IPOD question
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IPOD question
I have an 05. I looked in the search section but without much success. Can I take my vette to a quality auto stereo shop and have them install an Ipod connection that I can plug into. Are the shops sophisticated enough to make this kind of installation (and I know it depends on the shop). But as a general rule are the stereo shops up on doing stuff like this? Thanks
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kawal, a forum member has done a great write up and install on a few of the IPOD adapters.
http://www.kawal.net/ipod.htm
Thread link.....http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...-adapters.html
Note: The new GM's PAL adapter seems to work only on '07 and newer.
http://www.kawal.net/ipod.htm
Thread link.....http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...-adapters.html
Note: The new GM's PAL adapter seems to work only on '07 and newer.
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In the GM Parts House Exclusive PAL Update thread you could read this:
"It does work with 05 and 06 models, but unfortunately, due to the difference in timing of the displays on the radios between 07 and up and 06 and earlier, it will not display the artist and song name on the navigation. All you will see is garbage characters from time to time.. but the PAL will function and act as it does on the other years, but the artist name and song title will not display. Obviously due to the costs to produce and engineer something like this, they will not be working on perfecting the version for 06 and earlier."
And If you search and select year 2005 on this side: http://www.gm.oeaccessories.com/fichtner/
The PAL comes up and nothing says that it does not fit on 05 and newer.
"It does work with 05 and 06 models, but unfortunately, due to the difference in timing of the displays on the radios between 07 and up and 06 and earlier, it will not display the artist and song name on the navigation. All you will see is garbage characters from time to time.. but the PAL will function and act as it does on the other years, but the artist name and song title will not display. Obviously due to the costs to produce and engineer something like this, they will not be working on perfecting the version for 06 and earlier."
And If you search and select year 2005 on this side: http://www.gm.oeaccessories.com/fichtner/
The PAL comes up and nothing says that it does not fit on 05 and newer.
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It sure would be interesting if someone that retrofitted a later model Nav unit into an 05 or 06 also tried installing a GM PAL.
I'm wondering if the only issue is the older Nav unit itself?
I'm wondering if the only issue is the older Nav unit itself?
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I got tired of waiting for the PAL two years ago. I had the whole Bose system removed and all new put in including a new Kenwood H/U. with touch screen,video and Ipod access. The sreen comes up very similar to the Ipods and its a joy to use. The Ipod is kept in the glove and it can stay there( automatically charging) or easily popped out for my other cars use. More expensive than some other options but you get great sound reproduction and other great features.
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I have an 05. I looked in the search section but without much success. Can I take my vette to a quality auto stereo shop and have them install an Ipod connection that I can plug into. Are the shops sophisticated enough to make this kind of installation (and I know it depends on the shop). But as a general rule are the stereo shops up on doing stuff like this? Thanks
kawal, a forum member has done a great write up and install on a few of the IPOD adapters.
http://www.kawal.net/ipod.htm
Thread link.....http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...-adapters.html
Note: The new GM's PAL adapter seems to work only on '07 and newer.
http://www.kawal.net/ipod.htm
Thread link.....http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...-adapters.html
Note: The new GM's PAL adapter seems to work only on '07 and newer.
You should be able to find a shop that has done C6 stereo installs in your area.
Take the information provided in the link to Ray Kawal's IPOD interface comparison and let them decide if they want to tackle it. Should not be too difficult or expensive for a competent shop to install.
