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THE WIDGE
10-12-2007, 07:20 AM
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
10-12-2007, 08:43 AM
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
10-12-2007, 09:09 AM
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
10-12-2007, 09:28 AM
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
10-12-2007, 09:38 AM
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
10-12-2007, 09:51 AM
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
10-12-2007, 09:55 AM
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
10-12-2007, 10:40 AM
Coastal Tech GM LockPick (http://www.coastaletech.com/GMLOCKPICK.htm)

Buster
10-12-2007, 12:53 PM
Coastal Tech GM LockPick (http://www.coastaletech.com/GMLOCKPICK.htm)
Yep, thats the one.. I put one in my Denali in about 15 min. Their box is a simple plug and play.

THE WIDGE
10-16-2007, 04:40 PM
Coastal Tech GM LockPick (http://www.coastaletech.com/GMLOCKPICK.htm)
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.
Thanks

scarabrick2
10-17-2007, 04:49 AM
Go to www.fullsizechevy.com and do a search

Dan Lorenze
10-17-2007, 10:37 AM
Coastal Tech GM LockPick (http://www.coastaletech.com/GMLOCKPICK.htm)
I'm all over it!!!
Thanks...

riverbound
10-17-2007, 10:44 AM
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
10-17-2007, 11:48 AM
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/

MarkyMark
10-24-2007, 07:45 AM
Gm Lockpick is the way to go. It's like 250.00 and about 15 min job, just plug and play. Their web site shows you a video on how to do it. http://www.coastaletech.com/GMLOCKPICK.htm It's so easy my wife installed my friends in their suburban. We also used a butter knife to pop the face off the dash no scratches. The dash is a little tough to pop off but dont be scared just use a little muscle. Once you get the dash off it is very simple.

Dan Lorenze
10-30-2007, 10:25 AM
I just installed the GM lockpick from Coastal.. Piece o' cake... Now the wifey can watch On any Sunday on our way out to the desert... :)

THE WIDGE
11-01-2007, 11:57 AM
Does this product allow you to use navagation also while your driving. I just relized this over the weekend while using it. It will not allow you to put an address in while driving.

It's all Good
11-01-2007, 12:15 PM
Does this product allow you to use navagation also while your driving. I just relized this over the weekend while using it. It will not allow you to put an address in while driving.
Did you read the instructions? Press the window lock switch on the driver door armrest.

MarkyMark
11-01-2007, 09:03 PM
Yes with the Lockpick it will unlock the nav so you can program it while you drive..