Need help with Stock radio

[Mrslice2004]

I have been wanting to upgrade to an aftermarket stereo, but everyone i talk to says that i have to have a special $150 wiring harness, i have a stock base model chevy cobalt 2005 2.2L, I have also been told that i dont need the spendy wiring harness and just get a basic one, Is there anyone that can clarify or link me a site that i might be able to find info on which harness i need? i hear the higher models like the SS and ltz models that have the navigation feature need the spendy harnesses, but i dont feel like spending 150 bucks plus another 2-300 for my stereo lol. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Matt

[wardzach2007]

Why do you want an aftermarket radio?

[Mrslice2004]

my stock one is crappy, and i eventually want to put in my subs and crank it up.

[wardzach2007]

oh okay...NVM then

[cobalt123]

the harness is for if you want to maintain the steering wheels controls functionability. if you dont care then you wouldnt need it. mine didnt

[dman090]

get this harness

http://cgi.ebay.com/CHEVY-MALIBU-PON...#ht_1515wt_941

and then your gonna have to re-pin the speaker wires on the harness

PIN-OUT:

A3
L-BU/BK
115
Right Rear Speaker Signal (-)

A4
D-BU
46
Right Rear Speaker (+)

A5
BN
199
Left Rear Speaker (+)

A6
YE/BK
116
Left Rear Speaker Signal (-)


A11
D-GN
117
Right Front Speaker Signal (-) (1)

A12
L-GN
200
Right Front Speaker (+) (1)

B11
GY
118
Left Front Speaker Signal (-) (1)

B12
TN
201
Left Front Speaker (+) (1)