You're going to need an OEM interface box like the Peripheral GMCO (no Onstar) or GMAH24B & GMAHCM (with Onstar) or the Metra GMOS-04(either way). This will provide the interface between the Z2 and the Bose amp and give you chimes. You can also pick up the PAC steering wheel module, check their site for the specific version you need for the Pio as well as the wiring diagrams. You can use the stock XM antenna. The factory XM module is under the carpet over the left rear wheel well. Pop the targa holder off (you gotta pull hard, but there's no screws) and you'll get fairly easy access to it. A multimeter should show you which wires you need for the power for the Pio XM unit and the antenna connection will be obvious.
There are quite a few links in the C6 Audio FAQ that should give you a lot of details, there's a link to it in my signature. Look for the AVIC install threads, doesn't matter that your unit is a Z2 instead of the more popular D2 & D3's, the same info applies.
You're going to need an OEM interface box like the Peripheral GMCO (no Onstar) or GMAH24B & GMAHCM (with Onstar) or the Metra GMOS-04(either way). This will provide the interface between the Z2 and the Bose amp and give you chimes. You can also pick up the PAC steering wheel module, check their site for the specific version you need for the Pio as well as the wiring diagrams. You can use the stock XM antenna. The factory XM module is under the carpet over the left rear wheel well. Pop the targa holder off (you gotta pull hard, but there's no screws) and you'll get fairly easy access to it. A multimeter should show you which wires you need for the power for the Pio XM unit and the antenna connection will be obvious.
There are quite a few links in the C6 Audio FAQ that should give you a lot of details, there's a link to it in my signature. Look for the AVIC install threads, doesn't matter that your unit is a Z2 instead of the more popular D2 & D3's, the same info applies.
Good luck!
Thanks for the info!
For the steering wheel module, they have several different options (SWI-X, SWI-PS, etc.) but it doesn't tell what the difference is... which one do I need?
For the steering wheel module, they have several different options (SWI-X, SWI-PS, etc.) but it doesn't tell what the difference is... which one do I need?
Ahh, I found it... It's the SWI-PS unit (PS for Pioneer and Sony).
You're going to need an OEM interface box like the Peripheral GMCO (no Onstar) or GMAH24B & GMAHCM (with Onstar) or the Metra GMOS-04(either way). This will provide the interface between the Z2 and the Bose amp and give you chimes. You can also pick up the PAC steering wheel module, check their site for the specific version you need for the Pio as well as the wiring diagrams. You can use the stock XM antenna. The factory XM module is under the carpet over the left rear wheel well. Pop the targa holder off (you gotta pull hard, but there's no screws) and you'll get fairly easy access to it. A multimeter should show you which wires you need for the power for the Pio XM unit and the antenna connection will be obvious.
There are quite a few links in the C6 Audio FAQ that should give you a lot of details, there's a link to it in my signature. Look for the AVIC install threads, doesn't matter that your unit is a Z2 instead of the more popular D2 & D3's, the same info applies.
Good luck!
What about the microphone for the bluetooth/voice nav feature? I'd assume you'd still need the stock microphone for Onstar... so where would you mount the mic for the aftermarket unit?
What about the microphone for the bluetooth/voice nav feature? I'd assume you'd still need the stock microphone for Onstar... so where would you mount the mic for the aftermarket unit?
What about the microphone for the bluetooth/voice nav feature? I'd assume you'd still need the stock microphone for Onstar... so where would you mount the mic for the aftermarket unit?
I haven't done it so I can't tell what the easiest or best positioning is. I would suggest on the rear view mirror or maybe at the top of the A pillar on the driver's side to get it closer for speaking. The cabin is certainly not Buick "quiet tuned" so closer the better.
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