Adding aux-in and/or Bluetooth to 2005 Yukon?

[Joe Link]

I'm looking for both the best option and the cheapest option for adding Bluetooth and/or an aux-in to a 2005 Yukon. I'm not sure if they have different stereo options, but this one has an in-dash CD changer, on-star, XM radio, and the stereo controls in the rear. If we need to disable on-star or XM to make this work, that's not a problem, but we would like to retain the functionality of the rear controls.

Thanks guys!

 

[big_b_in_PA]

Bluefusion bfcl2k is what you are looking for. At least that's what I got from your first post. You use one of your xm channels to stream your music, you can use the steering wheel controls to take calls, and I think to make them too. But the only thing, you have to run another mic for the phone calls.

 

[StickerShockPDX]

I followed this thread for a cheap aux input. Works great but no bluetooth. Works well for next to nothing out of pocket.

 

[kmg73106]

I just installed the isimple connect isgm655 in my 03 tahoe. I have bose and onstar. works amazing it has auxiliary bluetooth and usb. I got it on Amazon for a 100 bucks. Real easy to install too!

 

[bigjim50010]

Bluefusion bfcl2k....Scosche

I've had one for 3 years....10 minutes to plug and play...excellent bluetooth with an Iphone 5....play music, make and take calls....paid like 50 bucks on ebay...waze app plays thru stereo. I am pleased with it for a simple blue tooth add that allows you to use your steering wheel controls to end calls or shuffle thru tunes.

 

[K1slugger]

I just installed the isimple connect isgm655 in my 03 tahoe. I have bose and onstar. works amazing it has auxiliary bluetooth and usb. I got it on Amazon for a 100 bucks. Real easy to install too!

Isimple is the way to go - just installed about 2 months ago. Bluetooth, Aux port and still all controls. Pretty simple install too.

 

[Red Rider]

Has anyone tried this device: Neo Gateway 2.0 - BGM5UV6

Here is the link

http://www.icarkits.com/cars/CHEVROLET_TAHOE_2004/BGM5UV6


Here are the three devices I have found so far:
Neo Gateway 2.0 - BGM5UV6
isimple connect isgm655
Bluefusion bfcl2k

 

[Red Rider]

Ok, just picked up the ISGM655 for 105$ on amazon. It has the USB port that i was looking to add anyway. No extra wires, but you can plug multiple devices into it.

 

[mr_momentum]

Does this kill the built-in XM radio?

Quick question on the iSimple ISGM655 - it looks like just what I am looking for, but does it replace the OEM XM radio? That is, with this installed would I be unable to use the normal XM capability?

Thanks!

 

[Effeckt]

Quick question on the iSimple ISGM655 - it looks like just what I am looking for, but does it replace the OEM XM radio? That is, with this installed would I be unable to use the normal XM capability?

Thanks!

I can't speak with this iSimple for certainty, but I would think it would be the same with the model I'm getting installed next week, which passes the XM through to the factory radio and retains factory functionality.

I am getting the ISGM651 in my Escalade next week and spoke with the manufacturer about it and he said it comes into the device but then has an output to pass it back to the factory HU.

 

[Red Rider]

Quick question on the iSimple ISGM655 - it looks like just what I am looking for, but does it replace the OEM XM radio? That is, with this installed would I be unable to use the normal XM capability?

Thanks!

No, it just plugs into the back of the unit. no cutting wires or nothing. I was going to do the XM harness hack, but when i saw this, for only 105 shipped, i went for it because:

1. it give me bluetooth
2. i can either stream music through bluetooth OR wired connection (no mini jack needed); charges phones and gets music off it.
3. You can control ipad/ipod through steering wheel or head unit.
4. It give you a usb port that you can use to charge, or connect to stereo.

You really can't beat that.

---------- Post added at 02:04 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:02 PM ----------

oh, this unit does require XM radio in place to function. non XM vehicles, you may need a different unit. It uses an xm channel for handsfree phone through strereo (i forgot to add that in my last post) or for music playback. It also has an additional input for some other devices.

 

[captaingreybush]

Hello -

I know this thread is 3 years old - but I wanted to see if I could resurrect anyone from it for some current feedback.

I have a 2005 Yukon XL with Navigation, XM, and a back up camera. I'm interested in the same thing - getting Bluetooth, as well as USB and a 3.5 mini jack.

Would you say that the iSimple is a good solution still?

How has it worked for you?

I'd ideally like to have a 3.5 mini/USB adaptor combo - i know this unit only comes with a USB; but I saw this:
USB Mini 3.5 AUX

can I use this, to replace the straight USB that is included with the iSimple?

Thank you!

CGB

No, it just plugs into the back of the unit. no cutting wires or nothing. I was going to do the XM harness hack, but when i saw this, for only 105 shipped, i went for it because:

1. it give me bluetooth
2. i can either stream music through bluetooth OR wired connection (no mini jack needed); charges phones and gets music off it.
3. You can control ipad/ipod through steering wheel or head unit.
4. It give you a usb port that you can use to charge, or connect to stereo.

You really can't beat that.

---------- Post added at 02:04 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:02 PM ----------

oh, this unit does require XM radio in place to function. non XM vehicles, you may need a different unit. It uses an xm channel for handsfree phone through strereo (i forgot to add that in my last post) or for music playback. It also has an additional input for some other devices.