Looking to hard wire my Kenwood stereo?

2008 CHEVROLET COBALT
173,000 MILES • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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GREASYMONKEY13
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Looking for a good wiring diagram or wire description so I can hard wire my aftermarket stereo in place of the stock unit.
Oct 8, 2024 at 7:28 PM
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Sure, here are the wiring diagrams for the radio with an amplifier. Check out the images (below). Let us know if you need anything else.
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Oct 9, 2024 at 10:35 AM
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GREASYMONKEY13
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Is there anyway to bypass the GMLAN wire or will it affect much if I leave it disconnected?
Oct 9, 2024 at 5:20 PM
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the GMLAN wire is part of the General Motors Local Area Network (GMLAN), a communication network so you better leave it.
Oct 10, 2024 at 11:52 AM
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