The Final Verdict on my AVIC-Z2 Install
08-14-2007, 10:02 PM
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Burning Brakes
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The Final Verdict on my AVIC-Z2 Install
Ok, it's all done! 
Everything works.. and I do mean everything! Thanks so much to all of you who answered my questions as I worked through the install. 
For those of you who haven't been following my isses, see this thread:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1783077
Here is the verdict:
-For those of you installing into a 3LT with Bose and OnStar you will need the Peripheral Electronics GMAH24B AND the GMAHCM. (For chimes)
-The Peripheral Electronics application guide says the GMAHCM is not needed for the vette.
But let me tell you, it is if you wanna hear the beeps! 
-Also, the instructions for the GMAH24B will tell you to not hook up the rear speakers in a bose system because they won't work.
On Komoman's advice I hooked them up, and they work great! Thanks Komoman!
-For the illumination wire I tapped into the grey wire on the Active Handling button. Works great!
So for those of you upgrading the head unit in your 3LT, Bose, OnStar Vettes I hope my time as a guinea pig is of help to you. As I said my system works great, and I'm really enjoying the added Nav and Bluetooth functionality of the Z2. Pics to follow soon hopefully!
Last issue:
I'm still seeing the low battery voltage occasionally after starting the car. It'll read like 12.5 or so. Now it used to jump back up to 14.0 in just a few seconds, but since the install sometimes it will take awhile. It does get back up to 14.0 but sometimes I have to drive a bit. Othertimes it appears to come up normally. Could this be heat related? It's been well over 100 here, so when I start the car the A/C fires up full immediately, along with the stereo and everything else. Who knows.. open to thoughts.
Everything works.. and I do mean everything! Thanks so much to all of you who answered my questions as I worked through the install. For those of you who haven't been following my isses, see this thread:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1783077
Here is the verdict:
-For those of you installing into a 3LT with Bose and OnStar you will need the Peripheral Electronics GMAH24B AND the GMAHCM. (For chimes)
-The Peripheral Electronics application guide says the GMAHCM is not needed for the vette.
But let me tell you, it is if you wanna hear the beeps! -Also, the instructions for the GMAH24B will tell you to not hook up the rear speakers in a bose system because they won't work.
On Komoman's advice I hooked them up, and they work great! Thanks Komoman! -For the illumination wire I tapped into the grey wire on the Active Handling button. Works great!
So for those of you upgrading the head unit in your 3LT, Bose, OnStar Vettes I hope my time as a guinea pig is of help to you. As I said my system works great, and I'm really enjoying the added Nav and Bluetooth functionality of the Z2. Pics to follow soon hopefully!
Last issue:
I'm still seeing the low battery voltage occasionally after starting the car. It'll read like 12.5 or so. Now it used to jump back up to 14.0 in just a few seconds, but since the install sometimes it will take awhile. It does get back up to 14.0 but sometimes I have to drive a bit. Othertimes it appears to come up normally. Could this be heat related? It's been well over 100 here, so when I start the car the A/C fires up full immediately, along with the stereo and everything else. Who knows.. open to thoughts.
