Hummer H2 Radio Install, Keep OnStar, Steering Wheel Controls And Door Chime

[VegasMike]

Originally Posted by Humdingah

VegasMike,

Seeing as how you used to install I was wondering if you happened to know what I would need in order to use a Pioneer AVIC deck and keep the steering wheel controls and possibly both XM and OnStar.

I'd also like any advice you could give on subs, replacement speakers, amps and capacitors.

What I'm currently looking at are either two or four JL 10s or 12s with Phoenix Gold amps in a custom enclosure in the back. I haven't figured out which replacement speakers or capacitors to go with although I am leaning toward a Stinger for the capacitor.

Thanks in advance man!

Dan

Dan,

That ASWC I listed above will work with your AVIC just fine. The cool thing about that unit is that it works with pretty much every major brand of car stereos that have a steering wheel control input. The programming on the ASWC is a bit confusing, but I got luck and it auto detected my brand of stereo, and that it was a Hummer.

I don't think you will be able to use the factory XM module with your AVIC, there is no way for them to interface with each other. You can however buy an XM module from Pioneer that will plug right into your AVIC. The OnStar will work if you use the GMOS module I listed above as well.

JL certainly is one of the top brands in woofers, you may also want to check out their amps and miss as well if you haven't bought any of the other stuff yet. My guess is you would be fine with a couple of 10"s in the back, and the JL's will need a very small enclosure that will save you some room.

As far as capacitors go, if you're only going to run a couple of 10"s or 12"s, I don't foresee you needing a cap. I would run 4gage amp wire to the amps, then run a distribution block with 8 gage amp wire. The reason I mention aim wire is that it will have more individual strand of wire in it which will cut down the resistance and give you better throughput on the voltage.