2000 Chevrolet Impala - radio change

Maintenance/Repairs
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1

Will I lose all “Vehicle Customization Settings” options if I replace the stock radio with an Android Auto-compatible system?

2

What customization settings do you have on a 2000 Impala?

3

I thought I was asking “Someone Who Owns One”… No? :wink:

Here’s the manual page with the list: https://www.manualslib.com/manual/231404/Chevrolet-2000-Impala.html?page=77#manual

4

The answer is Yes and No . Your query ends up on a section of the Car Talk web site. Getting a reply from someone who has a 2000 Impala that has done this exchange might take a long time. You might get a better answer from an after market stereo shop.

5

The way I read your link is you need the factory radio to access these functions.

6

Right. It turns out “relocation harnesses” are available that allow for keeping the original radio connected (but relocated, e.g., to the trunk) as well as the replacement. I’m looking into these.

Thanks.