iConnect for iPod and 07' GM's - Page 2

One has nothing to do with the other.  The GMLockPick and the iConnect that is.  So yes the iConnect will work without the GMLockPick, BUT you probably want to get it as it allows you to be able to scroll through XM catagories/iPod playlists while in motion.  That means if you're driving down the road at 100 miles per hour, you don't have to pull over and stop just to scroll through your playlists.  And yes the steering wheel controls work as well.

Just so everyone on the forum is clear.  You don't have full iPod controls with your head-unit.  What I mean by that is don't think that you're going to see everything on your head unit that you see on the iPod screen.  It doesn't work like that.  It only gives you a songs folder and playlists folders.  That's it.

Great info!!!  Another item for my to do list.

Yeah, the only thing is, if the iConnect can't handle unlimited playlists, it's kinda' pointless.  It sucks to have 8000-10000 all in one folder.  Might as well just listen to XM.

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ORIGINAL: engine2

Great info!!!  Another item for my to do list.

Make sure to read this entire thread first: http://www.chevroletforum.com/fb.asp?m=16709

Howdy guys,

I'm new to this forum but i am always on Diesel Place. I got my hands on the GM Lan version of the iConnect because some idiot on eBay sold me the wrong item. I need one for a 2003-2007 Class 2 radio, not the Lan. They retail for something like 300+ from what the owner of SmartPark told me. I'm just looking to re-coupe my $150 i paid for the unit. I probaby won't be checking ym PM's often so shoot me an email at BlizzardMotors@gmail.com

It is a brand new unit, never installed. There are some different opinions on which unit to go with. For $150 this unit is great and nice and cheap. Someone's gotta need it. All the guys on my forum are still with Class2, no Lan stuff yet. Shoot me an email and its yours!! I take paypal.


-- Rick

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ORIGINAL: TMW597

Yeah, the only thing is, if the iConnect can't handle unlimited playlists, it's kinda' pointless.  It sucks to have 8000-10000 all in one folder.  Might as well just listen to XM.

 
 
What do you mean by this?

It means exactly what is written.  Imagine if your iPod didn't have all of those folders to categorize your music.  Imagine, it's just one screen with all of your MP3's in one folder.  That's pretty much what the iConnect does.  If you have a navigation head-unit you're only going to be able to see 30 or so of your playlists, and that's the limit of the software in the head-unit.  iConnect may have been one of the first ones out, but their product is the worst.  (In all fairness I don't know how the iConnect operates on a non-navigation unit.)

Check out this thread: http://www.chevroletforum.com/m_16709/tm.htm  especially this one: http://www.chevroletforum.com/fb.asp?m=18367

Thanks very much for your info on the iConnect so far -- I'm currently in the process of getting a used 2006 G6 with the XM-capable radio and am figuring out how to best get my iPod hooked up to it, and this thread and the one linked above appear to be the only sources of information on the whole cyberweb on the device besides the manufacturer's own site.

TMW597 or others, can you still use the iPod's own controls while hooked into the iConnect? I'd be fine with the playlist limitations in terms of the head unit if I could still mount the iPod in arm's reach and shift playlists, albums, etc. through it. I guess since I haven't found any other ways of ending up with a simple auxiliary input in the system, I'd otherwise end up getting it just to plug the iPod into its aux-in directly...

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ORIGINAL: evands

Thanks very much for your info on the iConnect so far -- I'm currently in the process of getting a used 2006 G6 with the XM-capable radio and am figuring out how to best get my iPod hooked up to it, and this thread and the one linked above appear to be the only sources of information on the whole cyberweb on the device besides the manufacturer's own site.

TMW597 or others, can you still use the iPod's own controls while hooked into the iConnect? I'd be fine with the playlist limitations in terms of the head unit if I could still mount the iPod in arm's reach and shift playlists, albums, etc. through it. I guess since I haven't found any other ways of ending up with a simple auxiliary input in the system, I'd otherwise end up getting it just to plug the iPod into its aux-in directly...

Sometimes I wish we could delete threads because this would be one, but that would probably defeat the purpose of having a forum right? 

Right out the gate evands, make sure you read around a bit before you post, you'll probably find the answer.  This is a tough one though because I started this particular thread based on what a product said it could do, BEFORE I actually tested it.  (Won't happen again.)

To answer your question, "Can you still use the iPod's own controls while hooked into the iConnect?  The answer is no.  There are other devices where you can do that though.  If you haven't already, take a look at this thread: http://www.chevroletforum.com/m_16709/mpage_1/key_/tm.htm  Read the entire thread, all of the pages, and you should get some good answers.

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ORIGINAL: TMW597
Sometimes I wish we could delete threads because this would be one, but that would probably defeat the purpose of having a forum right?

Could always post "Please see thread X and continue discussion there" along with locking the thread; nobody argues with the lock :)

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Right out the gate evands, make sure you read around a bit before you post, you'll probably find the answer.

*nod* I spent about 4 hours scouring the web, including the forums. The crux of the matter is that I'm looking for a device for my '06 G6 -- a model which seems to be a complete mystery to most of the iPod accessory companies, as they don't mention it for or against.

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To answer your question, "Can you still use the iPod's own controls while hooked into the iConnect?  The answer is no.

Thanks much.

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There are other devices where you can do that though.  If you haven't already, take a look at this thread: http://www.chevroletforum.com/m_16709/mpage_1/key_/tm.htm  Read the entire thread, all of the pages, and you should get some good answers.

That device (which I'd looked at previously, too) is pretty much exactly what I want... at the time I posted, the American International site was down, but it appears to be back up now. The Neucleus Catalog indicates that my G6 would be compatible with the NC-GM40B if it has an "Amplified/BOSE Sound System," but I'm not sure how to tell if it does or not. Oddly, the Neucleus Downloads page doesn't even list the NC-GM40B's datasheet.

Other devices available on the web, such as Peripheral Electroncis' PXDPGMT for GM Class 2 Databus vehicles claim to work with most GM factory radios but specifically listed as incompatible the '05 G6... the Application Guide doesn't say anything about the '06 G6 for or against.... which is why I came back to the iConnect.

I've seen both the '05 and '06 G6 with Monsoon systems, and they look nearly identical from the front... but I have no idea if the internals changed or (probably more importantly) if the XM box changed. How do you think I could go about finding out if the PXDPGMT would work in my '06 G6?

I'd just give them a call.  Let me know if you can't get through to anyone there.  If for some reason you can't PM me an email you would send to them, and I'll forward it to them.

For the 'net record: The neucleus is indeed incompatible with all models of the Pontiac G6, according to the rep I got (after 45 minutes on hold).

I guess I'll be going with the iConnect, which appears to be the only option for my car without replacing the head unit; it'll end up being a very expensive auxiliary jack, most likely :P

So let me see if I understand...  The iconnect will allow you to access 30 of my ipod playlist on the nav system?  But I can only scroll these using the steering wheel controls if I have the lockpick?  If not can I scroll them on the touchscreen?

And how do I toggle between ipod and XM?