I just spoke with the people at Scoche (who make stereo head mounting kits), about a kit for the HHR. They did some research and found that their kit # GM1587B (which is for a 2004 Chevy Malibu), will fit.

http://www.scosche.com/CatalogImages/image.aspx/GM1587B.jpg

So now all you HHR owners who want to install a standard DIN-sized head unit can simply go to any car stereo dealer who orders Scoche kits and have them order you one. The kits usually cost between $19-24.

Once you get the kit, it will allow you to install a DIN stereo on top, with a small tray that hold 2 CD jewel cases beneath it (to fill the space).

Once again, it is this Scoche part:

Part Number: GM1587B
04 CHEVY MALIBU PKT KIT

I hope this helps many HHR owners who are trying to fit custom stereos.

:thumb:

Thanks for the research! :thumb: :beer:

Thanks for the info. I would love to see someone install one of these

UPDATE: Just spoke to Scoche again and they are now working on an "official" HHR install kit. In addition to a custom dash plate, this will also include a custom wiring pigtail from the factory harness to your new replacement radio. They know we sell aftermarket HHR parts, and as soon as the kit is done I'll get one and do an install (posting pics), then hopefully we will sell them on our site. Stay tuned!

I want one without the gap...

-WC

I want one without the gap...

-WC

Or a couple of gauge pods in it's place.

You can easily modify the kits by cutting the CD slot area off. I agree about the gauges - my goal was to have 3 gauges mounted in the center above the radio (oil press, coolant temp, vacuum/boost), but I'm not sure there is enough room. Once the kit is in, I'll measure the space against the gauges (AutoMeter White Face), and post my findings...

you think they would possibly be able to make a sleek side mounting (passenger side of the center dash) ipod mount? I think a lot of the ppl with ipods would scoop that up..i know i would. even now you can't get a decent looking mount that has an cigg. adapter and doesn't have cables sticking out everywhere. i just think it'd be cool to have music videos playing as you roll down the street.

"i just think it'd be cool to have music videos playing as you roll down the street."

Cool and very illegal. Video is only legal for passengers in the back seat.
There are several iPod cig lighter mounts that transmit wirelessly now - check at Best Buy.

a 2.5'' screen isn't anyworse than a dash gps. i highly doubt that ipods will be deemed illegal. thx for the tip tho.

A couple of questions. I have a Pioneer head unit DEHP80MP that I would like to use. First, can I get an adapter so the steering wheel controls will work? Second, how do the rest of the heating/ac control panals mount?

The only thing that comes out of center stack is the radio so you heating/ac unit stays where it is, mounted the same way. This is how you keep the steering wheel controls:
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-cWNUkv8DRnf/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=118900&id=essential_info&i=127SWIX

Metra's 99-3302 should work for the HHR.

I did a radio install in an 06 Malibu with that kit...only downside is the kit is black, doesn't match the dash. :(

any word on the kit?

Still no word from Scosche. I have been emailing them - but CES (Consumer Electronics Show), was this week (it's like the "SEMA" of audio gear). I hope to hear from my contact there next week.

Stay tuned....

Is there one available that would accept a double din video monitor?

Like I said already...

METRA MAKES A DASH KIT FOR THE HHR!!!

:)

It's the 99-3302. It will accept double din, and with the use of a pocket, single din.

We heard you the first time. Scosche's kit will inlcude the GM LAN pigtail adapter that MANY owners are waiting for. Metra doesn't have one (pigtail), yet either.

Tell them to get on the ball bc I got 1100 to deposit on my stereo system. :)

We heard you the first time. Scosche's kit will inlcude the GM LAN pigtail adapter that MANY owners are waiting for. Metra doesn't have one (pigtail), yet either.

Are you talking about the information center?

If so..Metra makes one too :)

When you pull your head (unit), out you will see...the radio has a Cat 5 LAN connection going into it that connects to other systems in the HHR. Pulling out the radio will cause certain things to not work if it is not bypassed correctly.

When you pull your head (unit), out you will see...the radio has a Cat 5 LAN connection going into it that connects to other systems in the HHR. Pulling out the radio will cause certain things to not work if it is not bypassed correctly.


Already pulled mine out...2 harness connection to the radio and the antenna...I have the base system, however (1LT- MP3, aux)

If it's like the other newer GM's, it needs a interface to retain chime system and acc. power (MET GMRC01). From what I understand with the HHR and other new Chevy's, you lose the information center when doing an aftermarket radio...but Metra makes an interface for the information center that goes on the lower DIN opening on the dash kit- haven't seen one in use yet, however.

I have the same system, but have been waiting. If that's all the plugs I'll do it tomorrow. I don't want the chime interface anyway! :mad: (hate that thing!). I always wire my systems direct, so I can run them without the key in/on also - so ACC position switching is something I need. I guess I'll get brave tomorrow and yank her out! Thanks! :thumb:

I have the same system, but have been waiting. If that's all the plugs I'll do it tomorrow. I don't want the chime interface anyway! :mad: (hate that thing!). I always wire my systems direct, so I can run them without the key in/on also - so ACC position switching is something I need. I guess I'll get brave tomorrow and yank her out! Thanks! :thumb:

:)

If the chime system is of no concern, you can catch an acc at the BCM (located w/ fuse panel).

I ripped my radio out to see if I can use the Metra GM Ipod interface, but it isn't compatable with our cars :(.

JL Audio has a clean sweep that I was thinking about using. The only reason I'd use it though is if I don't like the way the scoche looks. The clean sweep lets you keep your stock radio, but still give you the outputs you need as well as being able to set it all up.

The Cleansweep is an awesome unit.

If you're seriously looking into one, I'd wait a bit- Rockford came out with the 360 processing unit, and Harman Kardon is releasing one under JBL that looks to be nice.

I didn't know other companies were making them. And I hate paying the JL price, I just love their sound. I've been thinking about putting 2 w7 8's in my hhr.

ok so can we get a clear answer here...

does the HHR require a special harness? if so who is the manufacturer of said harness?

if I dont use the special harness and I go for the standard GM harness will I lose the DIC or tghe Chimes?

anyone?

-wC

ok so can we get a clear answer here...

does the HHR require a special harness? if so who is the manufacturer of said harness?

if I dont use the special harness and I go for the standard GM harness will I lose the DIC or tghe Chimes?

anyone?

-wC

You just confused me. :confused: What are you trying to do, replace the head unit? :confused:

yes sorry replacing the Head Unit with a Pioneer DEH-P7500MP...

-wC

I'm not so sure on the harness...I don't know if GM changed anything in 06, but from 02 and up you needed an interface for the chime and acc. power.

http://www.directechs.com/timages/radio12_6041.jpg

That is what the radio harness looks like...2 harnesses and the antenna plug. Not sure what wiring harness will work with it from Metra...

I haven't seen a chime module that will work with the 2006 HHR yet, but yes you will need one if you want to keep them.

and the chime module is the thing that will beep at me if I have low fuel, dont put my seatbelt on, or have "ice possible"?

-wC

Yup, they are all linked together through the stereo system. The chime module is an interface that you wire into your stereo set up to retain those features.

so the DIC will still work then?

-wC

There's an interface that Metra makes that lets you retain the information center through an aftermarket display (goes under the DIN radio opening on the dash kit.

I haven't received the new Metra catalogue but I have seen it in an ad in my 12 volt newspaper

ok so hold on...when i change out the radio my display underneath the speedo is gonna stop working?

I'm not sure to be honest with you...I've only seen the Metra ad

ok so hold on...when i change out the radio my display underneath the speedo is gonna stop working?

No it won't. Everything but the chimes will still work. I pulled mine out today:

http://www.songramp.com/photos/ArtistArticle5920.jpg

If you have a 2LT, your steering wheel controls are connected to the DIC, so perhaps there could be some issues there.
On my 1LT there was no problem driving the HHR with no stereo installed.

any chance of a how-to coming from you about the removal of the old radio...

-wC

No problem, I have all the pics. It's very simple. I'll get working on it tonight.

SoCal...I dunno if it's been said but your the best...

-wC

See SoCalHHRs DIC still works! :p: :D (Sorry, I had to)

and no little blue pills!

-wC

Umm....people on the "other" site have problems with their DIC's.

I think they are much older over there...

BTW - Wheelsee - how did you know they were "blue" pills? :D

ROTFLMAO....

-wC

:D Hee!

OK; - the "Stock Radio Removal Guide" (http://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/showthread.php?t=702) is finished and posted in the "How-to" section.

I hope it helps a lot of HHR owners figure out the process! :thumb:

BTW - after spending most of the day hacking up a Saturn ION dash kit to try to get my new Pioneer unit in, I got an email from Scosche that the HHR mounting kit is now finished. :D

I ordered a dozen and we'll soon be selling them on our site, they should be in by the end of the week. Meanwhile, I put the stock radio back in until then......my hack job was too embarrasing! :red:

I ordered a dozen and we'll soon be selling them on our site, they should be in by the end of the week. Meanwhile, I put the stock radio back in until then......my hack job was too embarrasing! :red:

Hey socal, i was wondering if you heard anything on the wiring harness?

Hi Jay, The HHR uses a new GM LAN connection. Since it interfaces with the rest of the car (chimes, turn sigs, etc.), it is going to take Scosche a while to complete. It's not a pigtail they already have and they are starting from scratch. I will update the board as soon as one is available...but it might be a few months.

Hope it helps,

so is there a harness that will work and just disable the other stuff?

Not currently. If you want to change out right now, you will have to cut the wires and wire direct. It's fairly easy though - there is a lot of extra harness that pulls out, making it easy to cut off the stock plug and still have plenty of wire. If you hook up a stereo in the normal way, the chimes and turn sig clicker will not be heard, but everything else works properly.

Even more of a reason ill prolly go with a clean sweep if I do it soon.

Not currently. If you want to change out right now, you will have to cut the wires and wire direct. It's fairly easy though - there is a lot of extra harness that pulls out, making it easy to cut off the stock plug and still have plenty of wire. If you hook up a stereo in the normal way, the chimes and turn sig clicker will not be heard, but everything else works properly.


looks like it's time to play the waiting game...
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ah the waiting game sucks lets play hungry hungry hippos

-wC

It's not that hard Wheelsee, here are the head unit's wiring codes:

HEAD UNIT

Radio 12v = Red/White (+) radio harness 1

Radio Ground = Black/White (-) radio harness 1

Radio Ignition = (GMLAN Serial Data)

Radio Dimmer = Gray (+) radio harness 1

Factory Amp Turn-on (same as power antenna wire)

Power Antenna = Pink (+) radio harness 1


SPEAKERS

LF Speaker: = Gray (+) Tan (-) radio harness 2

RF Speaker: = Dk. Green (+) Lt. Green (-) radio harness 2

LR Speaker: = Yellow (+) Brown (-) radio harness 2

RR Speaker: = Lt. Blue (+) Dk. Blue (-) radio harness 2

If you don't feel comfortable cutting off the stock plugs you can always use wire taps. Personally, I don't want any chimes or turn signals comng through my radio, and I also like to wire my head unit's power "Direct" so I can run it with the key off - or have the doors open with my key in and that darn bell going off!

I hope this helps; it's going to be a few months before the GM LAN pigtail is done.

GM's been using the same front speaker colors for like 15 years LOL

I'd highly suggest either using t-taps or splicing into the stock wiring and retaining the factory plugs...you'll screw yourself down the road if you ever want to reinstall the factory radio.

If anyone goes this route...you have to grab accessory either at the ignition harness or BCM, located next to the fuse panel.

My fiance has a 04 cavi that has all the same chimes and such so i was wondering if they had one that might work, but hell ill just wait, i dont want to cut the plugs and have chevy void my warrenty or something like that, i used to have a nissan sentra and they voided my warrenty for having dynomat in the trunk, so you can kinda see where i am coming from. My lawyer and i fought nissan america corp and we ended up losing the battle anyway, so i want to be on the safe side this time.

I will be installing my sound system today. I will be installing my sony deck two 12" sonys and a 2 channel amp I will be doing this myself but in all my old cars I have always used the wire harnesses. I have a question regarding what snova031 said "you have to grab accessory either at the ignition harness or BCM, located next to the fuse panel" how do I do this. And will any of this void any type of warranty.

hey guys Im almost done installing my system but I have runned into a few problems my cd player is to big it hits the back so im going to have to cut a hole in the back so it can fit. My door speaker suck so much distortion they cant even handle 1/4 of the volume im wondering if my wiring can be wrong but i followed all the steps correctly my subs sound badass do you guys have any input should i just replace the door speakers

Any of you had problems with your keyless entry and remote start no longer working after an installation of an aftermarket HU?

Any of you had problems with your keyless entry and remote start no longer working after an installation of an aftermarket HU?
nope

here is my stereo->http://chevyhhr.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1408

nope no problems with mine...


-wC

My door speaker suck so much distortion they cant even handle 1/4 of the volume im wondering if my wiring can be wrong but i followed all the steps correctly my subs sound badass do you guys have any input should i just replace the door speakers

What head unit are you running? Does it have high pass filters for the door speakers? If so, set them for 80hz to clean things up. If not, consider installing them in-line to cut out some of the very LF's and clean up your sound.

The other consideration is how clean you HU amp might be? If not powerful enough, you will get distortion as the amp becomes loaded from the speakers.
I'm running a Pioneer HU with 50x4 amp and it is as clean as can be.

I have spoken with a company here in the US which has said they made a harness for the HHR. One is in transit to me, and a few dozen on hold incase I want them. Going to test it out when it gets here. Got my Jensen VM9410 in 05/02 before I left for STL, it sounds great! Will get some pics uploaded when I get a chance.

Got the harness in today and it does work however it didn't come with the GM Lan pigtail. I'm going to Circuit City or Bestbuy for the pigtail I purchased originally to see if I can wire it up. If it does work, I'll see what I can do about some pictures and details.

Who is making the adapter you are trying?

American International

Is the GM Lan pigtail the adapter needed to keep the OnStar, phone, etc working? Is there light at the end of the tunnel for me???

Believe so Lee. With the harness I have, you wire the GM Lan pigtail from say an '06 Trailblazer/Maxx/Tahoe/Etc. to the headunit harness and to the aftermarket harness.

Got the harness in today and it does work however it didn't come with the GM Lan pigtail. I'm going to Circuit City or Bestbuy for the pigtail I purchased originally to see if I can wire it up. If it does work, I'll see what I can do about some pictures and details.

Any updates regarding whether this works yet? :confused:

Had to work on my days off. 7 days a week at 14-16 hours a day does't leave my much time to tinker. I apologize for any troubles my tardiness may create. I'm not always the best person to count on outside of work sadly. Still trying to make time.

No problem; I know several members want to know if this interface works, as Scosche's is being designed right now and it appears it is still quite a ways off.

When/if you have the time, post results.

chitown .....if it works i would like to buy one of them how do we go about getting one

I hate to be a nag....especially since I just joined last night.

But an update about this would be just GREAT....this harness is the only thing keeping me from making my Precious my dream car.
:poke:

Has anyone else heard from Scoshe or PAC on thier harness developement?

Talking to the Chevy Dealer, this isn't isolated to the HHR, there are 3 other 2006 Chevy's with this problem, and ALL of the 2007's will have this same data bus.

Here's your update: NO HARNESS YET! :lol:

Sorry...

How bout now?
:nuts:

(Sorry...I couldn't resist):red:

Ummm...lemme check............................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ...............nope, still no harness.

"Direct wiring" is starting to sound pretty good right about now, eh?

(I did mine the first month - chopped them plugs RIGHT off! I just don't see how people can listen to stock stereo's for very long...) :confused:

friends dont let friends drive with stock stereos.

friends dont let friends drive with stock stereos.

AMEN! Preach it Brotha! :bow:

Any updates on this?

How about now? I am also dying to put my own Pioneer and sub in (already replaced the speakers with my Rockford Fosgate).

I already bought my faceplate and antenna adapter from Mike. I am already in the process of running my RCA wires and the wire to switch on the amp.

NOW I just need the interface and hopefully the harness adapter so I wont have to cut any wires. But I will be crossing the switched power line for the always on so I wont need my key in the ignition to listen to my tunes.

My car stereo guy called someone yesterday and they said that they will be shipping soon......



Joe

My car stereo guy called someone yesterday and they said that they will be shipping soon......Joe

Yeah? Well let me know when you see one. I just ordered more product from Scosche (Friday), and they still have no idea of a release date...:confused:

I saw alot of Peripheral brand interface kits on thier wall, so maybe that's the brand. I am a novice when it cames to this stuff, but if I hear anything else, I'll post...


Joe

Supposedly, this one works:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=9733332355&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

I have one on order and will see what happens. If it doesn't then I'm not out too much I guess. It sure looks like the right connections at least.

Supposedly, this one works:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=9733332355&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

I have one on order and will see what happens. If it doesn't then I'm not out too much I guess. It sure looks like the right connections at least.

Give us a review as soon as possible...BTW...When I purchase my aftermarket stereo, rear aux inputs is a must for the S-50. I hate how I have an aux cable hanging in the front of the stock HHR stereo :mad:

Ng

Yeah, the front aux is convenient, but hard to hide. I'm going in a different direction though. Going with a Kenwood unit and separate tuner. I'm always forgetting my S50 in my office.

Here be the Kenwood I'm going with:
http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/products/2006/113/h113DPX701-f_mt.jpeg
Some very cool features to this one, but it's a bit pricey. Has some feature called Graphic Motion Analyzer for instance. Supposedly displays vehicle performance specs which could be interesting.

Yeah but you can't LOVE your songs on a seperate tuner like on the S-50 :lol:

Ng

True, but hey, the Kenwood also has aux-in. Best of both worlds really.

The harness Works with non Amplified or Starndard Bose Systems Only.
Since Bose is not an option with HHR (only Pioneer) it makes me wonder how well they investigated this application.

Probably no better than the 3 (count em, 3!) audio shops in town that said I either couldn't switch out the stock stereo (had to relocate it) or get a $200+ adapter (which doesn't exist) to keep my DIC working and the engine warnings off. Rather than telling me they had no clue, they'd have to look into it, they just made assumptions and such. I'd much rather take the chance with 6 bucks than trust these guys in town who have no clue, but won't give it to you straight that they don't.

Probably no better than the 3 (count em, 3!) audio shops in town that said I either couldn't switch out the stock stereo (had to relocate it) or get a $200+ adapter (which doesn't exist) to keep my DIC working and the engine warnings off. Rather than telling me they had no clue, they'd have to look into it, they just made assumptions and such. I'd much rather take the chance with 6 bucks than trust these guys in town who have no clue, but won't give it to you straight that they don't.

They're making assumptions off of other GM's, which is still dumb, lol.

I remember before they came out with the GM interfaces, we used to relocate radio's in the trunk to keep DIC and such...sucked...:(

Well.. I got that harness in.. The wired pins are in the wrong places, but, there is good news.

1. The harness does fit the connectors for the stock radio.
2. It's simple to rearrange the wired pins in the harness. Just pull hard, and push into the new spots. You can use the wiring diagram that's been posted to arrange the pins.
3. A new head unit connected up to the stock speakers makes them sound SOOOOO much better.

Some other notes:
The amplifier in the Pioneer system uses the Radio On signal, not the Remote signal for it's power from the harness. I connected up some RCA ends to the harness to plug into the preouts on the new Kenwood deck and it works very well.

Thinking about now running a new set of RCAs to a small separate amp for just the sub so I have better control over the sub from the headunit. It sounds good as is, but still a bit lacking for my tastes. Hopefully this will help. Also thinking of replacing all the speakers with a good set of MQ Quarts.

They're making assumptions off of other GM's, which is still dumb, lol.

I remember before they came out with the GM interfaces, we used to relocate radio's in the trunk to keep DIC and such...sucked...:(
The last car that i had to relocate the radio to the trunk was the RX-8, and i will tell you right now i will never and i mean NEVER work on those damn things again. That is the worst car i have ever had to work on. The only way for the heater controls to work was to do it like that. Screw mazada and their RX-8.

Well.. I got that harness in.. The wired pins are in the wrong places, but, there is good news.

1. The harness does fit the connectors for the stock radio.
2. It's simple to rearrange the wired pins in the harness. Just pull hard, and push into the new spots. You can use the wiring diagram that's been posted to arrange the pins.
3. A new head unit connected up to the stock speakers makes them sound SOOOOO much better.

Some other notes:
The amplifier in the Pioneer system uses the Radio On signal, not the Remote signal for it's power from the harness. I connected up some RCA ends to the harness to plug into the preouts on the new Kenwood deck and it works very well.

Thinking about now running a new set of RCAs to a small separate amp for just the sub so I have better control over the sub from the headunit. It sounds good as is, but still a bit lacking for my tastes. Hopefully this will help. Also thinking of replacing all the speakers with a good set of MQ Quarts.

Got Pix??? :D

Also thinking of replacing all the speakers with a good set of MQ Quarts.

Would those be MB Quart's? :lol:

One more time.

Would those be MB Quart's;)

:lol: :beer: :rof: :laughabov :roflol:

are they by chance MB Quarts?

-wC

Yeah, those would be MB Quarts. I have heard some that I really like, the DSE216 components. Very pricy though. If I don't go with the MB Quarts, then it's off to Audiobahns like CH did with his I think.

ng, Sorry, no pics.

WHAT no pics?

Sorry, was so excited about seeing that it may work that I didn't take pics along the way. ;)

hmmm....uninstall, take pics and reinstall?

:lol: :lol:

Actually, I have to put in my Kenwood 902 Sirius tuner later this evening, so maybe I'll take a few snaps then when I tear it apart to get behind the radio again. It's not really that exciting though.. Just some soldered wires covered in black electrical tape. ;)

use heat shrink tubing... instead of electrical tape..

Thanks for your recommendation, or was that a command? I think I'll go with recommendation. The thing is, insulation = insulation = insulation. I could have used duct tape or hot glue and it wouldn't have mattered one bit as long as the bare copper isn't exposed. Thanks for your opinion though. Perhaps next time you should think about your phrasing. Something along these lines would work: "Personally, I would have used heat shrink tubing instead of the electrical tape for a somewhat cleaner look." Now, see with that simple sentence you express your opinion, and why you would go that way. That adds value to the topic unlike your original post.

have fun what ever you do...

I not touching that response ...

lol.

I saw it as a recommendation, but to each his own I guess.

lol.

I saw it as a recommendation, but to each his own I guess.

Agree I just took it as an idea. Even made mental note to self.

But like HHR PNOY said to each his own, no harm no foul (unlike the Kobe clothsline) :lol: Sorry Ng I knew you would check out the thread so I had to take a jab :p:

ng's a jerk..jab away!

:lol: :D :lol: :D

Clearly, it was a recommendation, but a recommendation without reasoning is near worthless honestly. It's like saying "use nuclear for power". Umm.. ok.. But why when solar or water will work and isn't as overkill. Of course it's been a long day dealing with stupid government clients and perhaps I'm a bit touchy.

My fiance has a 04 cavi that has all the same chimes and such so i was wondering if they had one that might work, but hell ill just wait, i dont want to cut the plugs and have chevy void my warrenty or something like that, i used to have a nissan sentra and they voided my warrenty for having dynomat in the trunk, so you can kinda see where i am coming from. My lawyer and i fought nissan america corp and we ended up losing the battle anyway, so i want to be on the safe side this time.I think the 04 Cavi has the Alrm system in the radio as well, not sure but you might want to check.