[Z06] Update: Neucleus iPod adapter battery drain
11-28-2006, 11:57 AM
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Update: Neucleus iPod adapter battery drain
Reference thread.
After removal of the Neucleus NC-X2i iPod adapter, I am no longer having problems with the battery discharging in 36-48 hours. The techs reported a 3A draw on the battery even with the car turned off.
So, at least for C6's with the Bose/Nav head unit like mine, I have to recommend against this unit.
To see (large) scans of the three pages of the GM document, click each of these links:
http://www.justj.net/misc/iPodAdapte...ulletin001.jpg
http://www.justj.net/misc/iPodAdapte...ulletin002.jpg
http://www.justj.net/misc/iPodAdapte...ulletin003.jpg
After removal of the Neucleus NC-X2i iPod adapter, I am no longer having problems with the battery discharging in 36-48 hours. The techs reported a 3A draw on the battery even with the car turned off.
Originally Posted by GM Service Document ID # 1865274
6) 2005-2006. Does the customer own an I-Pod? It is possible that an I-Pod interface has been installed. This devise connects directly to the radio at the XM connection. It will keep the audio powered after shutdown. Even if the IPOD devise has been unplugged, this devise must be removed from the vehicle completely. The devise triggers the Bus to maintain power even when the devise is not powered.
To see (large) scans of the three pages of the GM document, click each of these links:
http://www.justj.net/misc/iPodAdapte...ulletin001.jpg
http://www.justj.net/misc/iPodAdapte...ulletin002.jpg
http://www.justj.net/misc/iPodAdapte...ulletin003.jpg
11-28-2006, 01:05 PM
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Thanks for the update, J.
I do find it hilarious that whomever wrote up that bulletin at GM cannot spell the word "device!"
I do find it hilarious that whomever wrote up that bulletin at GM cannot spell the word "device!"
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11-28-2006, 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by 2KZ28CAM
I do find it hilarious that whomever wrote up that bulletin at GM cannot spell the word "device!"
I was very tempted to put "[sic]" in every time to let people know that that's they way they wrote it, and for all the incorrect variations on iPod, too, but there would have been so many it would have become unreadable. ("Bus" - is that its first name or last name?
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11-28-2006, 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by 2KZ28CAM
Thanks for the update, J.
I do find it hilarious that whomever wrote up that bulletin at GM cannot spell the word "device!"
I do find it hilarious that whomever wrote up that bulletin at GM cannot spell the word "device!"
I noticed the same thing! ...that's pretty sad!
11-28-2006, 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 98VertPDX
J, too bad about the ipod adapter I was looking forward to one soon...guess we'll have to wait for the GM one?
BTW, that is a beatiful car!!!
BTW, that is a beatiful car!!!
Yeah, I'm watching for GM's version, too. I'm just afraid it will require a complete head unit replacement to get it into an '06, which will make it a pretty pricey option. I hope not, but I've always had the worst luck with car audio.
12-03-2006, 11:17 AM
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Nucleus iPod Adapter
I just installed the Nucleus iPod adapter in my '06 Z (XM & NAV) and it works great with no battery drain. I spoke with the guys that manufacture the unit (American International 800-336-6500) and mentioned my "battery drain" concern. He said the latest version (X2i W/NC-GM32T Cable) has an automatic sleep mode, so no worries. Feel free to call them, very nice & helpful attitude.
01-02-2007, 12:16 PM
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I just installed the Nucleus iPod adapter in my '06 Z (XM & NAV) and it works great with no battery drain. I spoke with the guys that manufacture the unit (American International 800-336-6500) and mentioned my "battery drain" concern. He said the latest version (X2i W/NC-GM32T Cable) has an automatic sleep mode, so no worries. Feel free to call them, very nice & helpful attitude.
