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  1. Scott in AZ

    Plug and play harness for Sony 7" screen?

    I used this one from Metra, part number 70-1858, for my recent Sony Double-DIN install on a 2001 GMC Yukon. I ordered from Crutchfield and also paid extra for the “ReadyHarness” service that pre-joins all the wires. The install was smooth and straightforward, great result.
  2. Scott in AZ

    Headlight Wiring Harness?

    I used this Dorman and ended up replacing all on the front. I wrapped the crimp connectors in high-temp electrical tape to ensure waterproof. Don’t forget to align your headlights (up-down-left-right) with a long Torx T15 when you are at it. Shine your headlamps on the garage door from a car...
  3. Scott in AZ

    Black or Gray Mats on Pewter Interior?

    Sam can you get a couple of pics of your Gray on Pewter. Shipping on these is pricey so I want to get it right the first time.
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    Non-Bose: Can you swap speakers with component & factory wiring (no-crossover)

    My experience from installation on my 2001 Yukon - The signal to the front door teeeter is already a high-pass/low-block signal, so ou don’t need crossovers in the front door. You can use any tweeter in place of the OEM tweeter. I plan to use Polk Audio DB1001 tweeters mounted to Metra 82-3016...
  5. Scott in AZ

    Disable auto-dimming? (ambient light sensor)

    Foggy if this works Ima’ come correct w you. Thanks already. I’ll give it a try and let you know.
  6. Scott in AZ

    2002 Wheel size

    I upsized my 2001 from 16” to 18” wheels and 275/60R-18 tires and the speedometer is absolutely dead nuts on, measured with GPS.
  7. Scott in AZ

    Disable auto-dimming? (ambient light sensor)

    My ambient sensor is failed so my headlights are on all the time, and DRL are never on. I’m getting psyched up to remove the dash, paint it with a Pewter refresh, and replace the ambient sensor. I think if you ground out your sensor, your DRLs won’t work, and you’ll have same problem as I do...
  8. Scott in AZ

    02 Base for my son

    I use the Meguiars 3-step kit for headlamps. Have had a lot of success. Comes with 1000 grit sandpaper, 3000 grit, Velcro sanding block, a drill-mount buffing wheel, polishing compound and the UV sealant in a kit. One kit will cover multiple cars. I recently swapped to those same Sealight LED...
  9. Scott in AZ

    Upgrade wheels at Order time vs buy later?

    The upgrade is $3K and you don’t get to keep your OEM wheels, so it’s really $4K, right ? Because you are giving up an extra set of rims that are worth something. And 22” tires, like you said, pros and cons. The pros are mostly aesthetic though, is what I think. I’d take the OEM wheels and...
  10. Scott in AZ

    2010 tahoe led tail light issue

    I don’t understand the whole resistor workaround. Resistors convert electrical energy into thermal energy - heat. I’ve heard the resistors get too hot to touch, but I don’t know this for sure. But that’s a lot of energy. So your power draw and current probably actually goes up with the resistor...
  11. Scott in AZ

    LED Brake Light Bulbs Will Disable Cruise Control on GMT800

    Painfully bright …. I think there’s a Seinfeld episode on that. The reason I kept the top center brake light LED fixture and swapped back to incandescent lower left and right is because I could tell the difference on the top center LED vs incandescent, but not the lowers. I don’t think there’s...
  12. Scott in AZ

    2003 z71 tahoe

    After I removed the old rear corner vent louver I can actually see another rubber internal vent louver under it that passes into the cabin through the rear pillar and behind the trim panel. It seems like this is an air flow path through this speaker grill out to daylight that will flow pretty...
  13. Scott in AZ

    2003 z71 tahoe

    Ncalvo’s rear corner vent louver appliqués showed up and he was true - they are in great shape. I cleaned them up with Meguiar’s cleaner wax and a toothbrush, buffed them out, and the result was great. I will end up using his on the other corner too. You don’t have to remove the lift gate...
  14. Scott in AZ

    LED Brake Light Bulbs Will Disable Cruise Control on GMT800

    You should really give the interior lights a try, Marky. It’s amazing how much more light. This is the courtesy lamp in the rear door.
  15. Scott in AZ

    LED Brake Light Bulbs Will Disable Cruise Control on GMT800

    Apparently everyone on the WorldWideInterWeb already knows this, but I can now confirm that LED brake lights will cause the Cruise Control to stop working on GMT800 SUVs. I replaced the left and right brake light (aka tail light or stopping light) bulbs in my 2001 Yukon, and the Cruise Control...
  16. Scott in AZ

    Recommendations for a touch screen apple carplay head unit with backup camera function

    Finished outcome with the Metra panel is great. The fit is not perfect. The left side sits a little far away from the dash. But there are no rattles and it’s securely attached. I used black rather than pewter. It looks OEM and clean. Very happy, would buy again in a second. By the way, I...
  17. Scott in AZ

    12v outlets always on

    This is a first-world problem on GMT800s, for sure. Same on my 2001 GMC Yukon. Most 12V cigarette lighter USB chargers have a power on illumination light, so if you leave the charger inserted you will draw power off the battery. Not much, but that’s not ideal. I have to admit my solution was...
  18. Scott in AZ

    Ok so i have a huge dilemma......i need opinions from everyone!

    Swapping VINs. Hmmmmm. What coould POSSIBLY go wrong?
  19. Scott in AZ

    2003 z71 tahoe

    Fless, thanks. Super helpful.
  20. Scott in AZ

    Recommendations for a touch screen apple carplay head unit with backup camera function

    I agree that the original dash panel would work mostly fine. Cutting the top higher and then adding some McGyver trim on the sides it would probably not be noticeable. But you still need a DIN chassis bracket. Mine came with the new dash panel. The OEM 1.5-DIN bracket would not work on new...
  21. Scott in AZ

    UQS Amp Upgrade

    On those rear pillars, I upgraded 22 year old OEM to Memphis PR275. Installation was easy. I rotated the Memphis 2.75” speaker 90 degrees, then screwed the speaker frames to the base plastic with self tapping sheet metal screws. No bass vibration - I think this will hold fine but if not I’ll go...
  22. Scott in AZ

    Recommendations for a touch screen apple carplay head unit with backup camera function

    I don’t think you need a dash trim panel. I’m not certain but I think the ‘99-02 (like mine) needs the Double-DIN trim adapter for about $130, from Metra. Pics below, they don’t look the same size but they are. OEM is nicer, two tone and heavier. I think the ‘03 came stock with Double-DIN and...
  23. Scott in AZ

    Recommendations for a touch screen apple carplay head unit with backup camera function

    Plus navigation with real-time traffic. And so much better sonics than FM radio, and no hassle with CDs. Replacing all the speakers was pretty easy. I used Memphis Audo PR275's in the rear pillar, Polk 6.5" Coaxials in the rear door, Genuine GM in front door (woofers only, like the snap in...
  24. Scott in AZ

    What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

    Mike Z71, please take some pics. Happy hunting, bro'.
  25. Scott in AZ

    2003 z71 tahoe

    Sure, I'll Zelle you $20 plus fair shipping, sent you a DM, pic would be great, any tips on removing / replacing? Thanks a lot.

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