Looking to put in Pioneer AVH-P4100DVD
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Looking to put in Pioneer AVH-P4100DVD
I like this unit and want to put it in instead of the stock MP3 pioneer unit. My question is, what do I need to do to retain onstar and XM?
Also is there anything I really need to know to install this thing successfully?
Also is there anything I really need to know to install this thing successfully?
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Anyone? I searched through a decent amount of threads and all of which were 2006 or older. I am wondering if there is any new info on the ability to keep onstar/XM with a different head unit...
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You'll also have to modify the notch for the coax plug on the pioneer unit.
A guy did it here with good instructions:
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/electronics-audio-video-49/pioneer-xm-tuner-install-187440/
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You can use the stock antenna on your car... but you'll have to get the Pioneer GEX-P920XM tuner for XM and trash your XM module that came with the cobalt.
You'll also have to modify the notch for the coax plug on the pioneer unit.
A guy did it here with good instructions:
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/showthread.php?t=187440
You'll also have to modify the notch for the coax plug on the pioneer unit.
A guy did it here with good instructions:
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/showthread.php?t=187440
OK great info there... now how about retaining the onstar?
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hooray, my thread. lol. If you got a 07, you need the expensive gm-lan harness, to retain your door chimes. Im not sure about the onstar, im sure someone will chime in about that.
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/show...highlight=avic
heres a link for the how to in installing an avic f-series unit. It will be pretty much the same install. He shows how to set up the harness and how to cut out the piece behind the radio to utilize some more depth. Should be pretty much the same for yours, as the profile of the units is pretty much the same.
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/show...highlight=avic
heres a link for the how to in installing an avic f-series unit. It will be pretty much the same install. He shows how to set up the harness and how to cut out the piece behind the radio to utilize some more depth. Should be pretty much the same for yours, as the profile of the units is pretty much the same.
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hooray, my thread. lol. If you got a 07, you need the expensive gm-lan harness, to retain your door chimes. Im not sure about the onstar, im sure someone will chime in about that.
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/show...highlight=avic
heres a link for the how to in installing an avic f-series unit. It will be pretty much the same install. He shows how to set up the harness and how to cut out the piece behind the radio to utilize some more depth. Should be pretty much the same for yours, as the profile of the units is pretty much the same.
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/show...highlight=avic
heres a link for the how to in installing an avic f-series unit. It will be pretty much the same install. He shows how to set up the harness and how to cut out the piece behind the radio to utilize some more depth. Should be pretty much the same for yours, as the profile of the units is pretty much the same.
OK more good info there, thanks... I have an '06 so at least that much is easy... I am really interested in keeping the onstar so if anyone knows how please let me know
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anyone know if this unit will keep onstar functionality in a coblat?
http://www.amazon.com/GMOS-04-OnStar.../dp/B000980HC4
http://www.amazon.com/GMOS-04-OnStar.../dp/B000980HC4
I installed this unit into my car about 6 months ago and i absolutly love it. Great choice. I have an 09 and I don't use XM radio so I wasn't too concerned about keeping it. Here is what I ordered from Crutchfield...
*Pioneer AVH-P4100DVD Receiver
*Metra GM OnStar Interface (GMOS-LAN-04) (Maintains OnStar*)
*PAC SWI-X Steering Wheel Control Interface (Maintains Steering Wheel Controls)
here is the "How-To" on how to wire the harnesses all together. I followed this and then just installed it into my car. If you have any questions, just lemme know
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/how-guide-43/how-wire-install-pioneer-avic-f900bt-f90bt-f700bt-2008-cobalt-ss-162483/
*Pioneer AVH-P4100DVD Receiver
*Metra GM OnStar Interface (GMOS-LAN-04) (Maintains OnStar*)
*PAC SWI-X Steering Wheel Control Interface (Maintains Steering Wheel Controls)
here is the "How-To" on how to wire the harnesses all together. I followed this and then just installed it into my car. If you have any questions, just lemme know
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/how-guide-43/how-wire-install-pioneer-avic-f900bt-f90bt-f700bt-2008-cobalt-ss-162483/
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I installed this unit into my car about 6 months ago and i absolutly love it. Great choice. I have an 09 and I don't use XM radio so I wasn't too concerned about keeping it. Here is what I ordered from Crutchfield...
*Pioneer AVH-P4100DVD Receiver
*Metra GM OnStar Interface (Maintains OnStar*)
*PAC SWI-X Steering Wheel Control Interface (Maintains Steering Wheel Controls)
here is the "How-To" on how to wire the harnesses all together. I followed this and then just installed it into my car. If you have any questions, just lemme know
*Pioneer AVH-P4100DVD Receiver
*Metra GM OnStar Interface (Maintains OnStar*)
*PAC SWI-X Steering Wheel Control Interface (Maintains Steering Wheel Controls)
here is the "How-To" on how to wire the harnesses all together. I followed this and then just installed it into my car. If you have any questions, just lemme know
I think you forgot the link
lol, yea i edited it and then put it in there...
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/showthread.php?t=162483
^^ there it is for good measure...lol
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/showthread.php?t=162483
^^ there it is for good measure...lol
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