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I just finished installing today after my first unit burnt out upon starting it up for the first time, took two weeks to get another one. Here are a couple of pictures of where I put everything. My only other problem is when I am using the USB I don't know how to get back to BT, I guess I need to monkey with it for awhile. Love the USB so far 4k songs and I don't need to change a disc!!!
I just finished installing today after my first unit burnt out upon starting it up for the first time, took two weeks to get another one. Here are a couple of pictures of where I put everything. My only other problem is when I am using the USB I don't know how to get back to BT, I guess I need to monkey with it for awhile. Love the USB so far 4k songs and I don't need to change a disc!!!
'tommyoneleg' - Like your install. What mic and cover did you use and what's your source? Thanks
'tommyoneleg' - Like your install. What mic and cover did you use and what's your source? Thanks
Pillar Microphone, cover and trim I bought off of ebay, Part number 15285919 GM changed that to # 15916146. I took the microphone out of it and used the mic that came with the unit. I used JB Weld to attach it to the cover and trim. It works great, no complaints from anyone on the other end of the phone. I plan on changing over the other trim piece on the other mic to match, I like the smaller trim.
As for the 3.5mm jack, I bought a - Philmore 3.5mm Stereo Panel Mount Female Audio Feed-Thru Jack - off of ebay again. This worked great just plugged the other of the aux jack into the back of this.
I also attached a magnet to the underside of the tombstone - I put a thin piece of metal on my phone so it just sticks to that area of the center counsel.
The mic I bought
The mic taken apart
The aux jack I bought :
All done finally.
This magnet holds my phone in place, I can throw the phone on it and it stays in place.
does anyone know if the Iphone 7 will play through the USB ?
Here is the part about Iphones in the manual for the isimple connect. Hope it helps. I use an HTC through BT and I use the USB for music, it works great this system is actually easy to use once you monkey with it for a little bit.
"The iSimple Connect allows you to use either USB input or Bluetooth for iPod, iPhone or iPad operation (Bluetooth mode is only supported by iPod Touch, iPhone or iPad)"
I was thinking about getting this but then I read the reviews on Amazon. Some people report that they have to use the reset button almost every time they get in the car. On the extreme end, others report that this unit eventually disables the radio and some car modules, and in some case the entire car itself. There were a few of these from C6 owners. Has anyone here who has one experienced any issues with theirs?
Kraig, I'd get an RCA plug kit for the Aux Input if your radio doesn't have one and then get the cheapie Bluetooth plug in with mic for $15 as I post above.
Kraig, I'd get an RCA plug kit for the Aux Input if your radio doesn't have one and then get the cheapie Bluetooth plug in with mic for $15 as I post above.
Thanks, I'm beginning to think the same. I really liked the idea of it being integrated in my radio and being able to use the steering wheel controls, but I don't want to risk these problems.
Kraig, I have a base model with an RCA plug in the radio. I plug the little $15 module in there and I can toggle songs from my phone and talk when I get a call. Also, hear directions from google maps on the phone.
When the little module quits, I can buy another one for a few bucks. I was looking for all these radio upgrades and get 90% of what I want and keep it all stock with no headaches. All I am missing is a USB.
I was thinking about getting this but then I read the reviews on Amazon. Some people report that they have to use the reset button almost every time they get in the car. On the extreme end, others report that this unit eventually disables the radio and some car modules, and in some case the entire car itself. There were a few of these from C6 owners. Has anyone here who has one experienced any issues with theirs?
I have been using this for a couple of months and It works perfect, I have a 2006 and I don't have a AUX port on my NAV system so I bought this. My only problem was the first unit I got was fried but they sent me another one. When I first installed it I needed to wait a few minutes for it to go through it's configuration and then it worked great.
As for the BT it works every-time, paired with my phone easy and now I just start my car it pairs up all the time. Easy to use when a call comes in and everyone can hear me great. I think it is as seamless as they could get it but it did take a day or two of playing around with it to get the hang of it. I love having the USB drive on it, use that a lot, I have about 2,000 songs on that and I just leave it in.
When installing it I noticed the connections into the unit seem to be a little loose so I used some little wire holders I found at home depot to make sure they would not fall out of the unit. I did this since the unit is behind my system and if something did come loose you would have to take everything apart again.
I did noticed most of the neg reviews were from Tahoe owners but I can only speak for myself and I think it was well worth it. I bought mine off of ebay. And the no wires thing is great.
Last edited by tommyoneleg; 05-13-2017 at 08:35 PM.
Here is the part about Iphones in the manual for the isimple connect. Hope it helps. I use an HTC through BT and I use the USB for music, it works great this system is actually easy to use once you monkey with it for a little bit.
"The iSimple Connect allows you to use either USB input or Bluetooth for iPod, iPhone or iPad operation (Bluetooth mode is only supported by iPod Touch, iPhone or iPad)"
I was reading thru this thread and would like to install Bluetooth calling in my 2005 but I don't see a link to the iSimple connect and want to be sure I get the right one.
Could you share the link again of what you installed? Thanks
Dennis - I don't have the link if you want to skip over this - however I tried the ISimple Connect and was unhappy with it - thought it was a clunky set up for my 2007 coupe.
Shortly afterwards I replaced the radio from Dennis at DoubleD Mods. I had bought the ISimple Connect through his store (he's a forum supporter) & he took it back as credit with the radio upgrade. He provides tons of support with YouTube videos & answers the phone & email questions so if you still want to to purchase the ISimple Connect - I recommend you check with DoubeD.
The new radios are way cool - like an extension of your IPhone or android with more functionality then the radios in the new vettes. My radio has FWD & AFT cameras & utilizes the phone GPS to give your GPS feed into the radio & even provides traffic conditions via the MAPS app. Also comes with all the carplay apps too.
Best of luck!
Bob
I was reading thru this thread and would like to install Bluetooth calling in my 2005 but I don't see a link to the iSimple connect and want to be sure I get the right one.
Could you share the link again of what you installed? Thanks
I found mine on ebay, ended up paying 79.95, it was 99.95 but had a ebay coupon for 20 off.
You want the iconnect isgm655.
I find this system very easy to use, but then again anything electronic is easy to me. I have had this in my 06 the whole year and I have not had any problems. I did not want an after market system in my car, I just don't like the looks of them but to-each-his-own.
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