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Forum: Car Audio
Yesterday, 10:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 497
Posted By John in RI

Re: OEM Radio Advice

OK,..... I do have one and will try to get some pics for you ASAP.

:driving:
Forum: Car Audio
04-28-2024, 09:56 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 497
Posted By John in RI

Re: OEM Radio Advice

88IROCvertZ

I was able to get this C4 radio properly wired-up & plugged in and tested the other day,.... Is this the same style radio you've got ??

https://berlinetta.info/temp/VetteBOSE93a.JPG...
Forum: Car Audio
04-28-2024, 09:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 497
Posted By John in RI

Re: OEM Radio Advice

89GTA-Alabama

Does your car still have a the Steering Wheel with the Radio Control horn pad ??

Would you be OK with a radio that had faded buttons,... or are you more interested in something...
Forum: Car Audio
04-25-2024, 10:00 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 93
Posted By John in RI

Re: UT4 replacement compatible with Uq7 for 1988 GTA

Every Delco radio that will fit in the console is compatible with the UQ7 option.

The only Delco radio compatible with the Steering Wheel Controls is the "GTA" style Pontiac UT4 radio. IIRC...
Forum: Car Audio
04-25-2024, 09:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 82
Posted By John in RI

Re: What cable is this on my 1988 Bose system?

P.S.

By your description I'm thinking the P/Antenna cable snapped causing the motor to just run continuously. The antenna relay is mounted under the passenger side of the dash housing. It's a PITA...
Forum: Car Audio
04-25-2024, 09:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 82
Posted By John in RI

Re: What cable is this on my 1988 Bose system?

I just answered this on Facebook,..... I'll re-post here so others can see it too:

"That particular wire is a pulse width modulated signal used to dim the digital display on the C68 climate...
Forum: Car Audio
04-15-2024, 08:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 158
Posted By John in RI

Re: Cassette deck

If you look at the radio from the front,... turn the radio so you can see the RIGHT side of the radio. There are (usually- not always ) 4 screws holding it in place,.. the 3 similar 1/4" screws and 1...
Forum: Car Audio
04-15-2024, 08:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 158
Posted By John in RI

Re: Cassette deck

If you look at the radio from the front,... turn the radio so you can see the RIGHT side of the radio. There are (usually- not always ) 4 screws holding it in place,.. the 3 similar 1/4" screws and...
Forum: Car Audio
04-08-2024, 09:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 409
Posted By John in RI

Re: Radio won't stay on

Certainly looks like your speaker wiring was re-done at some point,..... the front/rear speaker wire colors are all wrong & I can see the factory front speaker plug in that pic.

The ORANGE wire on...
Forum: Car Audio
04-06-2024, 03:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 326
Posted By John in RI

Re: Retro Sound M2B with BOSE

Ya',... I've done more BOSE work this winter than in all past winters, and that's sayin' something. :D I just picked up this set-up from a 95 Caddy this week; 100% working set-up,....MUCH better...
Forum: Car Audio
04-06-2024, 01:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 409
Posted By John in RI

Re: Radio won't stay on

No Problem Sc4ram,

Keep in mind,...... your radio is going to be ON now whenever you turn your key to START/ RUN.

The "in" power to the radio power button comes from the YELLOW wire at the back...
Forum: Electronics
04-02-2024, 04:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 94
Posted By John in RI

Re: 84 Camaro Berlinetta Star Wars Dash speedo question

:thumbsup:


:driving:
Forum: Car Audio
04-02-2024, 04:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 217
Posted By John in RI

Re: Delco radio ejects tape - need help

The problem is almost certainly the OPTI sensor.

I just did a LOT of Blaupunkt cassette mech work over the winter and after seeing your disc is still in good shape I'm almost sure the sensor is...
Forum: Car Audio
04-02-2024, 04:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 326
Posted By John in RI

Re: Retro Sound M2B with BOSE

If the Retro Sound radio produces the typical radio output levels then you can use one of these to simply plug your existing dash harness into so you can "convert" the output from the aftermarket (...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
03-31-2024, 10:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 117
Posted By John in RI

Re: Looking for a v8 700r4 core

Hey Tyler,.....

What's your offer on a Core ?? ( No VSS sensor. )

I tossed most of my pile of 700R4s but I'm pretty sure I've still got at least 1 ( maybe 2 ) V8 700R4s hangin' around; Got a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-29-2024, 01:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 285
Posted By John in RI

Re: Intake corrosion - how much is too much?

IMO: Toss it and buy a new (- or a good / quality used ) intake.

Sure; I’m betting you’ll get it to seal, but when it leaks it will leak there first and the more it runs the sooner it will...
Forum: Car Audio
03-28-2024, 04:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 497
Posted By John in RI

Re: OEM Radio Advice

I've been inside the C4 radio a few times,..... always just to strip them for parts. ( I think I still have 1 C4 cassette radio left. ) If the remote head is just in need of bulbs I'm fairly certain...
Forum: Car Audio
03-28-2024, 09:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 497
Posted By John in RI

Re: OEM Radio Advice

Yup,... That's an 85+ Pontiac Radio.

I've been repairing and modifying factory Delco radios for members here @ TGO for 5-6 years now. If you want to get it checked out,... repaired,... or modified...
Forum: Car Audio
03-27-2024, 12:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 497
Posted By John in RI

Re: OEM Radio Advice

Got any pics to share; just to see exactly what radio your messing with ?

:driving:
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
03-27-2024, 12:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 150
Posted By John in RI

Re: UU6 Radio

I've been looking for years and haven't been lucky yet. ( & I see a LOT of radios every week !! )

https://berlinetta.info/temp/83TransAMUX1a.jpg

:driving:
Forum: Car Audio
03-26-2024, 12:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 497
Posted By John in RI

Re: OEM Radio Advice

In my experience: Some of the older (meaning 84 and earlier) Delco radios have a common problem with a bad display. In SOME cases ----> simply flowing some fresh solder on the display board solder...
Forum: Electronics
03-25-2024, 10:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 295
Posted By John in RI

Re: What is the best way to add multiple ignition sources

Here's the one I made using a 95 Camaro under hood fuse box for a "base" to build from. My car was an 84 Carb from the factory so it had no electrical for PCM, injectors, electric water pump,...
Forum: Electronics
03-25-2024, 10:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 146
Posted By John in RI

Re: Keyless entry?

Nope - not keyless entry.

Looks like your GTA has a DIC,..... Those wires are the "door ajar" wires for the SYSTEM Check".

:driving:
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
03-24-2024, 09:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 236
Posted By John in RI

Re: Sun Visor Mounts

T-Top or Hardtop ??

https://berlinetta.info/help/VisorDif1.jpg

https://berlinetta.info/help/VisorDif2.jpg


:driving::
Forum: Electronics
03-21-2024, 01:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 180
Posted By John in RI

Re: Orange radio wire issue

I’m using a browser that doesn’t show your cars info,…. But I’m guessing you gave an 85 or earlier Thirdgen. I know some of the early cars used a fuse-block ‘tap’ for radio power from the factory;...
Forum: Electronics
03-21-2024, 12:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 209
Posted By John in RI

Re: Amp is killing battery

The cigarette lighter is factory wired to ‘hot at all times’ circuit; meaning even when the key is removed from the column.

it’s not a switched power source.

Maybe run the remote wire to...
Forum: Car Audio
03-19-2024, 06:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 172
Posted By John in RI

Re: Radio identification - cassette tape player belts needed

Yup,... That's them ! :thumbsup:

The radio is Delco,.. but the 2-button cassette mechanism is a Blaupunkt.


:driving:
Forum: Electronics
03-18-2024, 09:46 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,925
Posted By John in RI

Re: Tapping Fuses from the Block

The Power Seat uses the most 'juice' on the Power at all times (ORANGE) "rail" and the Power Windows draw the most juice from the switched power rail (PINK) in the junction block,... So feeding...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
03-05-2024, 01:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 163
Posted By John in RI

Re: WTB OE for '86, 305 4V, Carb, intake, egr,, ex manifllds, engine harness etc.

Important to know when dealing with wiring,...... Auto or Stick ?

I might still have a factory ECM + ECM harness; I'll check into it.

:driving:
Forum: Electronics
03-05-2024, 01:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 146
Posted By John in RI

Re: First Post! Need some thoughts and opinions on some broken wires.

Yes it is,.....:thumbsup:

Any option buttons located on the dash bezel trim panel will require a short 'connecting' harness from the option button(s) -to- that square plug in the dash housing.
...
Forum: Electronics
03-05-2024, 01:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 171
Posted By John in RI

Re: 1984 Z28 ECM Positive Battery Wire Question

If there is a fusible link ( I think there should be ) than it will be on the battery side of the plug. ( Battery- then Fusible Link- then Plug) The plug itself is the main power supply for the ECM....
Forum: Body
02-29-2024, 11:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,108
Posted By John in RI

Re: Trans Am totaled - advice needed

When you buy a car and try to register it most ( if not all ? ) states will charge you tax. MOST states used to use NADA for the value of the car when purchased to calculate your tax. These days NADA...
Forum: Interior
02-28-2024, 11:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 312
Posted By John in RI

Re: Water leaking in passenger rear seat

Maybe - Just Maybe --------> Check the screws that were used to install the rear headliner trim panel.

These screws should be VERY short. I once had a car where the previous owner installed screws...
Forum: Electronics
02-25-2024, 03:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 318
Posted By John in RI

Re: Mystery 30amp fuse

Don't do that,...... just stick the proper 20AMP fuse in there and be done with it. If you've got battery power on 1 terminal of the fuse and battery voltage on the other terminal of the fuse,.....
Forum: Car Audio
02-24-2024, 01:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 297
Posted By John in RI

Re: Bose Gold II questions

Most likely due to you being a newer member here.......

Webmaster@Berlinetta.info

:driving:
Forum: Car Audio
02-20-2024, 08:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 297
Posted By John in RI

Re: Bose Gold II questions

You should send me a message or E-Mail,.... we might be able to help each other.

:driving:
Forum: Car Audio
02-17-2024, 12:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 297
Posted By John in RI

Re: Bose Gold II questions

Maybe start with a signal converter,... them wire in whatever you want after the fact.

https://berlinetta.info/help/PeripheralConverter.jpg

:driving:
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
02-17-2024, 10:26 AM
Replies: 283
Views: 44,659
Posted By John in RI

Re: Delco Radios with Aux jacks for sale

I have almost ZERO knowledge about Ford audio. However, I do have a couple head units that were pulled from previously owned (family) vehicles. IIRC one of the head units was from a 2003 Escape & I...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
02-16-2024, 03:47 PM
Replies: 283
Views: 44,659
Posted By John in RI

Re: Delco Radios with Aux jacks for sale

I wanted to post this here in case anyone else every experiences a "hum" on the bluetooth.

** It's expected that there will be some 'bleed thru' of sound from the radio (FM/Tape) on the...
Forum: Electronics
02-14-2024, 10:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 226
Posted By John in RI

Re: Annoying Key Buzzer

Here's a schematic of the Audio Alarm circuit from the 85 Camaro. Other cars are similar - but *might* be a little different.

https://berlinetta.info/media/shopmanual/AudioAlarm85Camaro.jpg

It...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-13-2024, 11:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 294
Posted By John in RI

Re: Speedometer issue

Some early cars (double needle speedo) used a 2-price speedo cable, and the early cars (82-83 I think) used a cruise module the speedo cable plugs into. These are obviously more complex to diagnose...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-12-2024, 06:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 521
Posted By John in RI

Re: 1986 Trans AM 700R4 to T5 VSS question

Yup,.. That's it.

No finding the gears for your 3.73 combo - they never made the proper gear for 3.73 and a electric T5 sending unit. ( 3.73 speedo gears are available for cable T5 - but not...
Forum: Electronics
02-11-2024, 01:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 215
Posted By John in RI

Re: What’s this?

I’m looking at a crappy screen and can’t see wire colors, but to me it looks like the Cruise Control connector. IIRC it connects the cockpit cruise module harness to the engine-bay cruise wiring...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
02-09-2024, 10:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 418
Posted By John in RI

Re: '90 L98 w/TPI (0-mile) + '93 T56 (85k mile)

Surprised it didn't sell faster !

:driving:
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-09-2024, 10:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,590
Posted By John in RI

Re: Watch out for KYB Excel-G shocks

You've got plenty of room,... Just start stackin' em' up !!! :thumbsup:

:driving:
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-09-2024, 10:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 315
Posted By John in RI

Re: TV Cable for Carbed SBC

I mentioned the dipstick tube only because as I was thinking about how nice it was to be 'done' with the Auto TV Cable, it's even better to be 'done' with that dam dipstick tube as well ! Owning a...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-09-2024, 09:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 315
Posted By John in RI

Re: TV Cable for Carbed SBC

While I can't make any promises right now about where or when, I plan or ripping teh LT1 out of my ride and converting back to Carb for next driving season. Once I'm back workin' in the garage again...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-08-2024, 06:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,590
Posted By John in RI

Re: Watch out for KYB Excel-G shocks

I installed front struts in my 88 back in 2013,.... The car didn't get back on the street until summer of 2021 and put about 4K on it since then. Never noticed any problems with the front end...
Forum: Interior
02-06-2024, 10:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 306
Posted By John in RI

Re: Interior Colour Navy Blue?

I can only recall 1 shade of blue ever being used.... some used stuff might look darker/lighter depending on the fade-factor,.. but it all started out the same color blue.
...
Forum: Electronics
02-06-2024, 10:17 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,178
Posted By John in RI

Re: Berlinetta AC/Wiper Control Pod Restoration Now Available !!

After 2 weeks waiting for markw501 ,....... no response. I am backing away from any potential transactions with you Mark. With this many conflicts with simple communication I fear for the outcome...
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