Another Sucessful Navigation install

[89vette]

Yesterday I installed the Vizualogic headrest DVD system and the 05 touch screen Navigation. Thanks to Las Vegas and Klaus for their help. Just to let owners of 05 H2's know if they do the swap, the VSS (speed signal) wire is already in the harness. I was hoping to figure out how to mount the antenna in the stock location but I could not figure it out. I ended up modifying the bracket like Klaus did. I already had the factory XM and it works great with the touch screen. A nice surprise was the sound quality is much improved over the standard 6 disk. The audio allows for midrange adjustment also where the 6 disk does not. The NAV works but it lists my address wrong. When I type in my address, it locates my house across the street and down the road. I have not driven it yet because when you start it the Theftlock is activated. I can use it pulling the fuse, turning the kew one click and then replacing the fuse. My dealer will unlock it next week.

All in all I am very happy with the looks and the performance from the audio. The total cost was $875 for the head unit, $60.00 for the antenna and $105.00 for the DVD disk. Is there a manual in PDF format for the 05 head unit? I see one posted for the 2004 system but not the 05 system.

Thanks

[89vette]

Yesterday I installed the Vizualogic headrest DVD system and the 05 touch screen Navigation. Thanks to Las Vegas and Klaus for their help. Just to let owners of 05 H2's know if they do the swap, the VSS (speed signal) wire is already in the harness. I was hoping to figure out how to mount the antenna in the stock location but I could not figure it out. I ended up modifying the bracket like Klaus did. I already had the factory XM and it works great with the touch screen. A nice surprise was the sound quality is much improved over the standard 6 disk. The audio allows for midrange adjustment also where the 6 disk does not. The NAV works but it lists my address wrong. When I type in my address, it locates my house across the street and down the road. I have not driven it yet because when you start it the Theftlock is activated. I can use it pulling the fuse, turning the kew one click and then replacing the fuse. My dealer will unlock it next week.

All in all I am very happy with the looks and the performance from the audio. The total cost was $875 for the head unit, $60.00 for the antenna and $105.00 for the DVD disk. Is there a manual in PDF format for the 05 head unit? I see one posted for the 2004 system but not the 05 system.

Thanks

[LasVegas]

89Vette... when you install and first turn the nav on it takes about 20 minutes to "find itself" correctly. So after you get it unlocked, just drive it around a while till it settles down. Then you can calibrate it if necessary.

[kacyk]

89Vette,

Just out of curiosity, did you buy a used nav unit? According to Klaus, brand new units do not need to be unlocked by the dealer.

[89vette]

I bought it on Ebay for $850.00. It was a new unit that was pulled from an installer. He had a bunch of them for sale. I bought the antenna for about $60.00 and the DVD on E-Bay for $100. The dealer did not charge me to unlock it.

[Hummertech]

In all honesty, your Nav radio is probably hot. The guy probably went on a stealing spree at some dealership. That's going around now.

[89vette]

I like my version better.

[Hart1]

89V "version" is plausible. In the Palm Desert area, the NAV in Hummers are not in demand nor wanted in most cases(for some strange reason). I had to Special Order one w/NAV because of this....

[mattyg50]

is there away to install a factory one in an 03?

[89vette]

Search! Search! Search!

[kacyk]

I sent back my INR and bought two brand new TNR's; one for the H2 and one for the Yukon. I sent the INR back because no GM dealer in the Seattle area would program it for me!

Anyway, the Yukon get's its TNR tomorrow and the H2 next week! I can't wait!

[H2FAR]

I picked up model 1580000 navigation for my 05 Lux the other day from a fellow member. When I call the dealer for appointment to install he freaked on me. Told me that unless it was divorced properly from the original vehicle he wouldn't be able to unlock the unit. This makes sense to anyone?

Gave me the same story when I mentioned the backup cam from Boulder Accessories. Told me my computer couldn't handle it. Should I be concerned and find someone else to do install now?

[scottminor]

Not true. He can blow out what is in there. I bought a TNR nav for my 03 Avalanche. There is no real way to divorce it. The idea is that only a dealer with a computer can make it work. Took the tech about 2 min and I was out the door. Gave him 20 bucks for doing it on the side and being a swell dude.

[guruerror]

I've never heard of this 'divorce' thing...I'm pretty sure a tech2 and hook the nav right up.

Let me know if you need assistance from me...as the navs original owner.

[guruerror]

I picked up model 1580000 navigation for my 05 Lux the other day from a fellow member. When I call the dealer for appointment to install he freaked on me. Told me that unless it was divorced properly from the original vehicle he wouldn't be able to unlock the unit. This makes sense to anyone?

Gave me the same story when I mentioned the backup cam from Boulder Accessories. Told me my computer couldn't handle it. Should I be concerned and find someone else to do install now?

How'd this work out for you?

If the dealer is still giving you a hard time you may want to track down a local audio installer in your area. The one down the street from me has a Tech2 (I don't know how he got it or if he's "supposed" to have it); maybe you can find someone other than the dealer to perform your annulment.