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Old 10-24-2016, 03:24 PM
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Is there anything else needed besides the nav unit to install into a base model car? I have an 07 base and want to find a used nav unit and put in my car.
Old 10-24-2016, 03:26 PM
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GPS antenna.
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Where is that located on the car? And how hard is it to tie in with everything else?
Old 10-24-2016, 04:03 PM
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After you install the NAV radio you have to take the car to the dealership and pay them to program the car computer to recognize the Nav radio.

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Originally Posted by OVRBDGT
Where is that located on the car? And how hard is it to tie in with everything else?
See THIS.
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Don't forget you need to install a VSS wire or the navigation will never start because it has no idea thAt the car has started to move
Look up Ray Kawel , he has a great write-up on installing the NAV unit and you can purchase the VSS wire from him
Installing the unit is plug and play , installing the VSS wire takes about 20 mins , then to the Dealer or someone with a TECH II to remove the Vin from the radio

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Why? Everyone I talk to says the GM navi sucks. They use their phone...

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Originally Posted by choppychop
Why? Everyone I talk to says the GM navy sucks. They use their phone...
My car has it. It is garbage. Go aftermarket.
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Originally Posted by choppychop
Why? Everyone I talk to says the GM navy sucks. They use their phone...
Most likely because they don't know how to use it properly.
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Thanks for the info guys! I now know a little more and can dig around for Ray Kewel install info!
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Spelling Police- it's Kawal.

We've used the factory nav for over 140k miles over most of the USA and Canada. We like it especially because it gives turn arrows/distances on the HUD. If you don't care about the HUD, there are probably better values available.
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Originally Posted by choppychop
Why? Everyone I talk to says the GM navy sucks. They use their phone...
I didn't know GM had its own navy. Which assembly plant are they building the ships in?
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Originally Posted by choppychop
Why? Everyone I talk to says the GM navy sucks. They use their phone...
Bonjour!
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Just got this pic in from the GM Navy...



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Originally Posted by EVRose
Most likely because they don't know how to use it properly.
So true !!!!



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Originally Posted by OVRBDGT
Thanks for the info guys! I now know a little more and can dig around for Ray Kewel install info!
Here is the link you need .... he also sells the VSS wire
http://www.kawal.net/USB%20Nav.htm

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Originally Posted by Corvette_Ed
I didn't know GM had its own navy. Which assembly plant are they building the ships in?
Ha ha ha
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https://www.amazon.com/Mpow-Universa...e+holder+in+cd


$10

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