Just picked up my new CTS last night. This thing is
fully loaded and beautifiul! The DVD Nav / Computer is,
naturally, the coolest part... And when I discovered it
ALSO plays DVDs, I thought I was in heaven!
You see, the only way I can get my wife to quiet down
for a long road trip is to stick a movie in front of her.
She's like a kid. Anything more than 30 minutes and
she starts bitching.
Anyway, I discovered quickly that you can only play
movies when the transmission is in "PARK". Bummer.
However, I completely understand Cadillac's thinking
on this. It's a no-brainer. ("LOCAL MAN FLIES-OFF
BRIDGE WHILE WATCHING MATRIX DVD - GMC SUED" ...etc)
But for us RESPONSIBLE drivers, there HAS to be a 'trick'
to overriding the system. I'd like to avoid buying a
portable DVD player if possible.
Is there a way to allow your passenger to watch DVDs
while the cars moving?
now im not sure if any one has already done this or said this but you know the wire that sences that the trannsmission is in park, wire a switch to that so that way when you flip the switch on it senses the car is in park and then you can watch the DVD... i don't know how it works exactly but i have seen it done...
Taaadddaaaa!!!!!!!
Here are the steps to be driving, riding, and watching (Be safe, if you are diving, do not watch screen!!)
Step 1 Put in DVD.
Step 2 Play DVD (Do not leave it at the front menu, if you do not start the DVD you will not be able to start it after you begin to drive.)
Step 3 While playing - Hit the second from the bottom buttons on the right hand side of the DVD screen and then press the forward Seek Button. (You will see a little flicker)
NOTE: If you see a differnt screen with the words "cold reboot" on it, press the same button combination AGAIN and it should go back to the DVD...
Step 4 Now disable the parking break and make sure that the DVD stays on.
Step 5 Enjoy CTS brothers & sisters!
If you did everything correct you will notice that all the features are disabled. If you are at the main menu of the dvd you will not be able to select play movie or any features.
If you would like to stop the dvd, you must hit the top right button first. Then it will bring up the safety lock if you are in motion or parking break off.
OK guys, it seems like there's a fix for everything, including the DVD issue. Problem is, I've got the '08 (well, not really a problem..) and I need to learn how to override the DVD system as well. Anyone crack the new one yet?
Isn't there a better way yet to get the DVD top play, instead of going through the whole preocess explained on the previous page? It would be a pain in the but once I'm cruising down the freeway and decide to pop a dvd in, but have to pull over on the side of the road to do the button trick first.
08 CTS - would like family to be able to watch DVD while driving. Looks and sounds great until you put it in drive. Anyone have any luck with the 2008 CTS? Thanks so much!
I managed to get the unlock code for my 2002 dts off of EBAY. I now have an '06 DTS and am looking for the same guy on EBAY....Pull up CTS unlock code or simply just pull up CTS in EBAY motors, scroll through and you will find the answer to your problems !
I cant believe people actually paid for the 1791 code. Found it on this site way before it was on ebay. Ah well. Guess its too soon for a hack on the 08s.
I accidentally found how to get the PIN Code key touch pad on the 2007 model of Cadillac SRX.
It is Japanaese version, so it may look different on yours but try to do on the same way.
First, set DVD and watch it, and puch "Menu" botton like the picture below.
Second, select the "Disp Menu" (or something like that in English) Tag and Push and hold the left bottom of the screen for about 5 sec like the picture below.
Third, now the screen shows the Key Pad like the picture below!!!!!
HOWEVER!!! The key pad asks me 6DIGITS of the code!!!!!!!
Could someone help to find it???!!!!
I tried doing this on my fathers 08 DTS. Works for it! How did you figure out to hold down the left part of the screen? Thats crazy! Wow. Now all we need is the code...
So far, PIN CODE "295660" and "660" gives me some instesting Diagnostic mode.
But with this "660" code, you have to push and hold the power switch until the power goes down to return to the normal screen.
So, I think it doesn't have to be 6 digits since code 660 does something.
Here are the steps to be driving, riding, and watching (Be safe, if you are diving, do not watch screen!!)
# Step 1 Put in DVD.
# Step 2 Play DVD (Do not leave it at the front menu, if you do not start the DVD you will not be able to start it after you begin to drive.)
# Step 3 While playing - Hit the second from the bottom buttons on the right hand side of the DVD screen and then press the forward Seek Button. (You will see a little flicker)
NOTE: If you see a differnt screen with the words "cold reboot" on it, press the same button combination AGAIN and it should go back to the DVD...
# Step 4 Now disable the parking break and make sure that the DVD stays on.
# Step 5 Enjoy
If you did everything correct you will notice that all the features are disabled. If you are at the main menu of the dvd you will not be able to select play movie or any features.
If you would like to stop the dvd, you must hit the top right button first. Then it will bring up the safety lock if you are in motion or parking break off.
There is a device that does everything you want it to do. Play dvds, enter navigation info, and view your rear camera while driving. Its called a locpick. You can find it at www.coastaletech.com.
There is debate about whether or not the locpick works with the 07-08 SRX. Coastaltech has the absolute worst customer service so it is impossible to know unless someone wants to spend the $450 to find out. Let us know if you have. :rant2:
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