimate Electronics'. Thanks again everyone.

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Jeff..have you given any thoughts to where you are mounting the pac led for the steering controls?
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