LC-GMRC-05 - Car Interface Metra - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Car Interface
Brand	Metra
Model	LC-GMRC-05
Category	Interface automobile
Description	GM Data Bus Interface 2005-2006
Power Output	12V 10-amp accessory power
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	Yes
NAV Outputs	Parking brake, reverse, speed sense
Sound System Compatibility	Amplified and non-amplified
OnStar Compatibility	Not compatible (models without OnStar only)
Chime Retention	Yes, all warning chimes retained
Speaker Input	High level
Balance/Fade	Retained
Updatable	Yes, via Micro "B" USB
Compatible Vehicles	Chevrolet Equinox 2005-2006, Oldsmobile Torrent 2006
Components Included	LC-GMRC-05 interface and harness
Tools Required	Wire cutter, crimp tool, tape, connectors
Caution	Connect all accessories before cycling ignition; do not remove factory radio with key on
Tech Support	1-800-253-TECH

Frequently Asked Questions - LC-GMRC-05 Metra

How do I initialize the LC-GMRC-05?

With the key off, connect the harness to the interface and vehicle. Turn the key to ignition and wait for the radio to come on, usually within 60 seconds. If it doesn't, check connections and retry.

What wire connections are needed from the interface to the aftermarket radio?

Connect Black to ground, Yellow to battery, Red to accessory, Blue/White to amp turn-on, Orange to illumination (if available), and speaker wires: Gray/Gray+Black for right front, White/White+Black for left front, Green/Green+Black for left rear, Purple/Purple+Black for right rear. For navigation, connect Blue/Pink to speed sense, Green/Purple to reverse, Light Green to parking brake.

What vehicles are compatible with this interface?

Compatible with Chevrolet Equinox (2005-2006) and Oldsmobile Torrent (2006).

Does this interface retain factory chimes?

Yes, it retains all warning chimes from the factory system.

Can I use this interface with an amplified sound system?

Yes, the interface works with both amplified and non-amplified sound systems.

What do I do if the radio does not turn on within 60 seconds?

Turn the key off, disconnect the interface, check all connections, reconnect, and try again. Ensure the ignition is in the proper position.

Is the interface updatable?

Yes, it has a Micro 'B' USB port for firmware updates.

What tools are required for installation?

You will need a wire cutter, crimp tool, tape, and connectors (e.g., butt-connectors, bell caps).

Does this interface provide navigation outputs?

Yes, it provides outputs for parking brake, reverse, and speed sense (VSS).

What is the caution regarding ignition and airbag lights?

Before cycling the ignition, ensure all accessories, switches, climate controls, and especially air bag indicator lights are connected. Do not remove the factory radio with the key in the on position or while the vehicle is running.

USER MANUAL LC-GMRC-05 Metra

Installation instructions for part LC-GMRC-05

LC-GMRC-05 GM Data Bus Interface 2005-2006

INTERFACE FEATURES

• Provides accessory power (12-volt 10-amp)
• Retains R.A.P. (retained accessory power)
• Provides NAV outputs (parking brake, reverse, and speed sense)
  • Used in both amplified and non-amplified sound systems

• Used in models without OnStar
- Retains all warning chimes
• High level speaker input
- Retains balance and fade
- Micro "B" USB updatable

INTERFACE COMPONENTS

- LC-GMRC-05 interface • LC-GMRC-05 harness

APPLICATIONS

CHEVROLET

Equinox

2005-2006

OLDSMOBILE

Torrent

2006

Table of Contents

Connections to be made....2

Installing the LC-GMRC-05....3

Initializing the LC-GMRC-05....3

TOOLS REQUIRED

• Wire cutter
• Crimp tool
• Tape
• Connectors (example: butt-connectors, bell caps, etc.)

CAUTION! All accessories, switches, climate controls panels, and especially air bag indicator lights must be connected before cycling the ignition. Also, do not remove the factory radio with the key in the on position, or while the vehicle is running.

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Connections to be made

From the LC-GMRC-05 harness to the aftermarket radio:

• Connect the Black wire to the ground wire.
• Connect the Yellow wire to the battery wire.
• Connect the Red wire to the accessory wire.
• Connect the Blue/White wire to the amp turn-on wire.
• If the aftermarket radio has an illumination wire, connect the Orange wire to it.
• Connect the Gray wire to the right front positive speaker output.
• Connect the Gray/Black wire to the right front negative speaker output.
• Connect the White wire to the left front positive speaker output.
• Connect the White/Black wire to the left front negative speaker output.
• Connect the Green wire to the left rear positive speaker output.
• Connect the Green/Black wire to the left rear negative speaker output.
• Connect the Purple wire to the right rear positive speaker output.
• Connect the Purple/Black wire to the right rear negative speaker output.

The following (3) wires are only for multimedia/navigation radios that require these wires.

• Connect the Blue/Pink wire to the VSS/speed sense wire.
• Connect the Green/Purple wire to the reverse wire.
• Connect the Light Green wire to the parking brake wire.

LC-GMRC-05

Installing the LC-GMRC-05 Initializing the LC-GMRC-05

With the key in the off position:

• Connect the LC-GMRC-05 harness into the interface.
• Connect the LC-GMRC-05 harness to the vehicle.

Attention: If the interface loses power for any reason, the following steps will need to be performed again.

• Turn the key (or push-to-start button) to the ignition position and wait until the radio comes on.
  Note: If the radio does not come on within 60 seconds, turn the key to the off position, disconnect the interface, check all connections, reconnect the interface, and then try again.
• Turn the key to the off position, and then to the accessory position. Test all functions of the installation for proper operation, before reassembling the dash.

Installation instructions for part LC-GMRC-05

IMPORTANT

If you are having difficulties with the installation of this product, please call our Tech Support line at 1-800-253-TECH. Before doing so, look over the instructions a second time, and make sure the installation was performed exactly as the instructions are stated. Please have the vehicle apart and ready to perform troubleshooting steps before calling.

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