Part Number for OEM Sierra Overhead DVD

Torque · June 10, 2005

Although it may not be the cheapest/wisest way to go, I am thinking about installing an OEM rear entertainment overhead DVD system in my new 2005 CC 2500HD. I tried desperately to buy one with it installed, but it was near impossible to find one.

Does anyone know that part number(s)?

John

masterp2 · June 10, 2005

I am interested in your experience. Do you already have Rear Seat Audio?

Torque · June 10, 2005

I am interested in your experience. Do you already have Rear Seat Audio?

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Yes, I do.

masterp2 · June 10, 2005

Not to disuade your plans, have you thought about aftermarket with headrest monitors? I like factory as much as anyone, but I figure this would be the option I would elect, for around $500-700, with more usefulness. The monitors can be used for vid games etc.

Torque · June 10, 2005

Not to disuade your plans, have you thought about aftermarket with headrest monitors? I like factory as much as anyone, but I figure this would be the option I would elect, for around $500-700, with more usefulness. The monitors can be used for vid games etc.

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You made a good suggestion and I am still considering that option. Whichever route I go, I want the rear DVD to fully integrate with my GM head unit (soon to be touch screen nav). I don't want to play the DVD audio over an FM station. It sucks when you travle long distances because you get intereference with local radio stations. I have a 2005 Land Cruiser and that is how the two systems integrate.

J.

masterp2 · June 10, 2005

I would be wanting to listen to xm while the kids play. I can't ever see myself watching tv on the road, or listening to it. Also depending on how many slave devices you already have, integrating to the HU via factory class II bus might be a problem, though I'm really not sure.

Do you think you can do it without pulling down the headliner? You will need a harness that I am guessing is not present in the built vehicle.

Any idea how much rear view mirror is impeded?

Torque · June 11, 2005

Sometimes the kids would rather not wear the wireless headphones and that's when I play it over the stereo speakers.

Yes, the headliner would have to come down and there have been some that have actually replaced it. But with some mods to the DVD unit this would not be necessary. There is a thread on this site or Diesel Place by a guy who did the full OEM install. I'll try to find it again and post it on this thread.

I am guessing that the rear view would be impeded somewhat. Perhaps someone who has one will chime in?

J.

ncdeerehunter · June 13, 2005

Please keep us up to date on this install. I am looking at a 2005 Suburban and thinking of getting a oem dvd player for it. Have you looked on Ebay for the dvd players?

Chad H · June 13, 2005

Does anybody know if you can put this in a '02 Tahoe? It doesnt have a sunroof. I didn't know if could have came as a factory option in '02?

mechtechjoe · July 13, 2005

I'm looking to do the same thing but with a twist. I'd like to install a portable dvd player and have it play through the OEM radio. Does this sound possible? Thanks, Joe

USA1Fan · July 13, 2005

It should be possible if you buy one of those relatively cheap FM modulators. I think they're made to plug into the cigarette lighter for power and you just connect the audio out from the DVD player to it, then tune the radio station to whatever frequency the modulator uses.

As far as not wanting to use the DVD over an FM station goes (directing this one at Torque)- I had a similar setup (2 headrest monitors, overhead infrared transmitter for wireless headphones, FM modulator) in the 2003 Trailblazer that worked great and wasn't subject to interference anywhere I ever travelled. The FM frequency was in the 80's, and the modulator was one of the in-line type that wires between the antenna and the stereo. Theoretically it completely overrode the antenna when I switched it on. The installer did a nice job with it too, including placing the on-off switch for the modulator in an easily accessible location on the dash, where it looked nearly factory. With this setup all I had to do to listen to music while the kids watched DVDs was have them put on the headphones, flip the on-off switch off, then tune to a regular station (or switch to CD, etc.). BTW, the headphones were always "on".