Somewhat urgent help needed: '10 Nav into '08

[iamdub]

I have a lead on a Nav unit out of a 2010 Sierra 1500 with Bose, part number 25966513. It's in a town about 4 hours from home and I'll be there for a job tomorrow and would like to snag it if it'll work for me. I need to coordinate with the seller ASAP so an answer is somewhat urgent.

My '08 is an LTZ with the "regular" radio with Bose/XM/OnStar and the rear seat radio controls and not the headliner-mounted flip-down DVD. Is this unit compatible with my Tahoe, assuming I can find a competent dealer to properly and fully reprogram it? It's from a Sierra, but does that mean it will still keep the rear seat radio controls functional once programmed or is that a hardware feature? I'm not so concerned about the Nav part and I don't use OnStar. I really just want it for the touchscreen, USB and backup camera (I've already researched what's needed to get a video signal to it). I just want everything I have now: steering wheel controls, chimes, Bose sound, rear radio controls, XM, etc. to remain functional but have the additional features of the newer unit.

 

[08grey]

Should be.

 

[08grey]

Call Greg at Cps AV (707) 321-9300 he programs almost everyone on this Forum's radios

 

[iamdub]

Call Greg at Cps AV (707) 321-9300 he programs almost everyone on this Forum's radios

I ran across that name and number while researching today. It's good to know he has a bigger following than what appears. Thanks for the info.

 

[iamdub]

Waiting on a call back from Greg, but I'll ask here in the meantime: I plugged in the NAV to see if I could do the test where you turn the key to the "ACC" position to check audio functions. I couldn't get it to do anything other than show the blue "THEFTLOCKED" screen. I'm not so worried about that at the moment. My main concern is that this unit has 4 plugs and I only have 2 in my dash. I assume I have the power, sound, steering wheel control, rear seat controls and XM connections. What are the others that I am missing? I don't care about the NAV stuff, but would the rearview camera circuit go to any of the other two? I believe that's the only other function I want to utilize.

 

[blkonblk]

Waiting on a call back from Greg, but I'll ask here in the meantime: I plugged in the NAV to see if I could do the test where you turn the key to the "ACC" position to check audio functions. I couldn't get it to do anything other than show the blue "THEFTLOCKED" screen. I'm not so worried about that at the moment. My main concern is that this unit has 4 plugs and I only have 2 in my dash. I assume I have the power, sound, steering wheel control, rear seat controls and XM connections. What are the others that I am missing? I don't care about the NAV stuff, but would the rearview camera circuit go to any of the other two? I believe that's the only other function I want to utilize.

you need this harness
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GM-Chevy-GM...ash=item1a17ca3152:g:IrAAAOSwFL9Ts0-l&vxp=mtr

 

[fiatdale]

^ That harness is for a 2012 Radio. He has a 2010 which only difference is it has USB. I did the same thing to my 07 - put a USB nav in it, and Greg had to unlock it, and program it to work. Straight up dude, he will take care of you.

 

[fiatdale]

Also - You will need the brown plug which gives it the VSS signal and also allows for a backup cam. I have a few laying around. PM me and ill send one to you.

 

[blkonblk]

^ That harness is for a 2012 Radio. He has a 2010 which only difference is it has USB. I did the same thing to my 07 - put a USB nav in it, and Greg had to unlock it, and program it to work. Straight up dude, he will take care of you.

yup what he said, for some reason thought you put a 2012 unit in. Greg will take care of you

 

[iamdub]

Also - You will need the brown plug which gives it the VSS signal and also allows for a backup cam. I have a few laying around. PM me and ill send one to you.

So, I don't need that harness Bo linked me to, but just the one brown plug you have? Coincidentally, I got in touch with Greg a few hours ago. He said the radio I have will work fine, but will probably just run a little slower and warmer because it will constantly be looking for the rear DVD module that doesn't exist. He mentioned that I will need the VSS plug. He also mentioned I will need a NAV antenna even if I'm not gonna use the nav, otherwise the clock will always say 12:00. I completely forgot to ask about the camera input. But, this brown plug you have has the VSS and camera input, so that should be all I need? PM coming...