MonkeySkull

I have a question..

I have an 06 with Bose Premium I believe. The factory headunit was just a single CD player, with no Bose markings on it. But, I have the Bose speaker covers and sub in the center console. So I assume I have the Non-Lux Bose set up.

Is it possible for me to install JUST a LUX amp?

As the truck sits, I have the GMOS harness and an Alpine DVD/Nav set up. I just want a little bit more out of the stock sub. I assume this AMP upgrade would accomplish this, just curious as to what the requirements are for installing the AMP( Lux ).

camcamaro1991

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To verify type of sound system is to check your RPO codes (located in the glove box).

You can't use a aftermarket head unit with a LUX amp, as the amp transfers sound from the radio to the amp via the class 2 data serial wires and not the typical sound postive/negtive left/right wires.

I really don't think you will get as much as you think out of your stock sub, even with a LUX amp.
Now if you have the RPO code UQ7 you can add AOEM-GM24 from Pac audio, then run a seprate amp and subwoofer. This is what I did, works great and the factory sub still operates just incase you want to return it to stock form.

MonkeySkull

First off, I'd be fine with going back to a stock head unit.

I'm not looking for it to sound like a 12" or anything. I just want a cleaner sound and to actually be able to hear the sub. Right now it almost sounds nonexistent.

If I was to put my original head unit back in, would I be able to do this swap? Or do I have to have the Y91/Y92 unit?

camcamaro1991

iTrader: (19)

Agreed the stock Bose sub is small, and doesn't have much output.

You haven't told me what your RPO codes are for your truck? UQ7, or Y91/Y92?

If you have a Y91/Y92 you would probably know as its sounds awesome for stock Bose. If you have a UQ7 then both Y91/Y92 head unit & LUX amp (with the additional parts and repining wiring harness) is required. The LUX uses class 2 serial data wires to transfer sound.

UQ7 just add a sub to your current system I added a 10" MTX Thunderform C15HC00C10-TN and it sounds good for its small size.

MonkeySkull

I won't be back to my truck for another week.

But it never had a 6 CD changer, so wouldn't that automatically make it a non lux?

I'll check the RPO codes next weekend though.

But if I just have the premium. Can you get a non nav, lux head unit?

camcamaro1991

iTrader: (19)

Agreed, I scanned past you statement about a "single" cd player, but not 100% sure. most of the Y91/Y92 had a tape deck and seprate 6 disc cd changer.

I covered this in my last post's with the 1994Vmax,

lets keep it simple: no matter what head unit you use, "it must match the amp"! being non-nav or nav makes no difference, its either non-LUX or LUX.

I just don't have the part numbers for the non-Nav head units for either the Non-LUX or LUX

If you get the parts numbers then please send them to me I will try my best to cross reference them and add them to this write up.

I am almost positive that no vehicle came from GM with NAV it was a dealer installed option, meaning they would remove your non-nav head unit and replace it with a Nav.

If you have non-LUX/premium amp then you must use a non-LUX/premium head unit, either non-nav or nav.

Same goes for the Lux amp, you must use a LUX head unit, non-nav or nav.

MonkeySkull

That pretty much answers my question.

I just need to find a LUX non nav head unit part number now.

camcamaro1991

iTrader: (19)

Ok, I kept my non-nav non-LUX head unit, I will try and dig around and find it sometime soon and PM the part number to you.

MonkeySkull

There we go!

camcamaro1991

iTrader: (19)

Update:

Added GMT800 Nav disc part numbers from 2003-2012 and non-nav non-lux radio w/6CD part numbers in Post #2 note: 2013 Nav disc is not out yet

If anyone knows the GM part numbers for non-nav LUX original radio please PM me.

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example:
1. Gathering Information Complete
2. Validating License Complete
3. Requesting Access Complete
4. Preparing VCM Failed
5. Reading Entire VCM
6. Validating Inegrity

Boot Loader Download timed out.

I was able to unplug the wiring harness at the iPod interface and it allowed HPTuners to read/write successfully

Thanks