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Do you have a DVD/CD player in the Pioneer unit? I just don't see a disk slot from your front picture. No, this one is a heading without physical media. I just ordered the latest model from BestBuy.ca for $499 CAD. This new unit supports Car Play and should be best with my iPhone. the current AR2 i...

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Hello ParknVibe Here is a few pictures of how it is installed: http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f203/meall1968/C8E843B8-CE42-429A-B379-AF3E97D1B983_zpsvqkyi49v.jpg almost invisible to the eyes: http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f203/meall1968/B1EB3E2D-ABE7-453C-A791-92ED9C16616B_zps96ys9txx.jpg I h...

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Hi guys, I've taken the car with the camera installation on a test drive yesterday, it all works like expected. The HU have a mode that can auto-monitor the camera if you want, that confuses me for a little moment to my connectivity. But once the feature is disable, all worked just fine. I'd like to...

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Ok, I'm done, almost. Let's start with the good news: I found in the back on the car near the flashing lights a bloc with a strangely familiar red/black wire. In fact 3 of those. The bloc is in fact a distribution one: it takes the red/black wire to split it in two, one wire for each reverse light a...

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You can use a pin to pierce the wire to test it and just wrap it with electrical tape after if you want to seal it back up. I've done it before on mine. I lightly skimmed the wires, one at a time, to test them. Happen to be that none of them are the one I'm looking for. I continue my search for the...

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OK, I finished the connectivity of the camera in the hatch door and closed the plastic in that part. Also closed the glove box. Now, only remaining piece is to wire the radio to the backup lights. I looked at the driver kick panel to find my RED/BLACK wire. I found two, but I think the one with the ...

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The pump to send washing fluid to the rear of the car, along with all that pump's wires, should be at the front of the car with the fluid reservoir so it should be fine :P Exactly what I thought too, and just tested this: wiper+camera+washer liquid+door lock/unlock+license plate light+reverse light...

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Disregard the following instruction.....This only happened when I had the car in reverse....without the radio reverse signal wire attached... I was wondering why I was not seeing the radio switch to the video... But you will have to turn on the backup lights as you are driving forward....I seen a c...

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So, the RED/BLACK is after or before the reverse switch? :shock: On the diagrams from ProDemand (this is a service, it gets the diagrams from the factories), the wire starts out as red/black, changes to red/white when it leaves the PCM and goes to the transmission, then changes to red/black after t...

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Why are you fooling around with lighters, and PCM, and behind the glove compartment? Did you ever take that panel off to expose the fuse block? There you will see a few cube blocks that are relay switches along with the large plugs that should have the light wires that run to the rear. Be patient w...

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I just come back from the garage, where I ask a few question to my "car guy". He also suggested the lighter plug, but he said that the camera will keep up all the time. I told him that the Vibe, as far as I can remember, "disconnect" the lighter plug when the car is off. He was ...

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ParknVibe wrote:You lost me about what you are trying to do??? That is since yesterday...

I'm trying to install a backup camera. Same project as 2 days ago

Which part I confused you about?

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My garage guy was very kind with me. First, he found and printed for me the wiring diagram for the Vibe. Then, he put in my hands his tool to test the car wiring (a screwdriver with a plier on the other end for the ground. It lights up red if I get current and lights red, and even show the voltage. ...

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I think the cigarette lighter may also carry the voltage you need under the conditions you want as it is off when the car is off, so you can splice there if necessary. Do you have a multimeter at all? I'd be happy to check voltage for you, but I can't afford a DMM I can actually read right now. I j...

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Hi all, thanks for the multiple replies! more information that I can digest in one turn. I had to read you all multiple times!!! I went into the back of the glove box, and I thing I found what I was looking for, see this picture: http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f203/meall1968/A005D2A6-652E-44ED-AD...

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After reading the list of cables and possibilities in the thread I mentioned in previous post, I think I may have a solution: I should connect, using of of the cable I routed to the back, the camera power (RED) cable to the Accessory GRAY(+)RADIO HARNESS. That way, the camera should get power all th...

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I found this post of the 2008 model wiring :

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Not sure I do understand all of it, but a good start!

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Thanks for your answer, I felt alone all that time without an answer :lol: I found some information in the online owner's manual: http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f203/meall1968/ScreenShot2014-08-14at74828PM_zps988519f9.png Gauge = Gauges and Meters,Back-Up Lamps, Charging System, Power Door Locks,...

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hi, So I investigated the car inside and out (mostly inside) to find out what I could do there. Here is the picture I took of the cable that is not attached to the radio and required to have the backup camera: http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f203/meall1968/imagejpg1_zpsa8f28da6.jpg Considering I h...

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Just in the car now, and you're right, the reverse gear signal output is not connected. So I'll have to dig deeper in the car wirering!!

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I am very sure that the OEM radio connector plugs are NOT "backup camera ready" or wired. Your best bet is to go back to your installer and ask him how he wired the radio to the OEM GM plugs.... Nearly every aftermarket radio has there own wiring harness.. Metra can provide you with the w...

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I quoted your private message below for ease to follow the conversation, and for the benefits of everyone else. Your last message makes more sense. I only have two wires (red and ground) and the video out is a standard RCA plug, with a long extension (probably 20 feet). My Vibe 2008 is of the design...

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I just installed a backup camera in my 2009 VIbe. The wire that you shown in your camera link is nearly exactly like my Clarion CC510 camera...with that special thin four wire plug. So that all the wiring must be wired up under the dash and to the radio. You must locate the backup light wire feed a...

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Hi, I looked at it the evening, and realized I have an issue with the camera mounting to the vibe... I have a 2008 model. I was going to install it near the handle on the back door (to the left of it, where there is space) but when I looked at it, I realized that the handle panel is outside the car ...

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Hello, Me again! I received my camera today: http://www.crimestopper.com/products/safetyplus/cameras/sv6818emII.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Looks well done and is very small, way smaller than I was expecting! That said, I need to install it this week and I have a fe...

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That camera looks like the one on my wife's Equinox. It is located just to the left of the hatch release button, so I bet you could install it on the plastic "Pontiac" piece that houses the hatch release and the license plate lights. Probably. I looked at it this evening, and I thing it i...

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Hello, I had, finally, an App Radio 2 installed in my Vibe. Working just fine for the last six month. I had it profesionnaly installed, costed almost as much as the head unit for installation... :o Now, I'm ready to get a backup camera for the Vibe and this head unit. Is there any recommendation on ...

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A few years ago I change the standard HU for a new one, but it is now failing and I hate it do death anyway. At the time, the guy told me that a 2 DIN HU would not fit in the 2008 Vibe. He stated that it is considered as a 1.5 DIN, not 2. But in all my research, I never saw that it was impossible to...

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Hi,I'm planning to change my stock HU CD player by a Poineer DEH-P3100UB. Can anyone tell me what kind of mounting kit and cable adaptor I will need to install it in a Vibe 2008?http://www.pioneerelectronics....100UB

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Hi,I've been reading this thread (here and there, since it is very long!) but I was basically searching if we could use the 12 pins plug aside the main HU plug to connect some sort of line-in input directly. From what I read so far, it is not possible without adding a thing such as the Aux2Car unit....

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It is the single CD "basic/standard" model

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Hi,I have a new Vibe 2008, without the stock XM radio.I'm wandering, if one is interested in adding either Sirius or XM, how can this be integrated with the stock radio to get the sounds out the speakers? The radio does not have any line in or AUX port.Thanks

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Hi,I just ask a quote for a new Vibe, but the salesperson was unsure if the iPod connector from GM could be installed in it.Anyone can confirm it is or not?Which hardware part it is?Thanks

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I found the online PDF manual on the site MYGMLINK.COM. Just too bad that I had to subscribe to the site just to get this file downloaded!!As for the iCruze, I made some more tests, and I think it works finer than what I had in mind in the first test I made with the HU dismantle.The main problem is ...

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Quote, originally posted by GMJAP Â»Glad to hear you got it working! Thanks for the update.Some AUX adapters allow the user to select (usually via a DIP switch somewhere) whether it connects via the XM connection (selected using BAND) or via the CD Changer connection (selected via CD/AUX)I did not s...

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Hi,I finaly received my final modules for the iCruze and mt Vibe, and I installed it this morning. As suggested by GMAP, I used T-TAPs directly on the HU cables (B1 and A12). The unit is working perfectly so far. Meaning, as a first car mod (a small one, that is) I came across a few problems, but I ...

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Quote, originally posted by GMJAP Â»XM radio also plugs there. I believe OnStar has its connection through there, and M&T have a plug there for the amp MUTE signal.With the base radio, you're right, there isn't anything, but on other Vibe configurations and I'm sure other GM vehicle configuratio...

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Quote, originally posted by GMJAP Â»No, I don't think so. Does the GM module plug in to the 24-pin connector? All the AUX or other audio adapters I'm aware of plug into the 12-pin.Double-check. I think you'll find the GM module plugs into the 12-pin. You want to get power off the 24-pin.You're right...

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Hi,The GM module is a black box with a T-like cable. One end of the T plug into the interface, the other end plugs in between the radio cable. I mean, you have to remnove the HU harness then plug the male end of the cable to the HU, and on the other end you replug the HU harness.So, my guest, is it ...

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Hi,I did received the interface module for GM for teh iCruze. Reading the manual carefully, I found 2 disturbing information:- They suggest not to use the 12V power from the radio harness neither from the cigarette lighter. So where do I get it? They suggest to get it directly from the fusebox if po...

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Hi,I'm not familiar with the T-Taps things, but I made a few research on Google. As far as I understand it ts a way to tap into a wire (without cutting it) and you insert the other cable on top of the T-Taps with a special end (if not present already) so it fit into the T-Taps. I also understood tha...

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Hi,Thanks for the reply.Is there a better way to make the Y connection? Does soldering is the only solution, or there is some special gadget or tools that can help make this connection?Also, to pass the cable for the iPod under the shifter, what's the best way?I found many iCruze modules and adaptor...

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Hi reading the online manual for the iCruze, I saw that the module need to be connected to a 12V source via a yellow cable. Does that mean one have to cut one cable and make a "Y" connection to get it working?Here is the instructions:

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Quote, originally posted by GMJAP Â»6' should be plenty to run from the back of the HU to the console between the seats, if you want to do that.I'd recommend putting the iPod in the compartment below the shifter, but put it wherever you're happy.You mean that little compartment that open vertically?...

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Hi GMJAP,In the mean time I've ask a few questions to Monster themselves, and they reply some of the questions:- for the cable lenght, they offer only 6', so we have to do with it. Maybe that's enought to put the iPod in one of the cafe hole, but not in the center compartement in between the 2 seats...

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Hi,I wrote to Monster cable and ask if the iCruze is compatible with the Vibe 2006 standard CD/Radio (no XM, no 6CD installed, etc) as their site report compatibility up to 2005. They answer me that it may, but cannot guarantee it will bnecause it is not on their support list yet.Anyone can help def...

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Great post, it helps makes sence of all that is said here about the subject! It should be sticked at the top of the forum.That said, I'm looking for a solution for my iPod, and from your post, the most interesting looks like the iCruze option. I like the idea of having 6 CD (6 playlists) that I can ...

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Can you give me more detail on this part? how much it costs you?Thanks

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To wire it yourself, you cut the wire there and solder? what is your method?Thanks

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Do you have the GM part number of this AUX-IN unit?

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