REAL IPOD Interface for C6!!!
Intermediate
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From: Houston TX
Originally Posted by rclarkii
It does switch back and forth and advanced mode works -- just
takes some getting used to due to the lack of button labels.. you
have to know where to go next.
Rob
takes some getting used to due to the lack of button labels.. you
have to know where to go next.
Rob
Is yours configured as such?
Advanced
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From: Fort Wayne Indiana
Originally Posted by deadringer
I believe the problem we're talking about is with 2006 C6's with touchscreen NAV and XM.
Is yours configured as such?
Is yours configured as such?
touchscreen NAV w/ XM and CD changer and it works with a few
minor flaws. Don't know if the NAV is different for 06. I haven't heard
of anyone else giving the X2i a try - either 05 or 06
Rob
Intermediate
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From: Houston TX
Originally Posted by rclarkii
The website says both 2005 and 2006 -- all I know is mine is a 2005
touchscreen NAV w/ XM and CD changer and it works with a few
minor flaws. Don't know if the NAV is different for 06. I haven't heard
of anyone else giving the X2i a try - either 05 or 06
Rob
touchscreen NAV w/ XM and CD changer and it works with a few
minor flaws. Don't know if the NAV is different for 06. I haven't heard
of anyone else giving the X2i a try - either 05 or 06
Rob
The problems that people are having with the ipod kit are with the 06.
But its good to know that the 05 does, indeed, work.
Instructor
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From: Huntingdon Valley PA
Originally Posted by rclarkii
The website says both 2005 and 2006 -- all I know is mine is a 2005
touchscreen NAV w/ XM and CD changer and it works with a few
minor flaws. Don't know if the NAV is different for 06. I haven't heard
of anyone else giving the X2i a try - either 05 or 06
Rob
touchscreen NAV w/ XM and CD changer and it works with a few
minor flaws. Don't know if the NAV is different for 06. I haven't heard
of anyone else giving the X2i a try - either 05 or 06
Rob
Instructor
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From: Huntingdon Valley PA
Originally Posted by wmhpmp
I just spoke to Ralph again to get a status on the testing. Unfortunately... None! He told me they posted a request on Corvette Forum for volunteers and by the next morning it was removed.
They are willing to actually pay for the use of a C6 for 48hrs in actual $$$ or a free interface and iPod. Even a rental car if needed.
One volunteer and we're all set!!!
Anyone in the Los Angeles area with a C6 with Bose and NAV...
Here's their info:
American International Tech Support
800.323.4329
aitech@aius.net
Speak to Ralph, Victor or Keith…
They are willing to actually pay for the use of a C6 for 48hrs in actual $$$ or a free interface and iPod. Even a rental car if needed.
One volunteer and we're all set!!!
Anyone in the Los Angeles area with a C6 with Bose and NAV...
Here's their info:
American International Tech Support
800.323.4329
aitech@aius.net
Speak to Ralph, Victor or Keith…
anyone?
Advanced
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From: Fort Wayne Indiana
Originally Posted by butlermd
Just curious, did you do the head unit firmware upgrade? I wonder if there is a difference between the 05 system that has been firmware upgraded and the 06 system?
By they way, I did some more experimenting and decided to go
ahead and leave the ipod plugged in. Not sure when it did it,
need to do some more checking, but the X2i led went out and
the head unit shutdown. I left it in advanced mode when I shut
down the car. I've been leaving the ipod connected when I get in
and out for the last couple days and it's shutdown everytime. Go
figure, what I thought would cause DBS actually may have helped!
Rob
Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Santa Clara, CA
Originally Posted by rclarkii
Yes, I did the head unit upgrade.
By they way, I did some more experimenting and decided to go
ahead and leave the ipod plugged in. Not sure when it did it,
need to do some more checking, but the X2i led went out and
the head unit shutdown. I left it in advanced mode when I shut
down the car. I've been leaving the ipod connected when I get in
and out for the last couple days and it's shutdown everytime. Go
figure, what I thought would cause DBS actually may have helped!
Rob
By they way, I did some more experimenting and decided to go
ahead and leave the ipod plugged in. Not sure when it did it,
need to do some more checking, but the X2i led went out and
the head unit shutdown. I left it in advanced mode when I shut
down the car. I've been leaving the ipod connected when I get in
and out for the last couple days and it's shutdown everytime. Go
figure, what I thought would cause DBS actually may have helped!
Rob
So at this point what is and is not working?
Advanced
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From: Fort Wayne Indiana
Originally Posted by humvet
Amazing! So at this point what is and is not working?
So at this point what is and is not working?If the ipod is disconnected the X2i and hu do not shutdown unless the
fob is left in the driver seat area. Leave the ipod connected,shutdown
and leave the car and all shutdown.
In advanced mode the button labels don't display their function - don't
know if they are supposed to but they sometimes have them and
sometimes are filled with nonsense.
At least in the 05 you can switch back and forth between manual and
advanced mode.
Sometimes the next artist is shown in the title area while the current
one is playing.
The sequences to select artists, playlists, etc aren't intuitive. It would
help if the button labels were used.
Sometimes cannot switch to FM or CD source - appears to be locked
on ipod. It switches better when switched back to XM mode. Also
sometimes cannot goto XM. For some reason mine is using XM2 not
XM1 as the manual says.
When turning on system sometimes the FM1 source comes up instead
of XM/ipod where I left it. Switch to XM and there is no sound. Must
switch to ipod MANUAL to getipod sound... can now switch back to
advanced mode.
Worst one now is sometimes lose the CDX option for the cd changer.
I need to unplug the X2i and CD and reconnect to get it back.
Rob
Last edited by rclarkii; Apr 28, 2006 at 08:09 AM.
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Intermediate
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From: Houston TX
Originally Posted by rclarkii
Uncle! Due to the problems of losing the cd changer and not being
able to move back to another source I've disconnected the X2i until
AI comes up with a working soloution.
Rob
able to move back to another source I've disconnected the X2i until
AI comes up with a working soloution.
Rob
Drifting
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From: Austin Texas
well, i just tried mine in my 2006 with NAV and it worked on manual mode and advanced mode, only thing that was hard was trying to figure out how to navigate through the songs, wish it was easier...
Intermediate
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From: Houston TX
Originally Posted by 99 torch red vette
well, i just tried mine in my 2006 with NAV and it worked on manual mode and advanced mode, only thing that was hard was trying to figure out how to navigate through the songs, wish it was easier...
I wish they would have had a random enable/disable setting like the GMIP-01 does from Metra/Axxess.
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From: For the strength of the pack is the wolf . . . . . . and the strength of the wolf is the pack.
Originally Posted by 99 torch red vette
well, i just tried mine in my 2006 with NAV and it worked on manual mode and advanced mode, only thing that was hard was trying to figure out how to navigate through the songs, wish it was easier...
Drifting
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From: Austin Texas
No it did not 
it used the XM radio preset stations, so it was alittle hard to remember what to press, I am sure with practice you would remember.
but on manual mode it worked great, almost liked that better...
it used the XM radio preset stations, so it was alittle hard to remember what to press, I am sure with practice you would remember.
but on manual mode it worked great, almost liked that better...
Safety Car
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From: Santa Clara, CA
Originally Posted by 99 torch red vette
No it did not
it used the XM radio preset stations, so it was alittle hard to remember what to press, I am sure with practice you would remember.
but on manual mode it worked great, almost liked that better...
it used the XM radio preset stations, so it was alittle hard to remember what to press, I am sure with practice you would remember.
but on manual mode it worked great, almost liked that better...
Instructor
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From: Huntingdon Valley PA
Originally Posted by 99 torch red vette
No it did not
it used the XM radio preset stations, so it was alittle hard to remember what to press, I am sure with practice you would remember.
but on manual mode it worked great, almost liked that better...
it used the XM radio preset stations, so it was alittle hard to remember what to press, I am sure with practice you would remember.
but on manual mode it worked great, almost liked that better...
2-if you figure out which button is which perhaps you could let us know to save others the trouble of trying to figure it out.
thanks,
JB
Intermediate
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From: Houston TX
Originally Posted by butlermd
1-so, do you then lose all you xm presets....or they just have different functions in that mode only?
2-if you figure out which button is which perhaps you could let us know to save others the trouble of trying to figure it out.
thanks,
JB
2-if you figure out which button is which perhaps you could let us know to save others the trouble of trying to figure it out.
thanks,
JB
When in full control mode, you control the iPod using the XM Preset Keys:
- PRESET 1 - Switch inputs (XM/iPOD/AUX)
- PRESET 2 - Help (repeated pushes displays what each preset does)
- PRESET 3 - Up/Next
- PRESET 4 - Down/Previous
- PRESET 5 - Select/Enter
- PRESET 6 - Selection Mode (Genre, Artist, Playlist, etc...)
Le Mans Master
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From: Montreal Qc
Originally Posted by deadringer
When switched into XM mode, the presets work as they did before installing the module.
When in full control mode, you control the iPod using the XM Preset Keys:
When in full control mode, you control the iPod using the XM Preset Keys:
- PRESET 1 - Switch inputs (XM/iPOD/AUX)
- PRESET 2 - Help (repeated pushes displays what each preset does)
- PRESET 3 - Up/Next
- PRESET 4 - Down/Previous
- PRESET 5 - Select/Enter
- PRESET 6 - Selection Mode (Genre, Artist, Playlist, etc...)
