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Quote:

Originally Posted by skynv

Just my questions:

Is this what I need?

Pioneer - AVIC D3 (Head unit)
PAC SWI-PS (Steering Wheel control)
Metra - 95-3302 (Double din dash install kit)
Metra - 40-cr10 (Antenna adapter)
METRA - GMOS-LAN-03 (Onstar / chime harness) For monsoon system (also puts out VSS signal)

I have the base stereo right now.

Can I use the GMOS-LAN-04 if I want to have the VSS (even though I am not coming from a Monsoon system)? If I am able to use this one, is it correct that I will not need the relay for the blinkers?

Do I need the Metra 40-cr10 antenna? Is this for the GPS?

If I don't care about the steering wheel controls, could I go with a basic harness? *just wondering

Thanks for any info anyone can provide.

Yes you can use the GMOS-LAN-04 harness as it will have the VSS wire and you will not need a relay to keep the blinker click.

The antenna adapter is to hook up the factory radio antenna to the new radio, so if you listen to FM or AM you will need it.

The GMOS harness will keep your onstar as well as your factory beeps and warning tones. So you will need that regardless of what radio you decide to get. The steering wheel adapter is a separate piece.

Quote:

Originally Posted by z6joker9

Great looking system! I had a few questions though. Best Buy has been doing my install, and they are having trouble getting everything to work correctly. Specifically, I wanted to know how the Sirius reception is with the antenna in the spot you noted. Everywhere they stick it, it drops all the time.

I'm using an Eclipse headunit (the one with the tomtom built in) and we're also having trouble with white noise through the tweeters (components run by a fosgate amp), steering wheel controls (only a couple of buttons work), and the dimmer. I missed where you hooked up the auto dimmer. Mine works most of the time, but occasionally it switches between bright/dim for no reason. If you could provide that again, I would really appreciate it!

I have had no issues with my Sirius antenna in its current location. I actually get better reception than I do in my Jeep with the antenna in plain view on the hood of the Jeep. The eclipse uses a different adapter box so that my have some issues I'm not aware of.

White noise - check your connections and make sure you power and signal wires are not running right next to each other. Only other options I can think of are check your ground wire and make sure the gains are not turned up to the max on the amp.

The dimmer should work just fine or not at all. My screen will turn to night mode if I turn the fog lights on. You can test it by holding your hand over the light sensor on the dash. If it turns to night mode it's hooked up correctly.

As for the steering wheel, it seems like there is a programming issue. All my buttons work as they should. volume, track and ff/rw as well as mute.

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	Morfious Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Central NJ	Quote: Originally Posted by skynv Just my questions: Is this what I need? Pioneer - AVIC D3 (Head unit) PAC SWI-PS (Steering Wheel control) Metra - 95-3302 (Double din dash install kit) Metra - 40-cr10 (Antenna adapter) METRA - GMOS-LAN-03 (Onstar / chime harness) For monsoon system (also puts out VSS signal) I have the base stereo right now. Can I use the GMOS-LAN-04 if I want to have the VSS (even though I am not coming from a Monsoon system)? If I am able to use this one, is it correct that I will not need the relay for the blinkers? Do I need the Metra 40-cr10 antenna? Is this for the GPS? If I don't care about the steering wheel controls, could I go with a basic harness? just wondering Thanks for any info anyone can provide. Yes you can use the GMOS-LAN-04 harness as it will have the VSS wire and you will not need a relay to keep the blinker click. The antenna adapter is to hook up the factory radio antenna to the new radio, so if you listen to FM or AM you will need it. The GMOS harness will keep your onstar as well as your factory beeps and warning tones. So you will need that regardless of what radio you decide to get. The steering wheel adapter is a separate piece. Quote: Originally Posted by z6joker9* Great looking system! I had a few questions though. Best Buy has been doing my install, and they are having trouble getting everything to work correctly. Specifically, I wanted to know how the Sirius reception is with the antenna in the spot you noted. Everywhere they stick it, it drops all the time. I'm using an Eclipse headunit (the one with the tomtom built in) and we're also having trouble with white noise through the tweeters (components run by a fosgate amp), steering wheel controls (only a couple of buttons work), and the dimmer. I missed where you hooked up the auto dimmer. Mine works most of the time, but occasionally it switches between bright/dim for no reason. If you could provide that again, I would really appreciate it! I have had no issues with my Sirius antenna in its current location. I actually get better reception than I do in my Jeep with the antenna in plain view on the hood of the Jeep. The eclipse uses a different adapter box so that my have some issues I'm not aware of. White noise - check your connections and make sure you power and signal wires are not running right next to each other. Only other options I can think of are check your ground wire and make sure the gains are not turned up to the max on the amp. The dimmer should work just fine or not at all. My screen will turn to night mode if I turn the fog lights on. You can test it by holding your hand over the light sensor on the dash. If it turns to night mode it's hooked up correctly. As for the steering wheel, it seems like there is a programming issue. All my buttons work as they should. volume, track and ff/rw as well as mute. __________________ 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