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Title: Install another radio/cd player
Post by: Haulin86 on July 14, 2012, 12:18:54 pm

Hello all, I am new to the forum and see lots of great information and look forward to posting. I have an '86 chevy shortwide that I am fixing up with my son for his first car. lots of fun!!

I also have a 2003 Tahoe that I am currently having trouble with. It has a cdplayer/radio and the cd player quit on it. I want to buy a used one off of ebay, but can i just install it or is there something special I have to do to get a used one out of another vehicle working??

thanks for the help!!!

Title: Re: Install another radio/cd player
Post by: zieg85 on July 14, 2012, 12:26:59 pm

Welcome from NW Indiana.  Make sure the radio you pick is unlocked, tested and the seller offers return.  There is a lot of junk that is for sale on eBay.  Better yet, try Crutchfield. 

Title: Re: Install another radio/cd player
Post by: bake74 on July 15, 2012, 06:00:45 pm

     Welcome from California.  Your best bet besides what Zieg said, is to check with a place that install's stereo's and make sure the one you are looking at will work with your 2003, they might have a install kit that will make it work.