Can I eliminate rear stereo controls w/o losing any functions ?

[mattbta]

Do you still have any available?

Here's the thread where he posts the offers:

new batch of console cubbies 2000-06

I have some more cubbies up for sale if anyone is interested. I've been kinda busy, but my old messages have @project_x @tsand @02Z71Raven @Scott in AZ were interested. I am starting a new thread to make it easier. I would like $12 for the small ones. I would like $17 for the large one with...

www.tahoeyukonforum.com

 

[ivin74]

Look on the classifieds section, I saw @NoReverseYukon post some for sale recently.

 

[2500burb]

****Update*****

This jumper configuration will not work for 2000-2002, it might work for 2003 + but I can't confirm.

This is how the jumpers must be for 2000-2002.
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And I do still have cubbies left. Finally found where i stashed them. Will update my for sale thread soon.

Thanks

So is this the correct way to wire it for a 2000-2002? Your wording says it will not work 2000-2002 then it says this is how it should be. Also do you have anymore pockets?

 

[NoReverseYukon]

So is this the correct way to wire it for a 2000-2002? Your wording says it will not work 2000-2002 then it says this is how it should be. Also do you have anymore pockets?

Yes, for 2000-02 the jumpers must be crossed as in the post you quoted.

I am all sold out of the cubbies until I have another look around the junkyard. If you want to look yourself, these small cubbies are from early 2000s Buick Rendezvous.

*** and welcome to the forum ***

 

[2500burb]

Yes, for 2000-02 the jumpers must be crossed as in the post you quoted.

I am all sold out of the cubbies until I have another look around the junkyard. If you want to look yourself, these small cubbies are from early 2000s Buick Rendezvous.

*** and welcome to the forum ***

Cool, thanks for the reply. I definitely will keep my eye for some as well. Never realized they shared the same rear controls as the suburbans. the bins were pretty rare in the trucks, should be easier finding them in the Buicks but a lot did have the options for the controls.

 

[CMoney408]

Well, I have several, some grey some bronze some with the rubber insert and some without. I was thinking $6 w/o and $9 with the rubber plus whatever shipping would be.

I will post some close-up photos tomorrow of what I have.

EDIT : lowered price ; $3 each complete plus shipping. But when using Paypal, select the option as sending money to a friend to avoid paypal fees. Thanks.

I'll take an insert if you still have one

 

[CMoney408]

So, I looked at the wiring schematics and figured out how to remove the rear audio controls, keep the stock head unit, keep the stock wiring harness and still have rear speaker and subwoofer functionality. I just jumped the speaker lugs in the RAC connector. View attachment 238807
Now that I fixed this problem, I can remove the HU-to-cassette connector and put everything back together - then move on to the next project.

This is what I've been searching the internet for.

01 tahoe, non bose, with factory sub. Even with factory radio rear driver doesnt work, rear passanger would cut in/out.

Installed aftermarket head unit. Bypassed the factory amp to all door speakers.

Side note: bypassing the factory amp removes all audio source to the amp obviously. So then the factory sub doesn't have an audio signal to play. So I had to jumper at least 1 speaker back to the factory amp. I randomly choose the rear right or left (can't remember).

The really weird part. I Unplugged the rear audio control which means both rear should NOT work at all. But I was still getting some audio to the rear right?!?!?

Anyways. Hopefully sometime this week I can jumper the pins in your photo and see what happens... thank you for that photo!

 

[LittleFoot]

I want to start removing the unused components of the stereo in my 2001 Yukon while keeping the in-dash receiver for as long as possible.

The remote tape deck is easy to remove, so if that causes problems I can easily re-install it.

But removing that rear control panel is more involved, and I'd hate to remove it only to discover that it causes me to lose the rear speakers. I've read somewhere that this happens in some NBS years.

If any of you have done this, I would appreciate knowing what the result was.

Thanks.

I have the same issue.

 

[RandJim]

So, I was planning my console rear panel swap/radio delete today.

As those of you who have already done this, you know swapping these panels out isn't all that fun. We all break those 2 little plastic tabs along the bottom no matter how careful. And that new storage area is a joke. Plus, we lose the auxiliary power outlet.

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Well, I thought " to hell with this !" and set out to find another way. I first found a storage cubby from a 2003+ model and set out to shape it to fit. No amount of shaping gave me the result I wanted.View attachment 238201
Plus, I would have to remove the panel to secure it in place. ( the panels in the above images are extras ).

Back to square 1.

I spent 3 hours today walking up and down the rows of the junkyard trucks/suvs determined to find a solution. Nothing worked until I spotted a vehicle that is a rarity in the junkyards around my home. I saw a 2003 Buick Rendezvous. I looked in the back and thought to myself " holy shit !" View attachment 238202
And it fits perfectly.View attachment 238203
So, to make this long story short. If you're contemplating removing those rear audio controls, don't think swapping panels is your only option. Just find a Buick Rendezvous or Pontiac Aztek and you'll find your solution.

One less headache I have to deal with.

Thanks for this tip. I already eliminated the rear controls and was wanting a cubby to replace it......then my dog chewed up the faceplate and destroyed it.....no real loss. The problem was that I could not find anything to close the hole, not even a cubby. One tip in return. I just found a replacement touch screen stereo with BluTooth and reverse camera that has the exact mounting brackets to fit if you are interested in the upgrade. It only cost me $283 and change with tax and free shipping. Just let me know if you want the link.