Cruchfield had what i need to install my aftermarket Kenwood unit , Harness, faceplate and if i want to have the bells and chimes, they also had the adpter for that for around $75.
Im gonna try removing the VIN chip in the OE one first and if i mess up that more then I'll get the parts from Crutchfield and put the OL SKOOL Kenwood in.(duz play CDs}
Thanks everybody & bring in the New Year right! Zzzzzzzz

 

I don't think the 2011 model has a removable chip.

 

Sell or return factory radio.

buy maestro steering wheel control module

Buy used steering wheel controls at a junk yard (not pena's, I snagged all 3)

Can't say I've missed those annoying chimes since the last time they actually worked 6+ years ago. Wish I didn't waste money on the factory adapter that retains chime functionality. It's easy enough to find an ignition turn-on at the passenger cabin fuse box. I cant imagine 200mAh causing any notice to a 10a or 15a line.....ive wired my head unit to a rocker switch so it's only on when I tell it to be. Same with off. Got tired of the stupid computer controlled pink wire which didn't work. Sometimes I hate technology...

but safest way is a fused relay with power tapped off of one of the big wires at the fuse box and turn-on line on an ignition-on line...

 

All of the unused fuse position on the BCM are "ignition turn-on". Easy enough to just add a wire on the back of the BCM and plug a fuse in. They are also on the retained power circuit, so they stay on until the driver door closes.

 

Im even cheaper than Cheap Guy;

I went for the Sony DSX-A415BT. No expensive wheel control box. The radio can directly
hookup to the switches. The Metra LC-GMRC-LAN-03 Wiring Interface includes all that needed
to finish the job, harness adaptors and warning chimes. to finish the install a Scosche GM1587B Dash Kit.
Total cost to my door $123.02, from Crutchfield.

 

Good show! Nice radio that’s easy to install with the short chassis, front USB and integrated microphone. Radio technology has changed so much since these cars were discontinued so I’m sure it sounds way better than the stock radio.

 

Looks like that is what Ill be doing , clipped the chip out of the radio and BING! same thing LOCKED. Not worth the stress. double bin , Crutchfields here i come. I just wanted to check the speakers before I ordered the radio and replace all at one time. Oh well .
Thanx for all the help guys. Oh and one good thing i found out. No chime but the HHR will not let you lock your keys in the ign. switch and shut the door. they unlock without the CHIME.

 

Yes it is a Old thread :O
Mike's 2007

I am curious as to what you finally did and what you used !
Thanks

 

I went through this with my wife's Grand Caravan. I ordered a factory replacement for my wife's radio because the antenna input failed meaning no radio. When it arrived I found out it was a brick without paying a dealer twice what I paid for the radio if I could find one willing to do it for a radio they didn't sell me. I returned the unit and told my wife she better learn how to use iHeartRadio or get over it. Bluetooth still works fine

 

this was my solution

https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/audi...y-panel-65111/