PAL Help
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Racer
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'14, '21
PAL Help
Sorry for 
but from what can I gather from the forum posts, PAL should be compatible with my C6 (09 with Nav and XM), but the dealer tells me that the PAL is only compatible with certain systems and mine is not one. I don't understand, the only item not on my system is multi disc unit.
Don't want to renew my XM and would love to interface my iPod. Any suggestions are welcome.
but from what can I gather from the forum posts, PAL should be compatible with my C6 (09 with Nav and XM), but the dealer tells me that the PAL is only compatible with certain systems and mine is not one. I don't understand, the only item not on my system is multi disc unit. Don't want to renew my XM and would love to interface my iPod. Any suggestions are welcome.
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Sorry for but from what can I gather from the forum posts, PAL should be compatible with my C6 (09 with Nav and XM), but the dealer tells me that the PAL is only compatible with certain systems and mine is not one. I don't understand, the only item not on my system is multi disc unit.
Don't want to renew my XM and would love to interface my iPod. Any suggestions are welcome.
but from what can I gather from the forum posts, PAL should be compatible with my C6 (09 with Nav and XM), but the dealer tells me that the PAL is only compatible with certain systems and mine is not one. I don't understand, the only item not on my system is multi disc unit. Don't want to renew my XM and would love to interface my iPod. Any suggestions are welcome.
I have the lockpick on my 09 and I'm not especially happy with the user interface.
I am considering upgrading to the PAL interface.
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It'll work perfect. Order the PAL, and order a custom harness here: http://www.kawal.net/PAL%20install.htm#Alternative%205
This allows you to plug the PAL into your XM receiver. Takes 5 minutes, easy as pie, and you're good to go!
This allows you to plug the PAL into your XM receiver. Takes 5 minutes, easy as pie, and you're good to go!
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At the top of the C6 General Discussion page are the "stickies". One of them has all of the Frequently Asked Questions about the PAL. Here is the link:
http://www.kawal.net/PALFAQs.htm
If you have Nav and XM in your C6, the PAL will work fine, but I'd suggest you read all of the questions and answers on that page. There will be installation issues you'll want to consider, which are also covered in the answers.
Hope that helps,
Ray
http://www.kawal.net/PALFAQs.htm
If you have Nav and XM in your C6, the PAL will work fine, but I'd suggest you read all of the questions and answers on that page. There will be installation issues you'll want to consider, which are also covered in the answers.
Hope that helps,
Ray
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You will definitely like the PAL as an upgrade to the Lockpick. You'll be going from the bottom of the line right to the top.
Back in April, I was able to get my hands on all of the available Ipod adapters for the C6 Vette. Here is the complete review:
http://www.kawal.net/ipod.htm
You'll see the PAL comes out on top.
Ray
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'10
As noted, find a new dealer.
The PAL was designed from the ground up with the 2009 car with navigation installed. You do not need to be subscribed to XM.
It will work perfectly with your car. Based on your setup, you should be able to do the install yourself without a dealers intervention and it will work just fine.
The PAL was designed from the ground up with the 2009 car with navigation installed. You do not need to be subscribed to XM.
It will work perfectly with your car. Based on your setup, you should be able to do the install yourself without a dealers intervention and it will work just fine.
Racer
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It'll work perfect. Order the PAL, and order a custom harness here: http://www.kawal.net/PAL%20install.htm#Alternative%205
This allows you to plug the PAL into your XM receiver. Takes 5 minutes, easy as pie, and you're good to go!
This allows you to plug the PAL into your XM receiver. Takes 5 minutes, easy as pie, and you're good to go!
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Ray has pretty much simplified the install for you folks and as long as you have NAV you're good to go, either way.
Feel free to order from GM Parts House. Go to www.gmpartshouse.com/search.html and use part number 17800593 and be sure to select Chevrolet make.
Thanks, Gene.
Feel free to order from GM Parts House. Go to www.gmpartshouse.com/search.html and use part number 17800593 and be sure to select Chevrolet make.
Thanks, Gene.