What happens when you replace the factory radio in a Pontiac G6?
You’ll lose your factory XM satellite radio (if equipped) when you replace the factory radio, but that’s easy to remedy with the right aftermarket equipment. If you choose a double-DIN receiver for your 2005-2008 (and some 2009) G6, you’ll lose the car’s “Driver Information Center” (above), which is housed in the factory radio.
Where is the DIC located on a Pontiac G6?
In the case of some 2009 and all 2010 G6 models, the DIC moved to the dash cluster. When you use our vehicle selector, you’ll see the radios that fit your car and everything you need to install one. For all G6 models, the warning chimes and audible turn signals are built into the factory radio unit.
Where are the speakers located on a Pontiac G6?
An easier option is to use a set of Posi-Tap connectors to tap into the speaker wires without cutting off the connectors. On the G6 sedan, the tweeters are mounted in the sail panels. On the coupe and convertible, they’re mounted on the inside of the door panels (as shown above).
What kind of car is the Pontiac G6?
Based on the same platform that underpins the Chevy Malibu Maxx, among other GM products, the G6 is a long, sleek car that, in an interesting flashback to an earlier era of automotive marketing, is available in a variety of body styles and trim levels.
What kind of stereo system does a Pontiac G6 have?
The standard G6 system consisted of an in-dash AM/FM/CD single-disc player with six speakers. XM satellite radio and an MP3 player were added to the package later on. The premium system used the same radio with an 8-speaker Monsoon system.
In the case of some 2009 and all 2010 G6 models, the DIC moved to the dash cluster. When you use our vehicle selector, you’ll see the radios that fit your car and everything you need to install one. For all G6 models, the warning chimes and audible turn signals are built into the factory radio unit.
Can you put a double DIN radio in a Pontiac G6?
Once you reach the G6’s radio cavity, there’s plenty of space in the cavity for either a single- or double-DIN receiver. A wide variety of receivers will fit, but there are some things to consider while you’re deciding which one to buy.
Is the Pontiac G6 still a good car?
Pontiac is gone, but its memory lives on in the Firebirds burning rubber at stoplights, the GTOs selling for crazy money during televised car auctions, and, yes, in the G6s that you see tooling around town every day. The G6 isn’t a “classic” Pontiac (yet, anyway), but as a parting shot, the grand old brand (est. 1926) could have done a lot worse.
You’ll lose your factory XM satellite radio (if equipped) when you replace the factory radio, but that’s easy to remedy with the right aftermarket equipment. If you choose a double-DIN receiver for your 2005-2008 (and some 2009) G6, you’ll lose the car’s “Driver Information Center” (above), which is housed in the factory radio.
An easier option is to use a set of Posi-Tap connectors to tap into the speaker wires without cutting off the connectors. On the G6 sedan, the tweeters are mounted in the sail panels. On the coupe and convertible, they’re mounted on the inside of the door panels (as shown above).
Where are the tweeters on a Pontiac G6?
On the G6 sedan, the tweeters are mounted in the sail panels. On the coupe and convertible, they’re mounted on the inside of the door panels (as shown above). Either way, the 1-3/8″ diameter factory models are easy to reach and easy to remove. A pair of universal backstraps will make it easier to secure the new tweeters.