So I'm trying to get a NAV unit for a 2006 CTS...

[2006CadillacCTS]

...and I just missed a nice woodgrain unit (10373846) for about $900 on E-bay by 3 days.

Hurray.

First time poster, recent joiner, long time reader.

I have a used Pioneer AVIC-N2 with all of the modules, kits, discs, brackets, etc. etc. to put into my CTS, but I decided not to because I wanted to keep the OEM look and features, so I'll be selling that off...

Anyway, I currently have the regular 6-disc CD player with woodgrain, and I've been researching for about 2 months, delegating if I wanted to really pay around $1000 to upgrade to the OEM nav. So I decided to call my local dealerships today to see how much they would charge me to get a navigation unit installed with the Tech II thingy (lingo savvy eh?) for my VIN... Every one I called was dumbfounded and had no idea it was possible, let alone how to do it. I told them the basics (what I learned from reading this board over the last few months), and one guy said he would be happy to try it if I could obtain the unit.

So here are my questions:
-What exactly do I need to obtain/purchase to make this successful? I know about the unit itself, the antenna, the disc/discs, and some sort of module... is there anything else?
-Is anyone going to be selling their nav unit soon (p/n 10373846)? I have been scouring the classified section on this site and found no woodgrain units, as well as E-bay and even Craigslist...
-Is there a vendor on this site that could assist with obtaining a unit? I'm sure buying from the dealer would be waaaaaaay more expensive than E-bay or from another individual, but if it comes down to it, I -might- be willing...

Thanks in advance.

Edit: (I'll be posting some pics soon!)

[xocomaox]

All you need is unit itself, the antenna, the nav dvd, and some wire+wire taps to tap into the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) wire behind the guage cluster (hardest thing to pry out on the whole job.) Good luck finding a decent unit. This is one of my favorite mods.

[SvB4EvA]

Originally Posted by 2006CadillacCTS

...and I just missed a nice woodgrain unit (10373846) for about $900 on E-bay by 3 days.

Hurray.

First time poster, recent joiner, long time reader.

I have a used Pioneer AVIC-N2 with all of the modules, kits, discs, brackets, etc. etc. to put into my CTS, but I decided not to because I wanted to keep the OEM look and features, so I'll be selling that off...

Anyway, I currently have the regular 6-disc CD player with woodgrain, and I've been researching for about 2 months, delegating if I wanted to really pay around $1000 to upgrade to the OEM nav. So I decided to call my local dealerships today to see how much they would charge me to get a navigation unit installed with the Tech II thingy (lingo savvy eh?) for my VIN... Every one I called was dumbfounded and had no idea it was possible, let alone how to do it. I told them the basics (what I learned from reading this board over the last few months), and one guy said he would be happy to try it if I could obtain the unit.

So here are my questions:
-What exactly do I need to obtain/purchase to make this successful? I know about the unit itself, the antenna, the disc/discs, and some sort of module... is there anything else?
-Is anyone going to be selling their nav unit soon (p/n 10373846)? I have been scouring the classified section on this site and found no woodgrain units, as well as E-bay and even Craigslist...
-Is there a vendor on this site that could assist with obtaining a unit? I'm sure buying from the dealer would be waaaaaaay more expensive than E-bay or from another individual, but if it comes down to it, I -might- be willing...

Thanks in advance.

Edit: (I'll be posting some pics soon!)

Hey, welcome to the boards!

I just did this install myself about 2 weeks ago. It isnt too difficult.

Do your self a favor and bookmark this page http://www.cadillacfaq.com/

There you will find a detailed walkthrough on how to install it and what parts you need. (Not to mention TONS of other info and documentation)

Best of luck and be patient!

[wolframore]

I just bought a DVD unit. Does anyone know if it's supposed to have a fuse in the back? It looks like there should be one but it's empty. If there is a fuse; what's the amp?

[SvB4EvA]

Originally Posted by wolframore

I just bought a DVD unit. Does anyone know if it's supposed to have a fuse in the back? It looks like there should be one but it's empty. If there is a fuse; what's the amp?

Yes there needs to be a fuse, 10 amp IIRC.

[2006CadillacCTS]

Thanks for the responses guys! I have a lead on 2 of them at the moment ranging from about 500 to 700, so I have my fingers crossed... Hopefully all goes well.

I'll probably get some pics up this weekend so folks can poke fun at my 20's, chrome post trim and chrome door handles.

[xocomaox]

Originally Posted by 2006CadillacCTS

I'll probably get some pics up this weekend so folks can poke fun at my 20's, chrome post trim and chrome door handles.

Don't worry, we will.

[Nof55]

Isaw these two on ebay the one with wood grain i think that the background can be seen thru the cd slot if so then no 6 disk dek but the other comes with dvd dsk and gps ant

[2006CadillacCTS]

I noticed that I could see the background through the CD deck... I'm guessing that's a bad thing? Do I have the wrong part number? I want the woodgrain NAV with the 6-disc CD changer.

[SvB4EvA]

Originally Posted by Nof55

Isaw these two on ebay the one with wood grain i think that the background can be seen thru the cd slot if so then no 6 disk dek but the other comes with dvd dsk and gps ant

Originally Posted by 2006CadillacCTS

I noticed that I could see the background through the CD deck... I'm guessing that's a bad thing? Do I have the wrong part number? I want the woodgrain NAV with the 6-disc CD changer.

If you guys post the links to them we can help u out.