so do the factory steering wheel controls work also or do u lose them?

 

you lose them, but theres an adapter for it, also more money

 

any details on this adapter?? part number brand name or anything??

i basically want a seamless installation with no wire cutting and full functionality of the factory speakers and steering wheel controls

 

Can you still use the regular harness if you have the pioneer system or do you need the expensive harness???

 

You should be fine with the regular harness. Since you have an 05

Heres a place you could get it from: http://www.crutchfield.com/S-WRR9wDO...C+SWI%2DPS#Tab

 

im not sure the part number, im pretty sure pioneer makes something for steering wheel controls but i cant find anything now hmm im confused

 

So to do the complete install i will need the regular harness and also the PAC interface to use my steering wheels controls? Is that correct?

 

Correct. But will you really be using your steering wheel controls when you have a nice new flashy touchscreen deck in your car?

 

yup.

 

I had the Avic-D3 installed into my 06 Cobalt about a month ago. Basically I decided to get the GMOS LAN with it so that everything would remain factory like. So I even kept my retained power feature so when I turn the car off the unit still has power for a few minues or until I open the door. I also got the PAC steering wheel interface adaptor so that I keep my steering wheel controls. I find them handy because I don't have to take my eyes off the road when driving to use the touch screen.

The only problem I have is that I still can't play video while driving even though the installer by-passed the e-brake. When the car is moving the video cuts out to a warning message and when the car comes to a stop the video comes back.

Mine is installed right in the center of the dash close to the windshield.

 

Im pretty pissed off now cuz i bought mine off ebay thinkin theyre all the same and got the old one wit no vss wire and its too loud even with the shunt jumpers out.

 

Not 100% on if im getting the D3 or not.. but even if i do.. i still will use the steering wheel controls... its really just the volume and track forward/reverse on the wheel.. i uses those so much i feel funny touching the radio lol

 

I agree, the steering wheel controls are a must once you have gotten use to them. It makes it much easier and safer to skip to the next song or adjust the volume when you flying and winding down the highway.

 

okay so i got my d3 installed and i love it, the next day i took it apart and did the bypass so i can watch movies and do all the navi stuff while driving, it is greaat

 

How exactly do you do that? Has anyone done a how to? Im dying to be able to have a movie playing while I drive.

 

avic-411.com has pics writeups everything. took me 10 mins to do mine

 

dont u just have to hook up the ebrake wire to a constant power source??

 

I believe there is more than just that. www.avic411.com has the answers.

 

yeah its more than that, you have to take a pin out of the socket, and move it to the empty one below it, ground that, and then ground the ebrake as well. :-)

 

That link isnt working for me...

 

i dont think theres a dash between the avic and the 411

 

So all together what is a good list of things to have if i want to install the Pioneer Avic-D3 in my 2006 Cobalt, my friend can hook me up with one for 600 bucks, so i want to make sure i have everything i need for a good install. Thanks for any advice!!!

 

There's a way you can play the video while you drive but you have to make a switch for it. I got it done for 80$ the guy did it for me on the side.

 

you dont have to use a switch, or pay anyone, you can do it for free in your driveway in about 10 minutes.

 

go on