Upgrade basic 2013 radio to nav/DVD unit?

[SilverIceLT]

I have a 2013 Suburban w/ factory Bose system but I have the basic am/fm radio. I recently bought a factory unit with navigation and DVD features. I connected it to my stereo and it shows a theft lock on it. Is there a way for me to bypass this? Also what all do i need to make this a fully functioning unit? Part # for the new headunit is GM 25797978.

*Update*
I called a local chevy dealer and they said they could try to unlock the headunit for $165 but that it was not guaranteed to work.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[sk1dm4rk]

If you can post your general location, someone near you with a Tech 2 may be able to help. Your 2013 may require an MDI, though.

I found these instructions online: http://blog.uobdii.com/how-to-unlock-radio-code-and-use-vin-relearn-by-gm-tech-2/

Good luck.

 

[SilverIceLT]

Thanks for the reply. I'm in Austell, GA.

Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

 

[iamdub]

I recommend sending it to Greg at CPS A/V in California. For $100, he'll program it to your truck's VIN and it's pretty much guaranteed to work. I'd go this route over risking $165 at the dealer or any other shop that can't guarantee it to work. Some require extra equipment and knowledge than just a TechII. I've read horror stories where head units were bricked from shops and even dealers that didn't know what they were doing. Greg will also warn you about the potential problems of having a unit with a DVD player but no rear seat entertainment (roof-mounted monitor) system. He also has GPS antennas for the nav to work. I bought an aftermarket one off eBay for my conversion and it works fine. You may also need the plug that has the wire to tap into the speed sensor circuit, but I don't know for sure on your year model. My '08 needed it and I got it from member @fiatdale . Dale and/or Greg may also be able to offer more info specific to your year model and setup.

 

[SilverIceLT]

I'm gonna try to get it done locally but will keep him in mind as a last resort. Do you have contact info for him?

Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

 

[iamdub]

I'm gonna try to get it done locally but will keep him in mind as a last resort. Do you have contact info for him?

Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

Try this:

http://cpsmobileelectronics.com/contact.html

The phone number in that link may not be for him, but they'll give you his number if it's not. I call him at 707-321-9300.

 

[SilverIceLT]

Thank you.

Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

 

[fiatdale]

Yes. Greg. He's awesome. Use him!

 

[kwOH]

Im looking to do the same thing, swap an 07 nav from my sierra to my 07 bose but non-nav yukon, also looking to add an oem backup camera to the oem nav that i put in the yukon, i think i have the head unit part figured out as fair as adapters and unlocking, but not sure on connecting the oem backup camera.


Sent from iPhone 7 plus using Tapatalk Pro

 

[PG01]

X2... just need to find one

 

[iamdub]

Im looking to do the same thing, swap an 07 nav from my sierra to my 07 bose but non-nav yukon, also looking to add an oem backup camera to the oem nav that i put in the yukon, i think i have the head unit part figured out as fair as adapters and unlocking, but not sure on connecting the oem backup camera.


Sent from iPhone 7 plus using Tapatalk Pro

Gonna have to have the backup camera feature enabled when it's programmed to your VIN, then you can turn it on or off as you wish in the Display menu. The connector that you'll need that has the wire to tap into the VSS harness also has the camera input. It's an RCA plug so you can use an aftermarket camera and simply plug it in. I don't recall which brands or models specifically are best, but I do recall reading that there are a few aftermarket cameras that are superior to the OEM camera and they're cheaper.

 

[kwOH]

Gonna have to have the backup camera feature enabled when it's programmed to your VIN, then you can turn it on or off as you wish in the Display menu. The connector that you'll need that has the wire to tap into the VSS harness also has the camera input. It's an RCA plug so you can use an aftermarket camera and simply plug it in. I don't recall which brands or models specifically are best, but I do recall reading that there are a few aftermarket cameras that are superior to the OEM camera and they're cheaper.

I was planning on getting the rear chrome esky appliqué with the backup camera, thats why i was going to use an OEM camera. Is there somewhere in the rear to connect it after i have the head unit programmed to VIN and for the camera?


Sent from iPhone 7 plus using Tapatalk Pro

 

[iamdub]

I was planning on getting the rear chrome esky appliqué with the backup camera, thats why i was going to use an OEM camera. Is there somewhere in the rear to connect it after i have the head unit programmed to VIN and for the camera?


Sent from iPhone 7 plus using Tapatalk Pro

You may or may not have the wiring already in place for the OEM camera. You'll find out when you have the panel off to install that applique. If not, I recommend getting an aftermarket camera that looks similar and will mount in the same place as the OEM one and run the wire up to the head unit.

 

[PG01]

2 separate pieces tho... not sure if you're thinking that the appliqué has the camera in it because it's under the appliqué that has the camera in it so you could put on any camera you want that fits but you don't need the camera off the Cadillac if im not mistaken

 

[kwOH]

2 separate pieces tho... not sure if you're thinking that the appliqué has the camera in it because it's under the appliqué that has the camera in it so you could put on any camera you want that fits but you don't need the camera off the Cadillac if im not mistaken

The appliqué i was looking into has the camera with it, thats the only reason i was going to use that one.


Sent from iPhone 7 plus using Tapatalk Pro

 

[PG01]

The appliqué i was looking into has the camera with it, thats the only reason i was going to use that one.


Sent from iPhone 7 plus using Tapatalk Pro

 

[PG01]

I spend too much time on this forum