DVD/NAV Radio

[THE WIDGE]

Does anyone know a shop that can add a switch to allow the Chevy NAV/DVD radio to play DVD's while driving. I just don't want a fly by night shop messing with it. The shop that installed my DVD radio in my other truck said it's posible, but they have not done it on that Chevy installed model.

Thanks

[charlyox]

I have been looking for the same thing. It might not be legal for them to do it. I am sure you can find someone to do it. Stay tuned.

[79 HUSTLER]

Just got one last night and was told that Al & Ed's in Ontario can do it. It will allow watching the front dvd and using the Nav. while driving. $450 installed...

[THE WIDGE]

Originally Posted by 79 HUSTLER

Just got one last night and was told that Al & Ed's in Ontario can do it. It will allow watching the front dvd and using the Nav. while driving. $450 installed...

I believe any radio with DVD can be done. I have it on my Alpine, and they only had to install a togle switch to bypass the safety features. The only difference is, i don't don't want some unexperienced tech working on the factory installed DVD/NAV unit in my wifes Tahoe. I was hoping someone else has already done it and can point me in a dirrection. $450 sounds very high for adding a switch.

Thanks

[OutCole'd]

Originally Posted by THE WIDGE

Does anyone know a shop that can add a switch to allow the Chevy NAV/DVD radio to play DVD's while driving. I just don't want a fly by night shop messing with it. The shop that installed my DVD radio in my other truck said it's posible, but they have not done it on that Chevy installed model.

Thanks

I've seen this on one of the Chevy forums, just not sure where. It sounded like a pretty easy thing to do, just cut a couple of wire behind the radio that went to the ebrake I think.

[79 HUSTLER]

Originally Posted by THE WIDGE

I believe any radio with DVD can be done. I have it on my Alpine, and they only had to install a togle switch to bypass the safety features. The only difference is, i don't don't want some unexperienced tech working on the factory installed DVD/NAV unit in my wifes Tahoe. I was hoping someone else has already done it and can point me in a dirrection. $450 sounds very high for adding a switch.

Thanks

If it is as simple as adding a toggle, than yes that is very high. I have done the toggle on my alpine and kenwood as well. I was told that the stock chevy system needed a module that will fix this. Not sure as I just started searching this morning. Please post if you find out anything else..

[ATLAS]

Modern Image in Moreno Valley (951-601-1733) has a plug and play that will let you watch dvd back up camera and navigate while you drive. I think it is $400

[It's all Good]

Coastal Tech GM LockPick

[Buster]

Originally Posted by It's all Good

Coastal Tech GM LockPick

Yep, thats the one.. I put one in my Denali in about 15 min. Their box is a simple plug and play.

[THE WIDGE]

Originally Posted by It's all Good

Coastal Tech GM LockPick

Cool, that should work. If anybody has done anything else and a bit cheaper let me know. As I stated by bypass on my Alpine is a togle switch and hitting brake at the same time and cost me near nothing.

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[scarabrick2]

Go to www.fullsizechevy.com and do a search

[Dan Lorenze]

Originally Posted by It's all Good

Coastal Tech GM LockPick

I all over it!!!

Thanks...

[riverbound]

For the factory radios ii is not a simple plug and play deal. SOME of the aftermarket radios will require just a grounded out switch.

Like was asid earlier Al&Eds in Ontario can do it. Ask for Dallas. 909-240-6762

[uLtRADeNniS]

I did mine myself..

There is a pink wire that controls the DVD monitor. This is supposed to be grounded to your e-brake release. What you can do is take that wire.. splice it with your stereo ground then interrupt it with a toggle switch under the dash. On my head unit there is a sequence your supposed to do with the e brake to make the dvd show..instead I do it with the toggle now.

Marks Auto Sound in Irwindale can probably get this done for you.. There work is top notch!!

http://marksautosound.com/