WHAT AN OUTRAGE! WHAT MANIAC DESIGNED THIS THING? It never ceases to amaze me to hear the courtesy and respectful tone in the voice of these Rendezvous owners who do these videos. You just ACCEPT IT! If I were to re- do this video with the narration it deserves, your hair would be white at the finish! HOW CAN ANYBODY TOLERATE THIS! AND WHY SHOULD WE! I'M GLAD THAT GM can no longer afford their multi - million dollar office building in downtown Detroit. YES, they do deserve that!
AWESOME VIDEO! Very detailed. I was looking to remove the instrument cluster and your video was the best to see how to remove the dash to get to the instrument cluster.
Amazing video, explained beautifully. I paid someone to put a radio in and they didn't make sure the harness was properly clicked in. This video made it easy to get to it and put it back together ❤
That's great news! Glad to hear the video helped fix that up for you. Sucks that the installer made that error, but accidents happen. Thanks for the great feedback
Thank you for your video! The only thing I did crack the dash piece getting it out...I saw another video (unfortunately) too late on how to pop the ignition piece off with a screwdriver and the piece behind it which gives you full easier access to getting the dash panel out.
Great video that helped relieved the worries of what was involved. One small thing I had to do was take a Dremel and cut the small square box along the back wall of the car.The factory radio had a rubber pin and used this box to align the radio.My new radio was a double Din and would not go all the way in till i removed that little box.You can see the box(square box with a oval hole in the middle) at around the 10:37 mark.
yeah I can see how that can be a problem for some double din units. this model only had a single din, so wasnt an issue. smart move with the dremel. thanks for watching too
Dude thanks for this video. I was searching how to remove the cover to access the cluster. I'd edit this video and add the cluster to it because there are no videos on "how to remove dash for cluster"
Thanks! Glad to hear it helped out, especially with something that it wasn't intended for. Unfortunately I no longer have access to a Rendezvous, otherwise I would have so many more videos. I appreciate the great feedback
Great video, 1 Question. I have on star ( I don't use ) and steering wheel radio functions ( I don't use ) Can I use a regular wire harness for a after market car stereo or do I still need a special wire harness ?. Thanx
You can go with either option. You can use a standard aftermarket wire harness and it will work no problem. That is actually what is in this car. They had no onstar or steering wheel functions, but the owner was ok with that. I have install full functionality on other Rendezvous (and other cars) as well. Far more costly, but also very possible. But you dont need to if you are ok with losing those functions. The car will still function normally otherwise.
Hey there Nexus, yeah its me again but with a different Question, Cigarette lighter, A while back I was using a FM transmitter and put it in the cig light up front in the middle counsel in the plastic compartment, Anyway I would use the trans all the time and after I was done with for the day I would pull it of the socket so I wouldn't drain the battery, One day while pulling out the trans the cig light socket slightly came out and now it just wobbles around, not a tight fit no more, have you fix these b4 ? Do you know if they are held with screws, pins, clips ???. I took the panel off by the gas peddle and I can put my hand in there but not sure if I have to remove something else to repair it. Thanx again for your time.
Hi Richie. Hmmm...It has been a while since I worked on this car. I am 99% positive it used clips (many GM cars do) and it just pushed up against the plastic housing to hold it in place. Take a look inside the cig lighter...you should see 2 clips that can be pushed out. chances are, one of those clips are bent or not sticking out enough to hold the cig lighter in place. I am fairly certain that if you disconnect the battery (so no shocks or blown fuses), you can get a flat head screw driver in there and slowly pull the clips in, then you can just pull the adapter right out of the plastic housing. Then you can easily use the screwdriver to push the clips back out, and then push the cig lighter back into the housing, and it should re-lock into place...hopefully. It has been a while, so I am not 100% on this, so double check to be sure.
I have 2007 model and bought a harness kit from best buy. GM kit up to 2008. It fits the car harness. But when wired to aftermarket CD player, I get nothing no power. Unplug harness and plug stock radio in, it comes right on.... Returned CD player and harness for both new ones, and did samething
This is true. For whatever reason, the harnesses to do get the power there. I had to run my own power source to get power to the aftermarket stereo (you can see the red wire I ran at around 10:00 ) Unfortunately, I do not directly remember where the wire ran, as I actually did this set up years before I even filmed this video. I do remember running it to a wire along the steering column, and I am 99% positive that I ran it to the Accessory wire at the ignition, but dont quote me on that. Basically, you need a 12v power source that is on when you put the key to the accessory position, and the on position. I wish I filmed that part, but forgot about it when making this video. If you are testing wires, be careful with the large yellow wire and surrounding wires, which is for the air bag system. Hope this helps.
@@254mcsinger Awesome, glad to hear it all worked out! And thanks for the great feedback too! Appreciate it. The aftermarket deck makes a huge difference...enjoy.
It's been so long since I did this. I ran it to the Ignition. There is a 12V constant, and the 12V when the Ignition is turned on to at least accessory mode. I hooked it up to that wire. Unfortunately, I don't remember the wire color
It is possible to replace them, but it is not easy and you need to be handy with a soldering tool. You can open the units and there are LEDs that are soldered in to the circuit board. You have to remove the old ones, buy new LEDs, and solder them in. It's not like the old cars, where they have regular interchangeable bulbs. I miss those days lol
There is a few different ones. It all depends on if you have a the standard audio system or the premium audio system (which I think is bose?), if you have onstar, and if you want to keep the steering wheel controls. Carid.com, www.sonicelectronix.com and crutchfield.com are great resources to help find a wire harness that works. Hope that helps.
Check out this website. www.carid.com/2003-chevy-trailblazer-stereo-installation/ They have a great listing of parts needed for audio installation (and other parts too). Sometimes, I cross reference the part to amazon or a parts store as they may have it cheaper, but you can also buy from them directly.
I am not sure which you tried, but this one should work amzn.to/3wljAer Keep in mind, there could be other issues going on here. If this harness doesn't produce sound, you may have something else to look at. Hope this helps
Question I have a 2003 buick lasabre no wiring harness and I’m trying to hook up my speaker wire do I align my 2 duplicate wires with the one speaker since the negative is a different color?
Hello again Nexus Auto, I went to best buy about car stereos and the guy told me The wiring harness I needed for 07 Rendezvouses would cost $100 - $130 ( that was under " amplified " ) but he did not check for unamplified, I don't know which I have. I never put a stereo in a car before and I don't know what " amplified " means. Is there a cheaper wiring harness do u know of ? or will I have to wire it like you did in this video ? Did u cap, crimp, soder or tape ? How long did the job take u? I might more questions later so, Apologize. Thanx again for your time.
No problem Richie. Ask away and I'll answer as best as I can. The rendezvous had a few different audio systems. Some models had built in amplifiers for better sound, so models did not. You have to buy the right wire harness based on your model. Underneath the dashboard, where the steering wheel is, there is a plastic panel that you can remove. The amp is located there. Or, if you bring your VIN number to the dealer, I believe they can tell you as well. There are cheaper ones online for sure. But quality can vary. If you get it from best buy or another audio shop, you should get a warranty with it...better than risking buying on your own. But you can always do that if you want to. At the time that I wired this car, they did not have cheap wire harnesses...they were $300+. So I wired manually at the time. It was a longer process...about 2 hrs, as I had to source all wires manually and splice them together (I'm old school...I twisted wires and used electric tape for this one...connectors for the other rendezvous I've worked on). A job like this today with wire harnesses available, and depending on how far you go, can be as little as about 1 hr (for a non amplified car, no on star, no steering wheel controls, single din stereo), to about 3 hrs (amplified systems, retain onstar and steering wheel controls, double din android auto/apple car play stereo). It all depends on how far you are going
Technically, they are. They are not traditional bulbs though. You have to open it up and remove the built in LEDs, and solder in new ones. It is possible, but not a simple bulb swap, unfortunately.
I did. Problem is, I don't directly remember where I wired it too...it was long ago. I am very certain that I ran it to the accessory ignition wire at the steering column, but I am not 100% sure. Sorry I could not help further.
My mom has the '05 CLX model and I was looking at upgrading the audio system, it has 2 tweeters in the doors and 2 6-by-9 subs in the trunk - the 4 midranges are no issue to upgrade, how would I look for after market tweeters to fit the factory enclosures? The stock speaker configuration has lots and lots of potential for a head unit only upgrade being it has component front speakers and 2 20w by-9 subs in the trunk The factory audio system subs hit low (30Hz).... at least with my music, I listen to bass heavy hip-hop.. the whole car shakes!
Yeah I agree...the factory system in the CXL does a sweet job on its own. Changing the tweeters on the Rendezvous is tricky, as you need one with a shallow base/magnet. there isn't a lot of room to fit an aftermarket tweeter in there without some extensive modification, and I am getting the impression that you want the car to look as stock as possible. you also want one that can handle amplification, as the CXL runs the speakers through the factory amp first (if I remember). other than those 2 things, I would just advise that no matter what you get, some light modification will be needed to make the aftermarket fit into the existing tweeter mounting area. if you have any other questions, give me a shout. hope the above helps
Can u do a video setup with the wiring that hooks up with the aftermarket radio. And what tools u need.. also my antenna is shorter than that of the new radio. What do u suggest
How did you find what wire goes to what? I've got 3 orange, 1 brown/1brownwhite, 3 purple, 2 light green, 1 dark green, 1darkgreenblack, 1 peach, 2blue, 2black,1black/white, 1grey. And 3 wires in the second connector, 2 black/white 1 grey
Here is a link to some general wiring info. www.modifiedlife.com/2007-buick-rendezvous-car-radio-stereo-audio-wiring-diagram/ hope this helps identify the main audio wires you'll need. if you have any other questions, let me know. thanks for watching.
A friend has an 05 (not sure of the trim) and was told the aural alarms are through the stereo and adapters are needed. He wants me to upgrade his system and I don't know GM cars well. Is the adapter thing true or false, and if true, where do I find these mythical things my research hasn't turned up?
Hello, it is true, but not as big a deal as it seems. The aural alarms do indeed run through the stereo, all the audio chimes (like the key in the ignition, etc) runs through their stereo. You can just hook up a compatible wire harness, but you would lose the chimes. If you want to keep things as factory as possible and maintain the chimes, you have to buy a wire harness kit that includes a chime adapter. www.amazon.com/Axxess-GMOS-01-Onstar-Harness-Adapter/dp/B000K52DVY/ref=au_as_r?_encoding=UTF8&Make=Buick%7C45&Model=Rendezvous%7C393&Year=2005%7C2005&ie=UTF8&n=1077068&s=car&vehicleId=4&vehicleType=automotive this link is to show an example. I am not endorsing this unit, or stating it is for sure the right one. But you will see it has a chime adapter that comes with it. Once you have that, it will cover all aural alarms the stereo normally produces. I will also point out, just in case, that if your friend also wants to keep his steering wheel controls, he will need a separate wiring harness for this as well. Just wanted to give you a heads up. Any other questions, let me know. Thanks
Do you or anyone know the dimensions of the radio/cd player? Im thinking of replacing it with a more advanced infotainment system with apple CarPlay and stuff but i cannot find dimensions.
Unfortunately, I don't off the top of my head. And I no longer have access to the vehicle to measure for you. Hopefully someone on here can help you out
Best bet is to look up the wiring diagrams online. You can find them online. Search up your model year and model (CX, CXL, etc). Here is a link as an example www.modifiedlife.com/2004-buick-rendezvous-car-radio-stereo-audio-wiring-diagram/
I have an 04 model but idk if it has Bose or not do the 04 modes come with that or no and I want to install a 6inch touch screen radio in mine would that work?
having a bose system or not makes a difference for sure, primarily in cost. i have done a rendezvous with the standard audio system (the one in this video) and for all equipment, wiring, and harnesses it cost about $60-ish(before labor costs). i also wired a bose system, quite a bit more complex, especially since it had onstar as well. that car was around $350 before labor. but it can definitely be done, regardless of what system is has. best to find out what type of system you have, then go for it
i cant tell you exactly where it is, as it has been a long time since I did this car, but it was not tapped into the fuse box. i ran it to the right, under the steering wheel. if memory serves, I believe it was the ignition, but I cant remember that anymore. sorry, wish i had a better answer
Nope. If done using the video, it will not affect either system. As long as the factory deck is not installed in another vehicle, it will remain synced to your car and you will have no issues if it needs to be reinstalled, either. The only thing you will lose, unless you get a kit that includes it, is the chime system, which runs through the deck. Some kits have a replacement chime, some do not.
I'm having trouble finding the wiring diagram for the harness. I removed mine, and planned to just wire it straight to the head unit instead of buying the kit, and can't figure out the wires. how did you?
finding the wires is fairly easy, but I remember some wires were colored a bit different on the 03 and 04 that I worked on. i couldn't find a wiring diagram, but this site had the color coding. If I remember, it wasn't 100% accurate, but it helped immensely. try it and see www.modifiedlife.com/2002-buick-rendezvous-car-radio-stereo-audio-wiring-diagram/
We just purchased 2004 Rendezvous, radio not factory radio. When the driver side speaker go out, 3 buttons come on AWD Disable, Anti-Lock and Brake. Then you hear buzzing sound like seatbelts aren't on, when driverside speaker come on you hear a pop then speaker come on and lights go out. We're puzzled could it be the radio or wiring. Thanks
whoa! thats a pretty big issues...especially since both systems arent related. its hard to say whats exactly causing this without checking the car physically, but it sounds like a wiring issue. when installing an aftermarket stereo in the rendezvous (and a lot of GM cars) it has to be done carefully or wires can get crossed. my guess is whomever wired that stereo initially, must have wired some of it into the braking system. when there is a problem with one part (ie the speaker), the other fails because of it. may be best to take out the stereo and have everything rewired properly. but this is only a guess as it really is a one-off scenario. hope this helps
Got a 2006 rendezvous.... & can't find a wiring harness anywhere!!! I've seen lots for 20 for other buicks.. And the only one I found for my vehicle cost 250!!! Where did you find a harness!
there is a few different ones out there. I have even found them at Walmart U.S. the one you are seeing for 250 is likely for Rendezvous with Onstar and to keep the steering controls. they also sell harnesses for non-Onstar Rendezvous but keeping the steering wheel controls for about $140, and others that bypass the steering wheel controls for about $40. ive included a link for one, but there is many others, and you should be able to find them at your parts store or online. www.hifisoundconnection.com/ISIMPLE-ISGM535-Dual-Auxiliary-AUX-Audio-Input-Factory-Radio-Adapter-Kit-for-2004-2007-Buick-Rendezvous-ISGM535-3 hope this helps.
hey do you know how to wire it to hook up a amp and speakers, this video was very helpful cause I definitely didn't know how I was gonna put my deck in
I do know how to run a system in this car. I had installed one for this (deck, subs, amp). But it is pretty involved and it is a lot to go through via messaging, and better shown in a video. However, I am not filming at this time due to weather, and I dont have access to a rendezvous at this time. But if you have some general questions about what's involved, I can try and answer them for you. Thanks for watching too and glad it helped
I had to run a separate power wire to get this to work. You can see it halfway through the video...a separate wire that runs out behind the dash. However, I made the video so long ago, I dont remember the power source 100%. I know it was up by the ignition switch, and I remember I tested and found a power supply that would turn on when the car was in ACC or on position. However, I dont remember which wire it was, unfortunately. If you go check yourself, make sure to be cautious of the air bag wiring that is there as well. It is a much thicker, heavier gauge wire, and yellow, if I remember correctly. Hope that helps.
@@OleManGaming normally the amp is located at the driver side of the car, under the steering wheel, near the parking brake pedal. If you haven't checked there yet, give it a look . Otherwise, you would not have a factory amp in place.
Unfortunately, it has been so long I do not 100% remember, It was up near the ignition switch, and highly likely it was the ACC wire, but not 100% sure. I tested the wires to find one that provided a 12v source when the ACC mode was engaged with the key, along with ON. If you are going to test, watch out for the air bag wire. Dont even touch it (very big wire running to the top of steering wheel). hope this helps.
Thanks for the video! We just bought an '03 Buick Rendezvous, not sure exactly what model, I think it's the base model, but anyway I think I want to get an aftermarket double DIN stereo/CD player and replace all of the speakers and add an amp and maybe a couple 10s or 12s woofer box. Do you have any suggestions for a nice double DIN that won't break the bank? I'm also curious why a single DIN was chosen for this Rendezvous instead of a double DIN? Cheaper? Just curious....
Unfortunately, I don't have any direct suggestions. There are so many brands out there, and so many levels of quality. Also, I have found when audio shopping across Canada and the US, the range of products vary at each state/province. I did upgrade the stock speakers to a brand called Infinity, and they were fantastic. I also had a small Kenwood amp and 2 10" subs(don't remember the sub brand name, could have been Dual, nothing fancy) and it sounded amazing. The single DIN was purely due to having the stereo hanging around. This was my parents car, and the single DIN was in their previous car. They like the head unit a lot, and did not want to get rid of it, so I installed it for them.
I bought a pioneer 201ex I have steering wheel controls so I got a awsc1 which is easy to use and has an app. The new one is 220ex? Does apple play , I should of got one with android play
Sorry Ethan, I made this video a long time ago, and I no longer have access to the car. I could not answer in confidence, and do not want to give wrong info. Sorry I could not help further. Hopefully another viewer will see this and can answer.
Hey i have a harness but there no ignition wire in the harness. if im to splice the main wires which do u know which wire is the ignition wire? It would help me out alot
I will be installing a double din dvd/gps player in a couple weeks when it arrives. I have the 2007 rendezvous cx which looks identical to the car you're working on. I am guessing/hoping that I don't have the Bose system? Will I be able to install my dvd gps unit without the integrated module? I see that you didn't need one so will I need one? Also any extra advice or anything different that I will have to do install a double din gps unit? Did you disconnect your battery when doing the installation? (It's a headache to get to the battery). Thanks in advance bro.
as long as you don't have the advanced Bose system, you wont need anything more than the regular wire harness. it is worth noting that you'll lose the steering wheel controls unless you get the separate module for it, but that is optional...you can run an aftermarket deck without the steering controls if you want. also, as hjoken mentioned below, some double din units are slightly too large and you may have to shave off the little plastic piece at the back, which can be hard to get to. so be wary of that. other than that, it should be pretty straightforward. i also did not diconnect the battery, but I always recommend that you do. one wrong move and you can end up damaging something electrically. if you are confident enough, go for it. but be cautious if you do. if I remember, you can disconnect the power from the fuse box, which is easily accessible, and that disables the power. you can try that and see if it does.
Hey love the video it's helping out alot I was just wondering if you can help me out with the wiring a little bit I also don't have the wiring harness soim doing it all the difficult way and was wondering if you could remember what you did with the serial data wire
Unfortunately, I couldn't at this point. I did this work many years ago, and no longer have access to a Rendezvous to refresh my memory. There is wiring diagrams out there to help out. Google 'Rendezvous head unit wiring diagram' and you'll get lots of diagrams and forums and stuff. Sorry I couldn't help any further
You could get a wiring diagram for the radio and wire it in manually, like I did years ago, although I actually did it without the wiring diagram...much harder. Sometimes you can get the wiring harness online...even Amazon. Check around for sure.
I install an android aftermarket deck in my 07 rendezvous cxl but I don't understand to which wire dose the key 1 and key 2 goes. I have the rp5 gm11 adapter to retain steering wheel and OnStar and chimes control. can u help out with this issue. thanks
+abed lrhmn rikab sorry for the late reply. They go by many names,, depending on the manufacturer, but the most common are aftermarket faceplate, interface or dashboard kit. You will want a single din unit. Thanks for watching
I was under the impression that all the computer signals, i.e., mpg readout, oil level signal, low tire pressure, etc were wired thru the radio and by putting in an after market radio would cause these features not to work. Am I wrong?
Ron Riemar not quite. the systems themselves operate independently, but for GMs, the chime system for each system is run through the radio. so if you took the deck out, mpg and all other signals in the cluster still works, but if something comes up that needs a chime, you won't hear anything. the good news is that a lot of aftermarket wiring kits provide a chime speaker that plugs into the factory wiring harness. if you have that, the car will operate exactly as it did factory, but you can have an aftermarket deck
Nino Andrade unfortunately there could be quite a few issues causing that. the first thing you need to do is isolate the issue. is the static only from 1 speaker, 2, all? that will let you know if the issue is just one speaker or the system/head unit.
Erick Weaver good day sir! this is a hard one to answer, as it was so long ago I don't quite remember. I wired it to a 12v source, as I couldn't find one when I was manually wiring the stereo, but I believe the wiring harness tales care of this. don't quote me on this, but I believe I wired it to a 12v source at the ignition...one that would turn off with the car, but turn on with the key at the acc and on position. hope this helps a bit
More or less, it should be the same. I haven't checked, but GM didn't really make significant changes on the Rendezvous during their production run. There may be some differences, but it should be ok overall
Hey, I just installed an aftermarket stereo in my car and everything seemed okay at first. A few days after installation I went to start my car and now all I get is a buzzing and clicking sound with nothing coming on. It doesn't seem like a battery issue, more of an electrical issue. The only things I did differently from your method was that I had to use a fuse tap to get power to the unit and I had to wire the parking brake detection wire from the aftermarket stereo into my ground. Any ideas?
Hmmm. hard to say. It definitely sounds like the battery is dead or low charge, but sounds electrical, in the sense that there is a power drain somewhere. 1. Did you check to see if the battery is low charge first? I would start there. A few other questions as well. 2. You ran a fuse tap to get power. What did you tap into? Is it an 'always on' circuit (ie alarm system)? 3. You ran the parking brake detection wire to a ground. Is this a double din unit with a DVD player? It is always tricky diagnosing these issue from afar, but if you send me the above info, I will see if I can steer you in the right direction on it.
Nexus Auto You were 100% right. It turned out my battery was about 8 years old, so it just coincidentally decided to crap out on me right after I installed the stereo. I replaced the battery and everything seems to be running okay. Thanks!
Demaria Robinson put your foot on the brake to shift it from park to first. don't take your foot off, even if the car is not running, otherwise it can roll. only take your foot off the brake when you put it back into park
Joe Bartley it can work, but you need 2 separate adapters. You need one for the stereo harness, and another to maintain the steering wheel controls. If you just use the stereo harness, the steering wheel audio controls won't work, unfortunately.
does this model have the built in amp and if so is it deleted in this vid my 06 has the bose system and word on the street is the factory radio fuhcs up and keeps killing the batt if this is so please let me know
hey lyle i can tell you this model did not have the factory bose system, but just the standard system. i had no issues with the install, and no battery issues. i have installed an aftermarket system on an 03 cxl with the upgraded system, and had no issues as well. bose systems are tricky...no shortcuts can be taken with the wiring. but if all wires are sourced and matched up correctly, shouldn't be an issue. i have heard of people has many issues with the bose systems though, so be cautious
unfortunately, that may be harder than fixing whatever error is happening now. gm factory alarm systems are run through the factory stereos, and putting a new one in without the right programming can cause issues. furthermore, rendezvous came with a variety of stereo options. if you buy the wrong one, it wont work. for example, if you buy a regular rendezvous stereo, but your model had the bose option, the regular one will not work. buying one is an option, but I wanted to let you know the potential risks
modified life has a decent wiring diagram. It is not perfect, but it should be pretty helpful. Hopefully it helps you too. www.modifiedlife.com/2006-buick-rendezvous-car-radio-stereo-audio-wiring-diagram/
It was so long ago that I installed this, I do not directly remember. But if my memory does serve me correctly, I ran it to the ignition switch. Be careful when working as they Airbag wiring is near there too, but im fairly certain i ran it to ignition accessory acc or on.
I had no issues running an audio deck in a few Rendezvous. I ran cars with both the standard audio system, and others with the upgraded audio system and maintaining steering wheel controls. There could be a few issues that could cause this, anything from the deck going bad(it happens), to the way it was wired, to an internal audio issue with the car itself. But you should have no problems with the Clarion deck going in.
I have a Buick Rendezvous 2007 CXL, I have removed the factory stereo and wired a Metra harness with just the the 24 pin connector, like you would on an older model vehicle, and I'm receiving no power to the new aftermarket stereo. I've read and seen that on other similar vehicles that I would need a special harness that would have a power out to an amp. My car also has OnStar and possibly a Bose system. Is the reason its not working because I have the wrong harness, need a power supply of some kind, or need a harness that rewires chimes, security, OnStar, etc?
+Zack McCord UPDATE: I've done some more research and purchased the Crux SOCGM-17B Wiring Interface. Hopefully this will do the trick. I'll have another update in a few days.
+Zack McCord sounds good. keep me posted...I'm curious to see if this unit works. as an fyi, because of how bose and onstar in wired on these cars, some do need special interfaces. i worked on an 03 cxl that needed 3 wiring units to maintain full operation, including steering wheel functionality. let me know how it goes!
+NexusTMPG I hooked it all up today and it works great! This unit takes away OnStar, steering controls, and the backseat stereo contols, but I don't need any of that so it's perfect.
Hey. Thanks for watching. There is a few places. I remember that Walmart(believe it or not!) sold the kit at a good price a while back, but not sure if they still do. Canadian tire has them too. If not, there are a number of websites, like HiFiSoundConnections, TDotPerformance, CarID, even Amazon had it at one point. Hope this helps, and thanks for watching.
Oh damn, that sucks. Unfortunately, I do not have a wiring diagram for this car. However, this website seems to have it listed, more or less. Here is the link. Please note, I am not supporting or endorsing this site, just trying to help out :) www.modifiedlife.com/2006-buick-rendezvous-car-radio-stereo-audio-wiring-diagram/
i never looked for this car. i installed a kill switch that can be used to remotely turn the system off and on. that's a very common request that I get. you can see it at 4:39. i run a wire to a constant 12v source and through the switch, and straight to the remote on the amp.
i recently changed the factory on my 03 cxl wit an aftermarket pioneer stereo and after 3 weeks of playing a amo error code showed on my radio screen and the speakers sound itchy and static any help?
+Sheila Escobedo hi Sheila. believe it or not, this is a fairly common problem with Pioneer units. It happens quite a bit with the head units. There is a few things to try, but often, this may be a problem with the stereo (yeah, even if it's new!!!). First, try to do a factory reset on your stereo. Reset it back to its original settings. That does work some times in fixing it. If that doesn't work, pull the stereo back out and double check all the wiring. Seems trivial, but you'll be surprised how often that may be the issue. And lastly, try disconnecting the rear speakers from your wiring harness. You may have to look up the wiring diagram, if you don't have it already. Some models with the higher end audio system runs the rear speakers through the factory amp, so sometimes this causes interference. It's a bit of work, but it may give you the answer. If you have to resort to this step as your last resort, and after disconnecting the rear speakers the problem goes away, then you may have a stereo compatibility issue If you tried all the above and there is still no fix, the stereo is likely defective. If you have any other questions, please give me a shout. Thanks for watching
that's a hard one to answer without being there to look it over. there is a few things that it could be. 1. what type of stereo? check your model and see if there is any compatibility issues. some stereos (pioneer, for example) have known issues 2. check your new stereo settings. some have volume offsets or things like that which may affect the output 3. check the stereo wiring, mainly for the speakers. some mid 00 GM cars with Bose or Onstar had issues with volume being too low if the wiring was each speaker was reversed when installing an aftermarket stereo. sometimes only one speaker (ie the front right speaker) needs to be miswired to create a system fault. try these things and see if it helps at all.
It would be cool and unique. I am all for mods like that lol. Although it seems kinda tall...may be top heavy? Doesn't matter, haven't seen a lifted rendezvous and would like to!
I dont have a direct wire spec, but there is a lot online. Be sure to put in the year, as GM did make a change or two over the years. Generally, it is the same for most models of Rendezvous.
Hey man.. great video!! I have an '05 Rendezvous CX, with a harness just like yours in this vid. I cannot find a harness adapter anywhere in my area, or online. Any chance you could point me in the right direction to get one?? Thanks in advance!!
Thanks. Appreciate the comment. Hope it helped out. I did find one online. It seems to be the correct one, through Amazon. Please keep in mind, I am not endorsing this brand or anything like that, but it was offered at a good price and seems to match up. www.amazon.com/ASC-Audio-Chevrolet-Oldsmobile-Silverado/dp/B06WGM5FXZ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1519057107&sr=8-1&keywords=buick+rendezvous+stereo+harness Also, as a heads up, by just using this harness, you will lose the stereo-based steering wheel controls, like volume up/down. That requires a separate adapter and is fairly costly in comparison.
Thanks for the info! I am already aware of the "module" needed for steering wheel control, quite pricey. Not planning on using it either way. By the way, I'm installing a Kenwood stereo with Sirius XM satellite radio built in. Any idea if there would be any issues using this with this adapter?
Awesome sounds good. Many are not aware of the interface, so you're ahead of the game. As for the Kenwood deck, every deck is different, so i cannot 100% answer that, but just based on my history with aftermarket decks and installing them, I do not foresee any issues with installing the deck itself. most Kenwoods use a standard wiring interface, and Sirius is just built right in. I think you should be alright with the install.
Hey buddy. So, I received the harness adapter, but it looks like the pinouts are different than the wiring configuration in the vehicle's harness. Any advice on how to get the pins out of the adapter?
Hey Rodney. Fantastic news that you go it so quickly, but the pinout situation is unexpected. In some cases, these harnesses work on multiple car applications, so the pins may not directly match, but factory harness should have blank openings to accommodate the extra pins. So to clarify, for the extra pinouts on the harness, is there no blank spot for them to plug in to? Or are there pins missing that cannot interface with the factory harness? Just looking to clarify my understanding of the situation.
I have done both. I have set up Rendezvous with the steering wheel controls, and others without. The one featured in this video had the steering wheel controls disabled.
It would be good for an 07 that doesnt have the premium audio system. It has some extra wiring back there. Should work for a CX model, if memory serves me correctly.
Its not easy. As far as I know, only the dealer can provide it to you, and you need the VIN. If there is any other ways, I don't know em. Hope this helps
LOL @sethmeistergee @Lincolnator the definitely do come in handy lol, although I mostly keep them cut. Not sure why I didnt here, probably just don't care lol.
yeah I know @lincolnator. thought the multiple lols and somewhat sarcastic comment got that across. would have been surprised if you were actually serious. didn't know fingernails were an integral part of a car video lol (see? I lol'd again)
+Mitchell Lewis I would buy that immediately...a 180 mph rendezvous? that would destroy the track lol. anyways, no worries, and thanks for watching!! :)
+Mitchell Lewis I would buy that immediately...a 180 mph rendezvous? that would destroy the track lol. anyways, no worries, and thanks for watching!! :)
+Mitchell Lewis I would buy that immediately...a 180 mph rendezvous? that would destroy the track lol. anyways, no worries, and thanks for watching!! :)
Well, I made that video 5 yrs ago, so hopefully I have cut them by now. Plus, why are you watching my nails in a car video? This isn't a video on manicures lol. I kid. I heard on this video from a few people. Meh, I didn't trim them this video. Normally I keep them cut. Oh well. But considering how often it comes up, I wish I had.
@@bodkinsbestphotography Indeed, the Angle Grinder is very effective on those tough days! In a pinch, I bring out my dremel too...works well, and most of my finger is left too! And you win in my book for using jest. LOL.
People love attention and rush to do a car install video without installing radio bahaha...this video sucks...you didn't show a damn thing but to take off the pannel... Delete this video
No...no I don't think I will. Seems to me that a lot of people had benefited from it. It is unfortunate that you did not. I hope your search finds a better video to meet your needs. Thank you for watching.
WHAT AN OUTRAGE! WHAT MANIAC DESIGNED THIS THING? It never ceases to amaze me to hear the courtesy and respectful tone in the voice of these Rendezvous owners who do these videos. You just ACCEPT IT! If I were to re- do this video with the narration it deserves, your hair would be white at the finish! HOW CAN ANYBODY TOLERATE THIS! AND WHY SHOULD WE! I'M GLAD THAT GM can no longer afford their multi - million dollar office building in downtown Detroit. YES, they do deserve that!
AWESOME VIDEO! Very detailed. I was looking to remove the instrument cluster and your video was the best to see how to remove the dash to get to the instrument cluster.
Thanks, much appreciated. Happy to hear the video helped out.
Amazing video, explained beautifully. I paid someone to put a radio in and they didn't make sure the harness was properly clicked in. This video made it easy to get to it and put it back together ❤
That's great news! Glad to hear the video helped fix that up for you. Sucks that the installer made that error, but accidents happen. Thanks for the great feedback
Wow, thanks for making this. I would have struggled to figure it out. Good video.
No problem at all. Glad to hear the video was insightful.
Thank you for your video! The only thing I did crack the dash piece getting it out...I saw another video (unfortunately) too late on how to pop the ignition piece off with a screwdriver and the piece behind it which gives you full easier access to getting the dash panel out.
No problem at all. I do wish you found the video sooner! But happy to hear it did help out! Thanks for the great feedback
I have a 2002 rendezvous myself an i even been hunting for a video like this u just saved me money for my new double din stereo
Great video that helped relieved the worries of what was involved. One small thing I had to do was take a Dremel and cut the small square box along the back wall of the car.The factory radio had a rubber pin and used this box to align the radio.My new radio was a double Din and would not go all the way in till i removed that little box.You can see the box(square box with a oval hole in the middle) at around the 10:37 mark.
yeah I can see how that can be a problem for some double din units. this model only had a single din, so wasnt an issue. smart move with the dremel. thanks for watching too
Dude thanks for this video. I was searching how to remove the cover to access the cluster. I'd edit this video and add the cluster to it because there are no videos on "how to remove dash for cluster"
Thanks! Glad to hear it helped out, especially with something that it wasn't intended for. Unfortunately I no longer have access to a Rendezvous, otherwise I would have so many more videos. I appreciate the great feedback
Great video, 1 Question. I have on star ( I don't use ) and steering wheel radio functions ( I don't use ) Can I use a regular wire harness for a after market car stereo or do I still need a special wire harness ?.
Thanx
You can go with either option. You can use a standard aftermarket wire harness and it will work no problem. That is actually what is in this car. They had no onstar or steering wheel functions, but the owner was ok with that. I have install full functionality on other Rendezvous (and other cars) as well. Far more costly, but also very possible. But you dont need to if you are ok with losing those functions. The car will still function normally otherwise.
Amazing teacher bro!!!
@codylapierre5740 thanks!
Hey there Nexus, yeah its me again but with a different Question, Cigarette lighter, A while back I was using a FM transmitter and put it in the cig light up front in the middle counsel in the plastic compartment, Anyway I would use the trans all the time and after I was done with for the day I would pull it of the socket so I wouldn't drain the battery, One day while pulling out the trans the cig light socket slightly came out and now it just wobbles around, not a tight fit no more, have you fix these b4 ?
Do you know if they are held with screws, pins, clips ???. I took the panel off by the gas peddle and I can put my hand in there but not sure if I have to remove something else to repair it.
Thanx again for your time.
Hi Richie. Hmmm...It has been a while since I worked on this car. I am 99% positive it used clips (many GM cars do) and it just pushed up against the plastic housing to hold it in place. Take a look inside the cig lighter...you should see 2 clips that can be pushed out. chances are, one of those clips are bent or not sticking out enough to hold the cig lighter in place.
I am fairly certain that if you disconnect the battery (so no shocks or blown fuses), you can get a flat head screw driver in there and slowly pull the clips in, then you can just pull the adapter right out of the plastic housing. Then you can easily use the screwdriver to push the clips back out, and then push the cig lighter back into the housing, and it should re-lock into place...hopefully. It has been a while, so I am not 100% on this, so double check to be sure.
I have 2007 model and bought a harness kit from best buy. GM kit up to 2008. It fits the car harness. But when wired to aftermarket CD player, I get nothing no power. Unplug harness and plug stock radio in, it comes right on....
Returned CD player and harness for both new ones, and did samething
This is true. For whatever reason, the harnesses to do get the power there. I had to run my own power source to get power to the aftermarket stereo (you can see the red wire I ran at around 10:00 ) Unfortunately, I do not directly remember where the wire ran, as I actually did this set up years before I even filmed this video. I do remember running it to a wire along the steering column, and I am 99% positive that I ran it to the Accessory wire at the ignition, but dont quote me on that. Basically, you need a 12v power source that is on when you put the key to the accessory position, and the on position. I wish I filmed that part, but forgot about it when making this video. If you are testing wires, be careful with the large yellow wire and surrounding wires, which is for the air bag system. Hope this helps.
@@NexusAuto yep that was the problem lol. Needed extra power! Got it working now. Your video is prob best one out bro.
@@254mcsinger Awesome, glad to hear it all worked out! And thanks for the great feedback too! Appreciate it. The aftermarket deck makes a huge difference...enjoy.
What wire does the accessory wire go to for the ignition
Awesome instructions awesome video 👍🏾
Thanks, appreciate the feedback
Thanks very helpful information and technic
No problem at all. Glad the video helped out.
Where did you run the red power wire too, I cannot find out where to run it.
It's been so long since I did this. I ran it to the Ignition. There is a 12V constant, and the 12V when the Ignition is turned on to at least accessory mode. I hooked it up to that wire. Unfortunately, I don't remember the wire color
does putting in an aftermarket radio stop the door chimes from coming through the speakers?
Yep it does. They do sell kits that let you keep the chimes, but if you don't get that kit, you'll lose them
My bulbs for my original radio and hvac control unit are burnt. Is it possible to replace the light bulbs inside? I have a 2002 Buick Rendezvous CX
It is possible to replace them, but it is not easy and you need to be handy with a soldering tool.
You can open the units and there are LEDs that are soldered in to the circuit board. You have to remove the old ones, buy new LEDs, and solder them in. It's not like the old cars, where they have regular interchangeable bulbs. I miss those days lol
Does it sound much better with the aftermarket Radio ? Did you bypass the Factory Amplifier ?
It did sound so much better with the aftermarket head unit. I did not bypass the factory amp...everything worked well!
Looking for a wiring harness to put in a single DIN stereo in my 2002 rendezvous
There is a few different ones. It all depends on if you have a the standard audio system or the premium audio system (which I think is bose?), if you have onstar, and if you want to keep the steering wheel controls. Carid.com, www.sonicelectronix.com and crutchfield.com are great resources to help find a wire harness that works. Hope that helps.
Thank you!
I have tried many wire harness an none of them have worked where can I find one I also want to keep the steering wheel controls 2003 buick rendezvous
Check out this website.
www.carid.com/2003-chevy-trailblazer-stereo-installation/
They have a great listing of parts needed for audio installation (and other parts too). Sometimes, I cross reference the part to amazon or a parts store as they may have it cheaper, but you can also buy from them directly.
I have a 2007 cxl and I put mine in but it did not work was no sound tried 2 different harnesses witch one do I need can you help me out please
I am not sure which you tried, but this one should work
amzn.to/3wljAer
Keep in mind, there could be other issues going on here. If this harness doesn't produce sound, you may have something else to look at. Hope this helps
Question I have a 2003 buick lasabre no wiring harness and I’m trying to hook up my speaker wire do I align my 2 duplicate wires with the one speaker since the negative is a different color?
Are you talking about hooking up the speaker wires to an aftermarket deck?
Can you please show how to take the dash apart on the buick rendezvous I need to replace the ac box PLEASE HELP ME MAN!
Sorry, I no longer have access to a rendezvous, so I can no longer make videos on it. If I still had access, I would. Sorry I couldn't help further.
Hello again Nexus Auto, I went to best buy about car stereos and the guy told me The wiring harness I needed for 07 Rendezvouses would cost $100 - $130 ( that was under " amplified " ) but he did not check for unamplified, I don't know which I have. I never put a stereo in a car before and I don't know what " amplified " means.
Is there a cheaper wiring harness do u know of ?
or will I have to wire it like you did in this video ?
Did u cap, crimp, soder or tape ?
How long did the job take u?
I might more questions later so, Apologize.
Thanx again for your time.
No problem Richie. Ask away and I'll answer as best as I can.
The rendezvous had a few different audio systems. Some models had built in amplifiers for better sound, so models did not. You have to buy the right wire harness based on your model.
Underneath the dashboard, where the steering wheel is, there is a plastic panel that you can remove. The amp is located there. Or, if you bring your VIN number to the dealer, I believe they can tell you as well.
There are cheaper ones online for sure. But quality can vary. If you get it from best buy or another audio shop, you should get a warranty with it...better than risking buying on your own. But you can always do that if you want to. At the time that I wired this car, they did not have cheap wire harnesses...they were $300+. So I wired manually at the time. It was a longer process...about 2 hrs, as I had to source all wires manually and splice them together (I'm old school...I twisted wires and used electric tape for this one...connectors for the other rendezvous I've worked on). A job like this today with wire harnesses available, and depending on how far you go, can be as little as about 1 hr (for a non amplified car, no on star, no steering wheel controls, single din stereo), to about 3 hrs (amplified systems, retain onstar and steering wheel controls, double din android auto/apple car play stereo). It all depends on how far you are going
Hi. Wondering if bulbs in the stock radio are replaceable? Thanks.
Technically, they are. They are not traditional bulbs though. You have to open it up and remove the built in LEDs, and solder in new ones. It is possible, but not a simple bulb swap, unfortunately.
Thanks a lot !
@@andrewwoodward6560 No problem
Did you have to run your own power wire? The kit i ordered came with a extra red wire...NEEDED HELP PLEASE
I did. Problem is, I don't directly remember where I wired it too...it was long ago. I am very certain that I ran it to the accessory ignition wire at the steering column, but I am not 100% sure. Sorry I could not help further.
My mom has the '05 CLX model and I was looking at upgrading the audio system, it has 2 tweeters in the doors and 2 6-by-9 subs in the trunk - the 4 midranges are no issue to upgrade, how would I look for after market tweeters to fit the factory enclosures? The stock speaker configuration has lots and lots of potential for a head unit only upgrade being it has component front speakers and 2 20w by-9 subs in the trunk
The factory audio system subs hit low (30Hz).... at least with my music, I listen to bass heavy hip-hop.. the whole car shakes!
Yeah I agree...the factory system in the CXL does a sweet job on its own. Changing the tweeters on the Rendezvous is tricky, as you need one with a shallow base/magnet. there isn't a lot of room to fit an aftermarket tweeter in there without some extensive modification, and I am getting the impression that you want the car to look as stock as possible. you also want one that can handle amplification, as the CXL runs the speakers through the factory amp first (if I remember). other than those 2 things, I would just advise that no matter what you get, some light modification will be needed to make the aftermarket fit into the existing tweeter mounting area. if you have any other questions, give me a shout. hope the above helps
Can u do a video setup with the wiring that hooks up with the aftermarket radio. And what tools u need.. also my antenna is shorter than that of the new radio. What do u suggest
Cool! Really great instructional video.
Thanks. Appreciate it. Thanks for watching!
How did you find what wire goes to what? I've got 3 orange, 1 brown/1brownwhite, 3 purple, 2 light green, 1 dark green, 1darkgreenblack, 1 peach, 2blue, 2black,1black/white, 1grey. And 3 wires in the second connector, 2 black/white 1 grey
Here is a link to some general wiring info. www.modifiedlife.com/2007-buick-rendezvous-car-radio-stereo-audio-wiring-diagram/ hope this helps identify the main audio wires you'll need. if you have any other questions, let me know. thanks for watching.
Could you hit me up and tell me why I can't get my dual deck to install right I got a Buick 2006 rendezvous
Sure. Whats going on? What issues are you having?
A friend has an 05 (not sure of the trim) and was told the aural alarms are through the stereo and adapters are needed. He wants me to upgrade his system and I don't know GM cars well. Is the adapter thing true or false, and if true, where do I find these mythical things my research hasn't turned up?
Hello, it is true, but not as big a deal as it seems. The aural alarms do indeed run through the stereo, all the audio chimes (like the key in the ignition, etc) runs through their stereo. You can just hook up a compatible wire harness, but you would lose the chimes. If you want to keep things as factory as possible and maintain the chimes, you have to buy a wire harness kit that includes a chime adapter.
www.amazon.com/Axxess-GMOS-01-Onstar-Harness-Adapter/dp/B000K52DVY/ref=au_as_r?_encoding=UTF8&Make=Buick%7C45&Model=Rendezvous%7C393&Year=2005%7C2005&ie=UTF8&n=1077068&s=car&vehicleId=4&vehicleType=automotive
this link is to show an example. I am not endorsing this unit, or stating it is for sure the right one. But you will see it has a chime adapter that comes with it. Once you have that, it will cover all aural alarms the stereo normally produces.
I will also point out, just in case, that if your friend also wants to keep his steering wheel controls, he will need a separate wiring harness for this as well. Just wanted to give you a heads up. Any other questions, let me know. Thanks
Thank you very much, you have been most helpful.
No problem at all.
Do you or anyone know the dimensions of the radio/cd player? Im thinking of replacing it with a more advanced infotainment system with apple CarPlay and stuff but i cannot find dimensions.
Unfortunately, I don't off the top of my head. And I no longer have access to the vehicle to measure for you. Hopefully someone on here can help you out
I guess I *could* just rip out the one I have and measure it….
Can you or someone tell me how to manually wire each wire? I started doing it but all the wires are different colors, HELP
Best bet is to look up the wiring diagrams online. You can find them online. Search up your model year and model (CX, CXL, etc). Here is a link as an example
www.modifiedlife.com/2004-buick-rendezvous-car-radio-stereo-audio-wiring-diagram/
@@NexusAuto i tried that, ended up just bringing it into a shop
@@TheWedgieCraft99 damn. At least you gave it a shot. Sorry to hear about it.
I have an 04 model but idk if it has Bose or not do the 04 modes come with that or no and I want to install a 6inch touch screen radio in mine would that work?
having a bose system or not makes a difference for sure, primarily in cost. i have done a rendezvous with the standard audio system (the one in this video) and for all equipment, wiring, and harnesses it cost about $60-ish(before labor costs). i also wired a bose system, quite a bit more complex, especially since it had onstar as well. that car was around $350 before labor. but it can definitely be done, regardless of what system is has. best to find out what type of system you have, then go for it
what did you use for the contant 12 volt?
did you tap into the fuse box on the passenger side?
i cant tell you exactly where it is, as it has been a long time since I did this car, but it was not tapped into the fuse box. i ran it to the right, under the steering wheel. if memory serves, I believe it was the ignition, but I cant remember that anymore. sorry, wish i had a better answer
Will this affect the passkey system or trip the anti-theft?
Nope. If done using the video, it will not affect either system. As long as the factory deck is not installed in another vehicle, it will remain synced to your car and you will have no issues if it needs to be reinstalled, either. The only thing you will lose, unless you get a kit that includes it, is the chime system, which runs through the deck. Some kits have a replacement chime, some do not.
Was there a lot of room behind the radio for wires/etc?
there isnt a lot of room behind at all, but I was able to push all the wiring to the lower right and it fit there perfectly
Wasn't too bad actually. Had lots of room underneath
+Checkered Flag Interactive (CFI) nice. Hopefully the install went well
i have a 2007 cxl what wiring harness would i need not shur if bose or not but it dose have an amp that powers the speakers
thank you so much !
No problem!
I'm having trouble finding the wiring diagram for the harness. I removed mine, and planned to just wire it straight to the head unit instead of buying the kit, and can't figure out the wires. how did you?
finding the wires is fairly easy, but I remember some wires were colored a bit different on the 03 and 04 that I worked on. i couldn't find a wiring diagram, but this site had the color coding. If I remember, it wasn't 100% accurate, but it helped immensely. try it and see
www.modifiedlife.com/2002-buick-rendezvous-car-radio-stereo-audio-wiring-diagram/
We just purchased 2004 Rendezvous, radio not factory radio. When the driver side speaker go out, 3 buttons come on AWD Disable, Anti-Lock and Brake. Then you hear buzzing sound like seatbelts aren't on, when driverside speaker come on you hear a pop then speaker come on and lights go out. We're puzzled could it be the radio or wiring. Thanks
whoa! thats a pretty big issues...especially since both systems arent related. its hard to say whats exactly causing this without checking the car physically, but it sounds like a wiring issue. when installing an aftermarket stereo in the rendezvous (and a lot of GM cars) it has to be done carefully or wires can get crossed. my guess is whomever wired that stereo initially, must have wired some of it into the braking system. when there is a problem with one part (ie the speaker), the other fails because of it. may be best to take out the stereo and have everything rewired properly. but this is only a guess as it really is a one-off scenario. hope this helps
Got a 2006 rendezvous.... & can't find a wiring harness anywhere!!! I've seen lots for 20 for other buicks.. And the only one I found for my vehicle cost 250!!! Where did you find a harness!
there is a few different ones out there. I have even found them at Walmart U.S. the one you are seeing for 250 is likely for Rendezvous with Onstar and to keep the steering controls. they also sell harnesses for non-Onstar Rendezvous but keeping the steering wheel controls for about $140, and others that bypass the steering wheel controls for about $40. ive included a link for one, but there is many others, and you should be able to find them at your parts store or online.
www.hifisoundconnection.com/ISIMPLE-ISGM535-Dual-Auxiliary-AUX-Audio-Input-Factory-Radio-Adapter-Kit-for-2004-2007-Buick-Rendezvous-ISGM535-3
hope this helps.
Go to walmart
hey do you know how to wire it to hook up a amp and speakers, this video was very helpful cause I definitely didn't know how I was gonna put my deck in
I do know how to run a system in this car. I had installed one for this (deck, subs, amp). But it is pretty involved and it is a lot to go through via messaging, and better shown in a video. However, I am not filming at this time due to weather, and I dont have access to a rendezvous at this time. But if you have some general questions about what's involved, I can try and answer them for you. Thanks for watching too and glad it helped
I am trying to do this but can't figure out what wires do what on my vehicles harness.
any ideas on wire color diagram for 2002 Buick Rendezvous CXL?
I had one a long time ago, but I no longer have it/can find it. I do they are online as well. But I don't have a direct link. Sorry!
Which color wire is the power wire on the factory harness?
I had to run a separate power wire to get this to work. You can see it halfway through the video...a separate wire that runs out behind the dash. However, I made the video so long ago, I dont remember the power source 100%. I know it was up by the ignition switch, and I remember I tested and found a power supply that would turn on when the car was in ACC or on position. However, I dont remember which wire it was, unfortunately. If you go check yourself, make sure to be cautious of the air bag wiring that is there as well. It is a much thicker, heavier gauge wire, and yellow, if I remember correctly. Hope that helps.
Nexus Auto I found a power supply. It cuts on and off with the car abut there is t any sound
I was told it might have a factory amp but I don’t see it
@@OleManGaming normally the amp is located at the driver side of the car, under the steering wheel, near the parking brake pedal. If you haven't checked there yet, give it a look . Otherwise, you would not have a factory amp in place.
Where did you run the power wire to?
Unfortunately, it has been so long I do not 100% remember, It was up near the ignition switch, and highly likely it was the ACC wire, but not 100% sure. I tested the wires to find one that provided a 12v source when the ACC mode was engaged with the key, along with ON. If you are going to test, watch out for the air bag wire. Dont even touch it (very big wire running to the top of steering wheel). hope this helps.
@@NexusAuto ok thanks
Thanks for the video! We just bought an '03 Buick Rendezvous, not sure exactly what model, I think it's the base model, but anyway I think I want to get an aftermarket double DIN stereo/CD player and replace all of the speakers and add an amp and maybe a couple 10s or 12s woofer box. Do you have any suggestions for a nice double DIN that won't break the bank? I'm also curious why a single DIN was chosen for this Rendezvous instead of a double DIN? Cheaper? Just curious....
Unfortunately, I don't have any direct suggestions. There are so many brands out there, and so many levels of quality. Also, I have found when audio shopping across Canada and the US, the range of products vary at each state/province. I did upgrade the stock speakers to a brand called Infinity, and they were fantastic. I also had a small Kenwood amp and 2 10" subs(don't remember the sub brand name, could have been Dual, nothing fancy) and it sounded amazing. The single DIN was purely due to having the stereo hanging around. This was my parents car, and the single DIN was in their previous car. They like the head unit a lot, and did not want to get rid of it, so I installed it for them.
I bought a pioneer 201ex
I have steering wheel controls so I got a awsc1 which is easy to use and has an app. The new one is 220ex? Does apple play , I should of got one with android play
Hardly any of the wiring harnesses come with everything you need. I ordered mine from Crutchfield and it was $118 for it all
Which is the remote wire?
Sorry Ethan, I made this video a long time ago, and I no longer have access to the car. I could not answer in confidence, and do not want to give wrong info. Sorry I could not help further. Hopefully another viewer will see this and can answer.
Hey i have a harness but there no ignition wire in the harness. if im to splice the main wires which do u know which wire is the ignition wire? It would help me out alot
unfortunately, i don't remember the wire, but i put the car acc mode and test for voltage. sorry...wish I could give more info.
I will be installing a double din dvd/gps player in a couple weeks when it arrives. I have the 2007 rendezvous cx which looks identical to the car you're working on. I am guessing/hoping that I don't have the Bose system? Will I be able to install my dvd gps unit without the integrated module? I see that you didn't need one so will I need one? Also any extra advice or anything different that I will have to do install a double din gps unit? Did you disconnect your battery when doing the installation? (It's a headache to get to the battery). Thanks in advance bro.
as long as you don't have the advanced Bose system, you wont need anything more than the regular wire harness. it is worth noting that you'll lose the steering wheel controls unless you get the separate module for it, but that is optional...you can run an aftermarket deck without the steering controls if you want. also, as hjoken mentioned below, some double din units are slightly too large and you may have to shave off the little plastic piece at the back, which can be hard to get to. so be wary of that. other than that, it should be pretty straightforward. i also did not diconnect the battery, but I always recommend that you do. one wrong move and you can end up damaging something electrically. if you are confident enough, go for it. but be cautious if you do. if I remember, you can disconnect the power from the fuse box, which is easily accessible, and that disables the power. you can try that and see if it does.
Thanks dude.
No problem at all !
Hey love the video it's helping out alot I was just wondering if you can help me out with the wiring a little bit I also don't have the wiring harness soim doing it all the difficult way and was wondering if you could remember what you did with the serial data wire
Unfortunately, I couldn't at this point. I did this work many years ago, and no longer have access to a Rendezvous to refresh my memory. There is wiring diagrams out there to help out. Google 'Rendezvous head unit wiring diagram' and you'll get lots of diagrams and forums and stuff. Sorry I couldn't help any further
@@NexusAuto yeah I had a feeling I'd be a far stretch seeing the videos age...thank you anyway! still a great video
@@bikerkid1617 hey, doesn't hurt at all to ask! Thanks for understanding, and thanks for watching!
What if I couldn’t get a radio harness
You could get a wiring diagram for the radio and wire it in manually, like I did years ago, although I actually did it without the wiring diagram...much harder. Sometimes you can get the wiring harness online...even Amazon. Check around for sure.
I install an android aftermarket deck in my 07 rendezvous cxl but I don't understand to which wire dose the key 1 and key 2 goes. I have the rp5 gm11 adapter to retain steering wheel and OnStar and chimes control. can u help out with this issue. thanks
RASROOTS MUSIC sorry for the late reply. what do you mean by key 1 and key 2? as in the 12v for the accessory and on functions?
Whats the name of that plastic thing that fit le little stereo to the big space of the factory one
+abed lrhmn rikab sorry for the late reply. They go by many names,, depending on the manufacturer, but the most common are aftermarket faceplate, interface or dashboard kit. You will want a single din unit. Thanks for watching
I was under the impression that all the computer signals, i.e., mpg readout, oil level signal, low tire pressure, etc were wired thru the radio and by putting in an after market radio would cause these features not to work. Am I wrong?
Ron Riemar not quite. the systems themselves operate independently, but for GMs, the chime system for each system is run through the radio. so if you took the deck out, mpg and all other signals in the cluster still works, but if something comes up that needs a chime, you won't hear anything. the good news is that a lot of aftermarket wiring kits provide a chime speaker that plugs into the factory wiring harness. if you have that, the car will operate exactly as it did factory, but you can have an aftermarket deck
i have a 2004 Buick rendezvous hook up every but i get static . what could cause that problem
Nino Andrade unfortunately there could be quite a few issues causing that. the first thing you need to do is isolate the issue. is the static only from 1 speaker, 2, all? that will let you know if the issue is just one speaker or the system/head unit.
Hey how's it going? I am trying to know the specific stereo that you installed.
Sorry couldn't tell you lol. It was a JVC, but I cannot remember the model number.
hey kind sir where did you put that red wire I didn't see you put with the other wires I saw it in the back. please respond asap thank you.:)
Erick Weaver good day sir! this is a hard one to answer, as it was so long ago I don't quite remember. I wired it to a 12v source, as I couldn't find one when I was manually wiring the stereo, but I believe the wiring harness tales care of this. don't quote me on this, but I believe I wired it to a 12v source at the ignition...one that would turn off with the car, but turn on with the key at the acc and on position. hope this helps a bit
Thanks a lot man will try this
is it the same as a 2002?
More or less, it should be the same. I haven't checked, but GM didn't really make significant changes on the Rendezvous during their production run. There may be some differences, but it should be ok overall
Hey, I just installed an aftermarket stereo in my car and everything seemed okay at first. A few days after installation I went to start my car and now all I get is a buzzing and clicking sound with nothing coming on. It doesn't seem like a battery issue, more of an electrical issue. The only things I did differently from your method was that I had to use a fuse tap to get power to the unit and I had to wire the parking brake detection wire from the aftermarket stereo into my ground. Any ideas?
Hmmm. hard to say. It definitely sounds like the battery is dead or low charge, but sounds electrical, in the sense that there is a power drain somewhere.
1. Did you check to see if the battery is low charge first? I would start there. A few other questions as well.
2. You ran a fuse tap to get power. What did you tap into? Is it an 'always on' circuit (ie alarm system)?
3. You ran the parking brake detection wire to a ground. Is this a double din unit with a DVD player?
It is always tricky diagnosing these issue from afar, but if you send me the above info, I will see if I can steer you in the right direction on it.
Nexus Auto You were 100% right. It turned out my battery was about 8 years old, so it just coincidentally decided to crap out on me right after I installed the stereo. I replaced the battery and everything seems to be running okay. Thanks!
Awesome news! Glad to hear it all worked out! Enjoy your new stereo!
What is the name and model of the wiring harness, I have a 03 rendezvous cx no on star.
I used a scosche wire harness. they're typically pretty cheap and do the job just fine. I dont remember the part number though.
Do you got to put your foot on the break first or put and gear first
Demaria Robinson put your foot on the brake to shift it from park to first. don't take your foot off, even if the car is not running, otherwise it can roll. only take your foot off the brake when you put it back into park
Do the steering wheel components for the stereo work with the aftermarket stereo??
Joe Bartley it can work, but you need 2 separate adapters. You need one for the stereo harness, and another to maintain the steering wheel controls. If you just use the stereo harness, the steering wheel audio controls won't work, unfortunately.
thanks man. very helpful
PROPHECYTHERAPPER no problem. thanks for watching
does this model have the built in amp and if so is it deleted in this vid my 06 has the bose system and word on the street is the factory radio fuhcs up and keeps killing the batt if this is so please let me know
hey lyle i can tell you this model did not have the factory bose system, but just the standard system. i had no issues with the install, and no battery issues. i have installed an aftermarket system on an 03 cxl with the upgraded system, and had no issues as well. bose systems are tricky...no shortcuts can be taken with the wiring. but if all wires are sourced and matched up correctly, shouldn't be an issue. i have heard of people has many issues with the bose systems though, so be cautious
So what can I do to fix was thinking about purchasing original radio on ebay
unfortunately, that may be harder than fixing whatever error is happening now. gm factory alarm systems are run through the factory stereos, and putting a new one in without the right programming can cause issues. furthermore, rendezvous came with a variety of stereo options. if you buy the wrong one, it wont work. for example, if you buy a regular rendezvous stereo, but your model had the bose option, the regular one will not work. buying one is an option, but I wanted to let you know the potential risks
I needed the wiring from the car..ugh frustration. Blk w/ white stripe.etc
modified life has a decent wiring diagram. It is not perfect, but it should be pretty helpful. Hopefully it helps you too.
www.modifiedlife.com/2006-buick-rendezvous-car-radio-stereo-audio-wiring-diagram/
One question. Where did you wire the red wire to?
It was so long ago that I installed this, I do not directly remember. But if my memory does serve me correctly, I ran it to the ignition switch. Be careful when working as they Airbag wiring is near there too, but im fairly certain i ran it to ignition accessory acc or on.
hi i really would like to know how to wire the buick rendezvous cd player please thank for your consideration
Hello, What do you mean the rendezvous CD player? As in, installing an aftermarket CD player, or installing a OEM head unit? Please clarify
Nexus Auto yes i would like to know the color code so i can install an aftermarket stereo
I have a clarion vx400 that has no sound did u run into this? If not it's there anything i can do any help is accepted
I had no issues running an audio deck in a few Rendezvous. I ran cars with both the standard audio system, and others with the upgraded audio system and maintaining steering wheel controls. There could be a few issues that could cause this, anything from the deck going bad(it happens), to the way it was wired, to an internal audio issue with the car itself. But you should have no problems with the Clarion deck going in.
I have a Buick Rendezvous 2007 CXL, I have removed the factory stereo and wired a Metra harness with just the the 24 pin connector, like you would on an older model vehicle, and I'm receiving no power to the new aftermarket stereo. I've read and seen that on other similar vehicles that I would need a special harness that would have a power out to an amp. My car also has OnStar and possibly a Bose system. Is the reason its not working because I have the wrong harness, need a power supply of some kind, or need a harness that rewires chimes, security, OnStar, etc?
+Zack McCord UPDATE: I've done some more research and purchased the Crux SOCGM-17B Wiring Interface. Hopefully this will do the trick. I'll have another update in a few days.
+Zack McCord sounds good. keep me posted...I'm curious to see if this unit works. as an fyi, because of how bose and onstar in wired on these cars, some do need special interfaces. i worked on an 03 cxl that needed 3 wiring units to maintain full operation, including steering wheel functionality. let me know how it goes!
+NexusTMPG I hooked it all up today and it works great! This unit takes away OnStar, steering controls, and the backseat stereo contols, but I don't need any of that so it's perfect.
+NexusTMPG I have an 03 no onstar though. I bought the harness for onstar but they said it didn't matter but the volume doesn't go up very high
hey man i also live in toronto and i have no idea where and what site i can buy a wiring harness for my buick redezvous any suggestions?
Hey. Thanks for watching. There is a few places. I remember that Walmart(believe it or not!) sold the kit at a good price a while back, but not sure if they still do. Canadian tire has them too. If not, there are a number of websites, like HiFiSoundConnections, TDotPerformance, CarID, even Amazon had it at one point. Hope this helps, and thanks for watching.
Need pin put pics as my radio harnesses got riped out when someone broke into my car last week
Oh damn, that sucks. Unfortunately, I do not have a wiring diagram for this car. However, this website seems to have it listed, more or less. Here is the link. Please note, I am not supporting or endorsing this site, just trying to help out :) www.modifiedlife.com/2006-buick-rendezvous-car-radio-stereo-audio-wiring-diagram/
What is the red power wire attached to???
It went out to the ignition power wire, to give it a 12v power source than would run only when the car was either on or in ACC mode.
Did you find the remote turn on wire
i never looked for this car. i installed a kill switch that can be used to remotely turn the system off and on. that's a very common request that I get. you can see it at 4:39. i run a wire to a constant 12v source and through the switch, and straight to the remote on the amp.
i recently changed the factory on my 03 cxl wit an aftermarket pioneer stereo and after 3 weeks of playing a amo error code showed on my radio screen and the speakers sound itchy and static any help?
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+Sheila Escobedo hi Sheila. believe it or not, this is a fairly common problem with Pioneer units. It happens quite a bit with the head units. There is a few things to try, but often, this may be a problem with the stereo (yeah, even if it's new!!!).
First, try to do a factory reset on your stereo. Reset it back to its original settings. That does work some times in fixing it.
If that doesn't work, pull the stereo back out and double check all the wiring. Seems trivial, but you'll be surprised how often that may be the issue.
And lastly, try disconnecting the rear speakers from your wiring harness. You may have to look up the wiring diagram, if you don't have it already. Some models with the higher end audio system runs the rear speakers through the factory amp, so sometimes this causes interference. It's a bit of work, but it may give you the answer. If you have to resort to this step as your last resort, and after disconnecting the rear speakers the problem goes away, then you may have a stereo compatibility issue
If you tried all the above and there is still no fix, the stereo is likely defective.
If you have any other questions, please give me a shout. Thanks for watching
Christian&Sheila Perez what wire did you splice the red wire into?
I changed the radio, voight a harness hoiked everything up and the radio comes on but the volume doesn't go up very high. what did I do wrong?
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that's a hard one to answer without being there to look it over. there is a few things that it could be.
1. what type of stereo? check your model and see if there is any compatibility issues. some stereos (pioneer, for example) have known issues
2. check your new stereo settings. some have volume offsets or things like that which may affect the output
3. check the stereo wiring, mainly for the speakers. some mid 00 GM cars with Bose or Onstar had issues with volume being too low if the wiring was each speaker was reversed when installing an aftermarket stereo. sometimes only one speaker (ie the front right speaker) needs to be miswired to create a system fault. try these things and see if it helps at all.
+NexusTMPG ok thanks. im at a stand still right now. may have to go see a pro lol
chris65645 damn that sucks. Hopefully you get it fixed. Sometimes its one small overlooked detail. Good luck!
+NexusTMPG I'm going to look over everything one more time. steering wheel controls do not work and that may be a problem
that be cool to put a lift kit on the rendezvous
It would be cool and unique. I am all for mods like that lol. Although it seems kinda tall...may be top heavy? Doesn't matter, haven't seen a lifted rendezvous and would like to!
not if you gave it "stance" look up custom offsets tv
Do you have the wiring specs somewhere?
I dont have a direct wire spec, but there is a lot online. Be sure to put in the year, as GM did make a change or two over the years. Generally, it is the same for most models of Rendezvous.
Hey man.. great video!! I have an '05 Rendezvous CX, with a harness just like yours in this vid. I cannot find a harness adapter anywhere in my area, or online. Any chance you could point me in the right direction to get one?? Thanks in advance!!
Thanks. Appreciate the comment. Hope it helped out.
I did find one online. It seems to be the correct one, through Amazon. Please keep in mind, I am not endorsing this brand or anything like that, but it was offered at a good price and seems to match up.
www.amazon.com/ASC-Audio-Chevrolet-Oldsmobile-Silverado/dp/B06WGM5FXZ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1519057107&sr=8-1&keywords=buick+rendezvous+stereo+harness
Also, as a heads up, by just using this harness, you will lose the stereo-based steering wheel controls, like volume up/down. That requires a separate adapter and is fairly costly in comparison.
Thanks for the info! I am already aware of the "module" needed for steering wheel control, quite pricey. Not planning on using it either way. By the way, I'm installing a Kenwood stereo with Sirius XM satellite radio built in. Any idea if there would be any issues using this with this adapter?
Awesome sounds good. Many are not aware of the interface, so you're ahead of the game. As for the Kenwood deck, every deck is different, so i cannot 100% answer that, but just based on my history with aftermarket decks and installing them, I do not foresee any issues with installing the deck itself. most Kenwoods use a standard wiring interface, and Sirius is just built right in. I think you should be alright with the install.
Hey buddy. So, I received the harness adapter, but it looks like the pinouts are different than the wiring configuration in the vehicle's harness. Any advice on how to get the pins out of the adapter?
Hey Rodney. Fantastic news that you go it so quickly, but the pinout situation is unexpected. In some cases, these harnesses work on multiple car applications, so the pins may not directly match, but factory harness should have blank openings to accommodate the extra pins. So to clarify, for the extra pinouts on the harness, is there no blank spot for them to plug in to? Or are there pins missing that cannot interface with the factory harness? Just looking to clarify my understanding of the situation.
dors the stock stereo have rca connecters
Nope it doesnt
Did you keep steering wheel controls?
I have done both. I have set up Rendezvous with the steering wheel controls, and others without. The one featured in this video had the steering wheel controls disabled.
Nexus Auto what harness did u use? I have a 04 Rainier very similar but I lose steering controls and the 2nd zone radio in the back seat
Angel Dominguez you have to buy 2 separate harnesses. One controls the stereo, and the other is for the steering controls.
The camera motion is going to make me puke. 🤮
Will this be a good video for a 07
It would be good for an 07 that doesnt have the premium audio system. It has some extra wiring back there. Should work for a CX model, if memory serves me correctly.
Hey thanks for this Vid, really help out!
Awesome news. Glad it helped. Thanks for watching too!
Good thanks
No Problem
how can I unlock code to the radio
Its not easy. As far as I know, only the dealer can provide it to you, and you need the VIN. If there is any other ways, I don't know em. Hope this helps
can i transfer amp & subs from a dodge ram to a 06 rendezvous or do i need different install kit ? no on star & no aftermarket deck in buick.
ok thanks
If u live in NY I got one u can rip a part lol
That would be an awesome thing to mess with, but I am a little too far. Thanks for the offer though
Thanks for the video! Your fingernails are terrifying.
You're terrifying. Those fingernails come in handy
LOL @sethmeistergee @Lincolnator the definitely do come in handy lol, although I mostly keep them cut. Not sure why I didnt here, probably just don't care lol.
NexusTMPG right. And I was just kidding with sethmeistergee.
yeah I know @lincolnator. thought the multiple lols and somewhat sarcastic comment got that across. would have been surprised if you were actually serious. didn't know fingernails were an integral part of a car video lol (see? I lol'd again)
why does urs mark 180mph why is urs do special 😂
lol I wish that was 180 mph. nah, thats kph. now it seems a lot more tame
Ohh i didnt see the kph thats why i was like wtf like where did he buy a damn supercharger & gauges that look factory
+Mitchell Lewis I would buy that immediately...a 180 mph rendezvous? that would destroy the track lol. anyways, no worries, and thanks for watching!! :)
+Mitchell Lewis I would buy that immediately...a 180 mph rendezvous? that would destroy the track lol. anyways, no worries, and thanks for watching!! :)
+Mitchell Lewis I would buy that immediately...a 180 mph rendezvous? that would destroy the track lol. anyways, no worries, and thanks for watching!! :)
What about the key on wire? (Red wire) You have to add the wire but I guess you failed to mention that! Video sucks just like your install job!
Sorry you feel that way. Have a great day though. And Merry Christmas if you celebrate.
Time to trim your nails, man...
Well, I made that video 5 yrs ago, so hopefully I have cut them by now. Plus, why are you watching my nails in a car video? This isn't a video on manicures lol.
I kid.
I heard on this video from a few people. Meh, I didn't trim them this video. Normally I keep them cut. Oh well. But considering how often it comes up, I wish I had.
@@NexusAuto I too jest. Mine almost got that long the other day. Had to borrow my neighbor's angle grinder!
@@bodkinsbestphotography Indeed, the Angle Grinder is very effective on those tough days! In a pinch, I bring out my dremel too...works well, and most of my finger is left too! And you win in my book for using jest. LOL.
People love attention and rush to do a car install video without installing radio bahaha...this video sucks...you didn't show a damn thing but to take off the pannel...
Delete this video
No...no I don't think I will. Seems to me that a lot of people had benefited from it. It is unfortunate that you did not. I hope your search finds a better video to meet your needs. Thank you for watching.
do I need a bypass for my Buick rendezvous 04 to switch to aftermarket radio
You do if you have the higher end audio option or onstar, if I recall. Just going off memory. Some wiring kits sell the bypass right in the kit.