DVD Nav Override? (I wanna play movies!)

[Hockeydad]

Originally Posted by negri21

HERE IT IS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CTS-CTS-V FAQ: How can I watch a DVD while the car is moving

O.K. I've tried this one with all the little caveats...start with parking break on/off etc. Just can not get this to perform... I've found how to reset the Nav system to factory setting though doing it. But that's not what I'm looking to do. Can anyone help. Thanks

[dueceman]

I bought a hack code on ebay for my 04 dts with nav/dvd you just held the music note button for a few seconds and a number pad would come on the screen to enter the code 1791 worked for mine give it a try

[CadillacSTS2003]

rofl
everyone knows that code
its free if you asked or searched
lol
you got raped

[Hockeydad]

Originally Posted by dueceman

I bought a hack code on ebay for my 04 dts with nav/dvd you just held the music note button for a few seconds and a number pad would come on the screen to enter the code 1791 worked for mine give it a try

Thanks for the reply....I did some more searching and found out some more info about the process found at Reed's Place

http://www.cadillacfaq.com/faq/answers/dvdmotion.html

The key is to perform the button mash twice...the first time you will get the cold reset screen...that's O.K. it's supposed to do that...just do the button sequence again and the movie will still be playing...release the parking brake and viola...rolling DVD enjoyment. Some folks have stated that the headlamp switch can't be in the auto position but mine worked in both settings. Just remember KEEP YOUR EYES TO THE JOB AT HAND WHILE DRIVING.... have fun. "V"s ROCK

[dp102288]

Originally Posted by CadillacETC1997

its free if you asked or searched

Damn I remember you posting that exact code and steps a few weeks ago.

[CadillacSTS2003]

see
but people would have to SEARCH before asking redundant questions
apparently people cant be bothered to do that....

[Hockeydad]

Originally Posted by CadillacETC1997

see
but people would have to SEARCH before asking redundant questions
apparently people cant be bothered to do that....

Hey Brother...I searched this and other forums for the better part of a week...there are at least 3 other forums that mention this subject...some of us were bothered enough to perform a search. I just asked for some help and some clarification on the process as I was performing the steps correctly but was too stupid to realize it was correct. I understand your frustration, if there wasn't so many other threads about the same thing then my search would have been easier. But Santa brought me a V and I can watch my DVD so have fun and....Merry Christmas

[CadillacSTS2003]

i wasnt tryin to be an ass about it sry if it came off that way
more like i hate ass holes like that who take advantage of people off ebay
theres another guy there who selling the way to pull codes on a cadillac rofl
and another guy on how to do a northstar water pump

[dp102288]

^^ Yeah those auction sellers should be beat up in my view. Its just exploitation.

[thehortons]

There is now a seller on Ebay selling an override system for 07 Escalade. Search ebay for item no 150071452818 or seller id boggy111. It is about $600. Company name is Platinum Mobile in NY at 718-339-0099. I wrote one buyer who said it took an hour to install and worked fine. Wish I could get a referral fee but really, just passing on what I found as I appreciate all of you who do the same.

[dp102288]

$600?! Seems pricey!

[K38chomponTHIS]

I read a few pages of this thread and thought I might know something you could try -
my friend bought an aftermarket in-dash monitor with dvd, etc. I wired it all in for him. There was a wire that was supposed to run to the parking brake. Only problem, we wanted it to work all the time, another problem, too much of a pain in the ass to get the wire down to the parking brake. I figured out how this mechanism works - when the parking brake is engaged, 12 volts (common electrical current for almost if not all car accessories) is used to send a signal to several things in the car - light on dash or in instrument cluster to tell you the parking brake is on, etc. since it only played when the wire was receiving 12 volts from the engaged parking brake.

THE FIX - I went to the wiring harness for the monitor - unwrapped the electrical tape and soldered the wire onto the 12 volt positive wire and re-taped. Works like a charm all the time now.

[Rainbitz]

You can buy a unlock code from E-bay

I did and it now plays in gear going down the road

[KURT]

ok-what is it?
kurt

[sickboy62]

Originally Posted by Father Ray

Howdy friends!

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?

C'mon you hackers! Whaddya got?

To watch a movie in my 04 CTS I put in movie and let it begin to play. Car is running and in park, on the right of the screen push the second to the bottom(radio preset) button and the rectangular seek/cd discskip button forward>(push to the right) at the same time and hold for 2 sec. Drive Safe... I have heard different variations work on diff. cads. Try preset then push forward seek or seek then preset. Hope it works!