Pioneer AVIC/Steering Control problem

[xonxoff]

I just installed a Pioneer AVIC-N1, Pioneer CD-IB100 Ipod adapter, Pioneer GEX=910XM and a Soundgate REMPIDGM dIGISTAR-x v2 Steering wheel control in my 04 H2. It works great except for the control of the Onstar. When I try to avtivate the Onstar from the wheel, the stereo goes into ATT mode. I cannot control the volume of the Onstar. Do any of you have these components. Any of these problems? Know of a better steering wheel control? I have checked the dip switches and they seem to be correct. The only other thing I lost was the chime for driver memory set.

[xonxoff]

I just installed a Pioneer AVIC-N1, Pioneer CD-IB100 Ipod adapter, Pioneer GEX=910XM and a Soundgate REMPIDGM dIGISTAR-x v2 Steering wheel control in my 04 H2. It works great except for the control of the Onstar. When I try to avtivate the Onstar from the wheel, the stereo goes into ATT mode. I cannot control the volume of the Onstar. Do any of you have these components. Any of these problems? Know of a better steering wheel control? I have checked the dip switches and they seem to be correct. The only other thing I lost was the chime for driver memory set.

[LoLo]

Although I cannot answer your question, I am looking to possibly upgrade my '03 (if it won't sell!).

I have taken my truck to the local Circuit City (do it yourself is NOT an option in my house!) and been told that the Bose system is a potential problem with installing a new stereo unit. Having looked at the same unit (Pioneer AVIC-N1), I am curious as to whether you had problems with either the install, connections, or sound quality.

However, I now see that you have an '04... maybe the '03 is just a problem??? Anybody out there with advice? (Stereo advice, DRTY... keep it on track, here! )

(I want XM and Nav... and I understand that I can't simply install the '04 or '05 GM kit...)

[xonxoff]

Still looking at all the options. New interfaces comming out all the time. PAC is going to get back with me tomorrow. The system I installed works great. Nav is one of the best I have seen. My installer has a way to get around my onstar problem, but we are going to wait for a few more emails to come back. Leaving for Scout camp this weekend, I will check back in later.Drop me an email to remind me. glb1999@gmail.com

[LasVegas]

LoLo...You can install the H2 factory touch screen Nav and XM. Dealer will tell you it can't be done, but many of us here have done it. Do a find for "nav" or "TNR" and XM. You'll find many posts from Klaus and others on accomplishing this. You can buy the complete set from jpcustom and just have a good shop install it.

[Klaus]

Jonahs is correct. The GM TNR and XM Radio kits work fine an an '03.

[Klaus]

I also junked the OnStar and installed a GM 6-Disc CD Changer.

[LoLo]

Thanks for the info, guys... and Klaus, you had sent me the PDF of the install, earlier. However, for some reason, I thought you were only adding the XM to your pre-(factory) installed Nav system.

This makes me feel a bit better... now to find a "competent" shop to install!

[LasVegas]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by LoLo:
Thanks for the info, guys... and Klaus, you had sent me the PDF of the install, earlier. However, for some reason, I thought you were only adding the XM to your pre-(factory) installed Nav system.

This makes me feel a bit better... now to find a "competent" shop to install! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>If you buy from JPCustoms it comes with complete wiring harness and very good instructions for '03 installation. Any shop should be able to install without a problem.

[LoLo]

Although I appreciate the information, I will leave that modification for the next owner! Going to pick up my new H2 -- WITH Nav. and XM -- on Tuesday!

[LasVegas]

Good for you. What color?

[LoLo]

Desert Sand (or, as "Blondie" says: olive drab!), Adventure pkg... (Nope, didn't go black! )

[LasVegas]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by LoLo:
Desert Sand (or, as "Blondie" says: olive drab!), Adventure pkg... (Nope, didn't go black! ) </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Great color. Easy to take care of like PEWTER!

[MotorsportsAuthority aka Dragon]

lolo: i'm sure you're aware, but there are two PAC interfaces specific to gm for the onstar.

[xonxoff]

Thanks for all the replies, I am off to scout camp for a week. I will let you know how things work out when I get back. I am still waiting on some info from PAC, Metra, Pioneer. I have talked to some owners that say they can control the Onstar volume with the steering wheel control, but they don't know what interface they have.

GB

[MotorsportsAuthority aka Dragon]

here's what you need: PACOS2 BOSE. also for the '04 hummers, an additional part #CM1 is needed to keep your warning chimes. here's what you want: http://pac-audio.com/pac/7_PAC_bros/...g_Radio_Q5.pdf. may take a while to load.

adding these should fix it.

[MotorsportsAuthority aka Dragon]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by LoLo:
I have taken my truck to the local Circuit City (do it yourself is NOT an option in my house!) and been told that the Bose system is a potential problem with installing a new stereo unit. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

that's funny... gotta love them. the bose system has a "potential problem" because of resistence. to put it simply, bose has made it so that the speakers work best with their head unit (by changing the electrical resistances). for example, a manufacturer might produce a 2 ohm speaker. to isolate themselves, they'll make 0.5 ohm speakers. PAC makes an interface to correct this, though.