Adding Nav Radio

[tahoetarga]

I am about to add the LUX touchscreen Nav radio (and 6-disc slave CD player and LUX Bose amp) to my 05 Tahoe, replacing the stock unit (with built in 6-disc CD). I have read numerous articles, but wanted to see the total wiring diagram. I have posted six images in my garage that contain the full diagram. Print them out and tape them together (3 across in 2 rows) and you can see the full vehicle diagram for the LUX install.

 

I have attached one of the shots to this post so you can see what it looks like...

[michigansilver03]

I put one in my 03 avalanche, the easy way is to rewire the connections at the amp in the console, then put the Lux amp, HU, GPS antenna on

[tahoetarga]

That's what I am going to do, but for me, being able to visually see how everything interconnects makes it simpler...

 

I have already pulled the dash and added the GPS antenna, snaking the plug end behind my current HU. My biggest problem is finding someone with a Tech2 to do the VIN relearn on the new Nav unit: my local dealer wants $130 for this 2 minute procedure!!

[michigansilver03]

Ok a couple of things you need to know

 

You have to run a connection to the SP207 to connect the AMP to the class II Bus

The Lux system uses a little mic is the drivers side of the console to hear noise in the cabin to adjust the volume

 

Let me know if you any questions

 

What state are you in I know a guy who can unlock it

[tahoetarga]

I pulled down a ton of information from Diesel Place, and have read till my eyes blur. I know about the Class II wiring issue. I bought my Lux amp off ebay, and the seller included the mic. Already tapped into my VSS wire, and added a switch to the dash to allow input while moving...

 

I am in San Jose, CA.

[michigansilver03]

The guy I know is in Michigan, I feel your pain about the blurred eyes.

 

But it's pretty simple to repin the harness and plug everything in and off you go.

You would believe the difference in sound quality with the stock bose speakers

[tahoetarga]

I have not had a problem with the 'Premium' system, but am looking forward to even better sound and being able to toss all my paper maps. I got the HU and slave CD from a guy on Craigslist who had upgraded his Denali, and had the units sitting in his garage for the past year. About 3 months of use, and I got both for $380...Looking at what they go for on ebay made me very happy!

[michigansilver03]

One last thing when the HU gets programmed they can program the AMP also for your particular type on truck

 

good luck

[tahoetarga]

Thanks, I appreciate it.....

 

The amp came out of an Escalade, so I know the cabin configuration is the same, so I won't have to have the amp touched. Also, when I got the amp, he included both connectors, so I have been able to practice the pin moving before getting to the real deal!

 

Did you to the VSS interupt and how has that worked for you?

[michigansilver03]

Nope I didn't do it

[tahoetarga]

It was an easy splice, and I used a GM Auxiliary Light switch on the dash (next to my traction control switch) to keep the stock look. I will let you know if I run into any problems...

[tahoetarga]

I just finished the amp/hu swap...boy was it easy thanks to the directions on this site! Everything went as outlined, and I cannot believe the sound difference!

 

The local dealer wants $130 to unlock the nav radio, and they can do it next Wednesday

 

I have found a local independent shop that has not done it before, but has the Tech2. He said that if it is easy to unlock as I told him, it will be really cheap... Will find out tomorrow!

[jrrod2004]

hope he does not destroy your truck with him never doing it before....

[tahoetarga]

Went down to the independent shop this morning...he has a mechanic who worked for a Chevy dealership for a number of years. I showed them the steps to release the VIN lock, he hooked the Tech2 up and within a minute it was functioning perfectly!

 

The best part was when I asked how much, the manager told me "we learned something new today... Happy New Year!"

 

I think I will drop a gift off there Monday morning!

[tahoetarga]

Here is the finished product: