Navigation Gps Location Question - Page 3

redrock · #31 (**permalink**) 03-08-06, 02:45 AM

FlyFlip is correct! You must have the Vss wire connected. So get out your trusty screwdriver, pop the clips on the front portion of the dash, and you will see your GPS antenna to the passenger side of center.

If you don't have the Vss hooked up, do it now! See the instruct at the FAQ site. If you feel like you're in China - send the headunit back to GM. Tell them that you want the NA version. Good luck!

Dantep72 · #32 (**permalink**) 03-08-06, 04:50 PM

i have the directions from the faq on how to install the vss wire but i don't know if i want to go and hack away at my ignition wire and possibly damage or sever it . was it complicated or is is somethine i can do easily?
also how and where do i get the connector to plug in the radio plug.
everyone says i need a reverse wiring harness for a 91 and up volkswagon and i can get it at best buy or circit city, but when i went to bestbuy the people in the stereo dept.look at me funny and say they have no idea what i am talking about.
can someone please help me out with this and tell me exactly what i need and who or where i can get it
thanks

Dantep72 · #33 (**permalink**) 03-09-06, 03:38 PM

can someone please tell me where to get this harness or connector and what to ask for when i do so . i am tired of being told i don't know what your talking about.

FlyFlip420 · #34 (**permalink**) 03-09-06, 09:23 PM

I got mine at best buy. Its easy to splice into the wire, you can go to Ace Hardware and get a wire connector that will make the splice for you by asserting pressure and it will make the connection for you. Its a little plastic splice probably $.30..... All you need is the pin from one of the wires, I think Oddyseus might have some available, I believe it was he who was making a bunch to give to supporting members and could help you out. Send him a pm. Dont worry your problems will all be over soon, its a very quick and easy fix, you just have to be carefull when you pull out the instrument cluster so you dont break it....BE PATIENT.......Let us know how it goes!!!

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Originally Posted by Dantep72

can someone please tell me where to get this harness or connector and what to ask for when i do so . i am tired of being told i don't know what your talking about.

Dantep72 · #35 (**permalink**) 03-10-06, 01:11 AM

what did you ask for and in what department did you go to to get the harness with the pin that you need for the back of the radio that is what i need help with i already have a wire tap for the ignition it is the pin that i need, like i said before when i asked them for a VW reverse harness for 2000 and up they say tey don't know what i am looking for. i don't even know what a reverse harnes is. is it a radio harness for aftermarket installation in a 2000 up vw or is it a car wireing harness or what?
please let me know so i know what to ask them for i would like to finish this job this weekand i just need to know what i am looking for

FlyFlip420 · #36 (**permalink**) 03-10-06, 09:23 AM

I went to best buy and asked for the same thing!!! A reverse wiring harness for a VW and they gave it to me!!! Its a wiring harness for a VW.....if they dont know what it is, do a search on google and take the results!!!!!!! Or order it off the net

odysseus · #37 (**permalink**) 03-10-06, 10:01 AM

The Nav is not plug and play. The critical wire (and the most difficult to install) is the VSS wire. This requires pulling the Instrument panel, locating a single wire in the bundle, and tapping into it with a crimp-on wire tap. You can make your own from instructions at CadillacFAQ, but I agree, finding a reverse VW harness is not as easy as it sounds. If all you want is a single terminal from one, email or PM me, I'll drop one in the mail tomorrow. You'll need to solder about 2' of wire onto it and get a terminal splice.

The 'Phase 2' is totally optional, but brings the Nav to 'factory' capability by installing the harnessing to get the voice commands and audible directions to work. The factory Bose amp is required for this. If you had a six disk changer, you have Bose. If you had the single CD DIC unit, you have the base system and the phase 2 won't work.

There are two steps to obtaining ALL (Phase 1 and Phase 2) of this harness for free. The first is to become a supporting member ($25 for 6 months, I think), or donate $25 to Reed's site at CadillacFAQ.com. This kit includes professionally crimped terminals on high quality wire, with the factory VCIM connector for the On-Star harness. The VSS wire is not spliced from a reverse VW harness, but rather a new terminal on 30" of brown wire with a wire tap. You'll still have to locate five terminal pins from your dealers terminal repair kit, per the instructions at the FAQ, since I've long since tapped out my dealer.

I'm only doing this because when I figured out all of the harnessing and part numbers, I discovered that minimum buys applied. I had to buy enough for 20 sets of harnesses, even though I only needed to build one. So I have parts for a few more left over that I gladly will fabricate and send to members who support this and Reeds great sites.

FlyFlip420 · #38 (**permalink**) 03-10-06, 12:44 PM

AH HA!!! WE WOKE UP THE GOD......Always a pleasure to read your posts Oddy!!!!

Dantep72 · #39 (**permalink**) 03-11-06, 12:00 AM

if you could drop one of those connectors in the mail that would be great help i would be happy to pay you for it as well. please let me know how to get in touch with you i can't pm people yet only 41 posts sofar if you pm me i can give you my info.
thanks
Dante

Dantep72 · #40 (**permalink**) 03-11-06, 12:01 AM

thanks for all the help everyone!!!

Dantep72 · #41 (**permalink**) 03-11-06, 12:02 AM

Dantep72 · #42 (**permalink**) 03-11-06, 12:03 AM

just trying to get 50 posts

Dantep72 · #43 (**permalink**) 03-11-06, 12:03 AM

46 posts

Dantep72 · #44 (**permalink**) 03-11-06, 12:04 AM

47 let's go

Dantep72 · #45 (**permalink**) 03-11-06, 12:05 AM

48 almost