Interchangable Factory HU

[hokieguy]

What year models can you swap the HU and HVAC controls for? I have an 02 Tahoe with the sub and rear speakers and was wondering if I could direct swap (with minor modifications) an 03-06 or 07+ head unit along with the HVAC controls both front and rear. Is this an easy possibility for 03-06?

 

[OmarR]

The 03-06's operate on a databus 2 system, and the 07-up operate on a lan bus system.

It would be a MAJOR modification. You would basically have to re-wire the entire truck.

 

[hokieguy]

So any of the 03-06 HU's will bolt on and hook up to an 02? What about the HVAC controls, does the same go for them?

 

[OmarR]

So any of the 03-06 HU's will bolt on and hook up to an 02? What about the HVAC controls, does the same go for them?

If you are willing to re-wire the entire truck...yes.

Depending on whether you buy new harnesses or find used ones, new or used BCM's, new or used PCM's, etc. plan on spending a couple to several thousand dollars to re-wire everything.

Good luck on your project.

 

[Rollin Thunder]

So any of the 03-06 HU's will bolt on and hook up to an 02? What about the HVAC controls, does the same go for them?

the radios are different size, they wont directly bolt up. 03+ is Double DIN, 02 is 1 and 1/2 din.

IMO for 2k you could get a really good aftermarket system. That will sound 1 million times better than stock. :thumbsup:

 

[hokieguy]

Thanks for the replies. How about the HVAC controls, can they be swapped? I like the dual temp. on the 03-06.

 

[05Yukon]

Nope it wont work either.

 

[667theneighbour]

You need to get a newer truck.