Pioneer AVIC-Z1 Install

[DRTYFN]

Very nice write up. But I think f5fstop is a Klaus AE.(That's a compliment of the highest order)

[f5fstop]

Originally Posted by DRTYFN

Very nice write up. But I think f5fstop is a Klaus AE.(That's a compliment of the highest order)

[f5fstop]

Well, the coil (filter) made no difference at all; alternator whine is still there and drives me crazy.

[marin8703]

hey, what did you guys do with the old xm receiver thats in the car, leave it conncted or disconnect it, and take it out completely?

[2-H2's]

f5fstop...

I have the same pioneer unit in my H2. No noise to speak of, everything works great. However, I can't eliminate the CB, from changing the radio stations when keying up the mic It's always something

[HummerNewbie]

Originally Posted by f5fstop

Well, the coil (filter) made no difference at all; alternator whine is still there and drives me crazy.

Guess I won't try going down that route then

Originally Posted by marin8703

hey, what did you guys do with the old xm receiver thats in the car, leave it conncted or disconnect it, and take it out completely?

Didn't have XM in my originally.

[f5fstop]

Left my XM in and connected. It might set a code if removed...not sure. When I sell the vehicle, I will probably pull the Pioneer system, and install on the next Hummer. So, I'll install the factory radio and connect the XM and get rid of the vehicle.

As far as no whine in an H2; don't believe the H2 comes with the Monsoon, and I'm sure, unless a newer H2, you have a different Onstar module.

I have decided to go with bluetooth, but I will be trying to shield the wires with aluminum tape when I install the bluetooth, just to see if that kills the whine.

[marin8703]

alrite, i've put off the install long enough but tomorow im gona do it.

I just have one or two questions left (sorry about all the questions so far):

1) I have the monsoon system so, to connect the speakers am i supposed to connect the speaker wires from the peripheral adapter to the "power cord conector" wires, or the speaker wires on the "RCA connector 1". In either case do i still connect the subwofer wires to the subwoofer wires on the rca connector 1 or where? and i do connect the system remote control rite?
Do all of the speakers go through the amp or just the subwoofer?

2) is it ok to connect all of the acc wires coming from nav unit, ipod adapter, and xm tuner all onto the same wire that comes to the wiring harness or should i run a larger gauge wire to some other place? Also the same question goes for the constant, and also the ground?

I think that all i need to know to do the install tomorow (well at least i hope so) .

Thanks for all the help peope, i really appreciate it, Thanks!

P.S. Can someone post instructions on how to remove rear panel, whre subwoofer is thanks.

[Urban Ops]

Is there any reason you couldn't install the camera inside just under the third brakelight?

[YANKEES31]

Overall how happy are you with this unit. I am thinking of putting the Z2 in my truck but have heard nightmare stories about freezing issues.

Thanks

[wannabeH3]

I just ordered my z2, it will be here on the 20th, i plan on following these directions. ill let you know how it goes

[marin8703]

Originally Posted by YANKEES31

Overall how happy are you with this unit. I am thinking of putting the Z2 in my truck but have heard nightmare stories about freezing issues.

Thanks

i have had my z1 for about 1 year now and am very happy with it. hasnt frozen on me once. i had so trouble with the back up camera but thats ok now.

By the way, pioneer released an update several days ago for the freezing issue on the z1-z2. i havent installed it since i dont need it, but its out there.

[SELWA]

Just finished reading up on installs. I'm a Kenwood man nyself but the basics apply to any aftermarket radio. I have a DDX7019 I picked up used to replace our Monsoon set up in the 07 H3. I've also found eventhough the manual says to use the RCA inputs from the radio to the harness - this makes a loud speaker pop everytime you turn the unit off. By using the regular speaker outputs this is eliminated.

A few questions:

1. I bought a Pac-Audio wire harness to keep the "beep/tone" Is it really necessary? At $120 seems steep compared to the $5 harnesses i've bougth for many installs I've done. (http://www.pac-audio.com/instructions/c2r-gm24.pdf)

2. Is it me or does the Sub seem to sound lower? The OEM sounds like it had more punch from the sub. I know the front/rear wire which go to the amp are aldo supposed ot power the sub but just seems lower.

[wannabeH3]

my sub sounds great with the z2. i bought a cheap harness and now i have an annoying sound all the time in the background that I am used to and when you turn the car off all the speakers pop. drives me nuts.