Upgrading a 2009 Denali Nav HU to 2012 HU

[DCYukon]

I will report back on the install once I get mine in. As for OnStar, mine 2009 had that option so it may be an onstar hardware thing as that is a separate module. I am going to see about upgrading my onstar to 2013 level modules to get the remote app features.

 

[Rywith22]

The hardest part about the head unit install is removing the trim piece without breaking it. For such a small piece of plastic it takes a ton of force to pull it off. One can easily snap it, especially the bottom clip. I would suggest that you DON'T use a screwdriver as it will put the force on a pinpoint area. I used a 2" putty knife to pry it out.

beyond that the connectors are all coded and will only go one way. Pretty easy.

Thanks for the heads up, I've actually removed it already once to see if my radio had the usb in the back. I used a suction cup and it worked great. As long as the connectors are color coded, I think even I couldn't screw it up.

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I will report back on the install once I get mine in. As for OnStar, mine 2009 had that option so it may be an onstar hardware thing as that is a separate module. I am going to see about upgrading my onstar to 2013 level modules to get the remote app features.

Great, I can't wait to hear back. Good luck....

 

[blkonblk]

Is it possible someone with the new disc dvd 2012 can burn it and upload it somewhere for us. My 2008 nav sucks balls and directions are just horrible. it would be great if i could update it.

 

[blkonblk]

Does anyone have the part number for the new nav?

 

[DCYukon]

That is an aftermarket system pictured:

http://specializedcaraudioinc.com/?page_id=554

Here is the Part # for the most recent OEM GM model I am aware of:

http://www.gmpartsgiant.com/parts/gm-radio-22997866.html

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when you buy the NAV/Map DVD disc they ask for your VIN and it only works for that VIN, so for newer discs you would not be able to use someone else's upgrade...so a burned or uploaded copy wouldn't do you any good.

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Got all my toys wrapped meticulously in bubble and clear wrap from CPS just now. I will do a write up and post separately so that it won't be a the bottom of this post. To be continued.

 

[blkonblk]

cant wait to see your set up it will look nice

im currently using a burned copy that i got online. its a newer update than what i had just not the latest. If you dont mind and when you have some time, if you can burn yours and upload it somewhere it would be GREATLY appreciated and you would do a lotttt of us a big favor.

 

[blkonblk]

where are the pics of the new system???? stop teasing us

 

[felixgun]

That is an aftermarket system pictured:

http://specializedcaraudioinc.com/?page_id=554

Here is the Part # for the most recent OEM GM model I am aware of:

http://www.gmpartsgiant.com/parts/gm-radio-22997866.html

---------- Post added at 12:24 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:23 PM ----------

when you buy the NAV/Map DVD disc they ask for your VIN and it only works for that VIN, so for newer discs you would not be able to use someone else's upgrade...so a burned or uploaded copy wouldn't do you any good.

---------- Post added at 12:27 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:24 PM ----------

Got all my toys wrapped meticulously in bubble and clear wrap from CPS just now. I will do a write up and post separately so that it won't be a the bottom of this post. To be continued.

False. It works on all gmt900 tahoes yukons avalanches and suburbans. Both a burned and uploaded copy would work. I have both an oem 2012 disc and a burned disc. Both work the same. I'm actually using the burnt one now to preserve the original copy.

 

[DCYukon]

This must be true of newer systems then as I have the 2012 head unit and it had to be encoded, I never got my hands on the disc for the DVD based Nav so that may be different, but for 2012-13 Nav units you have to give a VIN and it will only work with that VIN.

 

[DCYukon]

Started the install

Got to work on the system upgrade today and hit some snags. All the things I was worried about were fine (XM radio-traffic-weather worked great, OnStar downloading an address while driving without issue, Rear Entertainment System functions worked great), but the backup camera isn't showing the video from the back and the nav isn't showing any action from moving (never showing progress while driving to a destination) and the position cursor stays at the origin.

It is the middle of a holiday and am confident the boys at CPS will have quick answers to fix these items, but am currently leaving it sort of done and once fixed will start the writeup. (I took pictures as I did it but will have to go back and type up notes for a separate post).

On a humor note, the XM customer service were a little puzzled that the radio ID I was giving them to swap over was not in a 2013 Chevy Avalanche as their records showed and was in my 2009 Yukon Denali. I was passed around to a few techs before I got one that understood I was playing musical chairs with OEM radios and to just make it noted that this 2013 radio was in a 2009 truck. I think he got it straight and my account looks right when I sign in via the web.