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Originally Posted by dmbdlatc

Hello:

Excellent thread on your installation. Thank you very much.

I have a 2.4L Sky with the manual transmission. Do you know anyone that has a similar Solstice/Sky that actually hooked up their AVICs to a VSS wire? If so, what did they connect it to?

The Base and Redline/GXP have different VSS lines.

2.4l w/ MT: VSS is mounted at the left rear of the transmission.
VSS High Signal is YE wire, terminated on Connector C3, Terminal 66 of the ECM
VSS Low Signal is PU wire, terminated on Connector C3, Terminal 67 of the ECM

C1 is BU with BK case
C2 is BK
C3 is GY with BK case

2.4l w/ AT: OSS is mounted at the right rear of the transmission.
OSS High Signal is YE wire, terminated on Terminal F1 of the TCM
OSS Low Signal is PU wire, terminated on Terminal F2 of the TCM

2.0 with Manual Trans GXP:
VSS High signal Yellow wire to Pin 53 of connector C2 (58 Pins) of ECM
VSS Low signal Purple wire to pin 40 of connector C2 (58 Pins) of ECM

I can explain the codes a bit better if you are confused. From all accounts the yellow wire seems to be the better one to hook up.

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Originally Posted by dmbdlatc

Also, from what I gather in the thread, there is NO harness that connects the radio to the car AND allows for the steering wheel switches to work. Is that correct? If so, what are the options to get the steering wheel buttons to work.

Yes that is correct you need 2 harnesses. The proper GMOS-Lan harness will keep the onstar etc. The Swi-PS harness will keep the steering wheel functionality. It is fairly easy to hook up, but will require you to rip apart the dash again since you need to tap wires in the radio harness.

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Originally Posted by dmbdlatc

I have a AVIC-Z2 in my Sky (installed yesterday, NOW I find your thread a day late, just my luck) and don't have the VSS hooked up and my steering wheel buttons don't work.

The VSS wire is not mandatory, but it can make navigation a bit more correct, mine is not currently hooked up. The Swi-PS adapter will allow you to keep the steering wheel controls and is highly recommended it works great!.

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Last edited by Morfious : 08-22-2007 at 06:03 PM.

	Morfious Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Central NJ	Quote: Originally Posted by dmbdlatc Hello: Excellent thread on your installation. Thank you very much. I have a 2.4L Sky with the manual transmission. Do you know anyone that has a similar Solstice/Sky that actually hooked up their AVICs to a VSS wire? If so, what did they connect it to? The Base and Redline/GXP have different VSS lines. 2.4l w/ MT: VSS is mounted at the left rear of the transmission. VSS High Signal is YE wire, terminated on Connector C3, Terminal 66 of the ECM VSS Low Signal is PU wire, terminated on Connector C3, Terminal 67 of the ECM C1 is BU with BK case C2 is BK C3 is GY with BK case 2.4l w/ AT: OSS is mounted at the right rear of the transmission. OSS High Signal is YE wire, terminated on Terminal F1 of the TCM OSS Low Signal is PU wire, terminated on Terminal F2 of the TCM 2.0 with Manual Trans GXP: VSS High signal Yellow wire to Pin 53 of connector C2 (58 Pins) of ECM VSS Low signal Purple wire to pin 40 of connector C2 (58 Pins) of ECM I can explain the codes a bit better if you are confused. From all accounts the yellow wire seems to be the better one to hook up. Quote: Originally Posted by dmbdlatc Also, from what I gather in the thread, there is NO harness that connects the radio to the car AND allows for the steering wheel switches to work. Is that correct? If so, what are the options to get the steering wheel buttons to work. Yes that is correct you need 2 harnesses. The proper GMOS-Lan harness will keep the onstar etc. The Swi-PS harness will keep the steering wheel functionality. It is fairly easy to hook up, but will require you to rip apart the dash again since you need to tap wires in the radio harness. Quote: Originally Posted by dmbdlatc I have a AVIC-Z2 in my Sky (installed yesterday, NOW I find your thread a day late, just my luck) and don't have the VSS hooked up and my steering wheel buttons don't work. The VSS wire is not mandatory, but it can make navigation a bit more correct, mine is not currently hooked up. The Swi-PS adapter will allow you to keep the steering wheel controls and is highly recommended it works great!. __________________ Mean GXP Delivered 1/30/2007 $MSRP +$2K My Stereo Install--> Ultimate AVIC D3 Install thread Team Solo Performance Team Solstice 2008 Pioneer Avic D3 - Nav System JL Audio ZR speakers, Alpine PDX 4.150 amplifier Solo Performance Street Race exhaust JPM custom center console, handles and shifter Painted dash and windshield surround Custom Valentine1 flush radar display Debadged rear lettering K&N Air Filter OZ Ultraleggera Wheels DDM Works Big Brake Kit Last edited by Morfious : 08-22-2007 at 06:03 PM.