This may seem convoluted and I may be obfuscating the issue, but, then again, I drive a Crossfire...
First, let me say that many folks on this site have been very helpful (ppro, in particular). After much deliberation and searching, I finally decided on a Pioneer DEH-P7000BT. But, when I was about to pull the trigger at the
Crutchfield site I received the warning shown below. I tried other receivers and kept getting the same message. I 'd really like to keep the factory amp as I'm not sure I have the knowledge to perform the steps outlined
I have the Factory Stereo w/Navigation.
I want to keep the factory amp, but when I input my car
with this unit at the
Crutchfield website I get this warning:
I thought I'd see what would happen iif I input to the
Crutchfield website that I have the factory radio
without Nav or Infinity system. When I do this the only warning I get is:
Even though I have the stock system
with Nav/Inifinity system, I'd really like to keep the factory amp mainly because of cost and my limited knowledge of the wiring required.
The stereo installs I've seen on this site merely swap in the
Schosche VW-01B. However, the stock system
with Nav/Ifinity seems to require a lot more.
Since I have hearing problems a good sounding unit is not a priority. I'm looking more for a unit that will pair with my iPhone 3G and USB input, satellite radio and a couple of aux in ports.
Does any unit out there keep the factory amp?
If not, what can I use as a substitute for the factory amp to meet the requirements above and keep the factory speakers?