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by mnp
Thu Jun 16, 2022 8:20 pm
Forum: Stereo / Electronics / Electrical
Topic: DIY Chevy SS Cluster Swap
Replies: 8
Views: 1522

DIY Chevy SS Cluster Swap

Huge thanks to Jonathan Stark for the work with this one... This guide is meant for those who want to swap a cluster out of a Chevy SS (2014-2017) into a 14+ Caprice. The disassembly can mostly be followed with my guide, and the specific values and locations can be found in Jonathan's guide. This gu...
by mnp
Thu Jun 09, 2022 11:40 pm
Forum: Stereo / Electronics / Electrical
Topic: What EXACTLY is the difference between a PPV and Australian Radio?
Replies: 4
Views: 1374

Re: What EXACTLY is the difference between a PPV and Australian Radio?

Yep, the PPV unit I had worked fine, this Australian unit works fine, and I’m pretty sure I have the cheapest backup camera Amazon has lol, could be camera specific or unit specific, hard to say.
by mnp
Thu Jun 09, 2022 8:18 pm
Forum: Stereo / Electronics / Electrical
Topic: What EXACTLY is the difference between a PPV and Australian Radio?
Replies: 4
Views: 1374

Re: What EXACTLY is the difference between a PPV and Australian Radio?

They are on Gyazo, these differences are only for 2011-2013 WM Caprice.
by mnp
Wed Jun 08, 2022 9:31 pm
Forum: Stereo / Electronics / Electrical
Topic: What EXACTLY is the difference between a PPV and Australian Radio?
Replies: 4
Views: 1374

What EXACTLY is the difference between a PPV and Australian Radio?

Okay. To start, this may be REALLY boring for some people, so for those who want a concise list, here is the TLDR; Australian Radios Contain Different CD Drives, with flash that can store up to 15 cds Slightly different software, background colors, startups Navigation NOT different amp chips, but tw...
by mnp
Mon Jun 06, 2022 8:36 pm
Forum: Stereo / Electronics / Electrical
Topic: Four Antenna Plugs On LSXtreme Upgrade Radio
Replies: 8
Views: 1201

Re: Four Antenna Plugs On LSXtreme Upgrade Radio

Update! I tested each one on my own Australian Nav unit... Mustard - Diversity FM Antenna White - Standard FM Antenna Black - TMC Blue - GPS I came to this conclusion while looking through the XML that SPS uses to configure options in the radio, it uses the same colored plug and pinning that XM does...
by mnp
Sat Jun 04, 2022 10:15 pm
Forum: Stereo / Electronics / Electrical
Topic: Four Antenna Plugs On LSXtreme Upgrade Radio
Replies: 8
Views: 1201

Re: Four Antenna Plugs On LSXtreme Upgrade Radio

Here is what I found;

Mustard - unknown, not XM cause that is US only
White - FM/AM
Blue - GPS
Black - TMC, traffic information broadcast on FM frequencies
by mnp
Sat May 21, 2022 10:23 am
Forum: Stereo / Electronics / Electrical
Topic: XM Radio in 2011-2013 Cars and other software tweaks...
Replies: 3
Views: 709

Re: XM Radio in 2011-2013 Cars and other software tweaks...

UPDATE:
I randomly remembered that Ghidra has decompilers for C++ so I loaded it up (probably haven't used it since 2014 LOL) and left it overnight to analyze the source. These are all the valid C/C++ functions it found. This should be fun.

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by mnp
Fri May 20, 2022 1:02 pm
Forum: Stereo / Electronics / Electrical
Topic: XM Radio in 2011-2013 Cars and other software tweaks...
Replies: 3
Views: 709

Re: XM Radio in 2011-2013 Cars and other software tweaks...

I have a Australian radio on the way (thanks Facebook marketplace) with Nav. I also plan on getting a stable version of U.S. maps going on it. The nav boards run Windows CE so it can be done, but hard to say exactly without having it in my hands yet.
by mnp
Thu May 19, 2022 8:01 pm
Forum: Stereo / Electronics / Electrical
Topic: XM Radio in 2011-2013 Cars and other software tweaks...
Replies: 3
Views: 709

XM Radio in 2011-2013 Cars and other software tweaks...

Well, even though I don't even have a Caprice, Caprice parts seem to find me... I ended up with a 2012 PPV radio for testing. So being a wise guy, I decided to do a 9C3 conversion into my G8, and I have to say I LOVE how it turned out. https://i.gyazo.com/7e427abe0a19fea0f39f995aae9c3b4c.png Now you...
by mnp
Mon Apr 04, 2022 8:31 pm
Forum: Stereo / Electronics / Electrical
Topic: Factory HVAC control w/aftermarket stereo
Replies: 5
Views: 1006

Re: Factory HVAC control w/aftermarket stereo

Should be fine, 14+ cars use HVAC modules (little black module underneath radio) when you change the temp, the radio is just listening to CAN and displaying the changes on the screen. Only thing is BCM or other modules may store "Communication lost with Radio" but nothing like a check engi...