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I own a 2004 Z06 and I wanted to install a phone mount and a bluetooth bridge to connect my phone to my car via the AUX input. To do this I needed the following items:
1. COR-HAR cable. This cable is needed if you have a Z06 car that does not have a CD player in the back.
3. Blackberry Music gateway and 12V adapter for the console. The blackberry music gateway will plug into the GM10-AUX. I am sure other media gateways that have worked.
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4. MPOW Phone holder. This holder is secured into your CD ROM player to hold your phone.
5. Any phone or bluetooth device you wish to use with the system. In my case, I used by iphone 6 plus.
Installation steps.
If you own a Z06, the hardest step was to locate the 3 and 4 pin cables. These cables are under the passenger footwell on the right hand side. The first photo shows how the wires are from the factory.
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The second photo explains where the four pin wire is. Sorry for the blue LED my footwell.
Take the 3 and 4 pin connections and plug them into the COR-HAR cable. Run this cable down the side of the car. In my case I tucked the cable under the plastic siding by the carpet to the back of passenger seat as seen in the next photo.
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In some cases the GM10-AUX box is not immediately recognized by the car. When this happens, you will see and digital "Err" show up when you press the AUX button on your stereo. To resolve this issue, turn your car to the "ON" position without starting the car, unplug the GM10-AUX from the COR-HAR cable and plug the box back in.
Plug your bluetooth media bridge into you console using a 12V adapter . Once this is done, connect the RCA cables of the GM10-AUX to the blackberry media bridge.
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At this point, you should try and connect your bluetooth device to your the Blackberry media bridge. If your device connects, turn on your car, change the radio to AUX, and play music on your phone. On the stereo screen you should see a "Disc 1 Track 1' text that shows the GM10-AUX box is working and your music should be playing.
Congratulations! You have connected your phone/bluetooth devices to your cars stereo system.
Install your MPOW phone mount.
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Enjoy the usage of your system. The nice part about using your phone is that you can run your music and the navigation at the same time.
The only downside of this setup is that the 12V AC connection in center console is always on. When I leave my car, I have to unplug the 12V adapter for the Blackberry. If any forum members have a good solution regarding this always on 12V adapter in the console, I would like to hear about it.
Peripheral PXDP PXHGM4 Chevrolet Corvette 97-04 iPod Adapter
Plugs right into the radio...
Then you can get a 30 pin Bluetooth Receiver from Best Buy and plug it in....
You control everything from the radio, or your smart phone or ipod...VERY simple
My install I just leave the receiver in the console....
Last edited by 73Corvette; Aug 23, 2015 at 07:05 PM.
I really like your solution because I like the 30 pin connection that can be used for either an iPod solution or your blue tooth adapter. Perhaps I will go this way in the future because the AC slot in the console is always on and I have to unplug the unit when I leave my car. It can be a hassle.
Originally Posted by 73Corvette
Peripheral PXDP PXHGM4 Chevrolet Corvette 97-04 iPod Adapter]
Plugs right into the radio...
Then you can get a 30 pin Bluetooth Receiver from Best Buy and plug it in.... You control everything from the radio, or your smart phone or ipod...VERY simple
My install I just leave the receiver in the console....
I really like your solution because I like the 30 pin connection that can be used for either an iPod solution or your blue tooth adapter. Perhaps I will go this way in the future because the AC slot in the console is always on and I have to unplug the unit when I leave my car. It can be a hassle.
Thanks... I'm sure there are lots of phone holders available and I wan't concerned with hands free for my phone, I clip it to the Visor...it work for me... if I get a call or text, I either ignore it, stop, or have the wife take it....
Z06 bluetooth phone integration installation
