RBC

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:






PAC SWI-PS for Pioneer Steering Wheel Adapter




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



Pioneer GEX-P5700TV TV Tuner



PIONEER CD-IB100II iPOD ADAPTER



Pioneer ND-BT1 Bluetooth adapter



Pioneer CD-R5 DVD Remote



PIONEER CD-SR1 STEERING WHEEL REMOTE




Any info on the installation of this item would be greatly appreciated as well as pics.

BOOSSTED 06

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

RBC

Thanks! plus 1 rep for the info

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.

BOOSSTED 06

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

RBC

Thanks again

RBC

So which do people prefer, the Scosche din kit or the metra din kit?

BOOSSTED 06

i got the metra, ive always used the metra kits and love them

RBC

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.

BOOSSTED 06

if you have an 05-06 the chimes are not in the radio and any harness will work. the only thing you lose in those years is the onstar

RBC

Thanks!

zinner

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?

BOOSSTED 06

pm'd back. The XSVI is a marketing gimmick. The cheap harness did all the same things that one claims to do with no special wiring at all

RBC

Well keep us updated on how every thing works out and maybe some pics and good luck. I need to update up top about the xm receiver because stupid be was under the impression that you could use the stock unit. If anyone know any different let me know.

RBC

Well I just updated and I think I am going to try and put some other things as far as more optional accessories.

fbaero10

damn thats nice, how much did that cost you?

RBC

i got it for a $1000

zinner

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!

RBC

I haven't installed the steering wheel controller yet. Let me know how it goes and maybe some pics and tips would be nice.

BOOSSTED 06

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

zinner

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.

pudge12

x2...its popping out for me ever so slightly...not really noticable unless its ure car...

BOOSSTED 06

its very toght and close. I got mine in most the way then use the bolts to finish the work. no problems and it is working great

zinner

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!

RBC

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.

tombomb

wow.... i JUST bought my avic Z1 literally 5 mins ago! i got the steering wheel controller and the bluetooth