In-depth video covering installation and parts needed for a stress-free replacement of your Saturn Sky’s head unit.
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Replacing Your Saturn Sky's Radio with a 7" Touch Screen
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Is there a different brand that does allow for steering wheel controls to function? I ask because in the video you said the issue was because it was an off-brand.
I bought a 2007 Sky Redline. The guy had replaced the radio with a Pioneer DMH-1770NEX, but he only used ApplePlay. The radio has only static, plus I'm an Android Auto guy. I could get by with just Bluetooth streaming, instead of Android Auto, but I want the AM-FM to work. I suspect the antenna is not connected. I really appreciate this video. Shame one has to do all this just to see if antenna is connected, but oh well. Thanks for the great video, and I welcome any suggestions from anyone. (BTW, the steering wheel controls and backup camera work perfectly-just no radio or Android connection pigtail).
…if any interior trim components get broken..can you still buy parts for these?…i have an 08 redline with 3475 miles..it's really like new.
Did you get the rear backup camera to work?
Where did you find the metra access ax-gmlan11-swc harness? Couldn’t find the right one on Amazon when I typed it in
Does the monsoon sound amp work with that head unit ?
Hi Ricky. I'm just about to install my new head unit similar to yours. Your step by step dismantling instructions were great! Did you have a special harness to couple to the Sky's harness or did you cut the two connectors off? That being the case, how did you know or figure out which wires were what purpose? Trial and error? Cheers!
Are you not concerned about taking your eyes off the road and having to fuss with that touch screen. Safety issue.
Can you twist/turn the entire side-view mirror housing (to prevent traffic from hitting it while parked)? I see a line below it which looks like it swivels, but when I slightly try it, it doesn't move. I don't want to force and break it. I can't seem to find the answer online.
Hey bud, nice video. Keep ‘em coming. My question is would you have confidence in a shop or somewhere like Best Buy in doing a job like this without messing up something. I see that it’s a little involved.
Just a couple of questions. The module for the steering wheel controls. I know you said you couldn't get it to work. The company says it won't work for non amplified units for some reason which I don't have and from the thickness of yours, it doesn't seem to have an amp either? Regarding the steering wheel controls….is it only the up and down volume and station changing feature that is effected? I don't use OnStar so that's not an issue. Thanks, Lance
Great job, I'm glad I have a pontiac solstice, it's way easier to get to the radio. I'm definitely doing this once I get it back on the road, currently having ecm/ecu issues. Thanks again for sharing this mod, looking forward to your review on the android audio system.
Okay. Sorry to have bothered you before about mounting the head unit. I should have looked at all the parts in the trim kit before asking for your help. I now realize it's the sides of the trim kit that hold the head unit in place. All of the holes don't quite line up but that's not an issue. Thanks for your trouble. While I have this apart for the radio, I think I'll change out the gauge faces with something easier to see. Cheers!!
Sorry to bother you with this. I unboxed the head unit Christmas morning and also the separate trim piece that fits in the space. The weather outside is frightful so I won't be tackling this until it warms up but I had a couple of concerns you might be able to help me clear up. I had assumed that the head unit would slide into grove on the inside of the trim but what it seems it does is just butt up against the back of the trim opening. Is this correct or is my head unit slightly too large? This is a great video however it shows how to dismantle the dash to get the old radio out but not what you went through on the install of the new unit. For example, how you centered and solidly secured the unit it in the opening before putting the trim piece in place.
Thanks, Lance
Thank you so much for posting this video! You have no idea how much this means to an old back yard mechanic like me, lol! I didn't have clue on where to begin. I was about to get the wood chisel out and start prying away. That's all that was required with my 02 Windstar. I have an 09 Special Edition Sky with the supposedly upgraded GM sound system. Actually I find the sound great on it but I wanted to put something more modern with GPS so I too got one of these Double D Android units from Amazon. The Hikity model. I'm not expecting the steering wheel controls to work or the volume/speed thing to work either but that's not a big deal. I'm also not expecting the screen to be all that visible when the top is down and the sun is out. Were you able to install the backup camera. I'm not sure if I'll bother. Thanks again!
Great video