The Vibe is a seriously underrated car, and it's great that such simple DIY upgrades can be made to it.
@lexbrusb.18213 жыл бұрын
Yes, Pontiac did it's best to mess up anything they possibly could on the "Matrix" Vibe. Otherwise, awesome car.
@DyLemmaOG2 ай бұрын
The paint was messed up on the older versions so all of them look like crap at this point if they weren't kept in the garage all it's life otherwise the car mechanically is very solid
@pbattis14 жыл бұрын
OK Chad because of you I just ordered the exact set up that you use in this video. I also have the exact car same color too. You certainly make this project appear to be doable. Thank you very much. . . .nicely done. I love my Vibe and have decided to do some upgrades rather than get a new car. I think the Vibe might be the greatest car ever made.
@bilboslaughter22292 жыл бұрын
Get any other upgrades after this ?
@mydogsmells1733 Жыл бұрын
I'm the original owner of my '05 Vibe -in the same color - and it's certainly the best car I've ever owned.
@daddynutsalotaddmeonsteam2404 Жыл бұрын
I've also got the same red!
@albertluker3032 Жыл бұрын
Nice overview of the process Chad! This is a simple takeout and put in. I’m about to put in my second Pioneer head unit and just wanted to refresh myself on the details. Everything was as I remember. I might add to other vibe owners that you will be STUNNED at how much better the sound is just with the factory speakers. The problem has been the factory radio. Splicing the harness wires is the hardest part which was not shown however is as he described, just match the colors. This is where a mistake is easy to make, having a loose wire will drive you crazy with popping or a on/off /on/off situation. So take extra care and do it right with solder and shrink wraps, please. And may I say my vibe has 330k miles on going strong with no problems. The odometer stops at 299,999. So I’m on my second odometer from a junk yard ($20), if you didn’t know!
@griffallen83775 жыл бұрын
Some may say Chad has the best instructional videos. I would agree, and he's got a seductive voice
@mauipat7 Жыл бұрын
I’ve got a 2005 Pontiac vibe. I’m really thankful that you showed your video to me today. I need to uninstall and install new radio. And with your help by the video will help me immensely. Thank you.
@Rinkusuuu Жыл бұрын
Hey man, I just got a 2005 pontiac vibe too, and the radio doesn’t work. Do you know how important that wired control wire that he didn’t unhook in the video is? I took the dash off and that was already unhooked and I can’t get it back in.
@blaisehogan92553 ай бұрын
@@Rinkusuuusame here. The whole thing came out of the dash the piece he left in and now my radios not working
@Rinkusuuu3 ай бұрын
@@blaisehogan9255 I never hooked mine back up, and never had a problem. I just had to change my radio and it worked perfectly fine. Are all your wires connected?
@georgepaget57483 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I'll get a new radio. My 09 Vibe is also my RV. 250000 km and going strong. I'll be driving to the Arctic ocean next. It's bullet proof.
@mezpezlez Жыл бұрын
Yes great vehicles, my 2008 matrix has over 450,000 and almost no issues.
@maverickjames7114 Жыл бұрын
Chad is literally a chad for this
@japavlic1 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful. I think though I will have it installed in my 2007 since my radio indicator went bad...just to make sure it is done correctly. One with a CD player specifically. Thanks!
@mydogsmells1733 Жыл бұрын
Great video. I have this exact same car. Same color too. Anyways, I'm getting ready to replace the factory unit and your video shows that it's not as difficult as I had feared.
@budducci2 жыл бұрын
I'm about to do this upgrade, so this was really helpful to see. Thanks!
@ChadWilliamsFixesAll2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching!
@ericmiller90703 жыл бұрын
Great job walking us through this. Thank you!
@travisfinucane53982 жыл бұрын
2:39 there are three plugs he removes: the antenna and two electrical connectors, one blue one gray. When he wires everything up he only uses the blue connector to his wiring harness (4:25). What is the gray connector for?
@kellyb64332 жыл бұрын
I also have the same question...it's not necessary?
@988me988 Жыл бұрын
Same question. I'm about to install a Sony radio. Will find out.
@maximilienboudreau54274 жыл бұрын
Wait you disconect TWO WIRES and only reconnect one?
@Brickstone074 жыл бұрын
The smaller one is obsolete
@questioneverything5874 жыл бұрын
Where can I purchase that specific radio and the parts you bought with it. If possible that'd be very appreciated
@eltiotrump66334 ай бұрын
Can I get one that works with apple CarPlay ? On my 2003 Pontiac vibe
@applepitechs4 жыл бұрын
You did not use a radio kit to get a clean install, and fill that space you're seeing, and you forgot to connect the parking brake wire or install a bypass for it.
@TMesquita188 ай бұрын
Hi, Chad. Thank you for your video. I have a Pontiac Vibe of 2006 and my radio is a Pioneer DMH-160BT. I try to transfer the brackets from the old radio (like your old one exactly) but the holes don't match. Is there some detail I'm missing?
@brendancross27674 жыл бұрын
1:21 in my radio installation I disconnected that wire, ended up breaking the clip and not being able to reconnect it. It does nothing as far as I can tell, haven't noticed anything different in operation of the buttons on that panel also I only had one harness on my radio (03) but it had two ports for it, and I had to use some vice grips to remove the antenna because holy crap it was tight I also used a different bracket since I ordered from crutchfield, and they included a bracket with a faceplate and everything. It did require a bit of trimming but no big deal
@veganuss134 жыл бұрын
When you tape the wires together, you tape each matching color individually together? Do you just make sure the ends touch or what?
@yobreffstank97824 жыл бұрын
I was wondering this too!
@apollo72012 жыл бұрын
You twist the metal ends together then tape it
@kilimanjarno4 жыл бұрын
do you have to disconnect the battery to do this?
@jamesharkness10583 жыл бұрын
Great video. Love the Vibe!
@scottmcarthur278711 ай бұрын
What about the second original connector? You didnt show if it gets hooked up or wired
@dustin45753 жыл бұрын
I bought a 7" deck for this car and there was a gap on the sides like yours, but the height was too great and it wouldn't fit through. I can't tell if you have the screen recessed or if yours fits
@evanowens53219 ай бұрын
Where did you get the wiring harness adapter from?
@reddemon52 Жыл бұрын
did you have to ground the park green wire ?
@kenmckell2 жыл бұрын
1:48 dang, he turned into the Flash!
@ChadWilliamsFixesAll2 жыл бұрын
So speedy!
@scubateve0074 жыл бұрын
I just installed a new head unit using the same setup, only to get alternator whine. On the forums they state you have to bypass the amp because of the stock amp in the car. Did you not need to bypass yours? Also noticed you didn't power it on to demonstrate that the setup worked. Thanks
@TacticalMoistTowelette5 жыл бұрын
What would it look like with a dash kit? I would love to see a video about that! Awezome video by the way.
@TacticalMoistTowelette5 жыл бұрын
And whrre would you acquire a dashkit for the Matrix/Vibe?
@ChadWilliamsFixesAll5 жыл бұрын
Hey Cris! Here is the link to the kit you will want! Let me know if you have any questions! amzn.to/2TzMBDu
@elijaheiden28204 жыл бұрын
what tools will i need to connect the wires and how will i know which wire connects to where
@NoahWilson983 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@williammacdonald46154 жыл бұрын
I cant find online if the connector is the same for the other radio. I think it's the monsoon version not sure though. Do you know if they would be the same?
@froylanbaliton2779 Жыл бұрын
Can you give me the link of seller / complete parts that i buy
@jacobfair60695 жыл бұрын
what was the smaller black connector on the back of the original radio for?
@dericbacon66383 жыл бұрын
Yeah? I’m doing this also, there is a whole extra harness that doesn’t go anywhere?
@bhula40250 Жыл бұрын
@@dericbacon6638 was that for the monsoon amp under the passenger seat?
@marquithomejia31082 жыл бұрын
What is the name of that screen I buy for the Toyota matrix is that I want Put one on mine
@jwjagian67905 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@traviscarico79782 жыл бұрын
So you unhooked 3 plugs What was the little plug and did the speakers work after you installed aftermarket radio I bought plug and everything only to not have any sound at all Not new to stereo installs im new to factory amp this car has
@thejerseyboy69082 жыл бұрын
I’m having the same issue right now. No sound at all….
@LulaPlays5 жыл бұрын
I didn't hear anything mentioned about the green parking brake wire on the pioneer harness...where does this go? I have a 2007 Matrix, 5 Speed Manual. Thank you!
@ChadWilliamsFixesAll5 жыл бұрын
Oh, my bad. I hooked mine up to a switch that I could pulse to fake the radio that the parking brake was enabled. There are many videos on it out there
@Stonerolog1st4 жыл бұрын
That goes to the parking brake if you so want it to but to get it to work its a timed delay on off on, but on mine (technically illegal) you can get a bypass that connects to the blue remote wire and back to the green the yellow on the bypass is unused unless you use an Alpine
@user-mp3fj6xt9w2 жыл бұрын
Another 'bypass' option is to just connect the parking brake wire to ground.
@sewageseth78055 жыл бұрын
if you were to put in a dash kit what kind would you buy/use? also, great video! easy to follow, great instructions.
@ChadWilliamsFixesAll5 жыл бұрын
Hey there, Here is the link to the kit you will want! It will have everything including harness and antenna adapter too. Let me know if you have any questions! amzn.to/2TzMBDu
@naomitrue56142 жыл бұрын
@@ChadWilliamsFixesAll this dash kit doesn't have a piece to go around the edge of the face of a double din radio with one solid face such as the one you installed here and the one I'm planning to buy. Do you know of a kit that does?
@MrFreeze79 Жыл бұрын
No one asked where that second harness goes? Lol. What is the second harness for?
@tiffanybeck75514 жыл бұрын
Will this work for a 2009
@austinthomas36994 жыл бұрын
Hey man I own a matrix and I added an aftermarket radio and I did everything like I’m suppose to my subwoofer is working and everything before the speakers sounds good now when I turn volume up it makes a bad static noise to where I have to turn down to get it to go away
@jonathanjeronimo79224 жыл бұрын
Sounds like bad ground
@TimWynnAlabamaRollTide5 жыл бұрын
Did the factory radio have XM? If yes, does the XM work now with the replacement head? Do you have the part number for the wiring harness and antenna adapter?
@ChadWilliamsFixesAll5 жыл бұрын
No, my factory radio didn’t have XM. I don’t remember the part numbers for harness or antenna adapter, but it should be an easy google.
@davide7243 жыл бұрын
What is the purpose of the small round blinking light on the factory stereo?
@andyconda94563 жыл бұрын
@David E Anti theft blinking light which turns on when you turn the car off, basically for show.. to scare thieves...
@gennaro4941 Жыл бұрын
No kit?..
@MooreMeat_KC_BBQ5 жыл бұрын
Did your Vibe have he factory amp underneath the passenger seat?
@ChadWilliamsFixesAll5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it sure did! Make sure you hook up that blue wire and it will work perfectly!
@MooreMeat_KC_BBQ5 жыл бұрын
Chad Williams Thanks!
@740iz06 Жыл бұрын
@@ChadWilliamsFixesAll isn’t that for the antenna??
@TwoTimeOlympian5 жыл бұрын
On the back of the factory stereo there was the large white harness and a small black harness with only 1 white wire. Where does that black harness connect to since there is no where to plug it in on the aftermarket stereo.
@Stonerolog1st4 жыл бұрын
Im wondering the same, my guess is gps but i don't have the answer
@imainfidel71854 жыл бұрын
Pffff... this car has an amp and a subwoofer, amateurish just lost his subwoofer. The other clip he pulled out would have to be converted to RCA’s, to retain his subwoofer.
@TwoTimeOlympian4 жыл бұрын
The 2003 Pontiac Vibe did not come with a rear subwoofer and the premium package was only a 6-speaker option. The rear sub was only introduced in 2004. I ended up having to bypass the factory amp as the new stereo had one built-in and purchase some nice crossovers for the tweeters. Now the car is amazing with Apple CarPlay and Siri. Hopefully this guy had a 2003 Model and not a 2004 or later with premium audio.
@iamram16mustari679 ай бұрын
The wiring is the only difficult part here and is completely omitted. Anyone can do the mechanical.
@splenda7495 жыл бұрын
If my radio powers on but there is no audio from the speakers, does this mean i crossed a wire wrong or did i blow the speakers?
@ChadWilliamsFixesAll5 жыл бұрын
You may have just crossed a wire. Are taking about and aftermarket radio or stock?
@splenda7495 жыл бұрын
Aftermarket, I found out what it was after some tinkering. I guess I had to use the "turn on amp" wire that came with the conversion kit i bought. Your video still helped me alot tho man thanks 👍
@jaimevelazquez78555 жыл бұрын
@@splenda749 how does the turn amp wire look like?
@monicakowal67465 жыл бұрын
Hi Chad, Did you have the part-numbers of the adapters used (both for the radio and antenna)? Thanks
@evilcanada78625 жыл бұрын
WHAT IS THE MODEL NUMBER AND BRAND OF THE REPLACEMENT RADIO THAT YOU INSTALL.IS THIS AVAILABLE IN AMAZON? THANKS BUDDY
@ChadWilliamsFixesAll5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!! I believe it is this one. Pioneer AVH-X390BS Double Din Bluetooth in-Dash DVD/CD/Am/FM Car Stereo Receiver with 6.2 Inch Wvga Screen/Sirius Xm-Ready www.amazon.com/dp/B06W2NBDP6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ANQfCbEAPGJZV
@lexbrusb.18213 жыл бұрын
could you beat that pontiac radio with a baseball bat like in the office space movie?