Adding an aftermarket radio to 07-14 FAQ

[jrobie79]

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wait, so the maestro GM5+ or the crutchfield iDatalink HRN-HRR-GM2 plugs into the radio and then the satellite XM receiver will get a satalite signal through that?​

it's an external XM tuner that plugs into the radio so hence the confusion.

Yes I connected the GM5+ to all open connectors (except the rear AV harness, never used before, don't plan on using now) and then in the Alpine radio settings I had to select factory XM tuner, and it's been working fine for a year. No extra harness connections or anything.

 

[JIMEMAC33]

thanks

 

[kurwarex]

For wireless apple car play, i had to buy a separate adapter (GM GPS antenna to Pioneer) this was not included in the crutchfield package and quite annoying i had to wait for it. Some aftermarket head units now come with wireless apple car play and android auto, if your gmt900 came with factory gps then you already have the gps antenna in the sharkfin and you do not need to add the aftermarket head unit gps antenna and snake wires through the dash. this is not listed anywhere in my research hence the post.

 

[JoeBlobs]

Sup yall, wanted some advice on a harness for my SSV. The only options I see here are for models with bose/navi/TV/wheel controls/BU camera... I don't have ANY of that and would prefer a cheaper solution.
As I understand it, my biggest hurdle would be retaining the chimes and turn signals, but I may have a work around if I can find more information on how the operate and on what wire.
Thanks in advance.

 

[Charlie207]

I've been watching this thread for years, and still am waiting on a simple & affordable plug'n'play solution to upgrading the Bose w/Nav headunit. Everything sounds cobbled together so far.

 

[PatDTN]

Much of the cobbling involves supporting the rear entertainment and steering wheel controls. If those aren't important to you I suspect someone on this list can make some Much cheaper and less cobbled suggestions.

It's silly but i paid extra to support my rear entertainment and I've never even looked at it before or after.

 

[kbuskill]

I've been watching this thread for years, and still am waiting on a simple & affordable plug'n'play solution to upgrading the Bose w/Nav headunit. Everything sounds cobbled together so far.

With a Maestro RR you can install anything you want and still maintain all factory functionality. It is an added expense above the cost of the head unit but as the old saying goes, "Buy once, Cry once". In the grand scheme of things it really isn't that much extra expense to keep everything working.

*** EDIT ***
It is funny, I just posted this and then when looking in the for sale section seen this...

idatalink.com maestro ADS-MRR w/ harnesses for 2007 suburban

This has been sitting on the shelf since I sold my suburban. 100 bucks plus shipping? It is the ONLY kit that works perfectly with the Bose systems...and if you're here, you already know.

www.tahoeyukonforum.com

I have no affiliation with the seller, just thought it was funny. Also a decent price in my opinion.