About the Crux CS-GM11C Wiring Interface
Install a new radio and keep your factory features
You'll only be able to retain your steering wheel audio controls with a compatible car stereo made by Alpine, Boss, Blaupunkt, Clarion, Dual, Jensen, JVC, Kenwood, Pioneer, Sony or Soundstream. No other brands are currently compatible.
Install a new radio and keep your factory features
The Crux CS-GM11C interface allows you to install an aftermarket radio in select 2005-09 General Motors vehicles while retaining your warning chimes and steering wheel audio controls, along with your front and rear parking sensors. The interface works in GM vehicles with or without a factory amplifier, and allows you to retain the use of your fader.
Please enter your vehicle information or call an Advisor at 1-888-955-6000 to find out if the CS-GM11C is compatible with your vehicle. Warranty: 1 year.
What's in the box:
Crux CS-GM11C Wiring Interface owner's manual
- Radio replacement interface module
- Wiring harness
- T-LAN harness
- 2 SWC harnesses
- Installation Instructions
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Features
Radio Replacement Interface: The CRUX CS-GM11C is a radio replacement interface for select GM LAN 11-bit vehicles. It facilitates the integration of an aftermarket radio and enables retention of factory features when replacing a factory installed radio in select GM vehicles. This interface is also pre-programmed for retention of steering wheel controls.
Vehicle Compatibility: The CRUX CS-GM11C radio replacement interface works with the following GM LAN 11-bit vehicles.
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet | Cobalt | 2005-2006 |
| Malibu | 2004-2007 | |
| Pontiac | ||
| G6 | 2005-2009 |
Note: If your 2009 Pontiac G6 has one volume knob in the center of the radio, please use the CRUX CS-GM11B interface (sold separately).
Amplified or Non-Amplified Systems: The CRUX CS-GM11C can be used in GM vehicles with or without a factory amplified system. Its compatible with Bose, non-Bose, and Y-91 audio systems.
Warning Chimes & Parking Sensors: The Crux CS-GM11C retains factory warning & safety chimes through the use of an on-board speaker. The volume of the chime speaker is adjustable through a potentiometer on the interface module. The Crux interface module will also retain your vehicle's front and rear parking sensors.
Steering Wheel Control Retention: The CRUX CS-GM11C also features a steering wheel control output for Pioneer, Sony, Alpine, Clarion, Kenwood, and JVC aftermarket head units. The steering wheel control output consists of a right-angle 3.5mm connector and a light blue/yellow wire (use the connection that your aftermarket head unit is fitted with). The Crux interface module will work with any of the listed aftermarket head units, by setting its three dip-switches (see owner's manual for appropriate setting).
Wiring Harness: The included wiring harness features a 24-pin connector which plugs into your vehicle's factory radio harness and a 16-pin & 8-pin connector which plug into the CS-GM11C interface module. The wiring harness also provides the following bare-wire leads which will need to be soldered or crimped to your aftermarket head unit's wiring harness -
| Wire Color | Function |
|---|---|
| Black | Chassis Ground |
| Red | +12 Volt Accessory |
| Yellow | +12 Volt Constant |
| Orange | Illumination |
| Blue/White | Amp Turn-On |
| White | Left Front Speaker + |
| White/Black | Left Front Speaker - |
| Gray | Right Front Speaker + |
| Gray/Black | Right Front Speaker - |
| Green | Left Rear Speaker + |
| Green/Black | Left Rear Speaker - |
| Violet | Right Rear Speaker + |
| Violet/Black | Right Rear Speaker - |
| Red/White | Reverse Gear |
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Worked to perfection was extremely happy with this part for the install keep all factory features. Customer service ti confirm this was the correct part went above and beyond to get the correct information.
Dan from District Hts, MD