OEM Navigation upgrade for GMT800's
#11
Lux amp
RPO UQ7 = "non lux/premium amp" I was a Mercedes Benz master tech for years, I don't trust parts guys period. Still not convinced pull your center console and look at the Bose amp the shape will tell you if it is non lux/premium or lux see the pic
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Ok I looked it is a non lux as I expected
Now really the sound is better then most vehicles as is , i have a Macintosh 7.1 system and blueray player at home, i like a good sounding amp so really how much better is the lux ?
I fix computers and laptops and have rewired connectors 1/20 that size, i handy with electronics Is it worth going through rewiring to upgrade ?
Most of all I can't find any used lux amps for suburbans or Yukon or Denali on ebay just new and my local gm dealers don't program anything you don't buy from then :/
Last edited by Jsfet; 11-15-2012 at 10:13 PM.
#12
Ok I looked it is a non lux as I expected
Now really the sound is better then most vehicles as is , i have a Macintosh 7.1 system and blueray player at home, i like a good sounding amp so really how much better is the lux ?
I fix computers and laptops and have rewired connectors 1/20 that size, i handy with electronics Is it worth going through rewiring to upgrade ?
Most of all I can't find any used lux amps for suburbans or Yukon or Denali on ebay just new and my local gm dealers don't program anything you don't buy from then :/
Now really the sound is better then most vehicles as is , i have a Macintosh 7.1 system and blueray player at home, i like a good sounding amp so really how much better is the lux ?
I fix computers and laptops and have rewired connectors 1/20 that size, i handy with electronics Is it worth going through rewiring to upgrade ?
Most of all I can't find any used lux amps for suburbans or Yukon or Denali on ebay just new and my local gm dealers don't program anything you don't buy from then :/
I agree, most GM dealers don't want to program anything but you are the "paying customer" you dictate what they do, not the other way around!
#13
Ok another issue I really want to install rear camera and video input, now I buy used 15800000 on ebay
I don't now what truck it comes form, when I go to purchase the PAC for video inputs it ask for year model of truck. also I tried asking seller on ebay he wants year model of truck, but I have a 2003 yukon xl and the nav is from a newer truck so I can't give them that info
Any suggestions ? Or know of a better device for what I looking to do ?
I don't now what truck it comes form, when I go to purchase the PAC for video inputs it ask for year model of truck. also I tried asking seller on ebay he wants year model of truck, but I have a 2003 yukon xl and the nav is from a newer truck so I can't give them that info
Any suggestions ? Or know of a better device for what I looking to do ?
#15
however in the compatibility notes it states "Not compatible with Denso Navigation systems" I suggest call Pac Audios tech support before you order.
How to install the video interface, Before you begin, you will need an optional SPDT relay, Radio Shack part# RSU-12131470 (special order) or equivalent and 4 female quick disconnect connectors, Radio Shack part# 64-3058 or equivalent.Video Interface LINK
If this works please get back to me and I will add it to the write up
Last edited by camcamaro1991; 11-21-2012 at 12:24 PM.
#16
Hmm. I find it interesting that any of these write ups I find only deal with adding the Navigation with the luxury amp. I don't want the navigation deck, period. Factory nav systems up here are utterly useless and I would be driving "offroad" most of the time according to it. And many luxury system equipped trucks out there do not have it either like a lot of Denali pickups I look at. I would suppose most of the write up would be the same beyond the navigation specific stuff. I have searched the lux add on all over the net and only come across lux/nav write ups. I would still need the lux amp and the appropriate head unit then and do the appropriate wiring changes.
#17
Hmm. I find it interesting that any of these write ups I find only deal with adding the Navigation with the luxury amp. I don't want the navigation deck, period. Factory nav systems up here are utterly useless and I would be driving "offroad" most of the time according to it. And many luxury system equipped trucks out there do not have it either like a lot of Denali pickups I look at. I would suppose most of the write up would be the same beyond the navigation specific stuff. I have searched the lux add on all over the net and only come across lux/nav write ups. I would still need the lux amp and the appropriate head unit then and do the appropriate wiring changes.
Non TNR or TNR Nav units
UQ3/UQ5 (internal amp, not for Bose vehicles, not available for non-TNR)
UQ7 Bose, non lux/premium amp
Y91/Y92 Bose, Lux amp
Next:I believe this was GMs first Nav system so yeah its limited, besides most "vehicle" Nav systems don't have off road mapping, either talk to NAVTEQ, buy a military hummer navi system or portable aftermarket system and get back to us!
Next: most GMT800 vehicles did not get the Nav system, I believe it was a dealer installed option, and wasn't relased until 2005.
Currently I am using a non lux amp with a non lux Nav head unit in my UQ7 truck, also I am in the process of installing a Nav in UQ3/UQ5 truck non Bose.
IM me I will do my best to help you
#18
I am not really asking anything but just stating something. I was thinking I would add the luxury amp to my 04's Bose system and in doing so not add the factory naviagation. I have zero desire for the GM navigation system. I just want a regular old deck in the truck..... which would also has to come from a luxury system. No one talks about the luxury amp change without talking about the nav but it would make sense that regardless you would need a Y91/Y92 optioned head unit and amplifier. I figured that much out on my own and probably can do the rest too.
That being said, I was stating that all write ups I find are geared only towards adding navigation in conjunction with doing the luxury Bose upgrade. I just find it odd that no one else bothers to add just the luxury amp to their truck and not add the navigation.
And I don't mean I am off roading either with this navigation.... It just does not have any of the roads properly mapped up here so half the time I am "off road" on a major highway according the nav. Works fine probably for those of you in the States but it's a waste of time and money in Canada. You can go get a 2013 off the lot with navigation and they are still useless so not a lot of hope for these older ones.
Thanks for the offer though!
That being said, I was stating that all write ups I find are geared only towards adding navigation in conjunction with doing the luxury Bose upgrade. I just find it odd that no one else bothers to add just the luxury amp to their truck and not add the navigation.
And I don't mean I am off roading either with this navigation.... It just does not have any of the roads properly mapped up here so half the time I am "off road" on a major highway according the nav. Works fine probably for those of you in the States but it's a waste of time and money in Canada. You can go get a 2013 off the lot with navigation and they are still useless so not a lot of hope for these older ones.
Thanks for the offer though!
Last edited by 1994Vmax; 11-21-2012 at 04:11 PM.
#19
I am not really asking anything but just stating something. I was thinking I would add the luxury amp to my 04's Bose system and in doing so not add the factory naviagation. I have zero desire for the GM navigation system. I just want a regular old deck in the truck..... which would also has to come from a luxury system. No one talks about the luxury amp change without talking about the nav but it would make sense that regardless you would need a Y91/Y92 optioned head unit and amplifier. I figured that much out on my own and probably can do the rest too.
That being said, I was stating that all write ups I find are geared only towards adding navigation in conjunction with doing the luxury Bose upgrade. I just find it odd that no one else bothers to add just the luxury amp to their truck and not add the navigation.
And I don't mean I am off roading either with this navigation.... It just does not have any of the roads properly mapped up here so half the time I am "off road" on a major highway according the nav. Works fine probably for those of you in the States but it's a waste of time and money in Canada. You can go get a 2013 off the lot with navigation and they are still useless so not a lot of hope for these older ones.
Thanks for the offer though!
That being said, I was stating that all write ups I find are geared only towards adding navigation in conjunction with doing the luxury Bose upgrade. I just find it odd that no one else bothers to add just the luxury amp to their truck and not add the navigation.
And I don't mean I am off roading either with this navigation.... It just does not have any of the roads properly mapped up here so half the time I am "off road" on a major highway according the nav. Works fine probably for those of you in the States but it's a waste of time and money in Canada. You can go get a 2013 off the lot with navigation and they are still useless so not a lot of hope for these older ones.
Thanks for the offer though!
You can upgrade to the LUX amp and run a normal LUX GM radio, its done from the factory that with that configuration, infact as you stated most of the LUX Y91/Y92 vehicles don't have the TNR units (respectfully I don't see what the issue is?) just follow the LUX amp section in post #5, then install a Y91/Y92 head unit (non-navi), off the top of my head I don't have the part numbers for Y91/Y92 non-navi head units. The TNR is still a nice unit and will work without the Nav disc, it could just be a touch screen radio head unit.
Last edited by camcamaro1991; 11-21-2012 at 07:17 PM.
#20
You can upgrade to the LUX amp and run a normal LUX GM radio, its done from the factory that with that configuration, infact as you stated most of the LUX Y91/Y92 vehicles don't have the TNR units (respectfully I don't see what the issue is?) just follow the LUX amp section in post #5, then install a Y91/Y92 head unit (non-navi), off the top of my head I don't have the part numbers for Y91/Y92 non-navi head units. The TNR is still a nice unit and will work without the Nav disc, it could just be a touch screen radio head unit.
I must be one of a million because I don't like navigation or touch screen decks in anything. That's not to say however I don't want the system in the truck to sound a bit better.
Cheers.
Last edited by 1994Vmax; 11-21-2012 at 08:00 PM.