Replacement Head Unit?
Burning Brakes
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From: Bloomingdale Illinois
I ordered mine without the nav unit so I can purchase a better aftermarket unit. Look at the Eclipse avn5495 . It is awesome and it works with all factory chimes and acc.heres a link
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-PjOuxRr...p?i=099AVN5495
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-PjOuxRr...p?i=099AVN5495
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Melting Slicks
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From: Seattle WA
Originally Posted by C6dude
I ordered mine without the nav unit so I can purchase a better aftermarket unit. Look at the Eclipse avn5495 . It is awesome and it works with all factory chimes and acc.heres a link
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-PjOuxRr...p?i=099AVN5495
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-PjOuxRr...p?i=099AVN5495
Drifting
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From: Ft. Liquordale Florida
Alot of folks (myself included) have done the Pioneer AVIC-D1 Nav unit also. There are adapters that allow you to use the factory Blose Amp/Spkrs (YECH!), or use the adapter to maintain chimes & RAP - change out the speakers, add a REAL amplifier. In that case, you WILL have to run new speaker wires, and lines from the head unit to the amp - but the difference in sound quality (if you care about sound) is amazing.
Rick
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Burning Brakes
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St. Jude Donor '07
Originally Posted by S2K
Crap. Why does this have to be so damn difficult. Why couldn't they have just put an AUX port on this thing?
http://cgi.ebay.com/PAC-AAI-GM24-Aux...QQcmdZViewItem
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Melting Slicks
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From: Seattle WA
Originally Posted by Driver_WT
Try this if you are just looking for an AUX port.
http://cgi.ebay.com/PAC-AAI-GM24-Aux...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/PAC-AAI-GM24-Aux...QQcmdZViewItem
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Melting Slicks
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From: Seattle WA
Originally Posted by SickRick
Alot of folks (myself included) have done the Pioneer AVIC-D1 Nav unit also. There are adapters that allow you to use the factory Blose Amp/Spkrs (YECH!), or use the adapter to maintain chimes & RAP - change out the speakers, add a REAL amplifier. In that case, you WILL have to run new speaker wires, and lines from the head unit to the amp - but the difference in sound quality (if you care about sound) is amazing.
Rick
Rick
Drifting
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From: Catonsville MD
Originally Posted by S2K
Crap. Why does this have to be so damn difficult. Why couldn't they have just put an AUX port on this thing?
The people who complain the most about these cars and how hard they are to work on are the people who have never tried but heard from others like themselves that it was hard.
I bought a PAC harness off Ebay. Plugged it in, and hooked it to my Avic D1, I could do the job over again in a matter of minutes. Of course I also ran all new amps, speakers and subs, but I hear that's damn near impossible too.
Drifting
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From: Catonsville MD
Originally Posted by isnider
Does not work....been there done that. (still waiting for someone to come out with something)
Ian
Ian
Why doesn't it work?? Please enlighten me....I'll BRB I gotta go tell my stereo to stop working because you said so.
If you take the time to look in the FAQ, there is an excellent write up by another member who installed his Eclipse unit by using the PAC harness as well.
All of my chimes still work, and my headunit stays on until I open the door. So I'm not sure WHY it doesn't work. I didn't use the factory speakers, but that's just a couple more wires to hook up. I think you were possibly misinformed or just did something wrong.
Last edited by Waveblaster785; Mar 13, 2006 at 05:01 PM.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Seattle WA
Originally Posted by Waveblaster785
It's currently running my AVIC-D1.
1. Can you confirm that you have a 1SA model?
2. Did you need to use a dash kit or some other trim or did the radio fit perfectly?
3. Where did you mount the nav antenna?
4. Where is the AUX port located on this unit. I could not see it in pictures.
Thanks again!
Drifting
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From: Catonsville MD
Originally Posted by S2K
Thanks a lot for this information. Very encouraging! A few questions:
1. Can you confirm that you have a 1SA model?
2. Did you need to use a dash kit or some other trim or did the radio fit perfectly?
3. Where did you mount the nav antenna?
4. Where is the AUX port located on this unit. I could not see it in pictures.
Thanks again!
1. Can you confirm that you have a 1SA model?
2. Did you need to use a dash kit or some other trim or did the radio fit perfectly?
3. Where did you mount the nav antenna?
4. Where is the AUX port located on this unit. I could not see it in pictures.
Thanks again!
1. I have the base stereo because I knew I was ripping it all out. I am only using the harness for powering the unit, I amplified all the other speakers and subs so there was no need to connect the stock amp. The harness however says it will be no problem if you want to.
2. You need a dash kit, Metra sells a double din dash kid for the Vette.
3. My nav antenna is mounted underneath the dash, on top of the AC vents. Works perfect, it's right next to my XM antenna, there are NO exposed antennas on my car.
4. You will need an aux adapter. If you are using an ipod they sell an ipod interface specifically for the pioneer. If you are using another outside source you will need the CD - RB10 or CD-RB20 aux input converter.