Chevrolet Impala

I'm using this topic to record information about my 2005 Chevrolet Impala as well as to plan and document any modifications.

Resources

• Wiring Diagram
• BCM - Body Control Module http://batboard.batlabs.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=55948#p261899
• The 2001 Impala How To: http://impalahq.naioa.com/HowTo.html (from the Impala HQ mirror)
  • Factory amplifier connector pinout: http://impalahq.naioa.com/HowTo/Amp_Breakout.html
  • Passing electrical lines through the firewall: http://impalahq.naioa.com/HowTo/Grommet.html
  • Installing a CD changer: http://impalahq.naioa.com/HowTo/CDchanger.html
  • Impala Radio FAQ: http://impalahq.naioa.com/HowTo/RadioFAQ.html
  • Removing the Instrument Panel Trim Plate: http://impalahq.naioa.com/HowTo/Dash.html
  • CD Changer and Sunroof connectors: http://impalahq.naioa.com/HowTo/Mystery_connector.html
  • The Aux. Power Connector: http://impalahq.naioa.com/HowTo/Aux_Connector.html
  • Factory Amplifier Bypass: http://impalahq.naioa.com/HowTo/Amp_bypass.html
• Unverified "In the driver kick panel, there is a harness that goes into the drivers door boot. cut it open and you'l find a yellow wire. It will test as R.A.P.(Retained Accessory Power)"

Plans

Radio equipment

• Mount the radio console and run power
• Mount antennas and run to console

Car PC

I have an IBM ThinkPad^? T23 that I no longer use. It would be useful for a Car PC.

• Music
  • Would need to integrate with the existing head unit - CD changer or OnStar^? interface?
• There is mention of a serial data network, what can we do with that?
• Can the OnStar^? interface (buttons, microphone) be used for anything else? Hands free phone?
• Scanner/radio control/programming

-- JasonHill - 03 Jul 2009