Head Unit Install Info
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Well I just purchased a Pioneer AVIC-Z1 and did a search and could not find much for install. i was think that maybe we could get a list going on popular units and extra accessories we need to install them. Any other input would be welcome. I will update with actual pics of my kit when I get it and any other info people give to me.
So far the products I think need for the install the Z1 are:
![](https://www.cobaltss.net/gallery/files/3/8/6/0/PioneerZ1.JPG)
![](https://www.cobaltss.net/gallery/files/3/8/6/0/PioneerZ1cobalt.JPG)
PAC SWI-PS for Pioneer Steering Wheel Adapter
![](https://www.cobaltss.net/gallery/files/3/8/6/0/Steeringwheelcontrolladapter.jpg)
Scosche GM1599B 2004 - Up Pontiac / Chevrolet ISO Double Din Radio Installation Kit or Metra 95-3302
![](https://www.cobaltss.net/gallery/files/3/8/6/0/DashKit.JPG)
![](https://www.cobaltss.net/gallery/files/3/8/6/0/Metradaskit.JPG)
METRA 12-VOLT INTERFACE WIRE HARNESS XSVI-2103
![](https://www.cobaltss.net/gallery/files/3/8/6/0/Metraharness.JPG)
Optional Accessories
For those that want XM and Navtraffic: Pioneer EX-P10XMT
![](https://www.cobaltss.net/gallery/files/3/8/6/0/GEXP10XMT.jpg)
Pioneer GEX-P5700TV TV Tuner
![](https://www.cobaltss.net/gallery/files/3/8/6/0/gexp5700tv.JPG)
PIONEER CD-IB100II iPOD ADAPTER
![](https://www.cobaltss.net/gallery/files/3/8/6/0/PIONEERCD-IB100IIiPODADAPTOR.jpg)
Pioneer ND-BT1 Bluetooth adapter
![](https://www.cobaltss.net/gallery/files/3/8/6/0/PioneerND-BT1Bluetoothadapter.jpg)
Pioneer CD-R5 DVD Remote
![](https://www.cobaltss.net/gallery/files/3/8/6/0/PioneerCD-R5.jpg)
PIONEER CD-SR1 STEERING WHEEL REMOTE
![](https://www.cobaltss.net/gallery/files/3/8/6/0/PIONEERCD-SR1STEERINGWHEELREMOTE.jpg)
Any info on the installation of this item would be greatly appreciated as well as pics.
So far the products I think need for the install the Z1 are:
PAC SWI-PS for Pioneer Steering Wheel Adapter
![](https://www.cobaltss.net/gallery/files/3/8/6/0/Steeringwheelcontrolladapter.jpg)
Scosche GM1599B 2004 - Up Pontiac / Chevrolet ISO Double Din Radio Installation Kit or Metra 95-3302
METRA 12-VOLT INTERFACE WIRE HARNESS XSVI-2103
Optional Accessories
For those that want XM and Navtraffic: Pioneer EX-P10XMT
![](https://www.cobaltss.net/gallery/files/3/8/6/0/GEXP10XMT.jpg)
Pioneer GEX-P5700TV TV Tuner
PIONEER CD-IB100II iPOD ADAPTER
![](https://www.cobaltss.net/gallery/files/3/8/6/0/PIONEERCD-IB100IIiPODADAPTOR.jpg)
Pioneer ND-BT1 Bluetooth adapter
![](https://www.cobaltss.net/gallery/files/3/8/6/0/PioneerND-BT1Bluetoothadapter.jpg)
Pioneer CD-R5 DVD Remote
![](https://www.cobaltss.net/gallery/files/3/8/6/0/PioneerCD-R5.jpg)
PIONEER CD-SR1 STEERING WHEEL REMOTE
![](https://www.cobaltss.net/gallery/files/3/8/6/0/PIONEERCD-SR1STEERINGWHEELREMOTE.jpg)
Any info on the installation of this item would be greatly appreciated as well as pics.
Last edited by RBC; 10-01-2007 at 12:40 AM. Reason: Added info
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XSVI-2103
this will keep everything except onstar, which means still have your factory sub and amp, but overpriced considering the cheap on does the same things
this will keep everything except onstar, which means still have your factory sub and amp, but overpriced considering the cheap on does the same things
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Anyone else have any suggestions.
Once I have every thing that I know I will need I will put something together with pics for future use.
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that is also the right pac adapter. Just follow the instructions and it is easy to install.
Then also I figured out where the VSS wire is that you need for navigation.
Its next to the fuse panel on your passenger side. Take the kick panel off and there are two blue harnesses you want to remove the one that is vertical no horizontal. That is BCM C2 if you tap the vss wire to the grey wire at pin 62 that should give you your feed for the vss wire.
also go to www.avic411.com, they have a hack so you dont have to hook up the ebrake wire that way you can sue the navigation and dvd functions while the car is in motion. its very easy
im going with the metra double din which is 95-3302 but the scosche works too. Im also doing the sirius add on and I just traded in my zune for the ipod and the harness so the pioneer can fully interface with it
Then also I figured out where the VSS wire is that you need for navigation.
Its next to the fuse panel on your passenger side. Take the kick panel off and there are two blue harnesses you want to remove the one that is vertical no horizontal. That is BCM C2 if you tap the vss wire to the grey wire at pin 62 that should give you your feed for the vss wire.
also go to www.avic411.com, they have a hack so you dont have to hook up the ebrake wire that way you can sue the navigation and dvd functions while the car is in motion. its very easy
im going with the metra double din which is 95-3302 but the scosche works too. Im also doing the sirius add on and I just traded in my zune for the ipod and the harness so the pioneer can fully interface with it
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I was looking around and was about to buy this and right at the bottom on the page it says does not retain factory warning chimes. Is this true? I know it may not be a big deal but I would prefer not to loose a thing.
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Thanx for this thread. I just ordered a Avic D3 w/ PAC SWI-PS, XSVI-2103, and the Pioneer XM Nav Traffic Box.
Also it sounds like if you have an IPOD the D3 is the perfect choice becuase you just keep the DVD nav disc in the drive and music on the IPOD, no need for the extra $1000 for the Z2.
I have only done one install in my past with a radio in my 01 S10. But I have the factory manual, and lots of wiring experience with nitrous and piggy backs in my car. Wish me luck!
I couldn't find the XSVI-2103 ANYWHERE locally, I had to order it from installer.com why are they so hard to find?
Also it sounds like if you have an IPOD the D3 is the perfect choice becuase you just keep the DVD nav disc in the drive and music on the IPOD, no need for the extra $1000 for the Z2.
I have only done one install in my past with a radio in my 01 S10. But I have the factory manual, and lots of wiring experience with nitrous and piggy backs in my car. Wish me luck!
I couldn't find the XSVI-2103 ANYWHERE locally, I had to order it from installer.com why are they so hard to find?
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Thanx for this thread. I just ordered a Avic D3 w/ PAC SWI-PS, XSVI-2103, and the Pioneer XM Nav Traffic Box.
Also it sounds like if you have an IPOD the D3 is the perfect choice becuase you just keep the DVD nav disc in the drive and music on the IPOD, no need for the extra $1000 for the Z2.
I have only done one install in my past with a radio in my 01 S10. But I have the factory manual, and lots of wiring experience with nitrous and piggy backs in my car. Wish me luck!
I couldn't find the XSVI-2103 ANYWHERE locally, I had to order it from installer.com why are they so hard to find?
Also it sounds like if you have an IPOD the D3 is the perfect choice becuase you just keep the DVD nav disc in the drive and music on the IPOD, no need for the extra $1000 for the Z2.
I have only done one install in my past with a radio in my 01 S10. But I have the factory manual, and lots of wiring experience with nitrous and piggy backs in my car. Wish me luck!
I couldn't find the XSVI-2103 ANYWHERE locally, I had to order it from installer.com why are they so hard to find?
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Well I am close to the finish line but I had to call it quits and head to bed.
I have everything ready and wired up with the exception of the steering wheel controller and The GPS antenna.
I had to put the XM in the glove box because there is no where else to put it.
Big thumbs up for Cobalt Kid 06 for giving me his phone number and walking me through the VSS wire and giving me some more pointers!
I have everything ready and wired up with the exception of the steering wheel controller and The GPS antenna.
I had to put the XM in the glove box because there is no where else to put it.
Big thumbs up for Cobalt Kid 06 for giving me his phone number and walking me through the VSS wire and giving me some more pointers!
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Well I am close to the finish line but I had to call it quits and head to bed.
I have everything ready and wired up with the exception of the steering wheel controller and The GPS antenna.
I had to put the XM in the glove box because there is no where else to put it.
Big thumbs up for Cobalt Kid 06 for giving me his phone number and walking me through the VSS wire and giving me some more pointers!
I have everything ready and wired up with the exception of the steering wheel controller and The GPS antenna.
I had to put the XM in the glove box because there is no where else to put it.
Big thumbs up for Cobalt Kid 06 for giving me his phone number and walking me through the VSS wire and giving me some more pointers!
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yeah he said he was going to double check the wire an p[ost it up. Its only a few wires then you follow the instructions to program should be an easy job. Look forward to the completion and no problem for the help anyone is welcome to pm me for my number
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I just got the steering wheel installed. Sorry guys not pictures. I am struggling as it is without documenting it
My tip is the go online to the PAC website @ http://www.pac-audio.com/swixprogram...rogramming.asp and using that to hook it up and then using the enclosed instructions to program it.
However while everything is installed and working I realized the DASH isn't deep enough to house the D3 popperly. How is everyone dealing with this.
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However while everything is installed and working I realized the DASH isn't deep enough to house the D3 popperly. How is everyone dealing with this.
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OK so the fan was sticking out and keeping it from pushing .. Since I am a geek I know how important FAN flow is to keeping the unit working for a long life.
So I trimmed the lip on the bezel on the 95-3302 kit to allow the unit to sit farther forwards.
Then I trimmed the plastic that sits behind the fan and I was able to slide it right in flush and have some air space for the fan.
I still need to replace the little black insert in between the headed seats button punch out. That was home to the previous AUX input for the stock radio.
HERE IT IS!
So I trimmed the lip on the bezel on the 95-3302 kit to allow the unit to sit farther forwards.
Then I trimmed the plastic that sits behind the fan and I was able to slide it right in flush and have some air space for the fan.
I still need to replace the little black insert in between the headed seats button punch out. That was home to the previous AUX input for the stock radio.
HERE IT IS!
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Last edited by zinner; 10-02-2007 at 09:37 PM.
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I unbolted the piece behind the radio and there is a tone of room. I will try and take a pic when I pull the unit out to put the pac swi-pc unit in.