[Z06] Want to add USB/AUX ports to my C6Z... And another stereo receiver question
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Racer
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From: Tacoma Washington
Want to add USB/AUX ports to my C6Z... And another stereo receiver question
So is there a way to add a USB and AUX port to my 2008 Z06 so i can play my music off my iPhone 5? I have the factory NAV head unit so i would be nice to be able to control it via the touch screen
Also my second question is, my car originally came stock with the non-nav head unit but the previous owner installed a factory NAV and everything seems to work great EXCEPT the steering wheel volume controls dont work at all, anyone have any ideas?
Also my second question is, my car originally came stock with the non-nav head unit but the previous owner installed a factory NAV and everything seems to work great EXCEPT the steering wheel volume controls dont work at all, anyone have any ideas?
Melting Slicks
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You can solve both problems by installing a late factory NAV unit with the factory USB. The real early NAV units did not support steering wheel controls which is what you currently have.
GMs PAL or other audio adapters may be an option for the Ipod but will not fix the steering controls.
GMs PAL or other audio adapters may be an option for the Ipod but will not fix the steering controls.
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Instructor
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From: Berwick Me
I haven't used the newer Navs, but honestly I would upgrade the head unit. You will get the latest tech installed in a classy way if you go to a good installer.
I upgraded to a newer Kenwood unit with garmin nav. It is incredible and a million times better than an OEM unit.
I upgraded to a newer Kenwood unit with garmin nav. It is incredible and a million times better than an OEM unit.
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Racer
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From: Tacoma Washington
Ok if i upgrade to a newer double din headunit will there be a way to make the steering wheel controls work with it?
LFZ, I think i was looking at the thread you are talking about where you can splice into the XM channel
LFZ, I think i was looking at the thread you are talking about where you can splice into the XM channel
Burning Brakes
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From: Naples Florida
Call Double D Mods and they will hook you up. Their have great prices and can have a unit pre-wired for you. It will come ready for the Steering control, onstar, etc. They even give you detailed instructions on how to hook everything up.
Le Mans Master
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You can solve both problems by installing a late factory NAV unit with the factory USB. The real early NAV units did not support steering wheel controls which is what you currently have.
GMs PAL or other audio adapters may be an option for the Ipod but will not fix the steering controls.
GMs PAL or other audio adapters may be an option for the Ipod but will not fix the steering controls.
You can also add a PAL device which plugs into the XM reciever in the drivers side rear wheel well, interior portion....
Add: all other factory accessories will still function fine.
Last edited by tim414; Aug 19, 2014 at 11:16 AM.
Burning Brakes
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You can solve both problems by installing a late factory NAV unit with the factory USB. The real early NAV units did not support steering wheel controls which is what you currently have.
GMs PAL or other audio adapters may be an option for the Ipod but will not fix the steering controls.
GMs PAL or other audio adapters may be an option for the Ipod but will not fix the steering controls.
Would I be controlling my iPod through the factory nav unit?
Thanks.
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Racer
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I did this (on my 2006), it works pretty good, the input levels are a little wonky and at low volume I get ignition noise. Turn it up and its not noticeable.
Instructor
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From: Berwick Me
Yes, they can set up the steering controls to work. I can use the controls with my head unit.
Burning Brakes
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From: Orlando FL
I installed an Android head unit and a backup camera in my 2007 Z06 and documented it here. The steering wheel controls work.
Do you use Torque through bluetooth or WiFi? If Bluetooth, then do you have any issues transferring phone calls to bluetooth?
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Instructor
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Im installing a pioneer nex 8000 in mine has all the bells and whistles and car play check that out on apples site if you like your Iphone at all you will like the stuff this does. This unit will take your maps over to Nav and you can zoom in and out by squeezing same as the phone.Going to load a flash drive (big one) to store big playlist and still use iphone for music as well. 