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Mar 6, 2006 | 09:19 PM

vettewarehouse

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Hi guys
If I purchase a C6 without the nav - is it possible to install the stock nav? Will it work? does it require alot of work and the ripping apart of the cons?
What would it cost?
David

Mar 6, 2006 | 09:21 PM

PAVette

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Just buy the option and save yourself a whole bunch of hassels....If you can afford the car, equip it the way you want.

Mar 6, 2006 | 09:22 PM

LJD51

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Originally Posted by vettewarehouse

Hi guys
If I purchase a C6 without the nav - is it possible to install the stock nav? Will it work? does it require alot of work and the ripping apart of the cons?
What would it cost?
David

It will not work...different wiring harness installed in BG...only other option would be aftermarket and then it is not integrated into the HUD...

My advice is to get the factory nav when the car is built or go aftermarket...

Mar 6, 2006 | 09:26 PM

VET4LES

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Originally Posted by LJD51

This subject has come up a few times and the answer is always get it from the factory.

Mar 6, 2006 | 09:30 PM

mpuzach

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Originally Posted by VET4LES

This subject has come up a few times and the answer is always get it from the factory.

It's very much worth it, trust me.

Mar 6, 2006 | 09:35 PM

Zymurgy

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Originally Posted by PAVette

Just buy the option and save yourself a whole bunch of hassels....If you can afford the car, equip it the way you want.

Get the car with the equipment you want. I have the nav system and love it.

Mar 6, 2006 | 09:41 PM

double eagle

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Add one more to the "order the factory nav" list

Mar 7, 2006 | 03:29 AM

shopdog

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Quote:

Originally Posted by vettewarehouse

Hi guys
If I purchase a C6 without the nav - is it possible to install the stock nav? Will it work? does it require alot of work and the ripping apart of the cons?
What would it cost?
David

Sure it is possible. It will work. It will require a lot of work and ripping apart the console, dash, and instrument cluster to replace the wiring harness and install the GPS antenna in the dash. It will also require dealer assistance to "marry" the new radio to the BCM, ie to avoid the new radio going into anti-theft mode. But it is possible, probably won't cost much more than $4,000 unless you let the dealer do the whole job, then it could get expensive.

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Mar 7, 2006 | 04:55 AM

Steve Germany

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I'd go with an aftermarket unit rather than try to implant the stock system. You would be without the Headsup display but end up with a better nav and stereo.