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Subject:Re: Generic Stereo Question
From:Jeff Lincoln
Date:Fri, 17 Jun 2011 12:49:40 -0400

On Fri, Jun 17, 2011 at 12:32 PM, Loren Busch <starwagen@gmail.com> wrote:

> Question for the vehicle audio buffs out there.  Is the connector (plug)
> and
> wiring for a stereo head unit (receiver/CD player, etc) standardized
> between  different brands?  In other words, if I have a modern (last few
> years) head unit made by Brand X will another head unit from Brand Y fit
> without having to rewire the plug that connects everything to the back?
> Just curious, question prompted by a couple of questions I've received.
>

In my experience the unfortunate answer is - No

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Thanks,

Jeff
'85 GL (Gertie)
'90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor)
'78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus