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Christiank22 Enthusiast

Christiank22

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Hey what would you guys recommend, a factory nav unit or the Kenwood DNX890HD. I also want to get a back-up camera soon and I believe they would both be plug and play. I really like the look of the factory nav because of the clean look, but I don't think the Kenwood looks bad at all. Let me know what you guys think.

Chris Senior Enthusiast

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Why not go with the Advent OGM-1

 

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Christiank22 Enthusiast

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I've never seen that before. I really am liking the thought of it. Especially how it taps into the steering wheel controls. Is that what you have?

Chris Senior Enthusiast

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No my truck is too old for it. A lot of others do

 

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99k1500 Enthusiast

99k1500

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i have the old kenwood 6160 in my wifes car and the OGM-1 in my 2010. I am very happy with the OGM-1

To be happy with factory, I would also have to look at a lockpick for it as it is a PITA to put it in park to use NAV. Or at least that is what my friend has to do with his 2013 Denali.

 

I really like the OGM-1 maps. Everyone is very happy with Walt, or at least that is what I have read and also my own experiance.

Christiank22 Enthusiast

Christiank22

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I actually already pulled the trigger on the Kenwood. I decided that if I ever sell the vehicle I will just put the old head unit back in and take the kenwood with me. Where can I get a lockpick for one of these?

99k1500 Enthusiast

99k1500

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Don't think you need lockpick for kenwood, that is a factory thing only. I believe you can simply permanently ground the parking brake wire (or at least you could on the older ones.)

Christiank22 Enthusiast

Christiank22

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Anyone have a tip on how to install the Kenwoods? The place in the nearest town here won't do it because I didn't buy it from them even though my family and I have dropped probably close to $10,000 at the place, great customer service right?

_Nomad_ Enthusiast

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I have a 2009 Sierra Denali and I have the Kenwood DNX890HD in my truck. You will need the PAC OS-4 databus module for seamless integration into your stock wiring system and the PAC SWI-RC for the steering wheel controls. You will also need the Metra 95-3305 In-dash Receiver Kit. If you get the PAC OS-4 then you won't need to get the antenna adapter since one comes with it.

 

Here's some crappy cell phone pics.

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jbeidl Enthusiast

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I have a 2009 Sierra Denali and I have the Kenwood DNX890HD in my truck. You will need the PAC OS-4 databus module for seamless integration into your stock wiring system and the PAC SWI-RC for the steering wheel controls. You will also need the Metra 95-3305 In-dash Receiver Kit. If you get the PAC OS-4 then you won't need to get the antenna adapter since one comes with it.

 

 

I just ordered one for my 2008 Silverado LTZ. Did you have any issues with the depth of the Kenwood and the rear of the dash opening? I am concerned the cables on the upper half of the unit might hit the back plate.

 

John

 

 

 

Heard Enthusiast

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Have you compared what the price of the Kenwood with all the wiring harnesses would be to and Advent OGM-1?

jbeidl Enthusiast

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Have you compared what the price of the Kenwood with all the wiring harnesses would be to and Advent OGM-1?

 

No, I did not know about that one until I saw your reply. Information for it is hard to find and I never did see a posted price. I have been using Garmin GPS's for years and I like the interface. Not sure how the Advent OGM-1 GPS compares.

 

Kenwood is already shipped and only one adapter is needed (less than $75). I don't care about OnStar and XM but I do want the chimes and steering wheel control.

 

I am thinking about using the OnStar GPS antenna and microphone instead of installing the parts supplied with the Kenwood. I need to wait for the Kenwood arrives to determine if I need any adapter for the OnStar GPS Antenna (SMB connector) and what type of connector is used for the Kenwood microphone (I am guessing a 2 circuit 3.5mm jack).

 

John

tanked_darren Senior Enthusiast

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I have a ogm1 in my truck, and a Kenwood 9990hd in my car. I like the navigation of the Kenwood Garmin.

 

That being said the interface for everything else radio controls ect is far superior on the ogm1

 

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