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I installed this into a 2013 Tahoe and all stock features worked as advertised, using provided cabling. Looks seamlessly stock, but has better features than Stock GM Navigation system. I had to splice into my factory rear camera at the rear-view mirror connector (Pins 6-white and 7-Blue) to use the Head Unit's RCA REAR-VIEW camera connection. You can also purchase a USB adapter to connect the New Navigation USB to the Truck USB cable for $3 on Amazon which will allow the USB connection in the console to communicate to your new Navigation unit for playing video/audio media. Maps were updated through May-2012 and can be updated through a micro-SD slot in the front. The menus are very simple to use and response between all Input/Outputs Navigation/XM-radio/DVD/Aux is extremely fast. I would highly recommend this system to anyone not wanted to shell out what the dealer is wanting you to pay for the GM Navigation System.
Update to others: The Unit comes very with little instructions, but there is a Forum at Simplesoft that will answer most installation related questions, as well as the owners manual for download. This Unit is known as the 80xx-II Model. xx in the model# determines what car it is fit for, but the software is the same for all. Simplesoft's forum link [Google search will find it by searching "Simplesoft Navigation"
Tips:
This $2 adaptor will allow you to connect the Nav's USB cable to the factory GM cable, so that the console USB port will connect to the Nav unit for playing your music in the DVD/USB mode. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002FCDRR4/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00
The cabling harness comes with 2 pairs of RCA connections which need to be connected together for the XM radio to have sound. There are several RCA cables, but look for the ones with XM on them.
If you have factory Bluetooth, I wouldn't bother with the Bluetooth offered with this Nav Unit. If you don't have Bluetooth, the Nav unit comes with the Mic that you can install to take advantage of the Bluetooth function.
Maps can be updated through Naviextras.com for about $70(This Nav Unit is listed on Naviextras as (Flyaudio USA 80-II). You would need to download the Naviextras Toolbox software, then it should recognize the Nav's MicroSD card on your PC....same as any other mobil navigation device. The MicroSD for the Navigation is location on the front panel of the Nav Unit.
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At first I wanted to get an after market radio but found out that the steering wheel controls would not work. I had to buy this other kit to make them work more money, then you have to buy the mount kit, wire harness kit more money. But this radio is awesome that you do not need all those kits for installation, all i did just unplug two connectors and the antenna and that was it. When connecting the new radio you just plug in the connectors and you can not even miss connect them. Its that easy if you want to run the usb and ipod connections through the bottom of the dash through the passenger side and to the console so you can have them handy and thats it your done.. Bolt the radio with the four screws that came with the factory radio and looks like it came from the factory. NICE!!! unit highly recommend this radio if you are planning to up grade..To many features to review just buy the radio and you will be satisfied.Best Deals for OEM Replacement DVD 7" Touchscreen GPS Navigation Unit
I recently installed this head unit in my 2013 Suburban. I ordered the plastic tools to help with removing the trim around the radio which helped a great deal since the clips can be difficult to remove, and the plastic trim is not very thick. The harnesses were simple to match up. I did have to make sure that I connected the pink wire for the Back LCD. I also made sure to order the USB 2.0 A Male to Mini-5 Female Adapter to be able to connect the USB from the head unit to the USB harness in the vehicle. I ran the antenna for the GPS to the stock location under the dash panel near the defrost vents. I decided to use the Bluetooth with the head unit since I wanted to have the ability to use the touch screen Bluetooth that is included with the head unit since it gives you more options than the factory Bluetooth. I watched a video on vimeo.com that shows where to place the GPS antenna and Bluetooth microphone, . Following this video makes it easy to install the GPS antenna and Bluetooth cable.Other posts have mentioned that the radio reception is not as good as the factory unit which has also been my experience. My steering wheel controls work, but I did notice that while you can scroll through your radio presets, you can only scroll to the next station when using satellite radio which is annoying. You should be able to use the steering wheel controls to scroll to the next satellite preset just as you can with the radio. I have had a couple of issues in which the satellite radio is not picking up a signal when I am driving the vehicle. Powering off the radio and restarting it has resolved the issue, but this can be annoying as well if you have to wait to power down the unit to use the satellite radio. The navigation works very well. It is very detailed. I like the speed limit and speed indicators as well as the lane details for upcoming exits while traveling on a highway. I also connected the iPod cable and it works very well with both my iPhone and iPod. I had a rear back up camera installed and it connected easily to this unit. The picture is very clear and was much needed since my Suburban did not come from the factory with a back up camera. I used the Back LCD to connect to an overhead monitor that I had installed but found that only the audio/video for the DVD and CDC can be used. I wanted to use the AUX input to send another audio/video signal from a Sirius Backseat TV unit that I had installed, but with this unit it is not possible to do so. I had to find another option to feed the AUX audio/video signal to my overhead monitor since you can't use the Back LCD to do so. The Back LCD also seems to control the volume of the audio that is output from it which is an issue if you are not watching the DVD on the head unit and the children watching the overhead monitor want to control the volume of the audio from their headphones. I have to agree with other users about the delay when turning on the unit and when using the GPS for the first time, but it is tolerable for me. I did find a link from Fly Audio that will allow you to install your vehicle manufacturers logo so that you can see this at start up. I have not done this yet but plan to do so. Here is the link, The issue with the GPS not displaying the time can be resolved by touching the speed indicator on the GPS. If you hit the speed indicator it will also show the speed limit and time. Overall this is a nice unit. It looks factory and retains all of the factory functions which was most important to me.Honest reviews on OEM Replacement DVD 7" Touchscreen GPS Navigation Unit
awesome plug and play. wiring pigtails already on harness made it easy to add accesories. i can really only find a couple of faults; reception isn't as good as stock, not bad but not perfect. Clock only displays on gps screen and home page. i really liked my stock radios headphone input on the radio itself but a adapter for the usb works fine, just neater stock. blue tooth could use some updates as it only is phone, no music or anything. great radio otherwise, im glad i bought it. i added some things but install with everything i did (backup camera, routing gps antenna, modifying faceplate for the usb and iphone hook up and a couple minor details) was under two hours. you could have this thing ready to go in less than 30 minutes. looks perfect. only reason its four stars is the reception. hope this helpsFind helpful customer reviews and review ratings for OEM Replacement DVD 7" Touchscreen GPS Navigation Unit
worked great out of the boxlooks and works like factory
installed in my 2012 traverse in minutes
no wire cutting,no soldering
just plug and play
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