New toy and where can I get replacement factory HU buttons?

[GnatGoSplat]

I won a new toy here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=190029267141

 

I don't know what I'm going to do with it, but it was relatively cheap considering what it is, and I love playing with this kind of stuff. I'm planning to see how well it works with an iPod2Car device and if I like it, I might modify the convertible to make this fit. Either that or I might end up flipping it. Last time I saw one on eBay, it went for $450.

 

The key benefit of this HU is it's the only Delco navi radio that has NO anti-theft features whatsoever... no Theftlock, no proprietary Class 2 interface, it has all standard connections and signals. It's found only in the Pontiac Vibe and Toyota Matrix, nothing else, so it's kind of rare.

 

Anyone know where I can get some replacement buttons for it? I know some people have mentioned Delco radio repair places in the past, but I didn't bother to commit any of that info to memory.

 

[Pontiac6KSTEAWD]

No help there, but the one you bought is in better shape, and cheaper than the one they are currently offering at auction..

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/03-Pontiac-Vibe-GPS-Navigation-Radio-w-Cd-OE-LKQ_W0QQitemZ250028322963QQihZ015QQcategoryZ38653QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

Shows as a diferent seller, but its the same people.

[DiscoStudd]

no proprietary Class 2 interface

I thought that's what the smaller harness/plug on the left was for. Both my Chevy's have the same "main" harness/plug, but the Impala with it's Class 2 "convenience setting" had the extra plug both in the car and on the radio. I left the plug disconnected with the aftermarket HU, so I assumed that's what it was for seeing as my other car doesn't have the "convenience setting" radio, nor the smaller harness in the car.

 

Maybe it still has the Class 2 "convenience setting" interface, but without the need to communicate with the BCM to verify it's in the right car .

 

Either way good find, and for that price I'd definitely "take the plunge" and see if I could get it to work. BTW, do you know if the Matrix/Vibe HU is XM-Ready?

[GnatGoSplat]

Nope. There's no Class 2 wire on the Vibe/Matrix HU at all. The smaller plug just has Aux inputs (for optional CD changer), reverse input, and VSS input. I have no idea if it's XM-Ready or not, there's not really much information out there on this one seeing as it's kind of rare. I found no reference to XM with this radio though.

 

I also got another toy to play with earlier in the week. I already have 1 and liked it enough to jump on a deal for a 2nd one. I thought it was a good deal considering all the extras.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=015&item=250026210346

Only thing I'm not happy with is it's missing all the power harnesses and the idiot seller claims they're not needed and quit replying to me when I insisted they are. $100 worth of proprietary wire harnesses missing. Dumbass. I guess he thinks they run on love and fairy dust.

 

[GP1138]

Damn I love those Pioneers.

[5speedz34]

Damn I love those Pioneers.

 

x2!

 

I didn't even know that Vibe's/Matrix's had the option of a Navigation system!!!!

[bluegp]

Looks like a cool project. I didn't know that there was a unit that didn't use Class 2. Gets me thinking...

 

On these forums, there's a member named machomachodan that seems to have done lots of tinkering/programming with GM's nav radios. You might be able to get some info from him/the forums.

 

http://www.chevyavalanchefanclub.com/cafcna/index.php

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/

 

From reading through posts, I believe his Email is machomachodan@yahoo.com.