Sc430 & Pioneer AVIC-Z3
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I'm currently debating to replace the OEM stereo with the Pioneer AVIC-Z3. Has anyone besides Gammalex done an integration. I would like to know how it was done and if there were any issues that needed attention. Such as the NAV screen malfunction,security and so on.
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Gunny
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Sorry for the late reply. Still waiting on pics of your SC LOL. As soon as you unplug the factory radio The factory Nav screen and door stop working. I have a wiring diagram if you need it. I never had a chance to fix this problem. I just need to find the wire that turns on the NAV. You will need to buypass the ML amp but you can use it if you decide to keep it.
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Gamma,
Could you re-send the file again please? I never received it. cellphoneshopne@hotmail.com. Thanks!
Could you re-send the file again please? I never received it. cellphoneshopne@hotmail.com. Thanks!
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ixgunxi,
I know it's not exactly the answer to your question but, I went a slightly different route and installed a CarPC...and couldn't be happier with the results. I use a VaisTech unit to give me an aux input into the existing ML system and the video output is displayed on the NAV screen. I have 120GB of storage space for mp3's, music videos, DVD rips, plus I can play DVD's on the DVD-R drive that's in the PC (I installed it in the trunk)...plus Sirius Satellite Radio, even Internet access. The software I use has to option for navigation as well but, I decided to just keep using the factory system until the software NAV systems look considerably better than my original factory Gen 2/3 system does.
I have all of these additional features...and lost none of my original factory options. I've still have my 6-disc CD changer and my cassette deck (just in case they come back in style).
I paid about the same for my CarPC as the AVIC-Z3 is going for. The audio and video interfaces were around another $500.00 (for both).
I don't know if you're already purchased the Z3 or if you have your heart set on that unit for another reason but, I just wanted to make you aware of some options.
I looked into several solutions and the CarPC seemed to be the only one I found that pretty much had no compromises. To be fair, it was also the most expensive.
I know it's not exactly the answer to your question but, I went a slightly different route and installed a CarPC...and couldn't be happier with the results. I use a VaisTech unit to give me an aux input into the existing ML system and the video output is displayed on the NAV screen. I have 120GB of storage space for mp3's, music videos, DVD rips, plus I can play DVD's on the DVD-R drive that's in the PC (I installed it in the trunk)...plus Sirius Satellite Radio, even Internet access. The software I use has to option for navigation as well but, I decided to just keep using the factory system until the software NAV systems look considerably better than my original factory Gen 2/3 system does.
I have all of these additional features...and lost none of my original factory options. I've still have my 6-disc CD changer and my cassette deck (just in case they come back in style).
I paid about the same for my CarPC as the AVIC-Z3 is going for. The audio and video interfaces were around another $500.00 (for both).
I don't know if you're already purchased the Z3 or if you have your heart set on that unit for another reason but, I just wanted to make you aware of some options.
I looked into several solutions and the CarPC seemed to be the only one I found that pretty much had no compromises. To be fair, it was also the most expensive.
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