C6 Nav/Radio not working at all of
10-08-2020, 08:32 PM
#1
Heel & Toe
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C6 Nav/Radio not working at all of
I need opinions y’all after a long day with middle schoolers to top it off my day my nav/radio is blank no workie at all. I’ve check the fuse under passenger feet several times and I’ve disconnected the negative battery cable for 5-10 minutes & still no luck. A while back when i had work done on it the clock stopped showing up I’ve since read there was a firmware update which i never did. Should i take it to the dealer for diag? Buy used original unit or go with aftermarket unit? I don’t care about radio or nav i just wanna Bluetooth to it and keep my Bose speakers. Please help MEEEE! I’ll go nuts with no tunes!
Last edited by tuffteacher; 10-09-2020 at 11:58 AM.
10-09-2020, 01:34 PM
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Le Mans Master
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Go with a new aftermarket head unit. If you take it to the dealer, they will charge you a fortune. A new head unit will give you better sound quality and all the modern features you can ask for. Including bluetooth and apple CarPlay and Android Auto which will also give you navigation through your phone. You can also add a backup camera for an additional $20 if you were doing it yourself. Keeping the Bose speakers and amp is no problem, just need the correct interface wiring harness for a C6. Most use the Pac RP5-GM11.
10-09-2020, 05:10 PM
#4
Heel & Toe
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Thanks TorchRedFred that's what I wanted to here thanks so much for your advice! Don37 I will give it a try but have a feeling i'll be getting a new unit. Thanks guys
Last edited by tuffteacher; 10-09-2020 at 05:13 PM.
10-11-2020, 12:05 PM
#5
Le Mans Master
Hey teach...what kind of budget are you working with? I'm sure we can find you the perfect HU for your intended usage.
10-11-2020, 12:29 PM
#6
Heel & Toe
Thread Starter
you in the Dallas area? well I am a poor teacher you know LOL since I want to keep my speakers and all I think the best fit for me is a digital media receiver since I don't care about a CD player mainly bluetooth is what I want might some day sign up for XM or listen to the radio. Def don't need Nav. Budget I'd like to stay under $250 I don't need anything fancy....something that shows the time about it if I could change colors on it that would be cool if not no biggie. It would be nice if it worked with my steering wheel controls also.
10-11-2020, 12:49 PM
#7
Le Mans Master
you in the Dallas area? well I am a poor teacher you know LOL since I want to keep my speakers and all I think the best fit for me is a digital media receiver since I don't care about a CD player mainly bluetooth is what I want might some day sign up for XM or listen to the radio. Def don't need Nav. Budget I'd like to stay under $250 I don't need anything fancy....something that shows the time about it if I could change colors on it that would be cool if not no biggie. It would be nice if it worked with my steering wheel controls also.
10-11-2020, 01:46 PM
#8
Le Mans Master
10-21-2020, 02:24 PM
#9
Heel & Toe
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so I need to get a new head unit but of course I need professionals to install it so it's done right. I've priced one place for a decent basic sony X1000 apple carplay touch screen with USB all the things I'd like but with the adapter to use my factory installed amp adapter is $175 unit $275 he gave me $25 off and install with other charges it's $615 just for the head unit to be installed. What do y'all think fair price? or overpriced or can I find something even better same price. Not sure if I should go to place like best buy or car toys how knowledgeable their staff would be about corvettes. This quote was from tint world. Suggestions or should I go with the $600
10-21-2020, 03:15 PM
#10
Le Mans Master
Do NOT go to Best Buy!
Best bet is to find a actual car audio shop in your area to do the install. There has to be hundreds in the Dallas area. Any particular reason you don't like the unit I linked for you?
Best bet is to find a actual car audio shop in your area to do the install. There has to be hundreds in the Dallas area. Any particular reason you don't like the unit I linked for you?
10-21-2020, 05:21 PM
#11
Heel & Toe
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see you saved me I was gonna go to best buy and I liked the one you sent me just fine but now it's showing out of stock and I will still have to find someone to put it in thought maybe I'd have better luck buying and having installed at the same place....get a better deal then just trying to find someone to install one. We have cartoys and some other car audio places here I guess I just need to call around.
10-21-2020, 07:03 PM
#12
Le Mans Master
see you saved me I was gonna go to best buy and I liked the one you sent me just fine but now it's showing out of stock and I will still have to find someone to put it in thought maybe I'd have better luck buying and having installed at the same place....get a better deal then just trying to find someone to install one. We have cartoys and some other car audio places here I guess I just need to call around.
https://www.facebook.com/BNCSTEREO/
BNC is just down the road from you. Give them a call. DISCLAIMER: I have no experience with that shop, but they appear to have a good clientele and good reviews online.
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10-21-2020, 09:58 PM
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Le Mans Master
Anytime teach. 
Let us know how it all works out.
Let us know how it all works out.