Installing Navigation in 2007 1LT
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Installing Navigation in 2007 1LT
I know I have seen some posts about this in the past, but I have had a hard time finding details about installing a navigation system. I have a 2007 1LT and I want to buy an OEM nav system, hopefully around $4-500 (let me know if this is not reasonable). I wanted the system when I ordered the car, but my budget was already stretched and I couldn't get nav without the $4500 3LT package.
Has anyone had experience installing the system or have you heard of any problems? I know I will also need to buy the antennae which I have heard is about $75 from GM.
Thanks for your input in advance.
Has anyone had experience installing the system or have you heard of any problems? I know I will also need to buy the antennae which I have heard is about $75 from GM.
Thanks for your input in advance.
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Originally Posted by BlueC6
I know I have seen some posts about this in the past, but I have had a hard time finding details about installing a navigation system. I have a 2007 1LT and I want to buy an OEM nav system, hopefully around $4-500 (let me know if this is not reasonable). I wanted the system when I ordered the car, but my budget was already stretched and I couldn't get nav without the $4500 3LT package.
Has anyone had experience installing the system or have you heard of any problems? I know I will also need to buy the antennae which I have heard is about $75 from GM.
Thanks for your input in advance.
Has anyone had experience installing the system or have you heard of any problems? I know I will also need to buy the antennae which I have heard is about $75 from GM.
Thanks for your input in advance.
Even the junkyards charge more than that. But if you do get one from a junkyard, get the GPS antenna, and all the associated wiring harnesses too while you're at it. The antenna lives under the dash pad just above the center AC vents.
The only problem with going the junkyard route is dealing with the anti-theft features of the Nav. You'll have to go to a dealer and let them send the Nav to the factory to reset the anti-theft feature. The dealer can't do it for a unit that's already been married to a car (the factory clears the anti-theft codes during the refurb using a special jig and software the dealer doesn't have).
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Many folks have inquired over the last 2 years about adding the OEM NAV system to cars that didn't originally have it. It appears the cost of the parts and labor make it an unrealistic endevor. Once folks discover this they start looking at after market units like the Pioneer's.
But even then your looking at at least $1600 to $2000 or more depending on what else to change out, like amps/speakers.
I don't think its doable for less than $1500 and more like $2K.
I'm very happy with the $1600 OEM unit, especially now that I'm burning MP3's
Looking back the $1600 was a bargin.
Tom
But even then your looking at at least $1600 to $2000 or more depending on what else to change out, like amps/speakers.
I don't think its doable for less than $1500 and more like $2K.
I'm very happy with the $1600 OEM unit, especially now that I'm burning MP3's
Looking back the $1600 was a bargin.
Tom
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I have been researching an alternative.
I rarely drive my own cars very far out of town so did not order nav on my 2007 with the 3LT or equip my Lexus RX330 with nav. I usually fly to my destination and then rent a car.
I do not like the $500 portable nav units from TomTom or Garmin as the screens are too small and because the built in antenna must be underneath the windshield, therefore the screen is too far away for my convenience.
Do you have a lap top computer?
Tiger GPS sells a $110 package that includes an antenna that mounts to the windshield and then hard wires to the lap top USB. DVD is included.
The only problem I have thought of is the need for a power adapter to keep the lap top powered up and securing the lap top when out of the car. I guess shoving it underneath the seat is probably enough.
I have not tried this plan yet because I do not own or expecially need a lap top. I will look for a very cheap new one or try to find a cheap used one. I have no other use for a lap top except to check my email (or corvette forum) while traveling. Even a very small screened lap top is larger than the portable units and the installed nav units.
If you do this, let me know how it works.
ralphj
I rarely drive my own cars very far out of town so did not order nav on my 2007 with the 3LT or equip my Lexus RX330 with nav. I usually fly to my destination and then rent a car.
I do not like the $500 portable nav units from TomTom or Garmin as the screens are too small and because the built in antenna must be underneath the windshield, therefore the screen is too far away for my convenience.
Do you have a lap top computer?
Tiger GPS sells a $110 package that includes an antenna that mounts to the windshield and then hard wires to the lap top USB. DVD is included.
The only problem I have thought of is the need for a power adapter to keep the lap top powered up and securing the lap top when out of the car. I guess shoving it underneath the seat is probably enough.
I have not tried this plan yet because I do not own or expecially need a lap top. I will look for a very cheap new one or try to find a cheap used one. I have no other use for a lap top except to check my email (or corvette forum) while traveling. Even a very small screened lap top is larger than the portable units and the installed nav units.
If you do this, let me know how it works.
ralphj
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Originally Posted by Barry626
Tom
Was the red trim in your car hard to install?
Does it come with instructions?
I saw a site that sells all 3 pieces for $394.95.
Thanks,
Barry
Was the red trim in your car hard to install?
Does it come with instructions?
I saw a site that sells all 3 pieces for $394.95.
Thanks,
Barry
Cost me $100.
So long story short, I can't say how easy it is. Other's have done it and some say it's a breeze and other's threw in the towel and gave up. All depends on your skill and risk taking.
Tom
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Originally Posted by AFVETTE
Many folks have inquired over the last 2 years about adding the OEM NAV system to cars that didn't originally have it. It appears the cost of the parts and labor make it an unrealistic endevor. Once folks discover this they start looking at after market units like the Pioneer's.
But even then your looking at at least $1600 to $2000 or more depending on what else to change out, like amps/speakers.
I don't think its doable for less than $1500 and more like $2K.
I'm very happy with the $1600 OEM unit, especially now that I'm burning MP3's
Looking back the $1600 was a bargin.
Tom
But even then your looking at at least $1600 to $2000 or more depending on what else to change out, like amps/speakers.
I don't think its doable for less than $1500 and more like $2K.
I'm very happy with the $1600 OEM unit, especially now that I'm burning MP3's
Looking back the $1600 was a bargin.
Tom
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Originally Posted by LJD51
How are you getting the track, artist and album info to show on the screen...mine won't do that?
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IMHO, the only reasonable alternative to the OEM nav unit, price wise is something like the Garmin Street Pilot ( I am partial to Garmin because of my experience with them in aviation). It isn't an optimal solution, but one I considered for my C5 - of course that went away with my decision to get the C6 - with Nav.
My primary use is not to tell me how to go, generally I already know that. I am a time distance freak. I like to know eta and distances. Nav makes that easy.
My primary use is not to tell me how to go, generally I already know that. I am a time distance freak. I like to know eta and distances. Nav makes that easy.
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Originally Posted by ralphj
I have been researching an alternative...
The only problem I have thought of is the need for a power adapter to keep the lap top powered up and securing the lap top when out of the car. I guess shoving it underneath the seat is probably enough.
The only problem I have thought of is the need for a power adapter to keep the lap top powered up and securing the lap top when out of the car. I guess shoving it underneath the seat is probably enough.
Ralph -
The device you need for getting power to your laptop is called an "iGo". It's a power brick that comes with 2 separate cords - one to work when plugged into a wall socket and the other that works when plugged into a cigarette lighter in a car. And, as a bonus while you have it plugged in there's a side adapter that will charge your cellphone while running the laptop. I got mine about a year and a half ago at RadioShack.
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Wow I get the feeling this won't be easy. I guess I could be wrong but I thought I saw people selling nav units here for about $500. It sounds like buying the nav is only half the problem. I wonder how much GM charges to reset the nav to have it work with my car. I may just have to bite the bullet and put aftermarket parts in the car.
Can anyone recommend aftermarket Nav systems that fit into the dash (none that sit on the dash)?
Can anyone recommend aftermarket Nav systems that fit into the dash (none that sit on the dash)?
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I've seen people put the Pioneer AVIC-D2, looks like a great unit. If I ever get one it will be this one. 
