Official GM iPod kit for CTS-V - Page 4

CIWS · #46 (**permalink**) 11-21-06, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony Orlando

You may consider me stupid, but I choose to stick with something that's been greenlighted by GM as opposed to something completely unaffiliated.

Not at all, I would rather have something that's GM approved and installed by the dealership, even if it costs a bit more. That way if it get's fracked up during install or suddenly stops working the fix won't come from my pocket.

BadCad · #47 (**permalink**) 11-21-06, 07:57 PM

Tony O:
Not to denigrate this GM-approved product but...
looking at your pix, it seems to me the radio still has to be removed to plug in those connectors into the back of the radio (see "XM receiver to iPod module cable" pix.) And the iPod module itself will have to be placed somewhere in the radio cavity. So splicing into the wire at the XM module seems to be the only difference in terms of install setup from what I can gather.
I'd be really interested though in how the nav screen will display the iPod's selection information. And I wonder how it'll work if you don't have a nav screen?
But thanks for the continuing feedback...

**The Tony Show** · #48 (**permalink**) 11-21-06, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BadCad

Tony O:
Not to denigrate this GM-approved product but...
looking at your pix, it seems to me the radio still has to be removed to plug in those connectors into the back of the radio (see "XM receiver to iPod module cable" pix.) And the iPod module itself will have to be placed somewhere in the radio cavity. So splicing into the wire at the XM module seems to be the only difference in terms of install setup from what I can gather.

You're welcome. You absolutely do not have to remove the radio to install this. I just finished the install, and it's quite a nice kit. The only thing you have to remove is the rear package shelf, plus whatever you want to route the iPod connection cable under (carpet for up the center, kick panels for near the doors).

The iPod interface box sits on the rear package shelf with some velcro (provided with the kit). I set it right next to the XM receiver in a little empty spot that looks like it was made for it.

The pigtail provided is very high quality, using the same fasteners as the factory harness with the little blue clip that locks the connector in.

The wire that your iPod plugs into didn't look long enough to run under the doors and into the center console, so I ran it under the side of the rear seat, out the center of the lower rear cushion and into the center console.

As far as the display, it looks stock:

You press and hold the bottom preset button for a few seconds and it switches to iPod mode. Doing it again switches back to XM. I've only played with it briefly, but it seems to go right back to the song I was listening to, even after disconnecting the iPod, updating the playlists on my PC, then plugging it back in the car. Nice.

The "seek/scan" button changes songs one at a time, and turning the tuning knob skips forward or back 10 tracks. Pressing the tuning knob in brings up a Playlist selection screen that lets you choose which playlist to listen to. (I have my iPod organized by Genre, but you could just as easily organize it by Artist or Album- that's up to how you configure your playlists, not the kit.)

I'm extremely happy with it. Sound quality is excellent- way better than XM, and to my ears better than some CDs I've burned with iTunes.

That's about all I can think of. Any other questions out there?

Silver Dollar · #49 (**permalink**) 11-21-06, 11:22 PM

Santa.......are you seeing this?

CIWS · #50 (**permalink**) 11-21-06, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Silver Dollar

Santa.......are you seeing this?

felix711 · #51 (**permalink**) 11-21-06, 11:50 PM

The neucleus NC-X2i has been tested on the CTS and works great. It installs the same way as the iconnect, it also seems to have more features then the iconnect at a fraction of the price, $130.

**The Tony Show** · #52 (**permalink**) 11-22-06, 12:07 AM

Okay, thanks.

This thread was just to spread the word about a kit that can be purchased and installed at a Cadillac Dealership for those people concerned with future Warranty on the Radio and electrical system (like me).

I promised to update with pics, info and part #s, and well as a review, and well.....that's all done I guess.

If anyone else has a question about the iConnect, feel free to ask. I'm turning in now, since my Wife and I head to the OB tomorrow to find out if it's a Boy or a Girl, and I need my beauty sleep.

I'll be back on tomorrow to answer any questions.

cjones · #53 (**permalink**) 11-22-06, 01:05 AM

The big question for me is if XM's Navtraffic will work while listening to the IPOD? The current kit I have from radios and more cuts out the Navtraffic because of the relay which cuts the XM radio signal completely.

MostlyStock · #54 (**permalink**) 11-22-06, 10:46 AM

Sorry for the duplicate post....

MostlyStock · #55 (**permalink**) 11-22-06, 10:46 AM

I have called two dealerships and neither had this part, and one said that GM part numbers don't have letters? Anybody know who has one in or around Fort Worth Texas?

rodster111 · #56 (**permalink**) 11-22-06, 12:21 PM

I have been talking to my Cadillac service manager and am having the same problem - he can't find a part number in the system and tells me that the part number I gave him that was posted here does not show as a valid number in their computer system. He has asked his GM accessories rep to look into it for him to try to find this kit, so we'll see what they find out. I really want to go this route as well for the GM "authorized" reason. Tony - did you get this from your Cadillac dealer? Maybe they can tell you what part number they ordered it under and you could post it here when you get a chance? Thanks!!!

**The Tony Show** · #57 (**permalink**) 11-22-06, 01:44 PM

The part number isn't a GM part #: It needs to be ordered through their GM Accessories rep. It's an "authorized" accessory, similar to the Corsa.

Depending on how your dealer handles aftermarket sales, you may have to talk to the Aftermarket Manager instead of parts or service.

rodster111 · #58 (**permalink**) 11-22-06, 02:06 PM

OK - Thanks!

I have given my Service manager a copy of this discussion and he is working with his Accessories rep now to find out to aquire the kit.

Thanks for your help with this!

joshdctsv · #59 (**permalink**) 11-22-06, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Renovatio

sup guys I spoke to cadillac this morning and they said $160 installed I am having it done this weekend.

Bumping this comment since it seemed surprising to me. We've seen $225-$450 quotes, and I'm hoping Renovatio's was more accurate!

Renovatio, let us know how it goes and also let us know what your Part Manager did to find the part (since ours seem to be having problems doing so)

**The Tony Show** · #60 (**permalink**) 11-22-06, 03:31 PM

I doubt it's accurate. My cost on the kit (as a dealer) was $200, and that's just for the parts. $160 installed sounds like an FM modulator, especially considering that most shops charge in the neighborhood of $90/hr for labor.