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[f5fstop]

Originally Posted by marin8703

hey f5fstop

what do you need the antenna adapter for?, is that so you can reuse one of the antenas or what. I am going to do the same install so am kinda researching the procedure right now. I got some help from buzz a while ago, he also installed the z1.

Please take alot of pics of the intall and post , Thanks!

Not sure if I will or not, but I know GM has used a mini plug for many years, and I guess I'm assuming Pioneer is using the larger antenna hole. Guess I should ask too.

[HummerNewbie]

Originally Posted by f5fstop

Not sure if I will or not, but I know GM has used a mini plug for many years, and I guess I'm assuming Pioneer is using the larger antenna hole. Guess I should ask too.

Yes, to use the factory radio antenna you will need the adaptor. Also, I mounted my XM tuner directly behind the head unit.

[f5fstop]

Did anyone lose the ability to fade front/rear with the adapter? Per one of their techs, I will lose the ability to fade the sound. Looking at their so-called online instructions, it appears that on some GM vehicles with rear controls you lose this ability; however, without rear controls you retain this ability.
Their answer, and their so-called online instruction (which are some of the worse instructions I have ever read), does not give me a warm and fuzzy feeling about this adapter.
Granted, their online instructions could be just that, and a better set comes with the kit, but they have some inaccuracies that are noticeable such as Onstar leads coming in on the 24-pin connector.
Are there any other companies that make this type adapter?

[HummerNewbie]

Which model adapter are you talking about? I can't say positively but I believe I have used the fade since installing the D1. I will be heading out for a few minutes in a little while and will test it.

[BuzzH3]

Originally Posted by f5fstop

Did anyone lose the ability to fade front/rear with the adapter? Per one of their techs, I will lose the ability to fade the sound. Looking at their so-called online instructions, it appears that on some GM vehicles with rear controls you lose this ability; however, without rear controls you retain this ability.
Their answer, and their so-called online instruction (which are some of the worse instructions I have ever read), does not give me a warm and fuzzy feeling about this adapter.
Granted, their online instructions could be just that, and a better set comes with the kit, but they have some inaccuracies that are noticeable such as Onstar leads coming in on the 24-pin connector.
Are there any other companies that make this type adapter?

Yes, there are better instructions that come with the adapter. I can try to scan them in tonight and post them.

[HummerNewbie]

Other than where I installed the XM tuner, X2 on everything Buzz said. Just tested fade and balance and everything works just fine. I did have the not powering up issue for the second time last week. Have no idea what causes it but I just turn the key off then back on and it powers up just fine. Only the second time in 2 1/2 months so I'm not going to worry about it.

[f5fstop]

Thanks guys, I guess I'm just putting too much into this at this time. I have been in contact with a fellow at Peripheral and driving him nuts. However, he has not explained that the online instructions are not the one to use. However, he keeps insisting I will lose fade, but I keep asking him if he is thinking I have the premium rear system that states you will lose the fade.
Oh well, I will drive him nuts.

Buzz, you have a PM and thanks to all.

[Mark805]

F4Fstop: here are some pictures that I was talking about. The unit is a Z1 but the camera pictures are the same on both z1 & d1. The first picture is my driving view with rear view on and nav. The second is the view when you go into reverse and the third pic is where the camera is mounted. You can definately see my spare in the top part of the screen but its not too bad and doesnt take away from the view. It actually helps me with perspective when backing up close to something.