I have a PXAMG and papester (sp?) has a REAL good writeup of his install here on CF.

Love the thing, works 100% as advertised.

 

I just called coastal tech yesterday and talked to them, they just got done designing and testing a new lockpick specifically for the vette. It has all new functions and will be allowing use of the nav while driving - yes, you heard that correctly. They are starting up production now and plan to have it available in February.

If you aren't familiar with the lockpick, it might be worth looking at. I bought one for my toyota and could get playlist info from the nav, use the nav while driving, watch dvd's while driving, and it even disabled the "agree" button. It worked quite well and provided added RCA inputs in case I wanted to add something else like a gaming console or dvd player.

 

Do you have a link? I googled Lock Pick and came up with a whole bunch of good informationthat might be good in Off Topic

 

http://www.coastaletech.com/CORVETTEIPOD.htm

 

Do you still lose XM2 with this install?

CTHusker - Have you posted your install for the iSimple yet as promised?

 

I didn't post an install because I found a terrific install thread for the iSimple which was already posted. I followed it and everything went just about perfect. I did have a hell of time getting the console out but with a little persistence finally got the thing out.

I highly recommend reading and following this members install procedure because it's perfect. I would carefully review the CONTROL function instructions because it's a little confusing at first. What you see on the Nav doesn't match what you see on your ipod for controlling things like play lists, etc. However once you play around with it for awhile it's actually very easy to use. The iSimple did keep all functions including XM just as promised.

The sound quality is at least as good as my CD's so I'm very happy. I'm now waiting for the special ipod cradle which will allow me to simply drop in the ipod in it and I'm good to go. I will post some pictures of the cradle and install if anyone is interested.

I'm happy with the iSimple because it's a very easy install and it works exactly as advertised. I'm thrilled because I will have access to over a 1000 tunes while cruising in my vette and no CD's to deal with.

 

I'd like to see some pictures of your installation, I'm thinking about the exact same setup in my 2007 Coupe.

Does the IPOD cable you bought for yout Gen 2 Touch fits at the bottom of the device holder?

Mike.

 

cthusker...thanks for the inspiration...been wanting to do this for a long time. Based on your write-up, I finally bought the iSimple setup and put it in.

You're right...works EXACTLY as advertised! I did have a moment immediately after installation where I couldn't get the SEEK to cycle to the function modes (AUX1, AUX2, IPOD, SAT). It would only stay on AUX1. It took me awhile to realize that you can only cycle during the first 3-4 seconds after switching to XM from another function (AM, FM, CD, etc.).

Anyway, once I got that under control, I was a bit frustrated that I couldn't remember what each of the control buttons did - mainly because the buttons still had the XM labels.

My solution, while not perfect, seems to work pretty well and I thought I'd share. Go into iTunes and create six new playlists: REWIND, FAST FORWARD, BROWSE, BACK ONE STEP, ************ and RANDOM. You will need to put at least one song in each one to make them valid playlists. Then sync your iPod via iTunes. Next step is to plug your iPod back into the iSimple harness in the car and cycle through the available playlists using the #3 button (BROWSE). Follow the necessary steps to select each of the new playlists in turn. When each one is selected, press and hold the appropriate XM button to re-program that button to match whatever verbage is currently displayed. The only drawback is that each button comes up with "PL:" in front of the playlist name. For example, each button should look something like this:

PL: REWIND
PL: FAST FORWARD
PL: BROWSE
PL: BACK ONE STEP
PL: ************
PL: RANDOM

Like I said, not perfect but better than what I had. Hope this helps...if not, sorry for the long post...

Ron

 

What happens when you go back to XM?

 

No.. see the attached PDF file on the cradle install....

 

Not sure what you mean. Back to XM at what point? When you first select it or after listening to another source? I'm not sure it matters but I don't have a subscription to XM but I am able to listen to the advertisements on channel 1.

If you mean do I lose the button labels I've made, I do not. They remain each time I enter XM/IPOD mode.

 

All functions still work after the install. The only difference is when you are the ipod and want XM you simply switch to another function (FM) and then back to XM.. When you switch back to XM you have several seconds to hit SEEK function which will then allow you to use the function you want.. IE AUX1, AUX2, XM or Ipod..........

 

Completed the install of this device in my 05 C-6 with the upgrade radio, the one with the built in 6 disk changer. I didn't have XM and when I installed the device it would not come up with the ipod option. Called Peripheral Electronics tech support and they sent me the directions to have the dealer activate the XM port on the radio using the tech 2 device. Once that was done I had all the necessary options and was able to shuffle through the AM, FM 1, FM2, and XM options. Would have been nice to know that you might have to do the dealer route before I installed it. But for for those looking for an ipod adapter for the 05, this works as advertised. I understand the determining factor on the radio is if it has a "band" button. If so it can be made to use the XM data port.

 

I installed this system several months ago, and it did not work. The company did, however, return my money when I shipped it back, so if it quits, that's some consolation.

Good luck.

 

Excellent write-up, thanks.

 

Where is the XM Module located in the '09 C6 Coupe w/ Nav?

BobD

 

Behind the carpet on the drivers side in the cargo area (above the rear wheel).

 

In XM, do you still have the preset that you had setup? When you go back to IPOD, I assume your labels stay based on what you have said.

Any pix?

Thanks!

 

Anybody know if one of these will work with the base radio?