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Old 02-22-2007, 09:47 AM
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Default Ultimate iPod adaptor and 10Min install

I just finished installing the American International Neucleus NC-X2i in my 2006 H2. After much research I found this little gem that you could install in less than 10 minutes. With full Text and iPod function over the iPod using the radio and steering wheel controls. There are no special labels that you need for the play list like on other units out there you can also use the iPods controls as well. This is not some poor quality RF solution either. This is a high sound quality wired in pre amp level adapter. As a bonus you also get an auxiliary input that you can hook up your DVD sound to or other pre amp source to.

This write up will show the installation on a H2 with Nav and XM. This install is the same for the single and 6 disk in dash as well. Read the install instructions that come with the Neucleus NC-X2i and the NC-GM32T harness. I have no affiliation with American International and I?m sharing the install experience that I had. Do this at your own risk.

The only parts that you well need are the Neucleus NC-X2i and the NC-GM32T harness. You will also need a few zip ties.
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I will now go into the details of this quick install. You will need only one tool for this a 9/32 socket to remove the three screws at the bottom of the glove box. Start out by removing the three screws at the bottom of the glove box. You will find the XM unit right behind the glove box.
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Here is the XM unit. You need to remove the top plug buy first pulling out the blue clip about 1/8?on the plug and then push the little locking lever down while pulling the plug out.

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Using the NC-GM32T harness, take the plug that you just removed from the XM unit and plug it into the harness. Now plug the harness into the XM unit.
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It should now look like this.
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What I did was wrap the Neucleus NC-X2i in a piece of foam like this.
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Next plug the Neucleus NC-X2i into the harness. Route the iPod cord to were you want the iPod to be. I mounted my iPod in the left side of the glove box you may want it to be somewhere else. Now plug the iPod cord into the Neucleus NC-X2iIt will look something like this.
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Now tuck the Neucleus NC-X2i and its cords away like this. IMPORTANT turn on your radio but don?t touch the radio controls for a few minutes while the radio learns the Neucleus NC-X2i.
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While your waiting reinstall the glove box. Plug in your iPod.
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That is all that there is to it. By using the preset button #1 you can now toggle between iPod, Aux in and XM mode.
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I used three different iPods a 15gig 3G, 60 gig 5G video and a 4gig Nano. They all worked well I did note that the older 3G was a little slower (a small delay when changing songs using the radios controls) than the two newer iPods. I did talk to American Internationals customer service and they were a very helpful and knew there product. I don?t think that there is a better solution at this time for this application. I will be posting update to this as needed.

As far as I know this is the same install for most GM SUV?s and trucks.

I hope this has helped some of you H2 owners.

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Default Re: Ultimate iPod adaptor and 10Min install

nice post! i've been debating on which of the "several" units out there i was going to use...

i'm ordering my NC-X2i today for my h2.

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Default Re: Ultimate iPod adaptor and 10Min install

One question does the adapter unit charge your ipod while you use it also?
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Yes it does charge your iPod and turns off after about 20 min. when you remove your key and open yor door.
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Default Re: Ultimate iPod adaptor and 10Min install

That was a great review on your install. Although mine has already been done (through an installer) it is nice to learn more information. I now know where the original XM box is located etc.... Great pics too.

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I have a Nav, but no XM unit. Will it still work?
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Cost of the unit? And, if you don't have XM, is the module still there?
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Genob, Gunzz,
Thanks, I hope it helps out. When I was first looking to see what was out there I found others products that would work but there install required a relay if you wanted to keep your XM or you needed to cut into you factory wiring harness. This product made since.

As far as not having XM, there is a harness for that application as well the part # for that is NC-GM31T but I believe that the installation is different. I think that you need to get behind the head unit to plug it in. But I’m not sure.

As far as cost I have found them for $150 - $200 just make sure that you get it from a dealer that keeps newer stock so you get the more updated firmware in the unit. I found some dealers that had older units in stock. You might tell your dealer to order you a new one.

I will try to put a list of dealers that are good to go with that have current stock. I will see if A.I. can get me a few names.
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I would be interested in getting one of these. I've been waiting for a good alternative to the DLO transpod. If you get a list of dealers please post.
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A.I. has advised me that the best place to get them online is at:

http://www.logjamelectronics.com/neucncx2i.html

For $189

But this dealer always has the latest firmware.

I drove out to A.I. today (120mi) to get my unit updated with the latest firmware. It was worth it the new update is much better and fastest, there is better and more info on screen. The guys at A.I. were a great help.If you need help give Victor or Keith a call at there tech support.

http://www.americaninternational.net...sp?SubCatID=70
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Default Re: Ultimate iPod adaptor and 10Min install

Nice write up, thanks Where can I get the foam from? Does the IPOD video show on the nav? Does it interfer with Onstar?

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The foam that I used I had lying around my shop. You can get a piece of hi density foam from an upholstery shop. The video would work if I put in the video input kit for the nav. It works with the rear seat monitors. I will be moving the iPod to the center console. One nice thing about the adapter is that you can toggle between iPod controls and head unit controls right on the head unit. I've had no problems with the OnStar.
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How do you flip through the songs on your IPOD? Can you pick by artist or album on the Nav screen? Are you only able to pick playlists? Just curious how the controls work.
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Can you pick by artist or album on the Nav screen?"


Yes you can pick artist or album + more using the Nav screen.
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Is there a limit to the number of albums/artists/playlists that can be viewed? I had heard that most of the earlier kits had a flaw which limited the number of items to 32.

Thanks for the info and the pics.
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I have found no limit. I do know that the newer firmware fix all the problem that I had found. My firmware was about a year old and 8-10 ver. old as far as firmware. I was told that all bugs were fixed and the last few updates were for fixes for the new Vett.
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I Found It on eBay for $159 here is the link for the ultimate ipod adapter
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Very cool post, you really hit the need there. I want to buy one, but want to make sure I get one with the right firmware updates. Is there a certain ver # I should look for? Is the one on ebay the right version?
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Are you able to listen to iPod music and run the navigation system at the same time?
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I was told by A.I. that the only online dealer that they support is the one that I posted earlier. I got mine from an online dealer that was not supported. I was going to return it but A.I. knew that I was going to write up my install and they said not to return it and they would hook me up with the newer firmware. I forgot to mention that I bought one from two different online dealers both sold me very old versions. And that is why A.I. won’t support them. Apparently when a distributor goes out of business the stock sit around and get sold off at cents on the dollar. And we get to find all these great bargains. Not so great if you were me getting two Ver.4-55-008, when the new version is 5-30-00. A lot of bugs were fixed in that time frame. So I would say buy from other online dealers at you own risk. It also good to know that the last few update were made for the new vetts so if you find one in the VER 5.0 range there just as good.


Yes you can use the Nav and the iPod at the same time. And if your on your Nav screen and the song changes or you change the song a small banner pops up and shows you the artist, song and track number.
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