KW radio/ sleeper balast

Discussion in 'Kenworth Forum' started by damutt, Sep 15, 2015.

  1. damutt

    damutt Road Train Member

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    ok guys got a few dumb qurestions .
    1. what radio plug harness would i need to replace the OEM stereo(06 t600) with an aftermarket? dont wan to cut and splice{not my truck yet}
    2. is there a way to replace or upgrade the fluorescent bulbs in the sleeper. i did replace the bulbs but barely light the sleeper up.
     
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  3. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    It's that boxy rectanguar plug in - I think you can get a dummy link from the dealer, so you can don't have to hack the factory harness - easist is a stereo that is 'Class 8' designed.

    Fluoro bulbs with a higher wattage perhap?
     
  4. damutt

    damutt Road Train Member

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    maybe on the light. new bulbs and they are gettitng black o the ends grrrrr
    and thanks for the class8 radio idea.
     
  5. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    I've got a Delphi unit that I bought a while back from the Freightliner dealer for that reason, I think the size is pretty standard, but I hadn't come across the female multi-plug design on the back of the unit. I just swapped it in between the company trucks - easy. I've got it in my KW now, same plug, but need to buy a unit with an aux input.

    It was sold as 'heavy duty' Class 8 etc etc, and so far has held up good. Bit pricey though.
     
  6. damutt

    damutt Road Train Member

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    can i ask how much it was from FL?
     
  7. 062

    062 Road Train Member

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    Search for "better sleeper lighting" grapeape posted a link for a light that fits in factory housing.
     
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    Scosche #VW01B STANDARD WIRING HARNESS along with any DIN radio of your choice. Just match color to color on both harness and go! If you buy head unit from Sonic Electronics.com they include adapter harness of your choice for free.
     
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  9. bubbanbrenda

    bubbanbrenda Road Train Member

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    1. I ordered harness from Kenwood with the harness to hard wire my Sirius radio into the head unit(very bad idea BTW) prevents theft but also prevents you from moving it into your personal vehicle.
    2. I replaced the complete overhead sleeper light with LED version bought it at Camper World in Bowling Green Ky.http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/led-light-utility-light/57271
    Didn't even have to change the plug. Just my $0.02
     
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  10. damutt

    damutt Road Train Member

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    Awsome thanks much. Will have to get that in a few weeks. Thanks guys
     
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